Cayman Islands Classic Canceled

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The 2020 Cayman Islands Classic has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the start of the college basketball season.

The NCAA announced Sept. 16 that the season would open Nov. 25, a 15-day delay from the initial date. The fourth annual Cayman Islands Classic was scheduled for Nov. 23-25.

On July 22, because of the pandemic, the event was initially moved from the Cayman Islands to Niceville, Fla., but it has now been canceled in light of the altered start date.

“We unfortunately had to cancel the tournament because of several variables, including the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Joe Wright, Chief Executive Officer for Caymax Sports Ltd. “We are disappointed because we had an incredible lineup and we were excited to watch these talented teams compete. We look forward to welcoming teams back to the Cayman Islands in 2021.”

Miami was set to play Western Kentucky in its tournament opener. The other teams in the field were Kansas State, La Salle, Ole Miss, Nevada, Northern Iowa and Oregon State.

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