Zip 'Em Up TBT

[bobbiemcgee]

The boys are back again:

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT

https://www.gofundme.com/f/zip-em-up-tbt?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

[bobbiemcgee]

Need balls of steel and JCraw.

[atljar]

Im not familiar on the format. Is the 5 v 5? How many on a roster?

So far Lyons, Macura, Kanter and Bluiett? Wowsers

[nuts4xu]

Im not familiar on the format. Is the 5 v 5? How many on a roster?

So far Lyons, Macura, Kanter and Bluiett? Wowsers

5 on 5 and generally 10 on a roster.

Those are the names announced so far, more to come.

[bobbiemcgee]

Remy Abell was one of the best last year, but believe he has already re-committed to Sideline Cancer.

[xukeith]

Remy Abell was one of the best last year, but believe he has already re-committed to Sideline Cancer.

Is there an online roster update for other teams?
How many teams will compete?

[bobbiemcgee]

Rosters seem to change upwards almost hourly. Think they try for 64 but 24 more likely. Here's the twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/thetournament?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Ese rp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

[tacopizza885]

Wow! This looks interesting. Will definitely be following. Always liked Lyons style of play and Macura's grit.

[smileyy]

I forgot about the Elam ending. The Elam ending rocks.

[Masterofreality]

I’ve made 2 contributions to the Fund.
Dumb? Maybe.

[nuts4xu]

I forgot about the Elam ending. The Elam ending rocks.

I love the Elam ending. No chance to tie, and you can have a walk off basket. It truly rocks and is very entertaining.

[xukeith]

They added Kaiser Gates and Jeff Robinson.

[Drew]

I love the Elam ending. No chance to tie, and you can have a walk off basket. It truly rocks and is very entertaining.

Same. Would love to see it tried at the D2 level and see how people like it.

[Xville]

Big Sean O'Mara

Sterling Gibbs of Seton Hall and UConn fame joining the team.

So roster so far:

Lyons
Gibbs
O'Mara
Kanter
Robinson
Tre
Macura
DD

[xavierj]

Big Sean O'Mara

Sterling Gibbs of Seton Hall and UConn fame joining the team.

So roster so far:

Lyons
Gibbs
O'Mara
Kanter
Robinson
Tre
Macura
DD

I think Kaiser Gates as well

[Xville]

I think Kaiser Gates as well

Yep...knew I was forgetting someone, thank you!

Seems like a decent squad not sure how they stack up against other teams since I'm not comparing rosters at this point but it is certainly interesting. Guessing they will add 2-3 more players

[atljar]

Yep...knew I was forgetting someone, thank you!

Seems like a decent squad not sure how they stack up against other teams since I'm not comparing rosters at this point but it is certainly interesting. Guessing they will add 2-3 more players


I dont know either, but its interesting that the TBT twitter account keeps posting things about the X team like "insanely stacked". Not seeing that level of hype from them for other teams

[noteggs]

I dont know either, but its interesting that the TBT twitter account keeps posting things about the X team like "insanely stacked". Not seeing that level of hype from them for other teams

From what I’ve seen in last few tournaments, we are pretty well stacked (no bias here lol). Not sure which is correct, our last several rosters had several verge NBA players or other college teams have less interest from former players.

[Lloyd Braun]

Reggie Butler would complete this team IMO.

[MADXSTER]

I would love to see Justin Doelmann. Dude's just right down the road.

[xukeith]

I would love to see Justin Doelmann. Dude's just right down the road.

Not sure what age is the prime for athleticism but Doellman is around 36 years old and "retired" from professional bball.

I think Lyons, Davis, OMara, etc. are in the 26-32 age range.

What a nice problem to have.

[Lloyd Braun]

If they are unable to get Jalen (hopefully they can) and we are open to pilfering another Pirate, I nominate Angel Delgado. McSpanky would be good too. Some sort of athletic big...

[94GRAD]

If they are unable to get Jalen (hopefully they can) and we are open to pilfering another Pirate, I nominate Angel Delgado. McSpanky would be good too. Some sort of athletic big...

