What
2024 U.S. Virgin Islands
Paradise Jam
Paradise Jam
Where
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
When
MEN: Nov. 22-25
WOMEN: Nov. 28-30
WOMEN: Nov. 28-30
Men's Tournament
November 22-25, 2024
The Paradise Jam men's event consists of an eight-team bracket with each team playing three games. Competing in the field this year are UAB, George Washington, Illinois State, Kansas State, Liberty, McNeese State, and two other teams to be announced soon.
Women's Tournaments
November 28-30, 2024
The Paradise Jam women's event consists of two separate four-team events, the Island and Reef tournaments. This year, the Island Tournament is Auburn, Kansas, Northern Iowa, and Pittsburgh. The Reef Tournament is Florida State, Gonzaga, Missouri State, and Texas Tech. Each team will play each team in its respective tournament once.
University of the Virgin Islands Elridge Blake Sports & Fitness Center
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
The UVI Elridge Blake Sports & Fitness Center has been home to the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam since its construction in 2001. The 3,500-seat venue features four locker rooms, a training room, custom hardwood floor, air conditioning, concessions, VIP lounge, media workroom, and ethernet connectivity. The UVI Elridge Blake Sports & Fitness Center is recognized as one of the best facility of its kind in the Caribbean and the top venue for early-season college basketball tournaments, regularly reaching standing-room capacity for the duration of the men's and women's Paradise Jam. Most recently, the venue hosted FIBA World Cup Qualifiers for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canadian, and Bahamian men's national teams.