GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The University of North Dakota men's basketball program were announced as one of the eight teams participating on the men's side of the 2024 Cancun Challenge.
 
The event takes place during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports, this is the 19th edition of the women's event, with the men set to mark their 17th season (2020 event was played in Florida due to the Pandemic) – players and fans will be just walking distance from their rooms to the converted ballroom that hosts the competition.
 
The men's tournament takes place Nov. 26-27, with the games of the Riviera Division set for broadcast on CBS Sports Network as FloHoops will broadcast games from the Mayan Division. The Mayan Division teams are Bethune-Cookman, Gardner-Webb, North Dakota and Southeastern Louisiana; making up the Riviera Division are LMU, Tulane, Wyoming and a team to be announced.
 
"We are pleased to draw another intriguing mix of teams to the Cancun Challenge. These matchups are attention-getters, as we feature a competitive environment that teams love to see before the conference schedule begins," said Sarah Molina, Cancun Challenge director.
 
More information, including schedules for the event, will continue to be released on the event website: Cancun Challenge.
 
For more information on North Dakota men's basketball, follow on social media @UNDmbasketball or visit FightingHawks.com.