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City of Gods

Bid: 2015 Northeast Champion

Notable Players: Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Michael Sweetney, Chris Wright

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Won 5 games in 2015. Made it to semifinals. (Northeast Champion)

Nutshell: Experienced, dedicated, loaded group of professionals from Baltimore, many of which played in the NBA.

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Boeheim's Army (Syracuse Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Eric Devendorf, Donte Greene, CJ Fair

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Reached Round of 8 in 2015

Nutshell: Syracuse alumni team that burst onto the scene in 2015. Lawrence Moten will likely call the shots again. And they have a Ringer to add, if they can make it to Round 3.

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Untouchables

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Brad Wanamaker, Gary McGhee, Gilbert Brown

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: First time participant

Nutshell: A group of University of Pittsburgh alums merged with a SB Nation writer for Pitt basketball.

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Team Maryland

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Quincy Miller, Jerelle Benimon, Kyle Hines

Number of Active Pros: 11

TBT History: Won 2 games under Free Bands banner.

Nutshell: Very much like City of Gods: experienced, professional, loaded with talent.

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Foe

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Tyshawn Taylor, Mario Little, Dionte Christmas

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Josh Selby led this team in 2014. Lost in round 1, with only 4 players, despite Selby's 41 pts.

Nutshell: The Philadelphia-based Morris Twins are coaching and GMing the squad this year. The team consists largely of Kansas Jayhawks.

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Supernova (Villanova Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Scottie Reynolds, Antonio Pena, Reggie Redding

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Lost in round 2 in 2014.

Nutshell: 2009 Final Four alums getting back together. Reynolds and Fisher comprised a prolific backcourt.

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Broad Street Bullies (Temple Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Khalif Wyatt, Ramone Moore, Dalton Pepper

Number of Active Pros: 8

TBT History: Made it to quarterfinals in 2014. Lost in 1st round in 2015.

Nutshell: This year.s squad will be the best Bullies team in the 3-year history of TBT, by far.

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Talladega Knights

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Josh Boone, Edgar Sosa, Ty Nash

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: First time team, but Ty Nash was a 2014 champion fro Notre Dame and Josh Boone was 2014 runner up for Barstool.

Nutshell: Ray Chang had the fans, Josh Boone had access to the players. It was a perfect marriage.

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Team Fancy

Bid: At-Large

Notable Players: JaVale McGee, Russ Smith

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: If they can get all their players to show up (Russ Smith might be attending NBA Summer League), they will be deadly.

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20th %26 Olney (La Salle Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Ty Garland, Ramon Galloway

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: Almost upset Boeheim's Army in 2015. Excellent showing.

Nutshell: A close group of La Salle graduates who performed very well in 2015. Sleeper team with a great fanbase.

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Liberty Ballers

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Alex Kirk, Ronald Moore

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: Made it to Super 16 in 2015.

Nutshell: Made it far in 2015, but had Rossiter, Hasbrouck and Cohen to lean on. Largely a new squad this year, but with club teammates Ronald Moore and Alex Kirk leading the charge. SB Nation.s Jake Pavorsky gets the votes.

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Big Apple Basketball

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Ater Majok

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: Made it to semifinals in 2014. Lost in round 2 in 2015.

Nutshell: GM/Coach Jason Curry is deeply connected in the NYC basketball scene and led this team far in 2014, on the back of Smush Parker.

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Sideline Cancer

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Anthony Clemmons, Jarryd Cole

Number of Active Pros: 5

TBT History: Made it to Super 16 in 2015.

Nutshell: GM Billy Clapper's squad relies on grit, hustle, defense, and commitment to the fight against pancreatic cancer. Great showing in 2015.

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PA Roadwarriors (Bucknell Alumni)

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Cameron Ayers, Mike Muscala

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Just about the best Bucknell has had to offer over the past decade. Several players were part of the epic 2005 NCAA Tournament upset over Kansas.

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Basketball City

Bid: Charity - Raised $4,022 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Notable Players: George Beamon, Chukwudiebere Maduabum

Number of Active Pros: 8

TBT History: Lost at buzzer in round 2 to Big Apple Basketball in 2015.

