The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has announced the appointment of highly respected international basketball coach Alan Walls as the new Head Coach of the Guyana Men’s National Basketball Team, as preparations intensify for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, scheduled for July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. Walls, a Canadian-American...
Al McDonald stooping right at one of the Labour Day weekend basketball celebrations in New York a few years ago. At right standing is Patrick Haynes. With the news of the death of a former sports journalist and basketball official, condolences are pouring in from those who had a close-up knowledge of Alred Vivian McDonald...
Guyana will host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, marking a momentous return of top-tier international basketball to the nation. Ten Caribbean basketball nations will descend on Georgetown for the five-day showpiece, running from July 8-12. The stakes are immense, with the tournament format demanding a flawless group stage. Only the top-ranked team from each...
Ravens Basketball Club emerged as champions of the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Independence 3×3 Club Championship on Sunday last, capping an unbeaten campaign with a commanding victory in the final at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The tournament, which was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, attracted nine clubs from Linden, Berbice,...
As Guyana continues its month-long celebration leading up to the nation’s Diamond Jubilee Independence anniversary, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, will stage the highly anticipated Independence 3×3 Championship on May 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The one-day tournament will feature 10 of the country’s top teams...
The Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 now have their roadmap. The official draw, held on Monday in Miami, Florida, determined the groups for the competition. The tournament will be played from July 8–12 in Guyana. The groups were drawn as follows: Group A 1. Guyana 2. Dominica 3. Turks and Caicos 4. Antigua...
The national women’s basketball team will return to regional competition on the big stage when they contest the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 – Centrobasket Qualifier 2026, scheduled for July 12-18 at the Alexis Argüello Sports Complex in Managua, Nicaragua. The Guyanese side booked their place at the tournament after finishing second at the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, hosted at the Cliff Anderson...
The Renegades 3×3 basketball team made a strong showing at the Caribbean Clash 3×3 Lite Quest in Suriname, but their journey ended in the semi-finals after a 21-17 defeat to Philipsburg 3×3 from St. Marteen. The team, represented by Akil Hughes, Travis Belgrave, Nikkoloi Smith, and Shelroy Thomas, had a mixed yet impressive performance throughout...
Guyana’s rapidly rising presence in 3×3 basketball will face another crucial test when the nation competes in the Caribbean Clash 3×3 Lite Quest tournament in Suriname. The two-day tournament (May 1-2) will feature eight teams battling not only for regional bragging rights but for a coveted spot at the FIBA 3×3 Challenger later this month...
Guyana is set to reassert its place on the regional basketball map when it hosts the FIBA Caribbean Championship from July 5–12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marking a historic return of the tournament to local shores for the first time in over three decades. The staging of the championship signals a major milestone...