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Best Virginia, a team comprised of West Virginia University alumni, secured a convincing 94-69 victory over Brotherly Love in the opening round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Now, the team will have a quick turnaround to potentially face Zoo Crew, the University of Pittsburgh’s alumni team, in the second round.

Head coach and general manager Chase Harler, a West Virginia native, emphasized the personal nature of a potential matchup against Zoo Crew. Harler and player Esa Ahmad, who previously played against Pitt in college, are both undefeated against the Panthers and hope to continue that tradition in TBT.

Ahmad, with a smirk, couldn’t resist taking a jab at Pitt and stating his own perfect record against them. The duo’s experience in the Backyard Brawl rivalry adds an extra level of intensity to the potential matchup, even in the unique setting of a summer TBT event.

On the other side, former Pitt player Marcus Keene, now on Million $ Worth of Game, has quickly adapted to the rivalry atmosphere. Keene’s performance in the opening round showcased his ability to contribute to the team and embrace the competitive nature of the Backyard Brawl.

The stage is set for a highly anticipated second-round clash between Best Virginia and potentially Zoo Crew, with the game scheduled for Monday at the Petersen Events Center. Fans can catch the action on TBT Live as the alumni teams look to continue their winning ways in this unique tournament setting.

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