NORMAL — Once again, Illinois State's basketball team will head to a warm climate to face NCAA Tournament teams before Missouri Valley Conference action begins.
The Redbirds will be part of the second annual Cayman Islands Classic from Nov. 19-21, it was announced Tuesday by Caymax Sports Ltd. in conjunction with Global Sports Management.
Joining ISU in the eight-team field will be Clemson, Creighton, St. Bonaventure and Georgia State, all which made the NCAA tourney this past season, along with Georgia, Boise State and Akron.
The tourney will be held at John Gray Gymnasium, just minutes away from world-famous Seven Mile Beach.