TBT 2021: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 64-team bracket
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, is back for an eighth year. Here's a look at all 64 teams in this summer's showcase.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
13-12, 5th in Southern
- 11/25L 70-47
- 11/26L 67-66
- 11/27W 57-43
- 12/8CANC
- 12/12L 65-61
- 12/15W 65-60
- 12/17CIUW 96-54
- 12/18VAWCANC
- 12/19LEEW 62-53
- 12/22L 85-69
- 12/30W 86-78
- 1/2W 71-61
- 1/16L 78-66
- 1/18W 92-81
- 1/20W 59-48
- 1/23W 71-62
- 1/27PPD
- 1/30W 112-84
- 2/1L 67-62
- 2/3W 70-64
- 2/6L 67-65
- 2/10L 79-71
- 2/13W 71-49
- 2/15L 53-51
- 2/17L 71-64
- 2/20CANC
- 2/24CANC
- 2/27L 85-74
- 3/6W 63-53
- 3/7L 77-65
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How a Tennessee town is reckoning with race after team's peaceful protest
As the country marks a year since the police murder of George Floyd triggered a national reckoning on race, the ETSU tempest raises sobering questions about whether the players' protest will bring lasting change or deeper division in Johnson City.
ETSU hires Vols' Oliver to run men's basketball
Desmond Oliver replaces Jason Shay, who faced criticism from Tennessee lawmakers after he supported his players' protest of social injustice.
ETSU coach Jason Shay: Kneeling is a call to action (1:38)
Players: ETSU coach out over kneeling dispute
Several ETSU men's basketball players say they are convinced the resignation of their coach, Jason Shay, was because he supported their silent protest of racial inequality before games this season.
Shay resigns as ETSU coach after one season
Jason Shay, who spent his first five seasons at East Tennessee State as an assistant coach before becoming head coach this season, has resigned after a 13-12 season.
Chattanooga tops E. Tennessee St. 53-51 after late 3 nixed
— A.J. Caldwell had 11 points off the bench to carry Chattanooga to a 53-51 win over East Tennessee State on Monday night after the Buccaneers made a 3-pointer with seconds left...
Murphy leads Wofford past E. Tennessee St. 67-62
— Storm Murphy posted 19 points as Wofford defeated East Tennessee State 67-62 on Monday night.
Smith leads E. Tennessee St. over The Citadel 112-84
— Serrel Smith scored a career-high 21 points and East Tennessee State topped the century mark for the first time this season beating The Citadel 112-84 on Saturday.
Defense shines as ETSU defeats Western Carolina 59-48
— Ledarrius Brewer recorded 15 points as East Tennessee State got past Western Carolina 59-48 on Wednesday.
Brewer scores 23 to lead East Tennessee State over VMI 92-81
— Ledarrius Brewer had a season-high 23 points as East Tennessee State defeated VMI 92-81 on Monday night.
Bothwell leads Furman past E. Tennessee St. 78-66
— Mike Bothwell had a career-high 32 points as Furman beat East Tennessee State 78-66 on Saturday.
ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games
East Tennessee State will allow 10% of capacity for basketball games starting Wednesday night at the Buccaneers' men's game with Western Carolina.
Taylor carries Austin Peay past East Tennessee State 67-66
— Terry Taylor had 25 points and 16 rebounds as Austin Peay edged past East Tennessee State 67-66 on Thursday.
Bubbles, buy games and bid worries: Inside the frenzy to save college basketball's nonconference season
The NCAA cleared a path for the 2020-21 college basketball season to begin with last week's announcement. Now comes the tough part.
Jackson TN Underdawgs out of TBT due to virus
Officials for The Basketball Tournament announced Wednesday that the Jackson TN Underdawgs have been eliminated from the winner-take-all event for $1 million that begins July 4 after a player tested positive for the coronavirus.
Ex-Vols G Johnson changes mind, picks Wake
Ex-Tennessee guard Jalen Johnson will follow coach Steve Forbes to Wake Forest instead of heading to East Tennessee State.
All-conference G Hodges transferring to Butler
Bo Hodges, who led East Tennessee State to a 30-4 mark last season, has decided to transfer to Butler.
ETSU promotes assistant Shay to replace Forbes
East Tennessee State University is promoting Jason Shay to be head coach of the men's basketball team, replacing Steve Forbes, who left for Wake Forest last week. Shay was on Forbes' staff the past five seasons.
Wake Forest names Forbes its basketball coach
Wake Forest has named East Tennessee State's Steve Forbes as its next basketball coach, replacing the fired Danny Manning.
ETSU adds guard Sloan as transfer from K-State
East Tennessee State has signed guard David Sloan as a transfer from Kansas State.
ETSU adds ex-Vols G Johnson as grad transfer
East Tennessee State has added guard Jalen Johnson as a graduate transfer from Tennessee to a team that won the Southern Conference tournament title and went 30-4 this season.
College basketball All-America and major award picks for 2019-20
The season came to an abrupt end, but there's still plenty of room for recognition of the nation's top players, coaches, surprises and disappointments.
What if? Some of the possible storylines we'll miss in the 2020 NCAA tournament
These are some of the March Madness players, teams and stories we won't get to see over the next three weeks.
Wofford's Murphy sets up Goodwin for emphatic slam (0:25)
2020-21 Southern Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 13-5 | - | 21-9 |
| Wofford | 12-5 | 0.5 | 15-9 |
| Furman | 10-5 | 1.5 | 16-9 |
| Chattanooga | 9-7 | 3 | 18-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-7 | 3.5 | 13-12 |
| VMI | 7-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Mercer | 8-9 | 4.5 | 18-11 |
| The Citadel | 5-11 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Western Carolina | 4-13 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Samford | 2-9 | 7.5 | 6-13 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.4253rd
Rebounds Per Game35.9157th
Assists Per Game11.8Tied-304th
Points Allowed66.2
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon McDaniel | PF | Committed | 76 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 2-11 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 10 |