TOLEDO, Ohio --- The Toledo men's basketball team is one of eight schools participating in the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship on Nov. 22-24 in Nassau, event organizer bdGSports announced on Wednesday.
 
The Rockets will open the three-day tournament against Charlotte on Monday, Nov. 22 at Noon ET and face either Drexel or Tulane on Tuesday, Nov. 23. On the other side of the bracket are 2021 NCAA Tournament participant Abilene Christian, Coastal Carolina, Jacksonville State, and Valparaiso. 

Toledo captured the MAC title last year, posting an overall record of 21-9 with a 15-4 mark in league play. The Rockets earned their 10^th all-time NIT berth and were led by MAC Player of the Year Marreon Jackson, MAC Freshman of the Year Ryan Rollins, and Second-Team All-MAC honoree Spencer Littleson. In addition to Rollins (13.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg), the Rockets also return juniors Setric Millner Jr. (12.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg), JT Shumate (11.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg) and Keshaun Saunders (6.8 ppg). Six freshmen will join the team next season, along with Boise State transfer RayJ Dennis (8.6 ppg, 2.9 apg).

A mere 55-minute flight from Florida, Baha Mar opened in 2017 and is home to three iconic brands: Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood. Situated on 1,000 acres overlooking Nassau's famous Cable Beach, the resort destination features more than 2,300 rooms and an abundance of dynamic programming, activities, and amenities including the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa, a collection of more than 40 restaurants and lounges, and more. The $200 million luxury water park, Baha Bay debuted in July 2021 as the latest addition to Baha Mar's portfolio of spectacular guest offerings. Set on 15 beachfront acres, Baha Bay has introduced an exciting array of aquatic activities and experiences, alfresco dining, a gaming pavilion, beach club, and more.

Tournament passes are now on sale and fans also can book rooms at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar at the tournament rate, starting at $245 nightly, by visiting www.bahamarhoops.com. Fans can follow, like and interact on social media at @BahaMarHoops and using hashtag #BahaMarHoops.