UK's TBT team

La Familia, a team comprised of Kentucky men's basketball alumni, plays at Rupp Arena.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Kentucky's alumni team advanced to The Basketball Tournament's round of 16.

La Familia defeated The Nawf 81-64 in Lexington on Sunday. The former Wildcats didn't have a lead in the first half, but rallied for a win.

Kerem Kanter scored 26 points and had nine rebounds. Eric Bledsoe added 16 points.

"It feels like the college days all over again and I'm glad to be here," Bledsoe said.

La Familia will play the Herd on Tuesday at 9 p.m. at Rupp Arena in the Lexington Regional Final.

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