SFA Men’s Basketball Will Be Heading to the Caribbean for Paradise Jam

The SFA Men's Basketball Team will be playing outside of the continental US for the first time since 2023. Last week, SFA Head Coach Matt Braeuer accepted an invitation to play in the Caribbean.

SFA to Compete in the Paradise Jam 2026 Tournament

The SFA Men will be traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands to compete in 2026 Paradise Jam tournament that will be held from November 20-23 in St. Thomas. According to the SFA Jacks website, all Paradise Jam games will be played at the University of the Virgin Islands in the Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center, and at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman's Reef.

SFA will be one of eight NCAA Division I teams competing in this tournament and will be guaranteed to play at least three games.

What Does This Paradise Jam Invitation Say About the Jacks' Program?

Getting the invitation to compete in the Paradise Jam tournament shows that the SFA Men's Basketball Program turned heads in the 2025-26 season. They won the Southland Conference Title for the first time since 2020. From there they also received an invitation to compete in the NIT Tournament, the first postseason appearance since 2022.

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And, something else to consider, they did all this under the leadership of Matt Braeuer in his very first season as head coach. So, not only did the athletes turn heads, but the Jacks' leadership was turning heads as well.

2026 Paradise Jam Tournament Game Information

Since it's still over seven months away, tournament brackets, game times, etc. haven't been set up yet. We do know that all Paradise Jam games can be streamed via ESPN+, and all SFA games will be broadcast on Classic Rock Q107.

Axe 'Em, Jacks!