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Warren Williams shine but Jamaica subdued

NewsApril 18, 2021101Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz had another inspired day with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead Nicaragua (2-0) to their second victory, this time taking down undefeated Jamaica (2-1) 92-54. The Nicaraguans were aggressive from the start with an intense defense that allowed them to have a 27-11 run in the first quarter. Then,…

Jamaica atop Standings after back-to-back wins

NewsApril 17, 202189Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica took the lead in the standings of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 - Central American and Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, which are held at the Adolfo Pineda Gymnasium in San Salvador, by reaching their second victory, this time by a comfortable margin against Guyana, 107-87. Jamaica (2-0) had a great offensive day at all levels. They…

Jamaica edge Costa Rica 69-67 in opening pre-qualifiers

NewsApril 16, 202197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica scored a close and exciting two-point 69-67 win over Costa Rica as the first FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 CONCENCABA Pre-Qualifiers started in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday. The Jamaicans whom are ranked number 96 in the world, just had two training sessions before the start of the five-team tournament, led by as many as 17…

Jamaica Brace for FIBA World Cup Qualifier Test

NewsApril 15, 202171Views 0Likes 0Comments

Head coach of Jamaica men’s basketball team, Rick Turner, says intends to rotate his players in today’s opening Pre-Qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup against Costa Rica in El Salvador, in order to keep his squad fresh and give the team its best chance of victory. The match is scheduled to start at 5:00…

NATIONAL BASKETBALLERS BACK IN ACTION AFTER 4-YEAR HIATUS

NewsApril 5, 202188Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica's senior men's basketball team is set to return to the court for the first time in just under four years, but with a less than ideal build-up. The national team will face four rivals from April 15-19 at the Central American and Caribbean pre-qualifiers in El Salvador for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The other…