Best Virginia set for TBT opener with WoCo Showtime By
July 16, 2021 - 6:23 pm
Guards Juwan Staten (left) and Chase Harler will be in action Saturday for Best Virginia against WoCo Showtime in a first-round TBT matchup. Photo by Greg Carey/WVMetroNews.com
CHARLESTON, W.Va. The opening round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) presents a unique set of challenges.
With little to no film of an opponent and a large element of unfamiliarity, teams are likely to focus on themselves as they try to advance in the quest to ultimately win the $1 million prize rewarded to the tournament champion.
“It’s different from college or professional where you have film on these guys,” said Best Virginia guard Chase Harler. “Almost everyone plays on different teams now and they’re coming back and playing on one team. It’s about showing up, being professionals, doing your job and playing hard.”
Best Virginia overcomes sluggish start, defeats Underground Kings 77-63 in final exhibition By
Best Virginia s Tarik Phillip guards Underground Kings Tommy Bolte. Photo by Greg Carey/WVMetroNews.com
Best Virginia s Nate Adrian guards Devin Ebanks. Photo by Greg Carey/WVMetroNews.com
Best Virginia s John Flowers looks to push the pace. Photo by Greg Carey/WVMetroNews.com
Best Virginia s Kevin Jones battles with Underground Kings Will Vorhees in the post. Photo by Greg Carey/WVMetroNews.com
Best Virginia s Juwan Staten scores two of his game-high 26 points on a fallaway jumper. Photo by Greg Carey/WVMetroNews.com
WHEELING, W.Va. The second and final of Best Virginia’s two exhibition games didn’t have much in common with the first.