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Alisande Jaiserrisingh representing Guyana at FIBA Americas Adelante Forum in Chile

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Alisande Jaiserrisingh, Coach of Queen’s College’s basketball team, is currently representing the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) at the prestigious FIBA Americas Adelante Forum, held alongside the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 in Santiago, Chile. According to the GBF, the 19-year-old’s participation signals another bold step in its mission to elevate female representation and leadership in the...

Quarter-final defeat for Guyana in COPA INTEGRACIÓN 3X3 – COP 2025

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A hard-fought 14-18 loss to Paraguay knocked Guyana out of the COPA INTEGRACIÓN 3X3 – COP 2025 at the quarter-final stage in Asunción on Friday. The tournament served as the culmination of Guyana’s week-long 3×3 High Performance Training Programme in Paraguay, held in preparation for this year’s Junior Pan Am Games. Guyana’s squad featured US-based...

Ravens KO by Guadeloupe GCB in Kreyol Basketball Festival Northern Conference Final

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Ravens Basketball Club’s promising run in the Kreyol Basketball Festival concluded on Monday night with an 87-73 loss to GCB of Guadeloupe in the Northern Division championship game. Despite a valiant effort and a strong tournament showing, the Guyana-based Ravens ultimately succumbed to the disciplined Guadeloupean squad. Ravens kicked off their campaign two days earlier...

Guyana’s U23 3×3 team in Paraguay for High-Performance Training Camp

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The Guyana Basketball Federation’s representatives, Coach Willon Cameron and U-23 standouts Stephen George, Arren Vanlewin, Anish Ramlall and Domitre Ranking are currently participating in a 3×3 high-performance training camp in Paraguay. The camp, hosted in the South American nation’s capital, Asunción, runs until June 13 and is part of a broader initiative aimed at preparing...

Minister Ramson backs Eagles’ flight to Dominica for Kreyol Basketball Northern Conference Championship

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Guyana’s Eagles and Ravens are ready to soar on the Nature Island court The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport has officially backed the Eagles Basketball Club as they gear up for international competition in Dominica, where they will join the Ravens Basketball Club to represent Guyana at the 2025 Kreyol Basketball Championship, running from...

Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon meets GDF basketball coach Brian Carter

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Guyana’s basketball scene may be on the cusp of another golden age following the recent visit of NBA Hall of Famer and two-time champion Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon. Standing seven feet tall and towering in legacy, Olajuwon’s engagement with key stakeholders in the local basketball community last week has ignited memories of a pivotal turning...

stresses ‘commitment and sacrifice’ on landmark Guyana visit

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During a historic visit to Guyana, NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon emphasised the crucial role of relentless dedication and hard work in achieving sporting greatness. The two-time NBA champion, renowned as “The Dream,” engaged with the Guyanese basketball community, including aspiring young players, at a special event hosted at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall...

Ruth Adams team up with the GBF to revitalise female basketball

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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has joined forces with overseas-based national player Ruth Adams to host a full day of women’s basketball activities on May 3 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to revitalize the female side of the sport in Guyana. Adams, who hails from Plaisance and migrated to the United States at eight,...