Nutshell: Well organized, loaded with professionals, Basketball City had a strong showing in 2015 and will be well-prepared for another run this year.

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Dubois Dream

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 2

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: GM Albert Varacallo has assembled many of his friends and former teammates to play in memory of his father. Definitely the Cinderella team of the Northeast.

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Bluegrass Boys (Kentucky Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Marquis Teague, Perry Stevenson

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: University of Kentucky Alumni, boosted by John Calipari. An interesting, dynamic mix of players this group will be doing a week long training camp in Lexington.

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Ants Alumni

Bid: 2015 Midwest Champion

Notable Players: Stephen Graham, Will Frisby

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Won 5 games in 2015. Made it to semifinals. (Midwest Champion)

Nutshell: Recent D-League Champions that were able to win close games vs Notre Dame and Armored Athlete in 2015 to advance. Close-knit group.

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Spartan Heroes (Michigan State Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Charlie Bell, Derrick Nix, Raymar Morgan

Number of Active Pros: 8

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: All played under Izzo. It's unclear what system they will play, but they're planning on a 4-day training camp.

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Purple and Black (Kansas State Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jacob Pullen, Jordan Henriquez

Number of Active Pros: 8

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Most players on this team played on the 2010 team that made it to the Elite 8, under Frank Martin.

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Pedro's Posse

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Jason Williams, Mike Bibby

Number of Active Pros: 5

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Mike Bibby and Jason Williams would form an intriguing and experienced backcourt, as long as they show up. Bibby showed up strong in 2015. Jason Williams has not yet played in TBT.

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Armored Athlete

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Will Sheehey, Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Made it to Round of 8 in 2015.

Nutshell: Came close to making it to the semifinals in NY. This team is extremely selfless and passes the ball very well. Great chemistry. Strong Indiana University presence.

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Golden Eagles Alumni (Marquette Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jerel McNeal, Darius Johnson-Odom

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Young alums from Marquette. Extremely good players. Could be a sleeper to win it all, due to youth and talent. If they all show, GEA will contend. 3-day training camp planned.

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120 Sports

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Robbie Hummel, John Shurna, Juice Thompson

Number of Active Pros: 8

TBT History: First time participant. Juice made it to semifinals in 2014.

Nutshell: Mostly Northwestern graduates, with other Big 10 players like Hummel.

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Illinois Hoopville Warriors

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Billy Baptist, Rico Hill, Billy Rush

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: Round of 8 in 2014. Round of 16 in 2015.

Nutshell:

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Canton Bulldogs

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Demetrius Treadwell, Mike Porrini

Number of Active Pros: 3

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: The type of dedicated, scrappy team that can do well in TBT. Only thing missing is team experience, as the Bulldogs came together specifically for TBT. Will try to jell with weeklong training camp in Canton.

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Midwest Dream Squad

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Sean Dockery, Dwayne Evans, Eric Palm

Number of Active Pros: 5

TBT History: Made it to Super 17 in 2015.

Nutshell: Rode Mike Dinunno to the Super 17 last year. Replaced Dinunno with Dockery.

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Eberlein Drive

Bid: Charity - Raised $8,498 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Notable Players: Renaldo Balkman, Von Wafer

Number of Active Pros: 10

TBT History: Lost round 1 in 2014. Lost round 1 in 2015.

Nutshell: All the makings of a dangerous squad, if they have time to practice and get to know one another. Several prominent professionals on board, with support from the Millsap family.

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Always a Brave (Bradley Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jeremy Crouch, Phillip Gilbert, Marcellus Sommerville

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Bradley alums off the 2006 team that shocked the nation when they went to the Sweet 16. Very dedicated, and supported on campus, but can they hang with the recent graduates?

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Ohio United

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 4

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: A squad from north-east Ohio. Will bring an unheralded, but experienced group of players from mid-majors and small colleges. Good size and depth.

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The Region

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jarrod Jones

Number of Active Pros: 4

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Chicago-based team that is very difficult to seed. May very well be a top 10 team in the Midwest.

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Jackson TN Underdawgs

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jewuan Long

Number of Active Pros: 3

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: A group of friends who have been playing together since high school, who now hold down jobs as banker, engineer, teacher and truck driver. The lowest seeded team in this year.s Midwest Region.

