The 2024 Paradise Jam is an early-season men's and women's college basketball tournament. The tournament, which began in 2000, is part of the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season and 2024–25 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The tournament is played at the Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Teams
editMen's teams
edit| Team | Most Recent Appearance | Best Finish |
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| George Washington | First Appearance | N/A |
| Illinois State | 2014 | Runner-up (2014) |
| Liberty | 2017 | 7th (2017) |
| Longwood | First Appearance | N/A |
| Louisiana | First Appearance | N/A |
| McNeese | First Appearance | N/A |
| Kansas State | 2018 | Champions (2018) |
| UAB | 2001 | 4th Place (2001) |
Women's teams
edit| Team | Most Recent Appearance | Best Finish |
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| Auburn | 2006 | 4th (2006) |
| Florida State | 2016 | Champions (2016) |
| Gonzaga | 2016 | 4th (2016) |
| Kansas | 2013 | 4th (2013) |
| Missouri State | 2003 | Champions (2003) |
| Northern Iowa | First Appearance | N/A |
| Pittsburgh | 2021 | Runner Up (2016) |
| Texas Tech | 2008 | Champions (2000) |
Men's tournament
editMatchups for the Men's Paradise Jam were unveiled July 9, 2024.[3]
2024
editMen's
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* – Denotes overtime period
Women's tournament
editThe women's tournament bracket was unveiled April 18, 2024.[4] [5]
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References
edit- ^ "2024 Men's Paradise Jam Schedule". Men's Paradise Jam. Basketball Travelers Inc.
- ^ "2024 Women's Paradise Jam Schedule". Women's Paradise Jam. Basketball Travelers Inc.
- ^ Sayler, Bill (July 9, 2024). "Paradise Jam 2024 Pairings Announced". GoRedbirds.com. Illinois State University Athletics. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Paradise Jam Announces Lineup for 2024 Women's Basketball Tournaments". MissouriStateBears.com. Missouri State University Athletics. April 18, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Women's Paradise Jam Schedule". Women's Paradise Jam. Basketball Travelers Inc.