“The staging of a basketball tournament of this magnitude sends a strong signal to the world that Jamaica is growing as a prime sport tourism destination. “Jamaica has become one of the Caribbean’s foremost convention destinations and we are pulling out all the stops to have an exciting and seamless experience for visitors and fans,” said Donovan White, Director of Tourism. Welcome the return of the annual event and traveling fans which contribute greatly to the local economy. The Jamaica Tourist Board and Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Returning teams, Georgetown and Loyola Marymount, will be joined by several new entrants, including Wake Forest’s Demon Deacons who finished fifth in the ACC 2021-22 regular season. "Basketball has given me many opportunities in life and this is a great way to help grow the game in my home country and make a positive impact on the community and youth of Jamaica." “It's exciting to be part of the return of the Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic and I look forward to the competition at the Montego Bay Convention Centre," said Patrick Ewing, Head Coach of Georgetown Men's Basketball. He played center for Georgetown for four years-in three of which the team reached the NCAA Championship Game and was named one of the “greatest college basketball players of all time”. Ewing had a seventeen-year NBA career, predominantly playing for the New York Knicks, where he was an eleven-time all-star and named to seven All-NBA teams.
Georgetown University men's team returns this year, led by Jamaican-American head coach and former NBA star Patrick Ewing. Come find out why they call Jamaica the heartbeat of the world.” “Soaking in all that paradise offers – 85-degree sunshine, great basketball, the sounds of reggae music and the aroma of the jerk pit grilling – there’s no better destination for a college fan to enjoy a basketball getaway.
“We are thrilled the tournament is back in arguably the most iconic destination in the Caribbean – beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica,” said Jacob Ridenhour, Jamaica Classic Executive Director. The Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic Returns to Montego Bay in November 2022 Featuring All-Star College Basketball Line-Up
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