[2] The tournament, involving 64 teams, started on July 19 and continued through the championship game on August 6 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

[3][4] The winner of the final, Carmen's Crew, received a $2 million prize.

Host teams were announced on January 29, 2019, ahead of the start of the open entry period on March 1.

[6] The Puma Posterize Dunk Contest was held during the quarterfinals, on August 2.

"[4] The contest and $40,000 top prize was won by William Coleman of Bluff City,[7] a team of Memphis Tigers alumni.