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2022 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Travel Packages On Sale
December 14, 2021 | Men's Basketball
All-Tournament travel packages and school Booster travel packages for the 39th annual Maui Jim Maui Invitational are available now
MAUI, Hawaii – Travel packages for the 39th annual Maui Jim Maui Invitational are now on-sale and available for purchase. The 2022 field will feature Arkansas, Arizona, Cincinnati, Creighton, Louisville, Ohio State, San Diego State and Texas Tech, at the historic Lahaina Civic Center on the island of Maui, Nov. 21-23, 2022.
Fans can purchase Booster or All-Tournament travel packages and find info on school specific availability HERE. Booster travel packages will guarantee access to a fan's school-specific three (3) games throughout the Tournament (one game per day). Fans who are interested in attending all 12 games of the Tournament can purchase the All-Tournament travel package.
Teams that have participated in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational throughout the event's history own 69 of the 81 NCAA championships, and seven of those schools have gone on to win the national championship after competing in Maui earlier in the season.
The impressive collection of programs boasts a combined 237 NCAA Tournament appearances, 36 Final Four berths and eight NCAA Tournament Championship Titles. Four of the 2022 participants are ranked in the top 35 all-time winningest schools, including Cincinnati, Louisville, Ohio State and Arkansas and two programs made it to the Sweet Sixteen in NCAA Tournament in 2021 with Creighton and Arkansas.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the 2022 Tournament, visit mauiinvitational.com or follow on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
About the 2022 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Teams
Arizona
Tommy Lloyd begins his first year at the helm of the Wildcats, a program that has reached 33 NCAA Tournaments and four Final Fours. The 2022 Tournament will be the Wildcats eighth trip to Maui following their appearances in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2018, the last time the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament. Arizona holds a 14-8 record at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, including Championship Titles in 2000 and 2014.
Arkansas
Eric Musselman enters his third season as head coach of the Razorbacks, leading them to a 45-19 record in his first two seasons. Prior to coaching at Arkansas, Musselman led the Nevada Wolf Pack to three consecutive Mountain West regular season championships and NCAA Tournaments in 2017-2019 while he earned Mountain West Coach of the Year in 2018. The Hogs have earned 33 NCAA Tournament berths, advanced to six Final Fours and claimed the NCAA Championship Title in 1994. Most recently they appeared in the 2021 Elite Eight. 2022 will be Arkansas' fourth appearance in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following the 1991, 2005 and 2013 Tournaments.
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller enters his first season with the Bearcats. Cincinnati has made 32 appearances in the NCAA Tournament including six Final Fours and two National Championships. 2022 marks Cincinnati's second appearance in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, having previously played in the 2009 field.
Creighton
Greg McDermott is in his 12th season as head coach of the Bluejays. The 2020 Big East Coach of the Year has led Creighton to six NCAA Tournaments and most recently making it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2021. Creighton owns 22 NCAA Tournament berths. 2022 will mark the Bluejays first appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.
Louisville
Chris Mack is in his fourth season at the helm of the Cardinals. Prior to joining the Cardinals, Mack coached Xavier leading them to eight NCAA Tournaments during his nine years with the Musketeers. Louisville ranks eighth overall for all-time NCAA Tournament appearances with 39 berths. This will be Louisville's fourth appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following the 1989, 2000 and 2004 Tournaments. Louisville ranks in the Top Ten programs for all-time NCAA Tournament wins with 61 victories.
Ohio State
Head Coach Chris Holtmann is entering his fifth season coaching the Buckeyes earning a win percentage of .609 at Ohio State. Prior to joining the Buckeyes, Holtmann coached at Butler bringing them to three consecutive NCAA Tournaments in 2015-2017 while earning Big East Coach of the Year in 2017. The Buckeyes have earned 34 NCAA Tournament berths with 11 Final Four appearances and one National Championship in 1960 under Head Coach Fred Taylor. Ohio State makes its fourth appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following the 1988, 1993 and 2003 Tournaments.
San Diego State
Brian Dutcher begins his fifth season at the helm for the Aztecs as two-time Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2021 while leading the Aztecs to two NCAA Tournaments in 2018 and 2021. The Aztecs have made 12 appearances in the NCAA Tournament with two Sweet Sixteen berths. In 2022, San Diego State will make its fifth appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following participation in the 1989, 2003, 2014 and 2018 Tournaments.
Texas Tech
Mark Adams enters his first season as head coach in Lubbock after spending five seasons as the associate head coach, helping lead the Red Raiders to 112 wins, making three straight NCAA Tournaments for the first time in history, winning the 2019 Big 12 regular-season championship and advancing to the 2018 Elite 8 and 2019 NCAA National Championship game. Texas Tech will be making its inaugural appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in 2022.
