Steve E. Parillon, left, of the Virgin Islands seeks to inbound the ball against Umass on August 22, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters

The Virgin Islands on the attack against Umass in the Paradise Jam Tour in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on August 22, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters

A dejected looking Virgin Islands, who were thrashed by Umass at the Paradise Jam Tour in the US Virgin Islands on August 22, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters

Coach Brian S. Brewley aka ‘Bash’ tries to inspire the Virgin Islands team against the might of Umass on August 22, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters

Playing against collegiate level Division One teams from the United States of America (USA), the Virgin Islands, although just there to gain valuable experience, has been unable to register a win in five games. Photo: Team of Reporters

The VI team; however, were outplayed by Umass, losing 45-114.

Tavon J. Phillip was the top scorer for the Virgin Islands with 12 points while Steve E. Parillon netted 10 points.

Top scoring for Umass was CJ Jackson with 28 points.

Playing against collegiate level Division One teams from the United States of America (USA), the Virgin Islands, although just there to gain valuable experience, were unable to register a win in five games.

The Paradise Jam Tour runs from August 7 to August 24, 2019. The other teams involved are Northern Kentucky, University of Calgary, Youngstown State, Abilene Christian and the USVI.

The VI squad

The Virgin Islands All Stars team comprised Romain Minott, Eral Penn, Stephon S. Caul, Kimron A. Telemaque, Malachy S. Payne, Elroy Bollers, Vedal Penn, Riquan Fahie, Revaughn Sprauve, Shakeem Blackmore and Steve E. Parillon.

The team was coached by Brian S. Brewley aka ‘Bash’.