Meet Best Virginia’s TBT Opponent: Zoo Crew

Best Virginia will take on Zoo Crew in the second round of the Pittsburgh TBT regional on Monday night. Let’s take a look at Zoo Crew’s roster, which consists of Pitt alumni.

Player, Position, (College)

Jamel Artis, G, Pitt

DeJuan Blair, C, Pitt

Drew Cisse, C, Western Illinois

Nelly Cummings, G, Pitt/Colgate

Greg Elloitt, G, Pitt/Marquette

Ryan Luther, F, Pitt/Arizona

Lamar Patterson, F, Pitt

Nike Sibande, G, Pitt/Miami (OH)

Dustin Sleva, F, Shippensburg

Jared Wilson-Frame, G, Pitt

Mike Young Jr., G, Pitt

Zoo Crew’s head coach is current Pitt assistant Gilbert Brown.

Former Pitt F DeJuan Blair is listed as active against Best Virginia while Jared Wilson-Frame is out.

On Saturday, Zoo Crew defeated No. 7 Million $ Worth of Game in a close ending. Former Pitt guard Jamel Artis knocked down a free throw to hit the target score in the Elam Ending and helped the Zoo Crew escape.

A lot of familiar names for West Virginia fans as Zoo Crew has former Pitt players from the old Big East era and recent day. The Backyard Brawl has seen its fair share of special moments for both sides and will resume TBT style on Monday.

Best Virginia, which is highlighted by former Mountaineers, will play Zoo Crew on Monday at 8 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center. The WVU alumni team defeated No. 6 Brotherly Love in the opening round. Click here to look at Best Virginia’s roster and schedule.

The Basketball Tournament is a 64-team field, which the winning team takes home $1 million.