Baylor Men’s Basketball Set to Represent USA in GLOBL JAM
The Baylor Bears men’s basketball team will represent the United States in the GLOBL JAM being held this week in Canada.
The inaugural tournament tips off on Tuesday, July 5, and runs through Sunday, July 10 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.
First Team Meal in Canada!!! 73 degrees sure feels NICE!!#SicEm pic.twitter.com/4YwYitQp9S
— Scott Drew (@BUDREW) July 3, 2022
Baylor is slated to face Italy, Canada and Brazil in pool play — starting with Tuesday’s opener against Italy at 1 p.m. Central Time.
Just testing out the rims up here 💪@caleblohner #SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/e9rvddyG1G
— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) July 4, 2022
Following Tuesday’s opener, the Bears wrap up pool play against Canada on Wednesday at 8 p.m CT and Brazil on Thursday at 1 p.m. CT.
The men’s semifinals will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. CT, followed by the Gold Medal Game on Sunday, July 10, at 6 p.m. CT.
Taking in the views 🇨🇦#SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/B4df9OvByS
— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) July 4, 2022
The GLOBL JAM is an Under-23 event featuring the game’s rising stars across the world.
The TOP of the CN Tower in Toronto…1168 FT. #SicEm pic.twitter.com/RtSNeCRnK4
— Scott Drew (@BUDREW) July 4, 2022
The tournament is a partnership between Canada Basketball and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
“We are so honored to have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the United States in international competition,” Baylor coach Scott Drew told BaylorBears.com. “This will be a terrific event with great teams from across the globe, and we are grateful to Canada Basketball and the NABC for making this tournament a reality.”
Two Men that ❤️Heights!!! 🫣😂 #Sic’Em pic.twitter.com/9J4UM1hKCt
— Scott Drew (@BUDREW) July 4, 2022
Coach Drew is entering his 20th season at the helm of the Baylor men's basketball team; he guided the Bears to a national championship in 2021.
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Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com