University of Massachusets Athletics
UMass Announces Participation In The 2020 Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic
February 24, 2020 | Men's Basketball
AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts men's basketball is proud to announce their participation in the 2020 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.
In its fourth year, the annual pre-season college basketball tournament will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from November 20-22, 2020, in one of the most iconic destinations in the Caribbean. With its picturesque beaches, modern resorts, and exciting nightlife, Montego Bay is one of the Caribbean's most popular tourist destinations – and a great setting for the 2020 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.
"We're very excited for the opportunity to compete in the Jamaica Classic next season," said head coach Matt McCall. "This is a destination tournament, and we're looking forward to having our fans and alumni make the trip and support our program as we take on several high caliber opponents."
In addition to UMass, seven (7) other universities round out the host and travel teams participating, including Wake Forest and Missouri State. Eight (8) tournament games will be held on the four (4) host campus sites and eight (8) games at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica. All games played in the Montego Bay Convention Centre will be televised live on CBS Sports Network.
Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James and is also Jamaica's only other officially incorporated city, referred to as The Second City or more widely known as MoBay in local lingo and sometimes Bay by the locals. From reggae to dance hall, few countries are so defined by their music as Jamaica. For its size, the country produces more music than any other place on earth and its beats and bass. Additionally, Jamaica is home to some of the finest golf courses and resorts in the Caribbean. The Caribbean has been a favorite golf destination for years: balmy nights, emerald ocean waters, lilting sounds of distant steel drums and ever-pervasive tropical atmosphere is not only relaxing but inspiring too. Montego Bay also boasts Doctor's Cave beach, one of the most famous beaches in Jamaica for its clean and beautiful waters. It is open to the public as well as to members of the Doctor's Cave Bathing Club where the whole family can have fun by renting a snorkel and scuba gear to explore the expansive world beneath the surface.
For fans looking to attend this annual tournament and cheer on the UMass Minutemen, Official Travel Packages can be found here. Fans can learn more about tournament information, accommodations, ground transportation, tickets, and more by clicking here.
In its fourth year, the annual pre-season college basketball tournament will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from November 20-22, 2020, in one of the most iconic destinations in the Caribbean. With its picturesque beaches, modern resorts, and exciting nightlife, Montego Bay is one of the Caribbean's most popular tourist destinations – and a great setting for the 2020 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.
"We're very excited for the opportunity to compete in the Jamaica Classic next season," said head coach Matt McCall. "This is a destination tournament, and we're looking forward to having our fans and alumni make the trip and support our program as we take on several high caliber opponents."
In addition to UMass, seven (7) other universities round out the host and travel teams participating, including Wake Forest and Missouri State. Eight (8) tournament games will be held on the four (4) host campus sites and eight (8) games at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica. All games played in the Montego Bay Convention Centre will be televised live on CBS Sports Network.
Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James and is also Jamaica's only other officially incorporated city, referred to as The Second City or more widely known as MoBay in local lingo and sometimes Bay by the locals. From reggae to dance hall, few countries are so defined by their music as Jamaica. For its size, the country produces more music than any other place on earth and its beats and bass. Additionally, Jamaica is home to some of the finest golf courses and resorts in the Caribbean. The Caribbean has been a favorite golf destination for years: balmy nights, emerald ocean waters, lilting sounds of distant steel drums and ever-pervasive tropical atmosphere is not only relaxing but inspiring too. Montego Bay also boasts Doctor's Cave beach, one of the most famous beaches in Jamaica for its clean and beautiful waters. It is open to the public as well as to members of the Doctor's Cave Bathing Club where the whole family can have fun by renting a snorkel and scuba gear to explore the expansive world beneath the surface.
For fans looking to attend this annual tournament and cheer on the UMass Minutemen, Official Travel Packages can be found here. Fans can learn more about tournament information, accommodations, ground transportation, tickets, and more by clicking here.
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