McSpanky is rehabbing an ACL repair and will not be able to play, unfortunately.

[Lloyd Braun]

McSpanky is rehabbing an ACL repair and will not be able to play, unfortunately.

Oh forgot about that ... bummer. Godspeed Zach.

[94GRAD]

All donations this weekend will be matched by an anonymous donor. Dana's donated 2K yesterday.

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1398355985840971785

[atljar]

All donations this weekend will be matched by an anonymous donor. Dana's donated 2K yesterday.

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1398355985840971785


Thats awesome. Thanks for the heads up. I dropped a few bucks down

[paulxu]

All donations this weekend will be matched by an anonymous donor. Dana's donated 2K yesterday.

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1398355985840971785

Nicely done 94 !

[Lloyd Braun]

Semaj added... this roster is legit

[nuts4xu]

Semaj added... this roster is legit

One more player to announce...if it is not Jalen Reynolds, I will be very surprised.

[Xville]

Semaj added... this roster is legit

Nice! Such an underrated player in Xavier lore I feel.

[nuts4xu]

Nice! Such an underrated player in Xavier lore I feel.

Truth. Had he stayed another year and played with JP's class for a season, he would've been rated a lot higher.

Dude had 1034 points when he left Xavier after his Soph season, in spite of missing a few games due to injury. It is crazy to think how many points he would've had if played all 4 years (no reason to, and not saying he should have either).

[bobbiemcgee]

Zip 'em up stuff:

https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZIPEMUP1

[xukeith]

Darn! The Step Up backpack is sold out.

[bobbiemcgee]

Columbus so far:

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1400903129705725954/photo/1

[bobbiemcgee]

Signed up this guy:

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1401960665049337859/photo/1

[bobbiemcgee]

Registration closed:

https://twitter.com/k3vo24/status/1404815482381869057/photo/1

[MHettel]

pretty stacked team. Hope we can watch.

Did Rick Carter have some legal issues a few years ago? Was he teh guy that went to DePaul to be an asst, and then maybe physically threatened Lieto. Or something like that? Or maybe that was Dino. Or a different guy

[bobbiemcgee]

Apparently he threatened the AD and the coach when he got fired and they got a restraining order.

[xavier513]

They added Brandon Randolph to the team as the 11th player.

[surfxu]

Well, according to the Zip Em Up twitter account... The Steele family has made a significant donation to help the funding of the team. No mention of how much but just the fact that there is a lot of support by the Xavier community is cool to see. Hoping to get up to Columbus to see a game or two. I think it would be a lot of fun to see these players ball together one more time. A lot of fan favorites with a lot of fire power. Just hope Coach Carter has them working on making free throws at the end on practice. ;)

[noteggs]

Will Chris Mack donate as well?

1) They are mainly his old players
2) Louisville team will not be getting an invite (not enough name recognition that committed to play)
3) He graduated and played at X

Hmmm…probably not because he’s Chris Mack

[SC in DC]

Can they all jump off of one foot?

[SM#24]

TBT just had the bracket show.
3 seed in Columbus vs. Ohio alum team. July 24, 8pm

[bobbiemcgee]

https://t.co/NzAC8UqtK2?amp=1

Dee Davis on Mo for those interested.

[bobbiemcgee]

Huge thanks to Dr. Crawford for sponsoring TBT travel.

[paulxu]

I sure hope I get to see our guys on TV.

[kmcrawfo]

Huge thanks to Dr. Crawford for sponsoring TBT travel.

Just curious.... How did you hear about the team travel sponsorship? I wasn't aware anything had been announced/released about it yet.

I am really bad about checking my social media accounts, and I had a request in my Twitter inbox for a few weeks asking for the okay to release something. I didn't even know Twitter had direct messaging, so I learned something new. I am definitely not "plugged in" to the social media world....

I am really Looking forward to this tournament and seeing all these former Xavier greats!

