Tickets are now only available at the Game Site,
the University of the Virgin Islands,
one hour prior to tip-off of the first game each day.
the University of the Virgin Islands,
one hour prior to tip-off of the first game each day.
What
2023 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam
Where
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
When
MEN
Nov. 16-21
WOMEN
Nov. 21-26
Nov. 16-21
WOMEN
Nov. 21-26
Men's Tournament
November 16-21, 2023
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 Abilene Christian, Florida Gulf Coast, Fordham, Hampton, Kent State, Missouri State, Norfolk State and San Jose State.
Women's Tournaments
November 21-26, 2023
The Paradise Jam women's event consists of two separate four-team events, the Island and Reef tournaments. This year, the Island Tournament is Cincinnati, Colorado, Kentucky, and NC State. The Reef Tournament is Arizona State, High Point, South Florida and Texas. 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.