The Basketball Tournament

OpenLocker’s Gataverse TBT Team Sponsored by CELSIUS® Essential Energy Representing University of Florida Alumni Heads to Gainesville for Training Camp and Exhibition Game for Gator Fans

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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As lead sponsor, CELSIUS, maker of lifestyle energy drink is providing team gear and Essential Energy at the “Run It Back” Classic game taking place in Gainesville.

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  • As lead sponsor, CELSIUS, maker of lifestyle energy drink is providing team gear and Essential Energy at the “Run It Back” Classic game taking place in Gainesville.
  • Prior to supporting the alumni of the University of Florida, fans will have the opportunity to engage and support current University of Florida student-athletes.
  • The Gataverse TBT Team will be coached by Matt McCall, former Gator manager and college coach, and Taurean Green, member of the Gators’ 2006 & 2007 NCAA Championship teams.
  • Following Training Camp, the team will head to Louisville for the first round of the high stakes, single elimination tournament airing on ESPN.

OpenLocker Announces NIL Partnership with University of Florida Student-Athletes that will Launch at the NIL Summit in Atlanta, GA June 3 - 5

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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OpenLocker is a sponsor of the NIL Summit taking place at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA on June 3-5 where the student-athletes will sign their personalized collectibles.

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  • OpenLocker is a sponsor of the NIL Summit taking place at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA on June 3-5 where the student-athletes will sign their personalized collectibles.
  • Each athlete will also make an appearance on the OpenLocker podcast giving fans an opportunity to interact with them via the company’s media properties.
  • Collectibles featuring the NIL of UF student-athletes are available for purchase in the Gataverse marketplace on OpenLocker’s proprietary FanTech platform.
  • The Gataverse has also announced its application of a UF alumni basketball team in the 2023 The Basketball Tournament (TBT).

Soccer.com and The Soccer Tournament Partner on Groundbreaking Soccer Tournament

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soccer.com, a Sports Endeavors business and America's leading online soccer store, and The Soccer Tournament (TST) announced a comprehensive partnership today.

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  • Unprecedented, $1M, Winner-Take-All, 7v7 Soccer Championship will be held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina on June 1-4, 2023
    HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soccer.com, a Sports Endeavors business and America's leading online soccer store, and The Soccer Tournament (TST) announced a comprehensive partnership today.
  • The Soccer Tournament, from the independent sports organization behind the successful The Basketball Tournament – TBT Enterprises, is a 32-team, million-dollar, winner-take-all soccer tournament being held in Cary, North Carolina from June 1 – 4.
  • The partnership, created to enhance the fan experience, features Soccer.com as the exclusive on-site retailer at the TST event.
  • "We're very excited to partner with the TST team and be a part of this inaugural, game-changing soccer competition," said Sports Endeavors Co-Founder and COO, Brendan Moylan.

OpenLocker Announces the Official Launch of Gatorverse with Student-Athletes from the Women’s Gymnastics and the Men’s Basketball Teams.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Gatorverse is an exclusive community for UF fans offering virtual and real world utility connected to local merchants via a digital access pass that fans can claim for free on the OpenLocker platform.

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  • Gatorverse is an exclusive community for UF fans offering virtual and real world utility connected to local merchants via a digital access pass that fans can claim for free on the OpenLocker platform.
  • Fans who buy a basketball athlete’s physical collectible will be able to attend a basketball training clinic with the athletes in April.
  • The Gatorverse has also announced its application of a UF alumni basketball team in the 2023 The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
  • Roster announcements and information about exclusive events with the Gatorverse TBT team and exhibition game during training camp in Gainesville in July will be available on the Gatorverse TBT website.

The Gatorverse Announces Application to The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2023 for University of Florida Alumni Team

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Gainesville, Florida, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenLocker, Inc, a subsidiary of OpenLocker Holdings Inc., (“OpenLocker” or the “Company” OTCQB: OLKR) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Gatorverse team, a University of Florida men’s basketball alumni team planning to compete in this year’s The Basketball Tournament (TBT).

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  • Florida’s First Official Alumni Team Set to Feature Corey Brewer on Roster, Taurean Green as Head Coach
    Gainesville, Florida, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenLocker, Inc, a subsidiary of OpenLocker Holdings Inc., (“OpenLocker” or the “Company” OTCQB: OLKR) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Gatorverse team, a University of Florida men’s basketball alumni team planning to compete in this year’s The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
  • Gatorverse TBT will be coached by Taurean Green and the roster is set to include Corey Brewer, both members of the Gator’s 2006 & 2007 NCAA Championship teams.
  • The Gatorverse TBT team will hold a training camp in Gainesville in July and also host a legendary exhibition game and fan event.
  • For more information about the Gatorverse, go to https://gatorverse.io or contact Lauren Klatsky at [email protected] .

SLING TV and The Basketball Tournament Announce National Partnership

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Throughout the 60+ game, 64-team tournament, SLING will be prominently featured as the official sponsor of TBT.

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  • Throughout the 60+ game, 64-team tournament, SLING will be prominently featured as the official sponsor of TBT.
  • "With more than 60 games of non-stop excitement and a game-winning final 'SLING Shot' for each matchup, we're thrilled to bring TBT's action to SLING subscribers," said Ajinkya Joglekar, senior vice president of marketing, SLING TV.
  • "We're proud to announce SLING as the official tournament sponsor and unveil the game winning 'SLING Shot,' which will be featured in every TBT matchup," said TBT Founder/CEO Jon Mugar.
  • The Basketball Tournament 2022 is a 64-team, single-elimination tournament hosted in eight cities and structured to include a game-winning shot in each game.

Star Athletes to Hit the Court at The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in Support of JDRF

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Founded in 2014, TBT is an open-application, single-elimination tournament played each summer in the U.S., featuring a host of former collegiate and current international basketball stars.

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  • Founded in 2014, TBT is an open-application, single-elimination tournament played each summer in the U.S., featuring a host of former collegiate and current international basketball stars.
  • T1D is an autoimmune disease that affects both adults and children at any age regardless of diet, family history, or lifestyle choices.
  • The Defeat Diabetes team joins the tournament as one of five teams playing to raise awareness for non-profit organizations.
  • For more information, please visit jdrf.org/t1detect or follow us on Twitter (@JDRF), Facebook (@myjdrf), and Instagram (@jdrfhq).

Grant Leonard Promoted to Queens Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grant Leonard has been promoted to head men's basketball coach, Queens University of Charlotte Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced today.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grant Leonard has been promoted to head men's basketball coach, Queens University of Charlotte Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced today.
  • Leonard, who has been coaching for 18 years, joined the Royals in 2013 and has served as associate head men's basketball coach since 2016.
  • He will be the sixth head coach in Queens men's basketball history.
  • In addition to serving as associate head coach for the Royals, Leonard has been the head coach and general manager for Team D2 which has competed in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) since the summer of 2019.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Names FanDuel as Official Daily Fantasy Partner

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and FanDuel today announced a strategic partnership designating FanDuel as an Official Partner of TBT.

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  • The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and FanDuel today announced a strategic partnership designating FanDuel as an Official Partner of TBT.
  • Daily paid fantasy contests will mirror FanDuels NBA product, with a $100 salary cap to be spread across two guards, two forwards and two utility players.
  • The Basketball Tournament has grown in stature over the years, making this the right time to offer a fantasy basketball contest for the fans who will be watching the games on ESPN, said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group.
  • Jon Mugar, founder and CEO of TBT, added: We are excited to partner with FanDuel for this years tournament.