[bobbiemcgee]

Saw it on the Zip 'em up TBT twitter:

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1408511786555424774/photo/1

[MADXSTER]

Got my tickets for Sundays session. Won't be able to make Saturday's game.

[xukeith]

Huge thanks to Dr. Crawford for sponsoring TBT travel.

Alvin Crawford or Jordan Crawford

[bobbiemcgee]

ZIP Em UP vs Ohio has moved from espn3 to espn2 July 24th 8 pm. Prime Time.

[xukeith]

ZIP Em UP vs Ohio has moved from espn3 to espn2 July 24th 8 pm. Prime Time.

Awesome. Thanks!

[MADXSTER]

I have 6 tickets for Sunday. Unfortunately cannot make Saturday.

[Xville]

So, they will be playing in Columbus until the final four, which is in the cesspool of Dayton, correct?

[SM#24]

Final 8. Three regional rounds (round of 64, 32, 16). Then final 8 go to Dayton. If seeds hold up, ZEU will play Dayton's team to go to Final 8.

[bobbiemcgee]

Fan gathering @ the Varsity Club:

https://alumni.xavier.edu/ccon/calendar_event.do?calendar_id=1127

[paulxu]

Since ESPN is in this thing, do they have a score page anywhere with updated scores?

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/thetournament?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Ese rp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

[paulxu]

Our game was to be on ESPN2 but they're showing some X sports games here.

Edit: finally figured out we don't play till next week. Took me long enough.

[WCWIII]

Earned some extra vacation time during COVID and will be in Columbus for the Xavier alumni games and the pregame at The Varsity Club. Go X!

[94GRAD]

Here's the pre-game spot for those going to the games this weekend.

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1417170239587069953

[paulxu]

Was looking at some videos of the TBT, and it seems most arenas are sort of empty.

Except the Wichita v. Creighton teams' game where that placed was packed and screaming.

Would think our game in Columbus will be the same.

[STL_XUfan]

Was looking at some videos of the TBT, and it seems most arenas are sort of empty.

Except the Wichita v. Creighton teams' game where that placed was packed and screaming.

Would think our game in Columbus will be the same.

It looks like the lower bowl is pretty well sold out, with decent availability in the upper deck. But it is also 2 games on 1 ticket, so I would imagine like NCAA tournament games, there will be some crowd turnover.

[drudy23]

This Wichita State game is awesome. Great atmosphere.

[SM#24]

I've been watching TBT since year 2 of the event and find it very entertaining. IMO, it's the most underrated sports event out there.

[bobbiemcgee]

TBT THREAD

Xavier Roster:

Semaj Christon
Mark Lyons
JP Macura
Trevon Bluiett
Sean O'Mara
Brandon Randolph
Jeff Robinson
CJ Anderson
Kayel Locke (Wing, UNCG)
Tony Criswell (Big, Mizzou)

Head Coach: Rick Carter
GM: Dee Davis

No longer playing: Kaiser Gates, Kerem Kanter

Scrimmaged MBB today....wonder how that went.

[Xville]

TBT THREAD

Xavier Roster:

Semaj Christon
Mark Lyons
JP Macura
Trevon Bluiett
Sean O'Mara
Brandon Randolph
Jeff Robinson
CJ Anderson
Kayel Locke (Wing, UNCG)
Tony Criswell (Big, Mizzou)

Head Coach: Rick Carter
GM: Dee Davis

No longer playing: Kaiser Gates, Kerem Kanter

Scrimmaged MBB today....wonder how that went.

That sucks….not much size all of a sudden. Criswell at Mizzou was basically Robinson. Only legit big now is omara. Good news is that the guards are absolute studs….wonder how cj and omara are going to get along? Didn’t cj say something stupid about him a few years ago?

[atljar]

TBT THREAD

Xavier Roster:

Semaj Christon
Mark Lyons
JP Macura
Trevon Bluiett
Sean O'Mara
Brandon Randolph
Jeff Robinson
CJ Anderson
Kayel Locke (Wing, UNCG)
Tony Criswell (Big, Mizzou)

Head Coach: Rick Carter
GM: Dee Davis

No longer playing: Kaiser Gates, Kerem Kanter

Scrimmaged MBB today....wonder how that went.

