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Jamaica Falls Short in both FIBA 3×3 Quarterfinals

3x3, Basketball, National Teams, News, Women BasketballDecember 16, 202414Views 0Likes 0Comments

Both Jamaica's men's and women's basketball teams were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup, which concluded on Sunday. The men's team fought hard but lost 14-21 to the eventual champions, the USA. Nicholai Brown led Jamaica with six points, while Xavier Cheatham-Sewell contributed five points and five rebounds. James Parrott and Mitch Hahn…

Jamaica squads advance to FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup Quarterfinals

3x3, Basketball, National Teams, News, Players Overseas, Women BasketballDecember 14, 202419Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica's men and women's teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup after strong performances in Friday’s preliminary round in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The men's team, after advancing through Thursday’s qualifiers, faced Canada and Argentina in pool play on Friday. They narrowly lost 14-19 to Canada but bounced back with a…

3×3 Teams Ready for Americup Challenge

Basketball, National Teams, News, The TeamDecember 11, 202425Views 0Likes 0Comments

The fourth edition of the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup will return to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, from December 12-15, 2024. This prestigious tournament showcases the best of 3×3 basketball in the Americas. This tournament offers an opportunity for every national federation from the Americas including Jamaica to showcase their talent, with both men’s…

Off-Duty Fireman Hailed for Saving Basketball Player

Basketball, Injuries, NewsDecember 3, 202418Views 0Likes 0Comments

What began as an ordinary Sunday night basketball game quickly turned into a life-or-death situation when 20-year-old Wayne Lawrence collapsed on the court. Thanks to the quick thinking of an off-duty firefighter, the young player is alive today. The incident occurred at the Montego Bay Cricket Club in St James during a group stage game in…

Exciting Preseason Basketball Tournament Announced: NBL Rally Dates Confirmed

Basketball, NBL, NewsDecember 1, 202419Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National Basketball League (NBL) is thrilled to announce the dates for the highly anticipated preseason basketball tournament, the NBL Rally. This event promises to bring together top teams and showcase thrilling basketball action ahead of the regular season. **Confirmed Dates:** - Saturday, December 7th -…

Local Referees Get Refresher on FIBA Rules

News, RefereeNovember 4, 202424Views 0Likes 0Comments

The President of the Jamaica Basketball Association, Paulton Gordon, explained that the recently concluded referees coaching clinic at the National Stadium aimed to bring local referees up to speed with changes at the FIBA level. “We wanted to use it as an opportunity to engage our referees who are participating in our domestic competitions like the…

Puerto Rico re-up as Host for 2024 AmeriCup 3×3

3x3, Basketball, National Teams, News, Players Overseas, Women BasketballOctober 1, 202418Views 0Likes 0Comments

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is thrilled to announce that the fourth edition of the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup will return to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, from December 13-15, 2024. Following an unforgettable event last year, Puerto Rico is once again set to host this prestigious tournament, showcasing the best of 3x3…

‘Shoot Hoops, Not Guns’ Basketball Initiative Praised as Effective Crime Prevention Strategy

Basketball, NewsSeptember 30, 202426Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ministry of National Security’s ‘Shoot Hoops, Not Guns’ basketball initiative is being praised by State Minister Juliet Cuthbert Flynn as an effective crime prevention strategy. This initiative, supported by the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech), and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to change children’s…

Basketball Community Grieves Loss of Veteran Administrator

Basketball, Coaches, KFC Star Search, NewsSeptember 24, 202421Views 0Likes 0Comments

Paulton Gordon, President of the Jamaica Basketball Association, has expressed that the passing of veteran administrator Elfraito ‘Alf’ Remikie will leave a significant void in the country’s basketball program. “It’s a major loss to the basketball community as he had a wealth of knowledge and will be certainly missed. Various sections of Jamaica’s basketball community relied…

Jordan Kellier Set for Pro Debut in Spain

Basketball, News, Players OverseasSeptember 1, 202425Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, currently competing in the Spanish Segunda FEB, has announced the signing of Jordan Kellier. The Segunda FEB, previously known as LEB 2 and LEB Plata, is the third tier of Spanish basketball. Jordan Jean-Pierre Kellier, born on November 20, 1998, in Portmore, Jamaica, is a versatile player who can operate as both…