VU Hosts Loaded Men’s Basketball Jamboree

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Men's Basketball program will welcome a talented field of two-year and prep teams from across the Midwest and beyond when it hosts the 2025 Vincennes University Jamboree on Sunday, October 12. The event, which begins at 12 p.m. ET, will feature seven courts in action across multiple VU campus sites, including the PE Complex Main, Beless Gym, and the four courts of the Student Recreation Center. Each matchup will provide an early look at NJCAA and prep programs ahead of the 2025–26 season.

A total of 28 programs will compete throughout the day, with games scheduled hourly from 12 p.m. through 6 p.m. ET. The Trailblazers will play a pair of showcase matchups on the main floor—opening the day against Spoon River College at 12 p.m., followed by a marquee 2 p.m. tilt versus Schoolcraft College. The Trailblazers' final game of the day will be at 4 p.m. versus SEMO Prep in the Student Recreation Center. Other premier matchups include Wabash Valley College vs. Macomb Community College (2 p.m.), Lake Land College vs. Henry Ford College (3 p.m.), and John A. Logan College vs. Columbia State Community College (5 p.m.), among several NJCAA Division I and II powers. The full schedule includes representatives from NJCAA Regions 24, 7, 12, and 4, alongside top prep programs such as SEMO Prep, Expression Prep, and DME Wisconsin Prep. The full event schedule is available here.

Tickets are $10 at the door, granting all-day access to every game. For those unable to attend in person, every game from the 2025 Vincennes University Jamboree will be broadcast live on BallerTV, with options to stream live or on demand to follow the Trailblazers and all competing teams throughout the day.

Four-year college coaches are encouraged to attend, with a registration cost of $100.00 per coach and $50.00 for each additional coach from the same school. For full registration and schedule information, visit the following link.

VU Head Coach Todd Franklin said the annual event continues to grow into one of the top preseason showcases in the region. "The Jamboree is always a great opportunity for programs to get an early test and for coaches and players to see where they stand before the season," Franklin said. "We're proud to host so many quality teams and to give our community and fans a chance to see some outstanding basketball right here in Vincennes."