University of Memphis Athletics
Women's Basketball Heads To The Bahamas For 17th Annual Junkanoo Jam
Apr 24, 2019 | Women's Basketball
The tournament bracket is released and the Tigers will play two games on Nov. 29-30, 2019
BIMINI, Bahamas – The University of Memphis women's basketball team continues to add excitement to the 2019-20 season as the Tigers are scheduled to compete in the 2019 Women's Junkanoo Jam at Resorts World Bimini on Nov. 28-30, 2019. Tournament officials released the official matchups and tipoff times for all eight games of the women's tournament at the 17th annual Junkanoo Jam Wednesday afternoon.
"This is a tournament that allows us to compete against some of the elite teams in the country," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "Competing in the Junkanoo Jam provides us an opportunity to experience a high-level of competition early in the season. This tournament allows us to measure our strengths and weaknesses as we prepare for the American Athletic Conference."
The women's tournament features two four-team divisions, the Junkanoo Division and the Bimini Division, competing in two-game brackets for separate tournament championships. The Junkanoo Division features Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Vanderbilt and begins play on Nov. 28.
Memphis will compete in the Bimini Division, beginning play on Nov. 29. The Tigers will take on Kansas State at 2 p.m. CT. LSU will face Michigan State in the second game of the day at 4:15 p.m. CT. Losing teams will compete in their second game the following day, Saturday, Nov. 30 with tipoff scheduled at 3:30 p.m. CT. The winning teams will conclude the tournament in the divisional championship game with tipoff slated for 5:45 p.m. CT on Saturday.
"We are very excited to once again bring a high level of competition to Bimini," Women's Tournament Director Becky Adams said. "The teams will certainly enjoy great competition and experiencing all that the beautiful island has to offer."
The Junkanoo Jam is entering its 17th year in the Bahamas as a top NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. Originally held in Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, the tournament was moved to the island of Bimini in 2016. Five of the eight teams (Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Michigan State, Rutgers and Seton Hall) in the 2019 field have attended the Junkanoo Jam previously. Only Georgia Tech has attended the tournament since it moved to the island of Bimini.
All games will stream live via www.FloHoops.com. To access the live event coverage and replays of the Junkanoo Jam, users must sign up to become FloPRO subscribers on FloHoops.com.
Fans interested in traveling to Bimini to support their team at the 2019 Junkanoo Jam can signed up for fan travel packages. Fan packages will be available in June at www.basketballtravelers.com/fans.
Teams and fans will stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, the official partner of the Junkanoo Jam. Built in 2016, the resort has 305 rooms, including 18 suites, eight restaurants and bars, three pools, a casino, snorkeling, big game fishing, and is located less than a 10-minute walk from the Gateway Christian Academy gymnasium where games will be played.
Located just 50 miles off Florida's coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, boasting miles of pristine beaches. Known as Ernest Hemingway's favorite escape, Bimini is historically significant. Visitors from around the world enjoy its historical complexity and renowned past.
Complete Schedule
Nov. 28, 2019
Vanderbilt vs. Rutgers 2 p.m. CT
Seton Hall vs. Georgia Tech 4:15 p.m. CT
Nov. 29, 2019
Memphis vs. Kansas State 2 p.m. CT
LSU vs. Michigan State 4:15 p.m. CT
Junkanoo 3rd Place Game 6:45 p.m. CT
Nov. 30, 2019
Junkanoo Championship Game 1 p.m. CT
Bimini 3rd Place Game 3:30 p.m. CT
Bimini Championship Game 5:45 p.m. CT
"This is a tournament that allows us to compete against some of the elite teams in the country," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "Competing in the Junkanoo Jam provides us an opportunity to experience a high-level of competition early in the season. This tournament allows us to measure our strengths and weaknesses as we prepare for the American Athletic Conference."
The women's tournament features two four-team divisions, the Junkanoo Division and the Bimini Division, competing in two-game brackets for separate tournament championships. The Junkanoo Division features Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Vanderbilt and begins play on Nov. 28.
Memphis will compete in the Bimini Division, beginning play on Nov. 29. The Tigers will take on Kansas State at 2 p.m. CT. LSU will face Michigan State in the second game of the day at 4:15 p.m. CT. Losing teams will compete in their second game the following day, Saturday, Nov. 30 with tipoff scheduled at 3:30 p.m. CT. The winning teams will conclude the tournament in the divisional championship game with tipoff slated for 5:45 p.m. CT on Saturday.
"We are very excited to once again bring a high level of competition to Bimini," Women's Tournament Director Becky Adams said. "The teams will certainly enjoy great competition and experiencing all that the beautiful island has to offer."
The Junkanoo Jam is entering its 17th year in the Bahamas as a top NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. Originally held in Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, the tournament was moved to the island of Bimini in 2016. Five of the eight teams (Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Michigan State, Rutgers and Seton Hall) in the 2019 field have attended the Junkanoo Jam previously. Only Georgia Tech has attended the tournament since it moved to the island of Bimini.
All games will stream live via www.FloHoops.com. To access the live event coverage and replays of the Junkanoo Jam, users must sign up to become FloPRO subscribers on FloHoops.com.
Fans interested in traveling to Bimini to support their team at the 2019 Junkanoo Jam can signed up for fan travel packages. Fan packages will be available in June at www.basketballtravelers.com/fans.
Teams and fans will stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, the official partner of the Junkanoo Jam. Built in 2016, the resort has 305 rooms, including 18 suites, eight restaurants and bars, three pools, a casino, snorkeling, big game fishing, and is located less than a 10-minute walk from the Gateway Christian Academy gymnasium where games will be played.
Located just 50 miles off Florida's coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, boasting miles of pristine beaches. Known as Ernest Hemingway's favorite escape, Bimini is historically significant. Visitors from around the world enjoy its historical complexity and renowned past.
Complete Schedule
Nov. 28, 2019
Vanderbilt vs. Rutgers 2 p.m. CT
Seton Hall vs. Georgia Tech 4:15 p.m. CT
Nov. 29, 2019
Memphis vs. Kansas State 2 p.m. CT
LSU vs. Michigan State 4:15 p.m. CT
Junkanoo 3rd Place Game 6:45 p.m. CT
Nov. 30, 2019
Junkanoo Championship Game 1 p.m. CT
Bimini 3rd Place Game 3:30 p.m. CT
Bimini Championship Game 5:45 p.m. CT
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