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Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
He didn't make a 3-pointer for Butler basketball. He didn't miss one in second half of alumni team's TBT win
INDIANPOLIS — Former Butler basketball forward Tyler Wideman earned the nickname Big Cat in high school for his cat-like reflexes. During his Bulldogs career, the 6-foot-8 forward played more of a physical, interior-oriented role. Wideman didn't make a single 3-pointer in four seasons at Butler, but time spent working on his game overseas helped him expand his game. During the first round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wideman caught fire from deep, sinking four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, helping All Good Dawgs (Butler alumni) defeat Shield 219 (Valparaiso alumni) 77-69. Wideman led All Good Dawgs with 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Myles Tate added 18 points, four assists and three rebounds. All Good Dawgs advance to play either Assembly Ball, the alums of Indiana basketball, or Fail Harder, comprised mostly of Indianapolis-area players, at 8 p.m. Monday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. "Just trusting the work and trusting my teammates," Wideman said of his shooting. "My teammates gave me confidence. ... It's been a long time coming. (Shooting) is something that I've worked on since I got (to Butler), eight, 10 years in the making." Here are three takeaways. Insider: Playing alongside Shelvin Mack gives 2 former Butler players glimpse of pro futures before TBT Before Wideman found his range from deep, All Good Dawgs trailed 59-53 with 8:13 left in the fourth quarter. Wideman's first triple cut the deficit to three. All Good Dawgs mustered a turnover and a missed 3-pointer before Wideman sank his next trey. After a Wideman steal, Tate's 3-pointer put them up for good. Wideman added 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions, expanding his team's lead to five with 4:47 remaining. Wideman finished 5 for 6 from 3, his lone miss in the first half. Wideman scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth. "Seeing one go through (the hoop), quick layup, quick free throw and my teammates trusting me," Wideman said. "I think we have enough good shooters on the team that we trust everybody if they have an open shot." Tate finished his college basketball career at Appalachian State as an All-Sun Belt first-team performer in 2025. Tate said he felt honored when he got the call to be a part of All Good Dawgs and the scrappy guard gave the team a boost off the bench. Tate led the team with 13 first-half points. He scored eight straight points in the first quarter, tying the game at 12. "We just stayed together and stayed poised," Tate said. "We just had to stop turning the ball over and execute our offense. We stayed together and stayed connected." Fellow recent graduates Jalen Thomas (seven rebounds, two blocks) and Andre Screen (three rebounds) gave All Good Dawgs a boost inside. Insider: Butler basketball freshman was 'putting on a show' before he got to campus, shows glimpse of what's next TBT uses the Elam Ending to avoid constant fouling during late-game situations. The Elam Ending was created by Ball State grad Nick Elam in 2007. When the game clock reaches the final four minutes of the fourth quarter, the clock is shut off, and a target score needed to win the game is established. All Good Dawgs led 68-63 when the target score of 76 was determined. The host outscored Shield 219 9-6 to close the game. Ty Groce capped the game with an emphatic tip dunk off a McDermott missed 3. Groce finished with 15 points.
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Playing alongside Shelvin Mack gives 2 former Butler players glimpse of pro futures before TBT
INDIANAPOLIS — What's the best way for former Butler basketball players to prepare for a chance to win $1 million? Play against the 2025-26 Butler Bulldogs. That was the scene Thursday as Butler stars past and present competed in a full-court scrimmage at Hinkle Fieldhouse in preparation for Saturday's opening round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). TBT is a 64-team tournament split across eight regions. The winning team wins $1 million. The former Butler players will play for All Good Dawgs, led by former NBA players Shelvin Mack and Sean McDermott. All Good Dawgs are seeded third in the Hinkle-hosted Indianapolis regional and will face off against sixth seed Shield 219, a team of Valparaiso players at 2 p.m. TBT: Butler basketball alumni team All Good Dawgs will play at Hinkle Fieldhouse Happy Valley Hoopers (former Penn State players), Boeheim's Army (Syracuse alumni), reigning champion Carmen's Crew (Ohio State alumni) and Elite Nation are the No. 1 seeds in the tournament. "It's a great feeling," Mack said of being back at Hinkle. "I came here a lot as a commentator, but it's a little different getting out there on the court and competing with the guys, having that chemistry and playing The Butler Way, playing a Butler brand of basketball. "It's family. ... A lot of guys play overseas and don't get to come back to games throughout the year, so it's good to come back and have that chemistry and touch base with your family members." Mack and McDermott will be joined by former Bulldogs Andre Screen, Avery Woodson, Bo Hodges, Jalen Thomas, Myles Tate, Ty Groce and Tyler Wideman. Extra players James Justice Jr. (Martin Methodist, Tennessee-Southern) and Martyce Kimbrough (Findlay) are also on the team. Mack served as the general manager in charge of putting the team together. Of the players on the team, only Tate and Screen have not played professionally. Screen has been working out in Indy during the offseason. At 7 foot 1, playing in TBT is a great chance to show off his skill. "I'm still learning (my teammates), but you can tell they're all experienced pros," Screen said. "That's something new for me. Just getting used to that play style and how I can make an impact on the game. It's been a good experience so far." Insider: Butler basketball freshman was 'putting on a show' before he got to campus, shows glimpse of what's next Tate is also hoping to show what he can do on TBT's stage. The 6-0 guard transferred to Appalachian State in 2023 after three seasons at Butler. Tate earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors last season, averaging 16.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. "I came back last night, came in the gym and I just remember all of the memories of playing here,' Tate said. 'It's a good feeling with everybody welcoming me back. "I'm just trying to show that I'm a dog and I've always been that. It started in this building right here. Butler gave me a chance, and I'm just trying to put on for Indianapolis, put on for Spartanburg, South Carolina and my family." Playing against the Bulldogs was a challenge for All Good Dawgs. Thad Matta's crew looks to be in mid-season form and that's an encouraging sight for the former Bulldogs.
