Following the conclusion of the One Guyana Premier Basketball League, Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) president, Michael Singh, announced that the local governing body will now turn its full attention to women\u2019s basketball.<\/p>\n
In a release from the GBF, Singh confirmed that all focus is now on the upcoming international women\u2019s series, with Guyana set to host Suriname for back-to-back matchups on August 10 and 11 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.<\/p>\n
The One Guyana Premier Basketball wrapped up with the Victory Valley Royals sweeping defending champions Ravens in a best-of-three finals, bringing the curtain down on nearly eight months of competitive basketball involving 22 clubs from across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe One Guyana Premier League was indeed a success,\u201d Singh stated. \u201cI want to thank Minister Charles Ramson Jr. and His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali, for their investment in the development of basketball.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Singh described the Linden (Royals) vs Georgetown (Ravens) finals as a throwback to the historic rivalry between teams from the two basketball hotbeds.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always exciting when Georgetown and Linden teams meet on the big stage. But we also saw some exciting talent coming out of Berbice,\u201d he noted. \u201cNow it\u2019s back to the drawing board to identify areas for improvement and elevate the league further.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
While commending the progress of the men\u2019s league, Singh emphasized that the Federation\u2019s immediate priority is women\u2019s basketball, pointing to the upcoming international series against Suriname.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re now shifting focus to the women,\u201d Singh said, while adding, \u201cWe have a women\u2019s league in the pipeline, but this series will give our players valuable international exposure.\u201d
\nHe added, \u201cIt\u2019s vital that we develop and showcase all areas of the sport. Alongside the Women\u2019s Series, we\u2019ll also be launching the Women\u2019s League and Women\u2019s 3\u00d73 competition.\u201d
\nHead Coach Willon Cameron has named his final roster for the Georgetown Women\u2019s Basketball Classic against Suriname, which includes professional basketball player Joy Adams, along with the highly touted Ramlall sisters \u2014 Amisha, Ashna, and Arshia.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSingh expressed delight at Adams\u2019 availability, noting her professional commitments in Europe often limit her national team appearances.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a relatively young squad, having someone like Joy on board is invaluable. It\u2019s important for our local girls to see firsthand the level of commitment and professionalism it takes to play overseas. Watching her preparation and approach will be an eye-opener for them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Coach Cameron, who also leads the Colts Basketball Club, has assembled a balanced roster featuring both experienced and emerging talents.<\/p>\n
The other shortlisted players are: Kassidy Woolford, Jamaicy Ogle, Keisha Copperfield, Shanill James, Lanasha Mohammed (Kwakwani), Malia Samuels (Kwakwani), Sherese Leacock (Kwakwani), Natalya Clarke (Kwakwani), Akeelah Campbell (Linden), Junelly Paddy (Berbice), Ronaya Grant, Brean Ritchie, Kean Andrews, and Rehaicia Romain (Linden).<\/p>\n
Cameron will be supported by assistant coach Alisande Jaiserrisingh, who recently represented Guyana at the FIBA Americas Adelante Forum. Warren Wilson, head coach of the University of Guyana Trojans, has been appointed team manager.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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