About the Maui Jim Maui Invitational
In December 1982, then No. 1 ranked Virginia, led by National College Player of the Year Ralph Sampson, played little-known NAIA Chaminade University in Honolulu while on the way back from a trip to Tokyo. The Silverswords stunned Virginia 77-72 in one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history. Two years later, in 1984, Chaminade University hosted the first Maui Jim Maui Invitational and it has proven to be the premier early-season college basketball tournament for 36 years running. Each year, the Maui Jim Maui Invitational attracts the top programs, best-known coaches and most outstanding players to compete in an exciting atmosphere at the Lahaina Civic Center near the beautiful beaches of Maui.
About Maui Jim
Maui Jim has been the title sponsor of the Maui Invitational since 2015.
Maui Jim sunglasses were born on the beaches of Maui; designed to protect eyes from the harsh rays of the island sun. Today, Maui Jim is the world's fastest-growing premium eyewear company and is sold in more than 100 countries. Maui Jim is recognized for its unparalleled "Aloha Spirit", customer service, and advanced, patented PolarizedPlus2® lens technology. All Maui Jim sunglasses block 100 percent of harmful UV rays and eliminate glare, while enhancing color, clarity and detail. Maui Jim sunglasses have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation as an effective UV filter for the eyes and surrounding skin.
In 2018, Maui Jim expanded further into the eyewear space, offering eyeglasses structurally and stylistically engineered to balance aesthetics with fit and integrity. Maui Jim offers two proprietary clear lenses: Maui Blue Light Protect™, to shield eyes from harmful blue light coming from digital screens, and Maui High Contrast™, which offers better resolution and crisper details. Frames for both sunglasses and eyeglasses utilize the highest-quality materials such as durable titanium, lightweight nylon, and richly-colored acetate, all manufactured in Italy or Japan. For more information, visit mauijim.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @OfficialMauiJim.
About Tournament Sponsors
Other sponsors include the Continental Tire, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, HMSA, Hawaiian Springs, Epic Seats and Tommy Bahama. The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and Westin Maui Resort & Spa, all located in the beautiful Ka'anapali Beach Resort area, serve as host hotels.
About Chaminade University
Chaminade University is a private, Catholic university offering more than 25 undergraduate and graduate programs and is federally designated as a Native Hawaiian serving institution. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade prepares students for careers in an evolving global marketplace rooted in the development of moral character, personal competencies and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. Please visit chaminade.edu for more information.
About KemperLesnik
KemperLesnik is a sports marketing, events and public relations agency. Ranked by Crain's Chicago Business among Chicago's top PR agencies, KemperLesnik produces integrated communications programs and manages major national events, including the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, the McDonald's All American Games, the POWERADE Jam Fest and activation for KitchenAid and its PGA of America partnership. KemperLesnik has operated the Maui Jim Maui Invitational since 1990. For more information, visit www.kemperlesnik.com.
Fans can purchase Booster or All-Tournament travel packages and find info on school specific availability HERE. Booster travel packages will guarantee access to a fan's school-specific three (3) games throughout the Tournament (one game per day). Fans who are interested in attending all 12 games of the Tournament can purchase the All-Tournament travel package.
Teams that have participated in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational throughout the event's history own 69 of the 81 NCAA championships, and seven of those schools have gone on to win the national championship after competing in Maui earlier in the season.
The impressive collection of programs boasts a combined 237 NCAA Tournament appearances, 36 Final Four berths and eight NCAA Tournament Championship Titles. Four of the 2022 participants are ranked in the top 35 all-time winningest schools, including Cincinnati, Louisville, Ohio State and Arkansas and two programs made it to the Sweet Sixteen in NCAA Tournament in 2021 with Creighton and Arkansas.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the 2022 Tournament, visit mauiinvitational.com or follow on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
About the 2022 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Teams
Arizona
Tommy Lloyd begins his first year at the helm of the Wildcats, a program that has reached 33 NCAA Tournaments and four Final Fours. The 2022 Tournament will be the Wildcats eighth trip to Maui following their appearances in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2018, the last time the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament. Arizona holds a 14-8 record at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, including Championship Titles in 2000 and 2014.
Arkansas
Eric Musselman enters his third season as head coach of the Razorbacks, leading them to a 45-19 record in his first two seasons. Prior to coaching at Arkansas, Musselman led the Nevada Wolf Pack to three consecutive Mountain West regular season championships and NCAA Tournaments in 2017-2019 while he earned Mountain West Coach of the Year in 2018. The Hogs have earned 33 NCAA Tournament berths, advanced to six Final Fours and claimed the NCAA Championship Title in 1994. Most recently they appeared in the 2021 Elite Eight. 2022 will be Arkansas' fourth appearance in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following the 1991, 2005 and 2013 Tournaments.
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller enters his first season with the Bearcats. Cincinnati has made 32 appearances in the NCAA Tournament including six Final Fours and two National Championships. 2022 marks Cincinnati's second appearance in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, having previously played in the 2009 field.
