The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament directors released the 2009 men’s basketball tournament field and bracket Thursday. Joining Tennessee in the eight-team field for the 10th annual event are Boston College, DePaul, East Carolina, Northern Iowa, Purdue, Saint Joseph’s and South Dakota State. The tournament takes place Nov. 20-23 at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas.
The tournament tips off Friday, Nov. 20, with Northern Iowa playing DePaul, Tennessee facing East Carolina, Boston College battling Saint Joseph’s and South Dakota State meeting Purdue.
Two games will be played on Saturday, Nov. 21 (losing teams from Friday) and Sunday, Nov. 22 (winning teams from Friday). Competition on Monday, Nov. 23 will be structured similar to the first day, with the championship game taking place last.
All games will be played at thet University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie.
At least four of the games at this year’s tournament will be televised nationally by Fox Sports.
Fans interested in purchasing travel packages to accompany the Vols can call Megan Kain in the UTAD Development Office at 865-974-9066.
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Comments » 10
Colliervol writes:
The Virgin Islands ain't bad duty, that's for sure. Nice trip for anybody that's interested.
uwishuwereassmartasme (Inactive) writes:
Its a US Territory, so they use UD$. You can fly delta through atlanta.
Colliervol writes:
Purdue should be ranked pretty high this season and Boston College won't be bad either. Those won't hurt.
CoachNeyland writes:
Cool! Let's hope we're not ahead by a bucket and holding the ball with under a minute when JP Prince decides to shove someone to the ground.
TommyJack writes:
We? Do you have lice?
ULTIMATEVOLUNTEER writes:
our RPI didn't exactly pay off last yr either!
ULTIMATEVOLUNTEER writes:
"we" as you refer to Tennessee (i guess) do not set the field for tourneys believe it or not. For the strength of schedule however take a look at the last 3 years. A "2" doesn't mean second easiest schedule.
Ironcity writes:
hire your giving yourself away. UK is losing a scholly. I know your a Gator turd the others will know soon enough.
Orangeblood13 writes:
OUR? you aren't part of the OUR
you have your own little hole to play in, please run along
volunteeredboy writes:
we are talking basketball not football
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