MBB to Compete in 2020 Cayman Islands Classic

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami men’s basketball team will travel to the Cayman Islands for its Thanksgiving tournament next season.

The Hurricanes are one of eight teams set to take part in the 2020 Cayman Islands Classic, as announced this week by Caymax Sports LTD. Action will take place Nov. 23-25 at John Gray Gymnasium near Seven Mile Beach.

Miami is joined in the field by Kansas State, La Salle, Nevada, North Texas, Northern Iowa, Ole Miss, Oregon State, Southern Miss and Western Kentucky.

The Cayman Islands are located in the western Caribbean Sea, approximately one hour away from Miami. Next year will be the fourth edition of the Cayman Islands Classic, with George Mason taking the crown in 2019.

The Hurricanes are 15-9 in, in-season tournaments under the direction of ninth-year head coach Jim Larrañaga, claiming titles at the 2014 Charleston Classic and 2015 Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Miami also reached the championship of the 2018 Wooden Legacy.

Miami is 4-3 (0-1 ACC) in 2019-20 and resumes play Monday at 7 p.m. ET against Illinois in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, live on ESPN2 from the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill.

To keep up with the University of Miami men’s basketball team on social media, follow @CanesHoops on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

The 2019-20 Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball season is presented by First National Bank.