Creighton
Greg McDermott is in his 12th season as head coach of the Bluejays. The 2020 Big East Coach of the Year has led Creighton to six NCAA Tournaments and most recently making it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2021. Creighton owns 22 NCAA Tournament berths. 2022 will mark the Bluejays first appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.
Louisville
Chris Mack is in his fourth season at the helm of the Cardinals. Prior to joining the Cardinals, Mack coached Xavier leading them to eight NCAA Tournaments during his nine years with the Musketeers. Louisville ranks eighth overall for all-time NCAA Tournament appearances with 39 berths. This will be Louisville's fourth appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following the 1989, 2000 and 2004 Tournaments. Louisville ranks in the Top Ten programs for all-time NCAA Tournament wins with 61 victories.
Ohio State
Head Coach Chris Holtmann is entering his fifth season coaching the Buckeyes earning a win percentage of .609 at Ohio State. Prior to joining the Buckeyes, Holtmann coached at Butler bringing them to three consecutive NCAA Tournaments in 2015-2017 while earning Big East Coach of the Year in 2017. The Buckeyes have earned 34 NCAA Tournament berths with 11 Final Four appearances and one National Championship in 1960 under Head Coach Fred Taylor. Ohio State makes its fourth appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following the 1988, 1993 and 2003 Tournaments.
San Diego State
Brian Dutcher begins his fifth season at the helm for the Aztecs as two-time Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2021 while leading the Aztecs to two NCAA Tournaments in 2018 and 2021. The Aztecs have made 12 appearances in the NCAA Tournament with two Sweet Sixteen berths. In 2022, San Diego State will make its fifth appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational following participation in the 1989, 2003, 2014 and 2018 Tournaments.
Texas Tech
Mark Adams enters his first season as head coach in Lubbock after spending five seasons as the associate head coach, helping lead the Red Raiders to 112 wins, making three straight NCAA Tournaments for the first time in history, winning the 2019 Big 12 regular-season championship and advancing to the 2018 Elite 8 and 2019 NCAA National Championship game. Texas Tech will be making its inaugural appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in 2022.
About the Maui Jim Maui Invitational
In December 1982, then No. 1 ranked Virginia, led by National College Player of the Year Ralph Sampson, played little-known NAIA Chaminade University in Honolulu while on the way back from a trip to Tokyo. The Silverswords stunned Virginia 77-72 in one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history. Two years later, in 1984, Chaminade University hosted the first Maui Jim Maui Invitational and it has proven to be the premier early-season college basketball tournament for 36 years running. Each year, the Maui Jim Maui Invitational attracts the top programs, best-known coaches and most outstanding players to compete in an exciting atmosphere at the Lahaina Civic Center near the beautiful beaches of Maui.
About Maui Jim
Maui Jim has been the title sponsor of the Maui Invitational since 2015.
Maui Jim sunglasses were born on the beaches of Maui; designed to protect eyes from the harsh rays of the island sun. Today, Maui Jim is the world's fastest-growing premium eyewear company and is sold in more than 100 countries. Maui Jim is recognized for its unparalleled "Aloha Spirit", customer service, and advanced, patented PolarizedPlus2® lens technology. All Maui Jim sunglasses block 100 percent of harmful UV rays and eliminate glare, while enhancing color, clarity and detail. Maui Jim sunglasses have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation as an effective UV filter for the eyes and surrounding skin.
In 2018, Maui Jim expanded further into the eyewear space, offering eyeglasses structurally and stylistically engineered to balance aesthetics with fit and integrity. Maui Jim offers two proprietary clear lenses: Maui Blue Light Protect™, to shield eyes from harmful blue light coming from digital screens, and Maui High Contrast™, which offers better resolution and crisper details. Frames for both sunglasses and eyeglasses utilize the highest-quality materials such as durable titanium, lightweight nylon, and richly-colored acetate, all manufactured in Italy or Japan. For more information, visit mauijim.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @OfficialMauiJim.
About Tournament Sponsors
Other sponsors include the Continental Tire, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, HMSA, Hawaiian Springs, Epic Seats and Tommy Bahama. The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and Westin Maui Resort & Spa, all located in the beautiful Ka'anapali Beach Resort area, serve as host hotels.
About Chaminade University
Chaminade University is a private, Catholic university offering more than 25 undergraduate and graduate programs and is federally designated as a Native Hawaiian serving institution. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade prepares students for careers in an evolving global marketplace rooted in the development of moral character, personal competencies and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. Please visit chaminade.edu for more information.
About KemperLesnik
KemperLesnik is a sports marketing, events and public relations agency. Ranked by Crain's Chicago Business among Chicago's top PR agencies, KemperLesnik produces integrated communications programs and manages major national events, including the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, the McDonald's All American Games, the POWERADE Jam Fest and activation for KitchenAid and its PGA of America partnership. KemperLesnik has operated the Maui Jim Maui Invitational since 1990. For more information, visit www.kemperlesnik.com.
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