Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic Ready to Tip Off

The La Salle men's basketball team is set to make a trip to Montego Bay to take part in the Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic from November 18-20.
 
A total of eight teams from eight conferences will go head-to-head in an early season round robin tournament at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. In addition to La Salle, the field is as follows: Georgetown, Loyola Marymount, Wake Forest, UW-Green Bay, Morgan State, Utah Valley and Queens University.
 
As part of the series, La Salle will take on Queens University inside Tom Gola Arena at TruMark Financial Center in an on-campus matchup before taking flight to matchup with ACC foe Wake Forest on November 18. The Explorers conclude their trip with a November 20 matchup against either Georgetown or Loyola Marymount.
 
Millions of eyes will be on Jamaica in November as CBS Sports Network will once again televise the tournament across the U.S. and provide streaming access online. For fans looking to cheer on their teams in paradise, direct flights into Sangster International Airport (MBJ) are available from nearly every major U.S. city.  Custom travel packages including courtside tickets, all-inclusive resort accommodations, VIP experiences and exclusive team access are available. The tournament schedule and information about all-inclusive travel packages are available at www.jamaicaclassic.com.
 
The Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic is presented by Van Wagner and Crown Sports Management in partnership with The Jamaica Tourism Board. Van Wagner, a leading entertainment and sports agency, will oversee sponsorships, on-site advertising, production, and game presentation.