The Jamaica National Team has secured a resounding 101-79 victory over Barbados in their first group phase match of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers, played in Mexico.
Standout Performances:
Romaine Thomas led the team with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Romaro Gill was instrumental in the paint, scoring 19 points, grabbing…
Jamaica’s Men’s National Team🇯🇲 is locked in and ready for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Pre-Qualifiers in Mexico, with NBA star Norman Powell emerging as the centerpiece of the squad’s high-octane ambitions.
The 32-year-old veteran, an NBA champion and proven scorer averaging 21 points per game last season, is bringing elite firepower and leadership…
The Senior Men’s National Team has kicked off its training camp in Florida, locking in focus ahead of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers. Head Coach Nick Turner is energized by the roster’s commitment over the crucial next seven days.
“Our main goal is building chemistry,” Turner said. “We’re working on getting 11, 12…
Team Jamaica is gearing up for an exciting opportunity to secure its place in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers. The squad will compete in Group A of the Americas Pre-Qualifiers, hosted at ITSON Arena in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico, from August 8 to 10.
Joining Jamaica in Group A are host nation Mexico,…
Professional basketball player Kentan Facey is heading back to where it all began—Knox College in the hills of Clarendon—for a one-day basketball clinic on July 11. The event is designed to uncover emerging talent and ignite the dreams of young Jamaican hoopers, offering them a glimpse of what’s possible through hard work and opportunity. Running…
Jamaican-American small forward Josh Minott has signed a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Boston Celtics, with a team option in the second year. The 22-year-old, originally drafted 45th overall in 2022, spent three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves but struggled to secure a consistent rotation role.
Minott now joins the reigning NBA champions during…
Campion College opened their Cayman Islands Hoop Fest campaign in emphatic fashion last night, cruising to a 67–42 victory over the Cayman Bulldogs. The Jamaican squad credited their strong team chemistry, aggressive defense, and unselfish ball movement as the driving forces behind the commanding win.
From the opening tip, Campion set the tone—pressuring the Bulldogs…
There’s no stopping the Urban Knights—they are now 7-time NBL champions, after defending their crown with a 67-56 victory over the Upper Room Eagles last night at the National Stadium Courts. Down 9-14 after the first quarter, the Knights flipped the script with a composed rally to lead 36-29 at halftime. From there, their defensive…
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell has expressed a strong desire to represent Jamaica on the international basketball stage and has pledged to rally other NBA players of Jamaican descent to join the movement. His statement comes as the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) continues its push to strengthen the national team with top-tier talent.
Speaking…
In a thrilling 2025 NBL Finals rematch, defending champions Urban Knights edged the Upper Room Eagles 61-57 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
The Eagles soared early, leading 19-13 after the first and maintaining a narrow 34-31 halftime advantage. But mounting turnovers and fading offensive execution gave the Knights a lifeline. Though…
The Upper Room Eagles powered their way into the 2025 NBL Finals, edging the UWI Runnin’ Rebels 60-51 in a gritty semifinal clash that demanded all 40 minutes.
After the Rebels opened with a fiery 15-6 run, the Eagles stormed back with a 23-12 second-quarter response, taking a narrow 29-27 halftime lead. With a balanced…
Rising NBA talent Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs is set to visit Jamaica on Monday, June 30, where he will lead a special basketball clinic at Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Montego Bay. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will welcome 30 top high school players from across…
