By: Savannah Deuer 

All the TBT offseason news you need to know

It has been a busy offseason in the TBT world, with several familiar faces announcing a 2021 return, and even some new teams jumping into the mix. In case you missed it, or simply need a refresher, here’s a comprehensive list of the biggest TBT news:

• Your reigning TBT champion Golden Eagles will return this summer to try and repeat after Travis Diener’s legendary $1 million 3-pointer. 

BREAKING: Travis Diener tells us that @GoldenEaglesTBT will be BACK for @thetournament 2021. The champs will defend their 👑@DienerTravis pic.twitter.com/sACFfgEAlf

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) December 21, 2020

• Illinois alumni team House of ‘Paign returns to cause more chaos after defeating No. 1 seed Carmen’s Crew last year. 

BREAKING: Malcolm Hill (@Malcolmillini21) tells us that @IlliniTBT will be BACK for @thetournament 2021‼️

Who else will be joining House of Paign’? 👀 pic.twitter.com/8yIvwG89Nd

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) January 29, 2021

• Sideline Cancer brings back their heart and 'I Can' spirit to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and make another run at the title. Oh yeah, we hear Marcus Keene will be back.

BREAKING: Here is your Christmas 🎁... @Marcus3Keene tells us that last year’s runner up; Sideline Cancer will officially be BACK this summer.

Will @SidelineTBT finally be able to win @thetournament? pic.twitter.com/uz9KVCyAAN

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) December 25, 2020

• Ot Elmore and Herd That return to capture America’s heart yet again. Elmore is known as “America’s Sweetheart” of TBT, and is known for his dad bod and trash talking. His brother Jon Elmore was instrumental in Herd That’s amazing comeback against The Money Team last summer. 

BREAKING: @TBT_Herd_That will officially be BACK this summer for @thetournament!

Ot Elmore (@oge_iii) breaks it down and hints at what’s to come for Team Herd That and TBT2021: pic.twitter.com/nIvG6MulkP

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) December 10, 2020

• Red Scare, the University of Dayton alumni team, will try to take another step forward after last year's semifinals run. The team had multiple players standout in last year’s tournament, including the fresh-out-of-college Ryan Mikesell and Trey Landers.

BREAKING: Devin Oliver (@The_Underdog5) tells us that @FlyersTBT will be back for @thetournament 2021.

With some huge potential free agent additions, Red Scare may have what it takes to win it all 💰🔥💯 pic.twitter.com/Q6OeKZTues

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) January 22, 2021

• The Auburn-centric War Tampa is returning and vows to add even more members of the Tigers' 2019 Final Four team.

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 @desean_murray has some important info for all of our fans. We will be applying for TBT 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

— Team WarTampa (@war_tampa) February 1, 2021

• After bowing out due to COVID last summer, West Virginia alumni team Best Virginia is back. Will Bob Huggins make his long-awaited TBT coaching debut?

🚨BREAKING🚨

Kevin Jones tells us that after not getting to play last year, Best Virginia is... BACK.

Which former @WVUhoops players (and coaches 👀) could we see join @kevjones5 in @thetournament 2021⁉️

Shout out @finalfourcast pic.twitter.com/Q7S3gtyPjq

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) February 5, 2021

We've also gotten a small taste of some of the new alumni teams forming for TBT 2021:

• Xavier
• Murray State
• Middle Tennessee State
• New Mexico
• Eastern Washington

Breaking: Isaiah Canaan (@Sip03) tells us that a Murray State alumni team (@MurrayStateTbt) will officially be applying for @thetournament 2021, as “The Overlooked”‼️

Shout out @RacersHoops pic.twitter.com/EiMvbtx0uT

— Inside TBT (@InsideTbt) January 8, 2021

Notable TBT alumni have also been busy since the end of the tournament:

• Kyle Hines of Team Hines became the first American to play in 300 EuroLeague games. 

Congrats to an absolute LEGEND @SirHines!

- 300 EuroLeague Games
- 4x EuroLeague Champion
- 2x EuroLeague Best Defender

🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/pBetu9DE36

— TBT (@thetournament) January 15, 2021

• Iso Joe will play for Team USA later this month in the FIBA AmericaCup.

BREAKING: Iso Joe is BACK 🇺🇸👏 pic.twitter.com/V7pJwhWq7z

— TBT (@thetournament) January 27, 2021

• Boeheim’s Army captain Eric Devendorf raised over $60,000 for small businesses in Syracuse in the wake of financial issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Eric Devendorf (@ED23HOOPS) has now raised over $60k to help small businesses survive COVID-19‼️

The @BoeheimsArmy captain joins @InsideTbt to discuss his amazing efforts.

🎧: https://t.co/Nw5dIG4ADR pic.twitter.com/j6SK1EWx6t

— TBT (@thetournament) January 5, 2021

• Team Challenge ALS founder Sean Marshall has announced his retirement from professional basketball, and Jerome Randle returns to basketball just nine months after tearing his ACL. 

🚨BREAKING🚨: Team Challenge ALS founder @007SeanMarshall announces his retirement from pro basketball.

Congrats on an amazing career, Sean! 👏 pic.twitter.com/EkOHWaTFIl

— TBT (@thetournament) September 22, 2020

• Carmen’s Crew forward turned head coach Jared Sullinger is looking to make an NBA comeback. 

Jared Sullinger opened up to me about his career and tells me he feels “amazing” and he’s ready to make an NBA comeback.

“I’m just looking for somebody to give me an opportunity. If I get the opportunity I promise I will seize the moment at that moment.” https://t.co/sr7TNtBaoR

— Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) January 24, 2021

And finally, SportsCenter named the NBA All-Star Game Elam Ending one of the greatest sports moments of 2020!

Agreed, @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/CJOKOBcpcY

— TBT (@thetournament) December 9, 2020