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Chane Behanan played against Kentucky as a member of Louisvilles 2013 national championship team. Three years later, hes teaming up with some Wildcats alumni to bring another title to the Bluegrass State.The Bluegrass Boys will play for a $2 million grand prize?in The Basketball Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the Midwest. The roster consists of Kentucky alumni and some friends, including Behanan, who played three seasons for nemesis Louisville. The Bluegrass Boys roster includes Marquis Teague, the starting point guard on the 2012 UK championship team, and the only Kentucky player on the roster whom Behanan played against during his time with the Cardinals.Behanan, a Cincinnati native, averaged 9.8 points per game on Louisvilles 2013 championship team. He was dismissed from the program 12 games into the 2013-14 season for a violation of university policy. Behanan is playing with the Dallas Mavericks in the Las Vegas Summer League and played professionally in Puerto Rico this past season.The Bluegrass Boys roster is dotted with former Kentucky players, including Teague, Ramel Bradley, Joe Crawford, Erik Daniels,?Shagari Alleyne and Perry Stevenson.In their quest for the $2 million prize, the Bluegrass Boys also have former Tennessee standout Scotty Hopson and former Xavier star Jordan Crawford?(Joes brother), who played a few years in the?NBA. Former UK guard Derek Anderson, a member of the 1996 championship team, is the coach.Teague played with Dallas team in the Orlando Summer League earlier this summer, while Hopson is with the Pacers entry in Las Vegas.Other notable players participating in The Basketball Tournament include former Louisville guard Russ Smith, who is playing for an entry called Team Fancy, and a squad of former Gonzaga players.?The Bluegrass Boys will open play on Saturday in Chicago. The championship will take place Aug. 2 in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on ESPN.Austin Seibert Browns Jersey . Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2). Baker Mayfield Jersey .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have placed centre Cody Hodgson on injured reserve and recalled two players from their AHL affiliate in Rochester. http://www.footballbrownsnflprostore.com/Youth-Joe-Thomas-Elite-Jersey/ . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Austin Seibert Youth Jersey . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. Jim Brown Youth Jersey . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars.FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signed an eight-year, $76 million contract extension Friday.The team announced the deal a day after Benn had surgery to repair an abdominal muscle injury.The Stars are the only organization I know, and Dallas is home to me, Benn said in a statement. In working with the Gaglardi family and [general manager] Jim Nill, they have made it clear that they are dedicated to winning, and winning the right way. Im happy to commit to that process for eight more years. My teammates and I value the passion and dedication that we receive from Stars fans, and were looking forward to getting this season started.Benn, 26, had a career-high 89 points on 41 goals and 48 assists last season. He also had five goals and 10 assists in 13 playoff games.Jamie has evolved intoo one of the most complete players in the NHL, and his ability to lead our team is second to none, Nill said in a statement.dddddddddddd He impacts the game in so many ways, and this signing was extremely important for the direction of the franchise. ... Hes our leader and does things the right way, every day.Nill said the full recovery time for the abdominal injury is six weeks. It wasnt clear when or how Benn got injured.That timeframe puts Benn on schedule to be ready for the NHL season, but creates uncertainty about his availability to participate for Canada in the World Cup of Hockey that begins in mid-September.Benn has 192 goals and 256 assists in 508 career games. ' ' '