Indianapolis Star
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
TBT Basketball: Butler basketball alumni team All Good Dawgs will play at Hinkle Fieldhouse
A team comprised mostly of Butler basketball alumni will play in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), a 61-team summer $1 million winner-take-all tournament played nationwide. In its 12th season, the TBT uses the Elam Ending system to determine game winners. Butler (All Good Dawgs) and Indiana (Assembly Ball) will co-host a regional to be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis from July 19-22. The regional championship game is at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday, July 22 on FS2. The tournament championship is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET Sunday, Aug. 3. ∎ Jalen Thomas (2022-24)∎ Ty Groce (2021-22)∎ Bo Hodges (2020-22)∎ Sean McDermott (2016-20)∎ Kamar Baldwin (2016-20)∎ Tyler Wideman (2014-18)∎ Avery Woodson (2016-17)∎ Shelvin Mack (2008-11)∎ Martyce Kimbrough (University of Findlay)∎ Jacob Polakovich (Southern Indiana) Players may be added to this roster. Saturday, July 19, 2025 (times ET) Monday, July 21, 2025 Regional semifinals at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Regional championship, 8 p.m., FS2 In Elam Ending games, a target score 8 points higher than the leading team is established at the first dead after the clock reaches 4 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The first team to reach that target score wins. For instance, if the score is 70-62 at that point, the first team to 78 wins.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Butler, IU alumni teams to play in 2025 The Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Butler, IU alumni teams to play in 2025 The Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse The Basketball Tournament will return to Hinkle Fieldhouse in July. All Good Dawgs, the Butler University alumni team, and Assembly Ball, the Indiana University alumni team, will return to the eight-team Indianapolis regional hosted by Butler, according to a release. The 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event will return to Hinkle on July 18-23 for the regional. 'There is nothing better than experiencing basketball at iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse,' Butler vice president and athletic director Grant Leiendecker said. 'The return of the TBT to Hinkle once again provides our great fans with the opportunity to support some of their favorite Bulldogs through the All Good Dawgs team. We're excited to welcome the event back to Hinkle in July.' Advertisement From 2024: Butler basketball alums return to Hinkle for TBT All Good Dawgs, which featured Shelvin Mack and Sean McDermott in 2024, advanced to the second round. They eventually lost to Eberlein Drive. The winner of the $1 million prize last year was Carmen's Crew, which consisted of Ohio State alumni. 'We love Hinkle Fieldhouse,' TBT founder and CEO Jon Mugar said. 'Our event is modeled after the Indiana high school tournament featured in 'Hoosiers,' which was a seminal movie in my childhood. We look forward to seeing Butler and Indiana alumni teams taking the floor this July.' Assembly Ball, which featured Yogi Ferrell, Race Thompson and Juwan Morgan, debuted at TBT in 2024. They defeated The Cru (Valparaiso alumni) and Men of Mackey (Purdue alumni) before losing to Eberlein Drive in the regional championship game. Advertisement From 2024: Yogi Ferrell, IU basketball alums reunite for TBT win at Hinkle Both All Good Dawgs and Assembly Hall will make additional roster announcements later in the spring. The winner of the Indy regional will advance to the TBT quarterfinals July 29. The semifinals will be held July 31 and the championship game will be Aug. 3. Tickets for the regional at Hinkle Fieldhouse will go on sale May 6. Fans can sign up for notifications at This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Butler, Indiana alumni teams to play in The Basketball Tournament
