Glasgow, Scotland – July 26, 2026. The Guyana Men’s 3×3 National Basketball team faced a formidable Australian side on Sunday, succumbing to a 21-11 defeat in their Pool A matchup at SEC Hall 4. Despite a spirited defensive effort, the Golden Jaguars were unable to overcome a dominant performance from the Australians, who controlled the pace and the paint throughout the contest.

Australia showcased their clinical efficiency, converting on 72% of their shot attempts compared to Guyana’s 44%. The difference was particularly stark in the two-point range, where the Australian squad outscored Guyana 6-of-17 to a paltry 2-of-13 for the Guyanese. While Guyana managed to match Australia in one-point makes (6 each), the lack of interior scoring proved to be the decisive factor.

Christian Hinckson led the Guyanese charge with a team-high 5 points, 2-of-4 shooting from the field, including a made free throw. Kevin Mickle was the only other bright spot on offense, contributing 4 points and a game-high 2 assists. However, the team struggled to generate consistent offense outside of the arc, often settling for contested looks. Anish Ramlall and Travis Belgrave combined for just 2 points, with Belgrave having a particularly tough outing, finishing with a -5 plus/minus rating.

Defensively, team Guyana showed grit, forcing the Australians into 1 turnover and registering 4 drives to the basket. However, they were dominated on the glass, with Australia securing 4 offensive rebounds and 13 defensive boards. Guyana managed only 12 total rebounds, with Kevin Mickle’s 6 rebounds being the only significant contribution.

The match was tightly contested early, but Australia’s depth and experience proved too much down the stretch. Key contributions from Jonah Antonio and Jesse Wagstaff, who combined for 15 points, allowed the Australians to pull away.

Guyana will look to regroup and find their offensive rhythm as they continue their campaign in the tournament against Nigeria. The team’s resilience and defensive tenacity remain a positive takeaway, but sharper execution on the offensive end will be crucial in their upcoming fixtures.

Game Summary:
Australia: 21 (Jonah ANTONIO 8, Jarred BAIRSTOW 2, Sam McDANIEL 4, Jesse WAGSTAFF  7)
Guyana: 11 (Christian HINCKSON 5, Kevin MICKLE 4,Anish RAMLALL 2)