Cole Swider has 16 points at half as Boeheim’s Army leads TBT opener (live score, updates)

Syracuse, N.Y. — Boeheim’s Army, a group composed primarily from former Syracuse men’s basketball players, will begin its run in The Basketball Tournament on Tuesday.

The Boeheim’s Army team will face Hall In, a group made primarily from Seton Hall alumni in an opening-round first best-of-three series.

The winning team in the 14-team TBT tournament receives $2 million.

If Boeheim’s Army wins its opening series it will go on to single-game elimination play and face either La Familia (Kentucky alumni) or The Ville (Louisville alumni) in a quarterfinal game.

The game starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and is being broadcast on Fox Sports One.

The next game will be on July 23 at 7 p.m. at Upstate Medical University Arena (traditionally known as the War Memorial).

If a third game is needed, it would be played on July 24 at 7 p.m. at Upstate Medical Arena.

If you’re not in front of a television, you can follow the game below.

Here’s a primer on what you need to know from Syracuse.com |The Post-Standard’s Donna Ditota.

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Halftime: Boeheim’s Army 44, Hall In 29

Cole Swider with a second-change baseline jumper at the buzzer to close the first half, a fitting moment for him.

Swider has been the most impressive finisher for Boeheim’s Army and has a game-high 16 points.

Ringers Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu and Tyson Walker have joined him as the most impactful players

.Boeheim’s Army’s offense is running through Walker’s ability to beat defenders, while Akobundu-Ehiogu (8 points, 9 rebounds) is dominating the glass and finishing a lot of high-percentage shots around the rim.

Boeheim’s Army 39, Hall In 29, 2:02 left in 2nd

Boeheim’s Army pushes its lead to double-digits as Cole Swider knocks down back-to-back 3-pointers from the top of the key. Probably a little bit of a danger zone for Hall In.

Boeheim’s Army 33, Hall In 22, 3:45 left in 2nd

Really balanced effort for Boeheim’s Army so far as Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, Cole Swider and Elijah Hughes all have eight points.

Akobundu-Ehiogu is approaching a first-half double-double with 8 points and 8 rebounds. He is playing way above the rim in a game where he looks like the only player capable of reaching that air space.

Akobundu-Ehiogu could have had another dunk but Cole Swider was just late on a dump down. Right read. Needed to be a touch faster. A reminder that these teams haven’t practiced together prior to this.

Boeheim’s Army 27, Hall In 22, 6:23 left in 2nd

Oh, now that’s fun. Eric Devendorf buries his first shot of TBT. He cans a corner 3. That’s a nostalgic moment.

Boeheim’s Army 21, Hall In 15, after first

Hall In has taken more than half its shots from behind the 3-point arc so far and has hit just enough to remain in contact. Terry Roberts has hit 3 of 5 for a game-high 9 points. Once Boeheim’s Army decides to close out his space it should be in good shape.

Cole Swider leads Boeheim’s Army with six points.

Boeheim’s Army already has 14 points in the paint and is doubling up Hall In on the boards.

Boeheim’s Army 15, Hall In 8, 2:12 left in first

A real display of athleticism from a couple of the Boeheim’s Army ringers.

Ty Nichols with a burst for a steal and a breakaway layup. Tyson Walker with his second blow-by basket in the early going.

This feels like a mismatch early.

Hall In 8, Boeheim’s Army 7, 4:32 left in first

Hall In gets a couple 3-pointers from Terry Roberts to take a lead. Buddy Boeheim misses a couple open ones. Both good looks. You know that’s not going to last.

Boeheim’s Army 7, Hall In 2, 6:10 remaining in first

Good opening possession for Boeheim’s Army. Tyson Walker burst past his defender with zero resistance. He missed a layup off the glass but it turned into an alley-oop to Kaodirichi Akobundo-Ehiogu.

Boeheim’s Army’s second basket comes just as easily with Elijah Hughes catching the ball on the wing and jogging to the basket unopposed.

Really terrible defense from Hall In on the opening three possessions.

Pre-game

Looks like no Wes Johnson or Chris McCullough for Boeheim’s Army tonight, per Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard’s Donna Ditota.

The Boeheim’s Army team features a number of players who played in the NBA recently including Cole Swider and Buddy Boeheim

Former No. 4 NBA Draft pick Wes Johnson be suiting up for Boeheim’s Army, as will veteran Eric Devendorf.

Hall In’s most memorable names include Isiah Whitehead and Al-Amir Dawes.

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