Monday, June 9, 2014

Former Irish Hoops Stars Play for $500,000!


A team made up of Notre Dame men's basketball alumni has made it to the championship game of The Basketball Tournament -- and the winning team receives $500,000!  A field of 32 teams competed this weekend in Philadelphia -- The Fighting Alumni (that's the team's name) -- won four games -- earning a trip to the championship game.

Here's the twist -- the championship game is slated for June 28th -- to be held in a location voted on by fans.  That's right -- the fans pick where the championship game is played!  So, Notre Dame fans -- if you want to pick the destination, click on the link below and vote.

Here is the list of former Irish basketball stars on the team;
  • Chris Thomas
  • Tory Jackson
  • Zach Hillestand
  • Ryan Ayers
  • Russell Carter
  • Ty Nash
  • Rob Kurz
  • Colin Falls
  • Torin Francis

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE 

LINK:  THE FIGHTING ALUMNI -- ROSTER

LINK:  VOTE HERE!