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Jamaica Gear Up for Historic FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in Kingston

Basketball, Latest, National TeamsFebruary 25, 2026314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica's National Senior Men's Basketball team, the JamRockerz, held a two-hour training session on Monday at the National Indoor Sports Centre as they gear up for crucial FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifiers in Kingston. The JamRockerz face the Bahamas on Thursday at the Indoor Centre at 6PM, before taking on Canada at the same venue…

Jamaica’s Dominant Win in FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers

Basketball, National TeamsAugust 8, 20251KViews 15Likes 0Comments

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 Poised for Pre-Qualifier Battlefield with Norman Powell Leading the Charge

Basketball, National Teams, Players OverseasAugust 6, 20252KViews 6Likes 0Comments

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…

Jamaica Set to Battle for World Cup Qualification Spot in Mexico

Basketball, National TeamsJuly 28, 20251KViews 1Like 0Comments

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,…

Kentan Facey Returns to Knox College to Inspire the Next Generation

Basketball, Players Overseas, Youth DevelopmentJuly 26, 2025940Views 1Like 0Comments

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. …

Josh Minott Signs Two-Year Deal with Boston Celtics

Basketball, Players OverseasJuly 8, 2025977Views 1Like 0Comments

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 Dominates Cayman Bulldogs in Hoop Fest Opener

Basketball, Youth DevelopmentJuly 4, 2025964Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

Urban Knights Clinch Seventh NBL Title in Style

Basketball, GamesJuly 3, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Urban Knights Take Game 1 in Intense Finals Rematch

Basketball, Games, Latest, NewsJune 30, 2025972Views 7Likes 0Comments

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…

Eagles Outlast Rebels to Book Finals Spot

Basketball, Games, LatestJune 30, 20251KViews 1Like 0Comments

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…

NBA Standout Devin Vassell to Host Youth Basketball Clinic in Jamaica

Basketball, Latest, News, StarsJune 30, 2025975Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

Urban Knights: Built for the Big Stage

Basketball, Clubs, NewsJune 26, 2025976Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Urban Knights are right where they belong—back in the NBL Finals, chasing their seventh title and proving that championship grit runs deep. Despite a shaky first round with two early losses, they flipped the script, going unbeaten in the second round and sweeping their way through the playoffs. Now, they're poised for a…