Former Xavier Musketeers to play in TBT Tournament at Cintas Center

Exciting news! The (2) 3-2 Zip Em’ Up is making a comeback this summer, July 21st, 22nd, and 24th. They will be ready to defend the Cintas Center and bring home that coveted million-dollar prize. Led by the dynamic trio of JP Macura, Semaj Christon, and Kaiser Gates, these former Musketeers are determined to surpass last year’s third-round exit and make a serious impact.

JP. Macura, is an exceptional American player currently playing for Derthona Basket in the prestigious Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). His talent and skills have been instrumental in his team’s success, making him a force to be reckoned with on the court. Semaj Rakim Christon also plays for Derthona Basket of the Italian LBA. Semaj’s college career at Xavier University has undoubtedly prepared him for the challenges of professional basketball, showcasing his versatility and determination. Kaiser Gates, an exciting American talent currently making waves as part of the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League. His time at Xavier University has honed his skills and positioned him as a promising player with immense potential. These players’ accomplishments demonstrate Xavier University’s commitment to nurturing top-notch basketball talent. It’s fascinating to see these athletes thrive professionally after their college journey.

JP Macura – Xavier – Ultimate Highlight Mix (2017-18 Season)

Mark your calendars for Friday, July 21st, as the TBT brings you an action-packed day of thrilling basketball games! Starting at 1 PM EDT, you’ll witness some incredible matchups that will keep you on the edge of your seat. For just $15, you can catch the intense battle between (1) 7-2 Program for Autism and (8) 4-3 Team DRC in Game 1. And that’s not all! The excitement continues at 3 PM EDT when (4) 6-2 Bucketneers (ETSU Alumni) face off against (5) 11-5 Fort Wayne Champs. But wait, there’s more! In the evening session at 6 PM EDT, don’t miss the clash between (3) 5-3 The Money Team and (6) 0-1 Nasty Nati (Cincinnati Alumni). Tickets start at $25 for this high-stakes game. And finally, at 8 PM EDT, brace yourself for an epic showdown between (2) 3-2 Zip Em Up (Xavier Alumni) and (7) 0-1 Georgia Kingz. With such thrilling matchups lined up throughout the day, this is an event you definitely don’t want to miss!

On July 21st the Zip Em’ Up will be playing the Georgia Kingz. With Zip Em’ Up back on their home floor, you can expect nothing short of heart-pounding action and thrilling performances. If the Zip Em’ Up win their first round game they will advance to either The Money Team or Nasty Nati. This is your chance to witness history in the making as these talented athletes leave it all on the court.

So gather your fellow basketball enthusiasts and get ready to cheer on Zip Em’ Up as they strive for greatness. Tickets are on sale at https://thetournament.com/tbt/xavier-regional-tickets/. You can find the bracket at https://thetournament.com/tbt/bracket/. – you won’t want to miss out!

We are looking forward to covering the TBT.  Get prepared for an unforgettable tournament at the Cintas Center!