GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is proud to announce that the Guyana Senior Men’s National Team has been officially named as the replacement team for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers (2nd Round). This decision follows Antigua and Barbuda’s withdrawal from the competition.
Guyana received the invitation after being identified as the next highest-ranked men’s national team in the Caribbean, reflecting the program’s continued growth and competitiveness on the regional stage.
“While we never wish for a situation where a fellow National Federation has to withdraw, this is a tremendous opportunity for our Senior Men’s National Team to continue their journey toward the FIBA AmeriCup 2029,” said GBF President Michael Singh. “We are ready to compete, and we thank FIBA Americas for this invitation. Our focus now shifts immediately to preparation for the upcoming window.”
COMPETITION DETAILS
Guyana will compete in Group A of the second round, which is scheduled to be hosted at the Polideportivo Alexis Arguello in Managua, Nicaragua. The tournament window is set for November 27–29, 2026, with the team arriving on November 25 and departing on November 30.
The participating teams in Group A will include:
- Costa Rica (17)
- Guyana (22)
- Jamaica (16)
- Nicaragua (Host) (15)
While the participating teams in Group B will play at the Gimnasio Ciudad de La Asuncion in Isla Margarita, Venezuela, November 27–29, 2026
- Barbados (20)
- Cuba (14)
- Ecuador (27)
- Venezuela (Host) (8)
FORMAT AND QUALIFICATION
The eight participating teams are divided into two groups of four. Each team will play a round-robin format against the other teams in its group, totaling three games per team.
The top two (2) teams from each group will secure a spot in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Qualifiers, which are scheduled to begin in November 2027.
The GBF will focus on the necessary preparations for the tournament, including team selection, player eligibility and registration, travel logistics, and the coordination of the national delegation in accordance with FIBA’s competition requirements.
The Federation also recognizes the importance of national support and collaboration in ensuring that the team is adequately prepared to represent Guyana with pride and determination.
As preparations progress, further information regarding the national team’s roster, technical staff, and tournament arrangements will be communicated through the Guyana Basketball Federation’s official channels.
Guyana’s participation in the second round of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers provides a platform for the nation’s best senior men’s players to represent their country and pursue a place among the teams competing in the next phase of the continental championship.
The Guyana Basketball Federation looks forward to the challenge ahead and calls on the basketball community, corporate partners, supporters and the wider Guyanese public to rally behind the national team as it prepares for this important international assignment.
The Guyana Basketball Federation extends its gratitude to FIBA Americas for the opportunity and looks forward to representing the nation with pride and distinction on the court in Nicaragua.