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Teams confirmed for the FIBA U15 Skills Challenges 2021 Regional Qualifiers

NewsApril 29, 202153Views 0Likes 0Comments

The field for the FIBA U15 Skills Challenges 2021 has been finalized as 106 teams from 55 National Federations have been entered in the Regional Qualifiers for a chance to compete at the Global Challenges. A new age category at U15 level has been created to encourage national teams to build a program at this age…

Jamaica Battled Hard, still come up short

NewsApril 20, 202186Views 0Likes 0Comments

After five days of play Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador punched their ticket to the second round of FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifiers Americas 2023. Paulton Gordon, president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), and Rohan Robinson, assistant coach of the Jamaican senior men's national team, have both expressed disappointment with Jamaica's failure to advance. With a day…

Kofi declares for 2021 NBA Draft

Basketball, Players OverseasApril 20, 202165Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaican and Illinois All-American Kofi Cockburn announced on his social media accounts Sunday that he has declared for the NBA Draft. Cockburn averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game while making 65.4% of his shots from the field during his sophomore campaign. He became the only NCAA player on the season to average 15+ points…

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…

Nick Richards invited to 2020 NBA Draft Combine

Basketball, NewsOctober 10, 202092Views 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…

Nick Richards enters 2020 NBA draft

Basketball, NewsMay 15, 202084Views 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…