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Bluff City Blues (Memphis Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Willie Kemp, Shawn Taggart

Number of Active Pros: 10

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Loaded with enough talent to overtake the defending champions. #1 seed in the region. Perhaps the top overall seed in the entire event. Memphis alums.

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Overseas Elite

Bid: Champion

Notable Players: Myck Kabongo, DJ Kennedy, Errick McCollum

Number of Active Pros: 10

TBT History: 2015 Champions and winners of $1 million.

Nutshell: Watch out. The core of the team is back, with only Shane Lawal missing. They replaced Shane with two very capable big men.

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Ram Nation (VCU Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Larry Sanders

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Larry Sanders and company provide a serious threat. VCU alums are used to not getting the respect they deserve, but many of these players went to the NCAA Final Four, so they're battle-tested.

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TeamBDB

Bid: At-Large

Notable Players: Josh Selby, Durand Scott, Lacedarius Dunn

Number of Active Pros: 11

TBT History: #1 seed in 2015, but was upset in Round 2 to Primetime Players.

Nutshell: 2015 was a turbulent experience without a coach. Selby loaded up his roster with players like Durand Scott, but Coach Andre may be the most valuable addition of all. If he controls the personnel, this team goes far.

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TMD

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Marshall Henderson, Mike Bruesewitz

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Lost in round 1 in 2015, without Henderson

Nutshell: If Henderson gets hot, this team becomes a threat. Seeded as if that's going to happen. His supporting cast this year is better than ever.

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Cat Pack (Davidson Alumni)

Bid: At-Large

Notable Players: Jake Cohen, Tyler Kalinoski

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: They have a system and style that will differentiate them from the rest. Will they come in shape and ready to go?

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HBC

Bid: Charity - Raised $1,843 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Notable Players: Scott Machado, Alex Tyus, Justin Gray

Number of Active Pros: 11

TBT History: Lost in Round 3 in 2015

Nutshell: Justin Gray was Chris Paul's backcourt mate at Wake Forest. That's the tip of the talent iceberg with HBC. Their success depends on Hurley's ability to get everyone on the same page.

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Trained To Go

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Damien Wilkins, Jamario Moon

Number of Active Pros: 9

TBT History: Lost in Round 3 in 2015

Nutshell: Damien Wilkins played on Team USA in the Pan-Am games last summer. Jamario Moon is another threat. High potential here.

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Primetime

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 1

TBT History: Cinderella advancement to the Round of 16

Nutshell: You've never heard of any of these players, but they've played roughly 500 games together out of North Carolina. That type of chemistry carried them further than expected last year, past #1 seeded BDB.

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Seven City Grain

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: JaQuon Parker, Steve Pledger

Number of Active Pros: 5

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: One GM in the South, "There are two teams I.m afraid of playing in the South: 1) Cat Pack, and 2) Seven City Grain." This could easily be a top 5 seed, but it's a completely unknown entity.

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Kings of the South

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Derrick Byars, Earl Barron

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Prominent SEC players and several others out of Atlanta. Definitely a threat.

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Southern Hospitality

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jerome Meyinsse

Number of Active Pros: 5

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Group of free agents coming together to compete for the first time. They will be driven, hungry and ready to play.

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Arkansas Finest

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 4

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Some of the best Little Rock has to offer. No major top name talent.

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NC Prodigal Sons

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 2

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: A Charlotte-based non profit, with 3 former ECU players.

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Showtime

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Joshua Bone, Stacy Presley

Number of Active Pros: 2

TBT History: Lost in Round 1 in 2014. Lost in Round 1 in 2015.

Nutshell: A team comprised by friends from the small town of Council, Virginia. has done a lot to load his squad from previous years, but is it enough to get them their first TBT win against a top seed?

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OPI

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 1

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Cinderella of the South, comprised of a group of D2 players. Playing in memory of a teammate who passed away.

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Team 23

Bid: 2015 West Champion

Notable Players: Gavin Edwards, DJ Strawberry

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: 2015 runners up and champions of the West

Nutshell: Defense. Defense. Defense. And Davin White. This team ROLLED through the field until meeting up with Overseas Elite in the championship. Team basketball all the way.

