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The 2024 Paradise Jam is an early-season men's and women's college basketball tournament. The tournament, which began in 2000, is part of the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season and 2024–25 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The tournament is played at the Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
[1]
Team
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Most Recent Appearance
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Best Finish
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George Washington
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First Appearance
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N/A
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Illinois State
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2014
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Runner-up (2014)
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Liberty
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2017
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7th (2017)
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Longwood
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First Appearance
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N/A
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Louisiana
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First Appearance
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N/A
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McNeese
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First Appearance
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N/A
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Kansas State
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2018
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Champions (2018)
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UAB
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2001
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4th Place (2001)
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[2]
Team
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Most Recent Appearance
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Best Finish
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Auburn
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2006
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4th (2006)
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Florida State
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2016
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Champions (2016)
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Gonzaga
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2016
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4th (2016)
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Kansas
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2013
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4th (2013)
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Missouri State
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2003
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Champions (2003)
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Northern Iowa
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First Appearance
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N/A
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Pittsburgh
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2021
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Runner Up (2016)
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Texas Tech
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2008
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Champions (2000)
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Matchups for the Men's Paradise Jam were unveiled July 9, 2024.[3]
* – Denotes overtime period
The women's tournament bracket was unveiled April 18, 2024.[4] [5]
| Friday, November 29
| | | | | | | | Auburn
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| | | Pittsburgh
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| Friday, November 29
| | | | | | | | Kansas
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| | | Northern Iowa
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| Saturday, November 30
| | | | | | | | Northern Iowa
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| | | Pittsburgh
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| Saturday, November 30
| | | | | | | | Auburn
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| | | Kansas
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| Friday, November 29
| | | | | | | | Florida State
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| | | Missouri State
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| Friday, November 29
| | | | | | | | Gonzaga
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| | | Texas Tech
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| Saturday, November 30
| | | | | | | | Texas Tech
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| | | Missouri State
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| Saturday, November 30
| | | | | | | | Florida State
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| | | Gonzaga
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