Paradise Jam
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The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam is a NCAA college basketball tournament that takes place annually in late November. The men's tournament typically takes place the week before Thanksgiving, with the women's tournament occurring during Thanksgiving week. It is held in St. Thomas at the Sports and Fitness Center on the campus of the University of the Virgin Islands. Colorado State is the defending men's champion. Texas A&M and Arizona are the defending women's champions in the Reef and Island divisions, respectively.
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Sport | College basketball |
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Founded | 2000 (women's), 2001 (men's) |
Founder | Basketball Travelers, Inc. |
No. of teams | 8 men's teams, 8 women's teams |
Country | United States |
Venue(s) | Sports and Fitness Center, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Most recent champion(s) | Men: Drake Women: -Reef: Arkansas -Island: Georgia |
TV partner(s) | ESPN3 & ESPN+ |
Official website | Paradise Jam |
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