With a $2 million prize The Basketball Tournament 2016 has captured the attention of many current and former professionals. The 64-team tournament is set to get underway this weekend with regional play in four cities.

Arkansas Finest are a group of former college standouts from the state, many who are playing professionally overseas. The group is organized by Malcolm Bailey, commissioner of the semi-professional Elite Basketball League (EBL).

Name, Height – College – Current Team

Marshall Bonds, 6’7 – Texas A&M Kingsville ’13 – Arkansas Elite

Leroy Isler, 6’7 – Arkansas-Little Rock ’14 – Alza Basket Azuqueca

Rashad Moss, 6’6 – Arkansas-Little Rock ’08 – Arkansas Elite

D’Andre Williams, 5’10 – Arkansas-Little Rock ’12 – Arkansas Elite

Larry Williams, 6’2 – Arkansas-Pine Bluff ’08 – Maghreb de Fes