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Nick Richards Makes Historic Debut for Phoenix Suns

Basketball, Players Overseas, TradesJanuary 17, 202550Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Phoenix Suns acquired Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets to bolster their frontcourt. Richards made a historic debut against the Detroit Pistons, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 29 points, 11 rebounds, and shoot 85% from the field with no turnovers in a team debut. Richards played 29 minutes off the bench,…

Off-Duty Fireman Hailed for Saving Basketball Player

Basketball, Injuries, NewsDecember 3, 202460Views 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…

National U-17 Player selected to Basketball Without Borders

Basketball, National Teams, News, Players OverseasMay 12, 202495Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Eagles’ Huge Game 2, levels series

Basketball, NBL, NewsDecember 11, 202346Views 0Likes 0Comments

Upper Room Eagles beat Urban Knights 67-49 to ensure their National Basketball League finals series was extended to a deciding game 3 at the National Stadium Courts on Sunday. Anthony White led the way for Upper Room Eagles with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Omar Barnes was the high point man for Urban Knights with…

Former President, Marland Nattie has Died

Basketball, NewsOctober 8, 202360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Marland Nattie, a longserving aficionado of basketball in Jamaica, is dead. Nattie, who is in his 60s, passed away early this morning in the United States of America (USA). It is further understood that Nattie, a servant of the sport locally for more than three decades, suffered a stroke a few months ago…

Wayne Dawkins appointed Technical Director of U17 National Team

Basketball, Coaches, National Teams, News, Players OverseasMay 25, 202370Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Majesty Gardens’ girls leave for the USA on basketball Scholarships

Basketball, News, Players Overseas, ScholarshipOctober 17, 202261Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tahjera Forbes of The Queens School and Leka Reid of Haile Selassie High were offered scholarships to the North Florida Educational Institute while attending the JaBa Star Search basketball camp this summer at the GC Foster College. Both girls are amongst four participants of the Southern Basketball Conference life skill and basketball program in the community who…

3×3 Americup debut is the focus now

NewsOctober 11, 202156Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Jamaica Basketball Association is gearing up for a 3x3 tournament in Miami next month. Association president Paulton Gordon is anticipating that a good performance for both national teams will pave the way for Jamaica to big competitions in the future. “Coming up next, we have the 3x3 Americup in Miami, Florida, November 12-14,” he said. Seen first…

7’2″ Romaro Gill signed with Wellington Saints

Basketball, News, Players OverseasFebruary 19, 202179Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Wellington Saints have signed Romaro Gill for their second import spot. At 7'2", the largest import to ever play in the New Zealand National Basketball League, he is sure to make a statement with not only his height, but his pure athleticism and energy. New Zealanders are an understated and chilled people but also some…

24 for 24 – National Senior team sets sight to 2024 Olympics

Basketball, NewsOctober 26, 202096Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Jamaica National Basketball Team has set a goal, and it’s one of an historic nature. Since the day Head Coach Rick Turner was hired in 2019, it has been clear that the program has a renewed focus… the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France in 2024. Many of the pieces to reach that…

Nick Richards invited to 2020 NBA Draft Combine

Basketball, NewsOctober 10, 202087Views 0Likes 0Comments

This year’s combine features interviews, individual on-court programs consisting of strength and agility testing, anthropometric measurements, shooting drills and a “Pro Day” video, all conducted in October at NBA team facilities nearest to the player’s home or interim residence. Medical testing and examinations will be performed by NBA-affiliated physicians in the same market. Richards enjoyed…

‘Genius’ basketball player wins full scholarship to Yale

Awards, Basketball, ScholarshipJune 10, 202090Views 0Likes 0Comments

At 5-foot seven inches, Kahlil Walker is tiny by basketball standards, but what he lacks in height he more than makes up for with his passion for the sport and an incredible brain. The combination of basketball talent and book smarts have landed the Manchester High School graduate a full scholarship to Yale…