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
16-9, 2nd in MAC
- 11/25GANCANC
- 11/27W 74-65
- 11/28L 78-74
- 12/6L 86-78
- 12/10W 81-64
- 12/15W 90-62
- 12/19L 107-96
- 12/22CANC
- 1/9W 86-69
- 1/12W 85-69
- 1/15L 76-69
- 1/19L 84-81
- 1/21W 92-77
- 1/23PPD
- 1/26PPD
- 1/29L 76-75
- 2/2W 78-58
- 2/6W 88-64
- 2/9PPD
- 2/12W 86-54
- 2/16CANC
- 2/19L 80-70
- 2/23W 102-74
- 2/25W 85-73
- 2/27W 86-66
- 3/2W 80-78
- 3/5W 81-67
- 3/11W 74-63
- 3/12W 81-74
- 3/13L 84-69
- 3/191L 75-73
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Buffalo AD Alnutt lands 5-year contract extension
The University of Buffalo has rewarded athletic director Mark Alnutt with a five-year contract extension that runs through May 2026.
Stevens helps Colorado State advance past Buffalo in NIT
— David Roddy had 17 points and eight rebounds, Isaiah Stevens added 14 points with nine assists and top-seeded Colorado State beat Buffalo 75-73 on Friday night in the first round of the NIT Tournament.
Mballa carries Buffalo over Miami (Ohio) 74-63 in MAC
— Josh Mballa had 23 points and and a career-tying 19 rebounds as second-seeded Buffalo beat seventh-seeded Miami (Ohio) 74-63 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.
Williams scores 21 to lead Buffalo past Kent St. 81-67
— Jeenathan Williams had 21 points as Buffalo defeated Kent State 81-67 on Friday night.
Graves triple-double lifts Buffalo over Akron 80-78
— Jayvon Graves had a triple-double with 13 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Buffalo to an 80-78 win over Akron on Tuesday.
Mballa scores 23 to lift Buffalo past Ohio 86-66
— Josh Mballa had 23 points as Buffalo routed Ohio 86-66 on Saturday.
Hardnett leads Buffalo past Central Michigan 85-73
— LaQuill Hardnett had a career-high 20 points plus 10 rebounds as Buffalo beat Central Michigan 85-73 on Thursday.
Mballa scores 21 to lift Buffalo over Northern Illinois
— Josh Mballa had 21 points and 12 rebounds as Buffalo romped past Northern Illinois 102-74 on Tuesday.
Jackson scores 20 to carry Toledo over Buffalo 80-70
— Marreon Jackson had 20 points as Toledo got past Buffalo 80-70 on Friday night.
Graves, Nickelberry carry Buffalo past W. Michigan 86-54
— Jayvon Graves had 16 points to lead six Buffalo players in double figures as the Bulls easily defeated Western Michigan 86-54 on Friday night.
Skogman, Graves lift Buffalo over Miami (Ohio) 88-64
— David Skogman and Jayvon Graves scored 16 points apiece as Buffalo easily defeated Miami (Ohio) 88-64 on Saturday.
Mballa lifts Buffalo past Ball State 78-58
— Josh Mballa had 22 points and 16 rebounds, and Ronaldo Segu added 20 points as Buffalo routed Ball State 78-58 on Tuesday night.
Wilson scores 21 to carry Ohio over Buffalo 76-75
— Dwight Wilson III had 21 points as Ohio edged past Buffalo 76-75 on Friday night.
Williams scores 24 to lift Buffalo over E. Michigan 92-77
— Jeenathan Williams had 24 points as Buffalo topped Eastern Michigan 92-77 on Thursday.
Nuga scores 23 to lead Kent State over Buffalo 84-81
— Mike Nuga had 23 points as Kent State narrowly defeated Buffalo 84-81 on Tuesday.
Turner scores 25 to lead Bowling Green over Buffalo 76-69
— Justin Turner had 25 points as Bowling Green beat Buffalo 76-69 on Friday night.
Williams scores 25 to carry Buffalo over Western Michigan
— Jeenathan Williams had 25 points and 14 rebounds as Buffalo defeated Western Michigan 85-69 on Tuesday.
Mballa leads Buffalo over Ball State 86-69
— Josh Mballa had 19 points and 19 rebounds to lead five Buffalo players in double figures as the Bulls defeated Ball State 86-69 on Saturday.
Cuse, Buffalo on pause after Bulls player positive
Syracuse and Buffalo have both paused activities after a member of the Bulls tested positive for COVID-19 following Saturday's game between the two teams.
Syracuse rallies from 16 down to take Buffalo 107-96 in OT
— Quincy Guerrier scored a career-high 27 points with 11 rebounds, Alan Griffin tied a career-high 24 points with 10 rebounds, and Syracuse beat Buffalo 107-96 in overtime Saturday night.
Williams scores 21 to carry Buffalo over Miami (Ohio) 90-62
— Jeenathan Williams had 21 points as Buffalo romped past Miami (Ohio) 90-62 on Tuesday.
Turner scores 33 to lead Bowling Green over Buffalo 86-78
— Justin Turner had 33 points as Bowling Green got past Buffalo 86-78 on Sunday night in a Mid-American Conference opener for each team.
Caldwell carries Army over Buffalo 78-74
— Josh Caldwell scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lift Army to a 78-74 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
Williams carries Buffalo past Towson 74-65
— Jeenathan Williams had 28 points and 12 rebounds as Buffalo got past Towson 74-65 on Friday.
2020-21 MAC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 15-4 | - | 21-9 |
| Buffalo | 12-5 | 2 | 16-9 |
| Akron | 12-6 | 2.5 | 15-8 |
| Kent State | 12-6 | 2.5 | 15-8 |
| Ohio | 9-5 | 3.5 | 17-8 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4.5 | 14-12 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-8 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Ball State | 8-9 | 6 | 10-13 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 9.5 | 5-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-11 | 9.5 | 6-12 |
| Central Michigan | 3-13 | 10.5 | 7-16 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-12 | 10.5 | 3-16 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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Team Stats
Points Per Game81.417th
Rebounds Per Game43.81st
Assists Per Game15.939th
Points Allowed72.9
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 2-4 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 4 |