Kyle Chilton | Posted: 26 Feb 2020 | Updated: 8 Nov 2020

BYU to play in 2020 Junkanoo Jam

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Logo for the Junkanoo Jam Tournament

BIMINI, BAHAMAS – Basketball Travelers, Inc. has announced that BYU men’s basketball will be one of four teams that will play in the first session of the 2020 Men’s Junkanoo Jam on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. BYU will play Boston College, George Mason and Tulsa in a round-robin tournament from Nov. 17-21.

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 all 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.

Teams participating in the second session of the men’s tournament as well as the women’s tournament field will be announced at a later date.

Fans interested in supporting their team in Bimini can purchase fan travel packages now at www.junkanoojam.com.

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