TORONTO (May 29, 2025) – Canada Basketball, in partnership with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), announced today that the University of Texas Longhorns (Women) will represent the United States at this year’s GLOBL JAM, taking place August 13–17 in Toronto. 

GLOBL JAM, a world-class international basketball showcase, features  men’s and women’s Under-23 teams from around the globe. Games will be held at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre and broadcast nationally across Sportsnet platforms.

“University of Texas brings strong traditions of basketball excellence,” said  Michael Bartlett, Canada Basketball President and CEO.  “As the 24-25 SEC co-champions and their advancement to the Final Four, we’re proud to welcome this storied program and their fans to GLOBL JAM this August.”

The Longhorns capped off this past season with a 35–4 record, including a 15–1 mark in their inaugural SEC season, ending it as co-regular season champions.Texas advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2003, propelled by a stifling defense that ranked among the nation's best. Sophomore forward Madison Booker led the team, earning SEC Player of the Year honor. “This is an incredible platform for our athletes to gain experience against elite global talent,” said Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Women’s Basketball. “We’re honoured to participate and look forward to taking the court in Toronto.”

This is the third year that the WBCA has partnered with Canada Basketball on GLOBL JAM with previous schools including Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Louisville.

“The WBCA is excited to announce that the University of Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team and head coach Vic Schaefer will represent the United States and the WBCA family of coaches in the 2025 GLOBL JAM this August in Toronto,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Canada Basketball through which we are able to elevate U.S. college women’s basketball on the world stage.”

Fans looking to cheer on Texas can secure a Team USA Gold Pack, which includes access to all six Team USA men’s and women’s round robin games, as well as the gold medal championship game. GLOBL JAM tickets are now available via Ticketmaster starting at less than $20 per session for two games.

In addition to Canada and USA, GLOBL JAM will also feature Brazil, Puerto Rico and Japan’s U23 teams.

For more information, visit globljam.ca.

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About Canada Basketball

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‍About the WBCA

Founded in 1981, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association supports coaches of women's and girls' basketball across all levels. The WBCA provides educational resources, fosters community, and champions excellence in the game. Visit wbca.org for more.