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Skinner's Frate Train (Boston College Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Tyrese Rice, Craig Smith

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: 2006 Sweet 16 team out of BC. How good is Tyrese Rice? Can Craig Smith still bring it? Playing to benefit Strike Out ALS - Pete Frates. foundation, Sean Marshall's former roommate.

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LAUNFD

Bid: At-Large

Notable Players: Bobby Brown, Dijon Thompson

Number of Active Pros: 10

TBT History: Lost in Round of 8 in 2015 to Team 23.

Nutshell: Drew League juggernaut out of Compton. Third best professional basketball team in LA. The core of this group has been playing together since they were 9 years old. Cohesive, intelligent, tested. Very hungry to avenge 2015's exit in West Regional Championship.

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Few Good Men (Gonzaga Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Dan Dickau, Austin Daye, Jeremy Pargo

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Diackau assembled the team, which spans several eras of Gonzaga basketball. They will hold a training camp for 2-3 days prior to the tournament.

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Team Colorado (Colorado Alumni)

Bid: At-large

Notable Players: Marcus Relephorde

Number of Active Pros: 4

TBT History: Lost a close game in Round 2 in 2015 to Team 23.

Nutshell: Excellent showing. Strong team of Utah alums. Shaun Green is a phenomenal shooter.

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Team Utah (Utah Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Jason Washburn, Shaun Green

Number of Active Pros: 6

TBT History: Lost in Round of 16 to LAUNFD in 2015.

Nutshell: Excellent team from 2015 that simply ran into the wrong opponent in the second round (Team 23). Now that they understand what it takes to win, serious darkhorse. Training camp scheduled for 2-3 days.

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7OUTZ

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Paul Marigney, Andrew Lavendar

Number of Active Pros: 3

TBT History: Upset Team Grantland but lost in Round of 16 in 2015.

Nutshell: Vegas based team, featuring Drew "The Glue" Lavender, who took down the #1 seed in the 3rd round of 2015 with a last second three pointer from 30 feet. Legendary.

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Mostly Sports

Bid: Charity - Raised $1,675 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 0

TBT History: Lost in the 1st round of 2015

Nutshell: Named after a weekly sports radio show. All former college basketball players of varying skill levels.

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Air Force Bomb Squad (Air Force Academy Alumni)

Bid: At-Large

Notable Players: Antoine Hood

Number of Active Pros: 1

TBT History: Lost in Round 1 in 2014. Lost in Round 2 in 2015.

Nutshell: Ran the Princeton offense at the academy. Always a solid showing in TBT.

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BC Portland

Bid: Charity - Raised $1,735 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Notable Players: EJ Singler

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Several Pac 12 alums in this Portland-based squad.

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New Mexico RH

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Scott Bamforth

Number of Active Pros: 7

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Someone boasts, "this year's version of Team 23." Could be. If that's the case, they're horribly seeded at 11.

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Utah Stallions (Utah State Alumni)

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Sean Harris

Number of Active Pros: 3

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Utah State alums looking to outshine their intra-state rivals.

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Shaare Zedek

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: David Blu

Number of Active Pros: 0

TBT History: David Blu performed admirably for LAUNFD in 2015.

Nutshell: Maccabi Tel Aviv and USC legend David Blu leads this group in support of "Shaare Zedek Medical Center" a hospital in Israel.

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Whistle Sports Dot Squad

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: Brandon "Bdot" Armstrong

Number of Active Pros: 0

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: NBA impersonator Brandon Armstrong is putting this team together, though it will not be a joke. Some of these players boast impressive resumes.

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West Coast Ronin

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: (list 1-3)

Number of Active Pros: 0

TBT History: Lost in Round 1 in 2015.

Nutshell: Darkhorse from Northern California.Team consists of seldom known players who played at small schools, including Brian Goins, a "5'10" point guard who was basically homeless while averging over 30 points in junior college."

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Kimchi Express

Bid: Popularity

Notable Players: None

Number of Active Pros: 0

TBT History: First time participant.

Nutshell: Without a doubt, the 64 seed in TBT. Put together by current USC student Daniel Chun.