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Urban Knights Clinch Seventh NBL Title in Style

Basketball, Games, Latest, NewsJuly 3, 2025728Views 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…

Spurs Guard Devin Vassell Signals Interest in Representing Jamaica

Basketball, Grassroots Basketball, Latest, News, Players Overseas, Youth DevelopmentJuly 2, 20251KViews 1Like 0Comments

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell has expressed a strong desire to represent Jamaica on the international basketball stage and has pledged to rally other NBA players of Jamaican descent to join the movement. His statement comes as the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) continues its push to strengthen the national team with top-tier talent. Speaking…

Eagles Outlast Rebels to Book Finals Spot

Basketball, Games, Latest, News, StarsJune 30, 2025763Views 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, 2025711Views 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, 2025704Views 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…

Lady Celtics Complete Fairytale Run, Crowned 2025 WNBL Champions in Overtime Thriller

Basketball, News, StarsJune 26, 2025896Views 0Likes 0Comments

From 1-5 in the early rounds to WNBL champions, the Lady Celtics have authored one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history. In a heart-stopping Game 3 finale, they edged out the Lady Eagles 63-61 in overtime, sealing a championship that once seemed out of reach. The Eagles held a narrow 15-14 lead after…

The art of playing basketball professionally

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