GLOBL JAM, an international basketball showcase featuring top under-23 teams, will return to Toronto in July, Canada Basketball and Sportsnet announced Wednesday.
The second edition of the event will run July 12-16.
Mirroring the inaugural showcase from 2022, this summer’s festivities will once again centre around GLOBL JAM FIVES — the under-23 tournament at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the African Continent U23 Women’s Select Team will compete in the women’s tournament.
Canada, the U.S., Germany, and the African Continent U23 Men’s Select Team will be in the men’s event.
Canada won the women’s event last year with current UConn star Aaliyah Edwards named tournament MVP., while Brazil took the men’s crown.
“After launching the inaugural GLOBL JAM with Sportsnet last summer, we’re excited to be bringing the tournament back to Toronto this July,” said Michael Bartlett, President & CEO, Canada Basketball. “Not only are we aiming to make GLOBL JAM the can’t-miss basketball event of the summer, but it’s also a true celebration our game and a chance for Canadians to proudly cheer on the country’s next generation of NBA and WNBA stars right here on home soil.”
“GLOBL JAM is an opportunity to introduce Canada to the future stars of the game,” said Greg Sansone, Senior Vice President, Sportsnet. “Along with our partners at Canada Basketball, we look forward to bringing the stories and excitement of the country’s fastest growing sport to our audiences.”
Tickets for the event, starting at less than $20 for a two-game session, are now available through Ticketmaster.
The GLOBL JAM FESTIVAL presented by Flair Airlines will also take over Yonge-Dundas Square from July 7-9.
The event will feature the 3×3 Canada Quest National Final and the Superfan and Friends Charity 3×3 Game.
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