Big losses losing Gates and Kanter.

As for a scrimmage, I would guess this TBT team would dominate, but its obviously hard to judge the affects of age. Heck CJ is in his mid/upper 30s?

[STL_XUfan]

Scrimmaged MBB today....wonder how that went.

I know that the NCAA rules are weird on summer scrimmages, but I would love for an alumni v. current squad scrimmage to turn into a yearly tradition. Give the current team a sense of the legacy they are upholding playing for X.

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1418584476838514688/photo/2

[noteggs]

Quick highlights from scrimmage

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1418625473039544323?s=10

[bobbiemcgee]

Quick highlights from scrimmage

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1418625473039544323?s=10

Man, that is really cool seeing all these current and former X guys together.

[Xville]

Very cool…really looking forward to watching them tomorrow night…so when they win, is their next game Monday or when?

[noteggs]

Sunday at 9pm is second game. Unfortunately it’s on ESPN 3.

[Lloyd Braun]

This is exciting. Hope they can pull it off and advance… would love to watch a deep run in this thing!

[bobbiemcgee]

Elam ending explained:

"Don’t like late-game fouling? The Elam Ending is for you.

Designed to preserve a more natural end of game finish, the Elam Ending calls for the game clock to be shut off at the first dead ball under four minutes in the fourth quarter or second half. A target score is then established by adding eight points to the leading team’s score. For example, if the score is 80-72, the two teams will play until someone reaches 88. With no game clock in play, trailing teams are allowed to focus on getting stops and buckets, rather than intentionally fouling."

[noteggs]

Wonder if Paul is going to start a game thread???

[Xville]

Zip em up -8.5….put the mortgage on it

[Lloyd Braun]

Zip em up -8.5….put the mortgage on it

Is this an actual line? If so from where?

[SM#24]

Elam ending explained:

"Don’t like late-game fouling? The Elam Ending is for you.

Designed to preserve a more natural end of game finish, the Elam Ending calls for the game clock to be shut off at the first dead ball under four minutes in the fourth quarter or second half. A target score is then established by adding eight points to the leading team’s score. For example, if the score is 80-72, the two teams will play until someone reaches 88. With no game clock in play, trailing teams are allowed to focus on getting stops and buckets, rather than intentionally fouling."

Plus, if you’re at 5 fouls, a non-shooting foul is 1 FT and the ball. No incentive to foul.

[Xville]

Is this an actual line? If so from where?

Yeah it’s on my FanDuel app…so I’m guessing it’s in most places

[Lloyd Braun]

Yeah it’s on my FanDuel app…so I’m guessing it’s in most places

Got it, thanks! Didn’t see other games on there earlier in the week but maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough.

[Lloyd Braun]

I gave the 8.5 points but have no idea what to expect. Having a tough time picturing a strong defense with this roster but could be wrong…

Edit: I took the over 142.5. Again no idea what to expect but this feels like an 80-73 game if we are playing pick the score.

[xudash]

Where are THE NERD TEAM and BLUE COLLAR U from?

[bobbiemcgee]

Blue=Buffalo, Nerds= Academic all americans I think

[Lloyd Braun]

I’m nervous. Kaiser and Gibbs would make this team so deep…

[Muskie]

This game makes me so happy.


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[bjf123]

Jeff Robinson and Mark Lyons have to be pushing 30.


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[paulxu]

What fun watching these guys play great team ball.

[noteggs]

Robinson still knows how to dunk!

[Lloyd Braun]

Robinson still knows how to dunk!

Lots of eggs on this broadcast …

[noteggs]

Lots of eggs on this broadcast …

Lol!!! Trying to tune the announcers out! Well at least one of them

[Muskie]

Lol!!! Trying to tune the announcers out! Well at least one of them

The color commentator has played on the TBT winning team four times. It’s the only reason he’s calling the game.


