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There were times during La Familia’s opening round matchup of The Basketball Tournament when it seemed like a midseason Kentucky game. “Go Big Blue” and “C-A-T-S” chants were raining down from the seats, making it feel like Rupp Arena was packed to the brim with fans cheering on their Wildcats. La Familia — comprised of former Kentucky players from the last 15 years — easily came away with the win over the 305 Ballers, 82-56, advancing to Sunday’s second-round showdown with The Nawf. The energy and enthusiasm from the fanbase helped fuel the likes of Willie Cauley-Stein, the Harrison twins, Na…

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