Auburn alumni team to return for TBT 2021
By: Meghan Carroll
War Tampa got blown out last summer...now they're coming for revenge
After a blowout loss in the first round of TBT 2020, War Tampa is returning with a vengeance -- and that’s just the start of it.
War Tampa may be embracing more of their War Eagle side in 2021 in hopes of becoming a full-fledged Auburn alumni team. After adding notable grads Bryce Brown, Desean Murray and Horace Spencer last summer, the team is ready to welcome even more.
Murray announced on Monday that his team will be applying for TBT 2021 with a revamped roster this summer.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 @desean_murray has some important info for all of our fans. We will be applying for TBT 2021‼️
— Team WarTampa (@war_tampa) February 1, 2021
We will be targeting some more Auburn guys as well 👀 Be on the look out‼️
See you this summer @thetournament pic.twitter.com/TdvFU0VV96
Murray proved to be a key shooter for War Tampa, scoring 13 of the team's 53 points in their lone game last summer. Spencer had 6 rebounds and a block, while Brown had 8 points and a steal against House of ‘Paign.
The familiar faces were a hit among the Auburn community and brought back memories of their 2019 Final Four run.
🚨BREAKING🚨: We're told that @war_tampa WILL apply for TBT 2021.
— TBT (@thetournament) February 2, 2021
They're expected to add "several" new @AuburnMBB alumni this summer. pic.twitter.com/lbYUWXvLOG
It also provided a small ray of sunshine in a dark year for Auburn fans, who were distraught after the Tigers' college season was cancelled due to COVID-19. They were ranked No. 20 in the nation before the NCAA ended the season.
Will we see more players from the 2019 Final Four team? Could some youngins from the 2020 team jump on board? Will Brown, Murray, and Spencer all return?
Sounds like we'll find out soon.
When do you guys want our first new player announcement 👀‼️ https://t.co/fqcrfQG2DJ
— Team WarTampa (@war_tampa) February 2, 2021
