USF to Participate in 2018 Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic
October 08, 2018 | Men's Basketball
TAMPA, OCT. 8, 2018 – USF is proud to announce its participation in the 2018 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.
In its second year, the annual preseason college basketball tournament will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from November 16-18 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 2018 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.
In addition to USF, seven other universities round out the host and travel teams participating, including Austin Peay, Campbell, Central Connecticut, Florida A&M, Georgetown, Loyola Marymount and Ohio. Eight tournament games will be held on the four host campus sites and eighth 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. Below is an outline of the schedule for each day's game play:
Friday, November 16
11:30 am - Austin Peay vs. Central Connecticut State
2:00 pm - FAMU vs. Campbell
4:30 pm - Ohio vs. USF
7:00 pm - Georgetown vs. Loyola Marymount
Sunday, November 18
12:00 pm - Georgetown vs. USF
2:00 pm - Austin Peay vs. Campbell
6:30 pm - Ohio vs. Loyola Marymount
9:00 pm - FAMU vs. Central Connecticut State
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 dancehall, 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 Bulls, Official Travel Packages can be found at https://www.jamaicaclassic.com/hotel-packages/. Fans can learn more about tournament information, accommodations, ground transportation, tickets, and more by visiting http://www.jamaicaclassic.com.
ABOUT SUPERIOR SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Superior Sports Management (SSM) is a sporting event organizer who creates world-class events in top locations globally. With a team of former coaches and sports business leaders who understand sports and sport tourism, SSM has created destination basketball tours, pre-season basketball tournaments and stand alone games in the Caribbean, Europe and across the United States. Specializing in college basketball, and the creator of the Jamaica Classic, SSM is making waves with the Jamaica Classic one of the elite NCAA pre-season tournaments, giving teams the highest level of competition and customer service along with a true international cultural experience just an hour south of Miami.
ABOUT VAN WAGNER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment LLC (VWSE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC, is one of the preeminent sports marketing and media sales organizations in the world. It is an acknowledged innovator in property consulting and branding solutions and a global leader in naming rights, team and venue services, high-impact visible TV signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, MLS, and internationally in soccer, advertising and sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, technology design and integration, and in-venue content production. VWSE works with more than 300 professional and college teams worldwide. VWSE assists teams, organizations and properties in creating and selling advertising; sponsorships; and media that maximize revenue potential, and helps clients develop effective and powerful customized brand campaigns.
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF men's' basketball news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
About USF Men's Basketball
The USF men's basketball team is led by head coach Brian Gregory. On March 22, 2017, Gregory was introduced as the 10th head coach in program history. He previously led programs at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and Dayton (2003-11). Gregory spent nearly a decade as an assistant coach under Michigan State's Hall of Fame head coach Tom Izzo and helped the Spartans win the 2000 NCAA National Championship. Gregory brings nearly 250 career head coaching wins and six postseason appearances, including the 2010 NIT Championship, to Tampa. In his first season at the helm of the Bulls, Gregory led the team to its first 10-plus win season since 2013-14.
USF has retired three numbers in its 47-year history: Chucky Atkins (12), Charlie Bradley (30) and Radenko Dobras (31). The Bulls have earned three NCAA tournament bids and appeared in the NIT eight times.
For tickets, contact the USF Ticket Office at 1-800-Go-Bulls or by going online to USFBullsTix.com.
In its second year, the annual preseason college basketball tournament will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from November 16-18 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 2018 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.
In addition to USF, seven other universities round out the host and travel teams participating, including Austin Peay, Campbell, Central Connecticut, Florida A&M, Georgetown, Loyola Marymount and Ohio. Eight tournament games will be held on the four host campus sites and eighth 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. Below is an outline of the schedule for each day's game play:
Friday, November 16
11:30 am - Austin Peay vs. Central Connecticut State
2:00 pm - FAMU vs. Campbell
4:30 pm - Ohio vs. USF
7:00 pm - Georgetown vs. Loyola Marymount
Sunday, November 18
12:00 pm - Georgetown vs. USF
2:00 pm - Austin Peay vs. Campbell
6:30 pm - Ohio vs. Loyola Marymount
9:00 pm - FAMU vs. Central Connecticut State
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 dancehall, 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 Bulls, Official Travel Packages can be found at https://www.jamaicaclassic.com/hotel-packages/. Fans can learn more about tournament information, accommodations, ground transportation, tickets, and more by visiting http://www.jamaicaclassic.com.
ABOUT SUPERIOR SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Superior Sports Management (SSM) is a sporting event organizer who creates world-class events in top locations globally. With a team of former coaches and sports business leaders who understand sports and sport tourism, SSM has created destination basketball tours, pre-season basketball tournaments and stand alone games in the Caribbean, Europe and across the United States. Specializing in college basketball, and the creator of the Jamaica Classic, SSM is making waves with the Jamaica Classic one of the elite NCAA pre-season tournaments, giving teams the highest level of competition and customer service along with a true international cultural experience just an hour south of Miami.
ABOUT VAN WAGNER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment LLC (VWSE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC, is one of the preeminent sports marketing and media sales organizations in the world. It is an acknowledged innovator in property consulting and branding solutions and a global leader in naming rights, team and venue services, high-impact visible TV signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, MLS, and internationally in soccer, advertising and sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, technology design and integration, and in-venue content production. VWSE works with more than 300 professional and college teams worldwide. VWSE assists teams, organizations and properties in creating and selling advertising; sponsorships; and media that maximize revenue potential, and helps clients develop effective and powerful customized brand campaigns.
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF men's' basketball news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
About USF Men's Basketball
The USF men's basketball team is led by head coach Brian Gregory. On March 22, 2017, Gregory was introduced as the 10th head coach in program history. He previously led programs at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and Dayton (2003-11). Gregory spent nearly a decade as an assistant coach under Michigan State's Hall of Fame head coach Tom Izzo and helped the Spartans win the 2000 NCAA National Championship. Gregory brings nearly 250 career head coaching wins and six postseason appearances, including the 2010 NIT Championship, to Tampa. In his first season at the helm of the Bulls, Gregory led the team to its first 10-plus win season since 2013-14.
USF has retired three numbers in its 47-year history: Chucky Atkins (12), Charlie Bradley (30) and Radenko Dobras (31). The Bulls have earned three NCAA tournament bids and appeared in the NIT eight times.
For tickets, contact the USF Ticket Office at 1-800-Go-Bulls or by going online to USFBullsTix.com.
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