Temple Men’s Basketball to Compete in U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Temple University men's basketball team will compete in the 2026 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam from Nov. 20-23 in St. Thomas. The Owls will open the three-game tournament against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Temple will then face either Indiana State or Stephen F. Austin, depending on the opening-round results. The Owls will conclude the tournament Nov. 23 against an opponent determined by the bracket. The eight-team field also includes East Carolina, Southern Illinois, UT Martin and Utah Valley.