Zion Gray erupted for a 31-point performance on Saturday, propelling the Eagles into the semi-finals of the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 Championship, where they will clash with the Ravens on November 23. Gray was the centrepiece of the Eagles’ 79–74 win over the Colts, lighting up the National Gymnasium in a game that...
D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree
The D-Up Basketball Academy is gearing up to wrap its first-of-its-kind, two-month youth basketball camp, which tipped off in September at the Tuschen Primary School (TPS) court, nestled on the Eastern end of Essequibo, region #3. Headed by the Academy’s chairman Anthony Kandar, the camp has set the stage for a high-energy Region Three Basketball...
Guyana to participate at 2024 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially confirmed Guyana’s participation in the highly anticipated 2024 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup tournament, which will take place from December 12 to 15 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The competition serves as the premier 3×3 basketball event in the Americas, drawing top teams from across North, Central, and South America....
Ravens, Colts dominate opening of GBF Elite 16 Tournament
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 tournament bounced off with dominating performances by Ravens and Colts, delivering statement wins before an energized crowd at the National Gymnasium. In the opening game of the tournament, Colts surged ahead with a commanding 32-point win over the New Amsterdam Warriors (88-56), while Ravens soared to a 67-41...
GBF Elite 16 tournament starts November 2 – National Gymnasium
The National Gymnasium comes alive on November 2 as the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 tournament tips off with a double-header. At 19:15h, the action starts with New Amsterdam Warriors going head-to-head against Colts, setting the tone for a night of intense competition. Following that, two Georgetown teams- Ravens and Nets– will take the court in...
NSC/GBF partner to upskill teachers in basketball coaching
The National Sports Commission (NSC) in collaboration with the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) commenced a two-day coaching programme for teachers at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, on Wednesday. Coordinated by National Coach Julian Haynes, teachers will gain knowledge about the coaching philosophy, rules, basic court markings, footwork and body movement, and other technical...
ExxonMobil shoots $11M to YBG for National School Basketball Festival
ExxonMobil, the leading multinational oil and gas corporation, has once again taken on the role of title sponsor for the 17th Edition of the National School Basketball Festival (NSBF) in Guyana. The NSBF is one of the biggest school basketball tournaments in the country, bringing together young and talented student-athletes from different regions to compete...
ExxonMobil Youth Basketball Guyana Regional Conference Tournament underway
Action in the Regional Conference tournament of the ExxonMobil-sponsored Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) organised event, with support from Edward B. Beharry, G-Boats GY, and the National Sports Commission, got off to a good start over the weekend. On Friday, June 9th at Marian Academy Court Marian Academy scored 2pts to beat Charlestown Secondary who failed...
Guyana Basketball Coaches Association elects new executive
The Guyana Basketball Coaches Association, which was dormant for some time, held its elections on May 26, 2023 virtually, directed by Mr. Andrew Junior Hercules, outgoing president of the (GBCA). Julian Haynes President (GBCA) In attendance was the General Secretary of the Guyana Basketball Federation Mr. Patrick Haynes. The following officers were elected by way...
President’s College A and B teams advance to Female Regional final
On Friday and Saturday, June 16th and 17th last at the Marian Academy and Saints Courts, President’s College A and B teams advanced to an all-Royals Female Regional final after easily beating Marian Academy, and the Bishops High School respectively in play in the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Schools tournament sponsored mainly by ExxonMobil. In...