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[Lloyd Braun]

I am floored by Randolph and Robinson. Mind blown…

Robinson is in great shape.
Randolph is polished

[Muskie]

I am floored by Randolph and Robinson. Mind blown…

Robinson is in great shape.
Randolph is polished

The announcers said Randolph is a Ukrainian League All-Star.


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[bjf123]

Didn’t they say Robinson is working at Cincinnati Children’s?


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[noteggs]

The announcers said Randolph is a Ukrainian League All-Star.


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Randolph is an interesting case. Highly ranked out of HS. Rarely used at X. Did ok at Utah Valley. Then is having a good over seas career.

[Lloyd Braun]

That 4 point play spin by Tre was fucking ridiculous

[MHettel]

That 4 point play spin by Tre was fucking ridiculous

Uh, yeah

[Blue Blooded-05]

Lots of eggs on this broadcast …

I actually credit the publicity following the crosstown brawl for pretty much eliminating instances of eggsavier.

Pretty funny considering the name Zip Em Up also came from that same event. Apparently this dish!t didn’t get the memo.

[Lloyd Braun]

Very nice.

Shoutout to Xville for making me wager on the spread which lead to a larger wager on the over. #ZipEmUp

[bobbiemcgee]

I won 4.55

[Xville]

That might have been the easiest money I have ever won. This team is good and can make a run but that Ohio team was absolute garbage.

[OTRMUSKIE]

We all need to go to Dayton wearing these , if they make it that far. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Horror-Body-Bag-Costume-Halloween-Dead-Body-Fancy-Dress-Outfit-/304064890873?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[paulxu]

JP in the house.

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1419118780605730817?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Much fun to watch all the X fans in the stands.

[UCGRAD4X]

JP in the house.

https://twitter.com/ZipEmUpTBT/status/1419118780605730817?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Much fun to watch all the X fans in the stands.

Scroll down to the Trevon clip and watch them knock off the next opponent "Blue Collars"!

Foretelling.

[noteggs]

Interview with JP. Starts about 12 minutes into podcast.


https://twitter.com/insidetbt/status/1419295460980924416?s=10

[xukeith]

Interview with JP. Starts about 12 minutes into podcast.


https://twitter.com/insidetbt/status/1419295460980924416?s=10

It was at least entertaining. Coleman and Randolph looked a lot better than they did as X players . OMara is a great big guy. I forgot how tough Lyons was. Semaj we also Uber fast. Impressive

[bobbiemcgee]

No VD rematch

[GoMuskies]

ZEU -8.5 again. Tempting.

[OTRMUSKIE]

This won’t be an easy game for them. That Buffalo team is good. . I still take the points I think x run rules them

[Xville]

This won’t be an easy game for them. That Buffalo team is good. . I still take the points I think x run rules them

Wes Clark is a baller but still think x wins by 10 plus. Annoying it’s only on espn3

[noteggs]

Just was able to open ESPN 3 on my YouTube TV account. Downloaded app on TV and followed the prompts after opening the MTM/Team Hines game.

[noteggs]

Slower start this time. Guess that’s what happens if the other team decides to play defense.

[Xville]

So that Ohio team was just complete garbage. It’d sure be nice to have gates and kanter

[noteggs]

Yeah small lineup is costing us a lot defensive rebounds

[Xville]

Well this was fun for a day. Horrible basketball…looks like something I see at the local park.

[noteggs]

Not good to give up 16-0 run…

[Lloyd Braun]

Lack of depth showing it’s face … Too bad JP has a bum ankle, what a different team.

[SM#24]

Buffalo too athletic for this group. Getting killed on the boards, getting no 50-50 balls.

[Xville]

Turnovers and rebounding killed them…feel like I’ve seen that same movie a hundred times the last few years

[Lloyd Braun]

The over 152.5 was a winner, so there’s that.

[bobbiemcgee]

Fun while it lasted. Hope they do it again next year with a healthy JP and a couple more bigs.

[xukeith]

James Farr tweeted he will play next year FWIW.