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LA Clippers Guard Norman Powell Commits to Representing Jamaica in FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifiers

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell has announced his availability to represent Jamaica in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers from August 8–10, 2025. The 30-year-old NBA veteran shared the news in a social media video, voicing his commitment to helping Jamaica excel on the global basketball stage. “I’m super excited to join Team Jamaica,”…

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Jamaica Seeks NBA Stars to Build Dominant Team for FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Jamaica’s basketball program is gearing up for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers in August 2025, a vital step in the journey toward Olympic qualification in 2028. Competing alongside Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, and the US Virgin Islands, Jamaica aims to advance to the next stage in November, where teams like the…

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Jamaica Falls Short in both FIBA 3×3 Quarterfinals

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…

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Jamaica squads advance to FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup Quarterfinals

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…

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

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…

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National U-17 Player selected to Basketball Without Borders

Jamaica's promising under-17 talent, Marcus McDonald, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Basketball Without Borders Americas Camp, a collaboration between the NBA and FIBA. The camp, set to take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil from May 17 to 20, serves as a significant milestone for Jamaica's youth basketball development, as highlighted by Paulton…

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Wayne Dawkins appointed Technical Director of U17 National Team

The Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) has announced the appointment of Wayne Dawkins, noted basketball coach with over 36 years’ experience and founder of P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy, as the Technical Director for the Under-17 National Team program. With this new role, Dawkins will be instrumental in shaping the future of Jamaican basketball and nurturing young talents on…

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