Former Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen scored 24 points to help Purple and Black come from behind and win their opening game in The Basketball Tournament, 85-82, in Chicago.
After trailing by three at halftime, the Purple and Black — a team made up mostly of K-State men’s basketball alums — rallied to take a 72-71 lead over The Region with 4:53 to play. They held on the rest of the way.
Pullen’s team-high 24 points led the way, while Jordan Henriquez had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Lance Harris and Martavious Irving each scored 13 points, and Akeem Wright finished with 12.