ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The annual U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam women's basketball tournaments return to St. Thomas and the University of Virgin Islands Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center this November. The 25th edition of the women's tournament will be played Nov. 28-30.
The round-robin women's tournament will start three straight days of four games each, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. The Gonzaga women's team will play in the Reef Tournament against Missouri State (Nov. 28), Texas Tech (Nov. 29) and Florida State (Nov. 30).
"On behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands we are proud to welcome Paradise Jam tournament back to St Thomas for the 25th edition," shares Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the USVI Department of Tourism. "Our islands offer a unique setting unmatched anywhere else in the world, and we invite players, coaches and fans alike to be 'Naturally in Rhythm' while immersing themselves in thrilling games, discovering the island's captivating attractions, and unwinding on our pristine beaches for a rejuvenating pre-season retreat."
Fan travel packages will be sold starting April 16th, so you can follow your team to paradise. For more information leading up to the tournament, check out the Paradise Jam on social media, and our website basketballtravelers.com/paradise-jam. All games will be streamed on a national broadcasting platform.
Women's Field Highlights
2023 Island Champion - NC State (Final Four - NCAA Tournament Team)
2023 Reef Champion - Texas (Elite Eight - NCAA Tournament Team)
Of the 2024 field, four of the eight teams were NCAA Tournament Teams (Auburn, Florida State, Gonzaga, & Kansas) with Kansas making it one round and Gonzaga making it to the Sweet Sixteen. Missouri State played in last year's WBIT, and Northern Iowa made it to WNIT this past season as well, meaning that 80% of our field played in a postseason tournament last year.
About Basketball Travelers, Inc.
Basketball Travelers is America's leader in organizing exciting, memorable, and unique tours and tournaments for college teams and their fans. Established in 1985 to arrange domestic and international basketball competitions, our staff is comprised of former coaches and players who have an outstanding network of basketball contacts around the world. More information regarding BTI can be found at Basketball Travelers, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow on Instagram (@visitusvi), Twitter (@usvitourism), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).
