KANSAS CITY (June 23, 2026) – JHX Hoops, the Kansas alumni team, today announced that Marcus Garrett will join the team this summer for their best-of-three series against Purple Reign (Kansas State alumni).
Garrett joins Zeke Mayo, LaGerald Vick and Frank Mason III as the team’s first four commitments. Additional players will be announced in the coming weeks. This summer’s tournament will be the first time Marcus Garrett has suited up for JHX Hoops.
Garrett starred at Kansas from 2017-21, and received many accolades during his time as a Jayhawk. Known for his suffocating on-ball defense, Garrett was a three-time Big-12 All-Defensive Team member, 2020 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and 2020 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.
Garrett spent part of his rookie season in 2021 with the Miami Heat before three consecutive seasons in the G League. He earned a call-up from the Charlotte Hornets again in 2025. He most recently played for their G League affiliate, Greensboro Swarm, during the 2025-26 season.
As part of the best-of-three series between JHX Hoops and Purple Reign, both teams will have a chance to host at least one home game. The first game of the series will take place at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan Tuesday, July 21, at 8 pm CT, and will be televised live on FS1. Game two will be played at Lee Arena in Topeka (JHX Hoops designated home gym) Wednesday, July 22, at 7 pm CT and will be televised live on FS2.
Game three (if necessary) will be played back at Bramlage Coliseum on Friday, July 24, at 8 pm CT and will be streamed live on YouTube.
For tickets to see JHX Hoops in Topeka or Manhattan, visit TBTHoops.com.