UTEP is one of eight teams participating in the 2017 Tire Pros Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Miners will join Boise State, Florida State, Illinois State, Iowa State, South Carolina, Tulsa and Western Michigan in the event Nov. 16-19 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan. The tournament field was announced on Thursday by ESPN Events.
UTEP will be making its first appearance in the tournament, but Miner head coach Tim Floyd is no stranger to the event. His USC Trojans were invited to the 2008 Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
“It’s a great place. It’s a great cultural experience for the players,” Floyd said.