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The Ville, led by Montreal native and former Louisville Cardinal Montrezl Harrell, cruised to a 91-71 victory over Boston vs. Cancer in the opening round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Saturday night at Freedom Hall. Harrell, who played for the Cardinals from 2012 to 2015, dominated the game, finishing with a game-high 25 points and 12 rebounds.

Harrell’s Stellar Performance

• completeness, Harrell scored 16 of his 25 points in the second half, shooting 5-of-8 from the field and 6-of-9 from the free-throw line.
• He also added three steals, two assists, and a block to his impressive stat line.

“Monsta Trezz looks different.” – The Ville coach Luke Hancock

Harrell’s dominance helped The Ville secure a +10 advantage in second-chance scoring (24-14) and a +20 advantage in points in the paint (30-10).

Montrezl Harrell on his TBT 2025 Performance

“I’m a completely different player than I was last year,” Harrell said. “I know I wasn’t in the best of shape, but I’ve been able to prolong my career playing in Australia, China, and Puerto Rico since then.”

The Ville’s Next Opponent and Harrell’s Double-Duty

The Ville advances to the next round and will play against Sideline Cancer Sunday at 7 p.m. on FS1. Harrell will have a busy day, as he also has a BIG3 game with the Chicago Triplets at 3 p.m. in Detroit.

“I’ll be on a private jet back here to play at 7 p.m.,” Harrell said. “Montrezl Harrell’s a different guy, and that means everything to The Ville’s chances of being the last team of 64 standing.” – The Ville coach Luke Hancock

Despite a small setback, with 6-11 forward Ray Spalding not playing due to a back sprain, The Ville looks strong as they continue their journey in TBT 2025.

FAQs

Who won the TBT 2025 opening round game between Louisville’s The Ville and Boston vs. Cancer?

Louisville’s The Ville won, 91-71.

What was Montrezl Harrell’s stat line in the game?

Harrell scored 25 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, and 1 block.

When and where is The Ville’s next game?

The Ville plays against Sideline Cancer Sunday at 7 p.m. on FS1 at a location to be determined.

Did you know? Montrezl Harrell was originally drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2015 and has since played for several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers, where he won the 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

Pro Tip for Louisville Fans

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