The Guyana senior national basketball team departed for Paramaribo, Suriname, today to compete in the highly anticipated\u00a0Nation\u2019s Cup basketball tournament\u00a0which will see the Guyanese ballers facing off against Suriname and Grenada at the Ismay Van Wilgen Sports Hall.<\/p>\n
The team, led by Head Coach Adrian Hooper and Assistant Coach Marlon Rodrigues, will be captained by the exceptional point guard Stanton Rose Jr., who has etched his name in Guyana\u2019s basketball history.<\/p>\n
Rose, a standout player for the Kwakwani Untouchables, famously guided Guyana to their first-ever FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifier 2021 title in 2018, where his leadership on the court and ability to rise in clutch moments were pivotal in that historic conquest, which, coincidentally, also took place in Suriname.<\/p>\n
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This year\u2019s roster reflects a blend of seasoned talent and promising newcomers. Joining Rose are Domair Gladstone (Kwakwani Untouchables), Orlan Glasgow and Harold Adams (Royals), Travis Belgrave and Zian Gray (Eagles), Nikkoloi Smith (Ravens), Denzil Ross (Eagles), Shane Webster and Oquacey Shortt (Colts), Jermaine Slater (Kobras), and Kimol Grimmond (Kwakwani Untouchables).<\/p>\n
Ross and Grimmond will make their senior national team debuts, having previously represented Guyana at the youth level.<\/p>\n
Coach Hooper acknowledged the challenges of preparing the team within a limited timeframe, particularly due to some players\u2019 commitments outside the jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
Tuesday marked the first and only full-squad scrimmage, but Hooper expressed satisfaction with the team\u2019s chemistry and intensity during the session.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite the short time we\u2019ve had to work together, I\u2019m confident that this squad is capable of winning the tournament. The players showed tremendous potential during our scrimmage, and I know they\u2019ll elevate their game when the competition starts,\u201d Hooper remarked.<\/p>\n
The team\u2019s first test will come on Friday evening against the host nation, Suriname.<\/p>\n
Hooper eagerly anticipates the challenge and believes his players are ready to rise to the occasion.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand the stakes and the environment we\u2019re stepping into, but this group has the skill, determination, and unity to get the job done,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) President Michael Singh extended his best wishes to the team, emphasizing that their participation in the Nation\u2019s Cup is part of a broader strategy for 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis tournament is a stepping stone as we prepare for the CBC Championship. There\u2019s much more to come, and I\u2019m confident in this team\u2019s ability to represent Guyana with pride and determination,\u201d Singh stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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