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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…

Kofi withdraws from 2020 NBA Draft

Basketball, NewsAugust 3, 202055Views 0Likes 0Comments

Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn announced Saturday he'll return to school for his sophomore campaign after withdrawing his name from the 2020 NBA Draft. The seven-foot center averaged 13.3 points on 53.2% shooting along with 8.8 rebounds in 31 games for the Fighting Illini during the 2019-20 season en route to being named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Cockburn…

‘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…

Nick Richards enters 2020 NBA draft

Basketball, NewsMay 15, 202077Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaican and Kentucky forward Nick Richards has signed to an agency giving up his collegiate eligibility and has declared for the 2020 NBA draft following statement released by the athlete. The 22 year old, 6 foot 11 player improved tremendously last season as his per-game scoring increased by 10 points to average 14 points per game…

Kofi Declares for NBA Draft

Basketball, News, Players OverseasApril 27, 202055Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaican 21 year old and Big Ten Conference’s Freshman of the Year Kofi Cockburn has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft following a post on Cockburn’s instagram page on the 7 th of April 2020. This decision comes after the University of Illinois 7 foot, 295lbs center enjoyed an impressive season averaging 13.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4…