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Jamaica Seeks NBA Stars to Build Dominant Team for FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Basketball, National Teams, News, Players Overseas, Press ReleaseApril 2, 2025226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica’s basketball program is gearing up for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers in August 2025, a vital step in the journey toward Olympic qualification in 2028. Competing alongside Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, and the US Virgin Islands, Jamaica aims to advance to the next stage in November, where teams like the…

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,…

2024 KFC Star Search Camp Scheduled for July 14-19

Basketball, Coaches, KFC Star Search, News, ScholarshipJune 6, 202473Views 0Likes 0Comments

The upcoming KFC Star Search basketball camp, is set to take place from July 14-19 at GC Foster College. Paulton Gordon, President of the Jamaica Basketball Association, expressed his enthusiasm for this signature event aimed at developing young players from across Jamaica. With the presence of past NBA players and support from sponsors like KFC…

Nick Richards to Coach at Basketball Without Borders Americas

Basketball, Coaches, News, Players OverseasMay 16, 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

The NBA and FIBA have announced that Hornets' center Nick Richards and assistant coach Marlon Garnett will coach at the 13th Basketball Without Borders Americas edition in São Paulo, Brazil, from May 17-20. The camp will host 60 high school-age prospects from 17 countries and territories across Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Jamaica will…

Nick Richards signs $15 million extension with Charlotte Hornets

Basketball, News, Players OverseasMarch 23, 202351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Much like his junior season at Kentucky, third-year Nick Richards has taken a huge leap forward in the NBA, and the Charlotte Hornets want to see some more. Richards, a former Jamaica College standout, and the Hornets agreed to a three-year $15 million contract extension, which will lock up the big man and have him…

Nick Richards invited to 2020 NBA Draft Combine

Basketball, NewsOctober 10, 202085Views 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…