Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Saluki Basketball Accepts Invite to Paradise Jam
04/23/2026 | 10:36:00 | Men's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois Men's Basketball has accepted an invitation to play in the 2026 Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands as part of its 2026-27 non-conference schedule. The Salukis will be making the program's second visit to the tournament, and the first of the Scott Nagy era.
Southern will be one of eight teams to play in the tournament, which will be contested for the 27th time overall and will host its 26th men's tournament.
The Salukis finished 1-2 in their November 2021 appearance, defeating Colorado 67-63 in to open play, and losing 66-64 to Creighton in the third-place game.
For information on fan and donor engagement opportunities, packages, accomodations and more, visit www.basketballtravelers.com/fans. The field of eight will be announced on the website as well on X @ParadiseJam.
FOLLOW THE SALUKIS
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by visiting SIUSalukis.com as well as following the team on X at @SIU_Basketball, Instagram at @SIU_Basketball, and Facebook at Facebook.com/SIUBasketball. Fans can also download the "Salukis" mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Southern will be one of eight teams to play in the tournament, which will be contested for the 27th time overall and will host its 26th men's tournament.
The Salukis finished 1-2 in their November 2021 appearance, defeating Colorado 67-63 in to open play, and losing 66-64 to Creighton in the third-place game.
For information on fan and donor engagement opportunities, packages, accomodations and more, visit www.basketballtravelers.com/fans. The field of eight will be announced on the website as well on X @ParadiseJam.
FOLLOW THE SALUKIS
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by visiting SIUSalukis.com as well as following the team on X at @SIU_Basketball, Instagram at @SIU_Basketball, and Facebook at Facebook.com/SIUBasketball. Fans can also download the "Salukis" mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
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