F&G Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays have taken the double in the 2016 Antigua & Barbuda Basketball Association division one league for the second consecutive year, defeating L J Northside Stingerz, 56-55 in a nail biting affair.With a packed crowd of supporters and basketball lovers even the showing of celebrities and politicians such as the Hon. Baldwin Spencer, the Hon. Steadroy 'Cutie' Benjamin and National hero Sir Vivian Richards, Ojays rose to the top in what can only be called a true championship performance.Captain Bryan ' Hollywood' Matthew with 15 points and 10 rebounds led the team in scoring. Stingerz although pushing the series to a game five left it all on the court and their performance for the 2016 season should be commended. Coy Quinland had 17 points and 6 rebounds with skipper Mahijah Davis contributing 13 points and 5 rebounds in a losing effort.The celebration began for the Ovals crew as Kareem 'Macky' Edwards was awarded the Noel 'Nyah' Roberts MVP trophy for the playoffs and the team was presented the playoffs trophy by Janice Sutherland Marketing Manager of Digicel the league's title partner. Coourtesy of: antiguabasketball.com
Malbas Oresund Malmo (Superettan) landed 30-year old American (has also Antiguan passport) point guard Jermelle Fraser (186-87, college: SUNY Maritime). The last time (15) he played at NH Ostrava in NBL league in Czech Republic. Fraser missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. Fraser played in the final of ECAC Tournament in 2009. He is a very experienced player [read more]
Fraser makes his return to the court after nearly a two-season absence.
After a brief stint with NH Ostrava in the Czech Republic NBL, where he appeared in three games during 2014-15, Fraser was unable to find another opportunity the past few seasons.
He is an experienced player, having his most successful stint during 2013-14 in Kosovo with KB Drita Gjilan. That season he averaged 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals. He attended New York State Univ. - Maritime College until 2011 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.
Let's have closer look into Fraser's outlook:
*Jermelle Fraser is a Pure Point Guard with strong passing ability
*Good at changing speeds very quickly
*Very streaky shooter good at hitting pull-up jump shot in lane and knocking down open three
*He is an excellent on-ball defender as well as off the ball
*Possesses nice athleticism and rebounds well for his size
*Nice floor General.
ABBA Confirms Seven Countries to participate in this year's LIBA Tournament - 2 months ago
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After announcing that this year's Under 20 Male Leeward Islands Basketball Tournament (LIBA) will be hosted in Antigua under the auspices of the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA), President of the ABBA, Daryll Matthew, affirms that seven (7) teams are confirmed to participate in the upcoming tournament slated for the 23rd to 27th of August 2017 [read more]
After announcing that this year's Under 20 Male Leeward Islands Basketball Tournament (LIBA) will be hosted in Antigua under the auspices of the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA), President of the ABBA, Daryll Matthew, affirms that seven (7) teams are confirmed to participate in the upcoming tournament slated for the 23rd to 27th of August 2017. Including host country Antigua, the other countries due to partake in the youth summer tournament are Anguilla, Barbuda, Montserrat, Nevis, St Kitts, and St. Maarten. In an earlier statement, it was emphasized that the vision of ABBA was promoting and developing youth basketball in Antigua and Barbuda, which resulted in the Association opting to host this year's youth tournament. Over the five-day period, during which the competition will be held, will be an exciting time for the sub-region, as the association intends to make these championships the most exciting for all participants, and patrons alike. In 2015, Antigua captured third place in the U-20 Male LIBA Tournament held in Montserrat. This year, the tournament will be held at the JSC Sports Complex from August 23rd to 27th. As the Association continues to undergo its preparations for the upcoming tournament over the next few weeks, an appeal is being made to all stakeholders, and the general public to support the young men, and by extension, the Association, in an effort to heighten the awareness and create excitement for this year's U-20 Male LIBA Tournament. Courtesy of: antiguabasketball.com
Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association to host 2017 U-20 Male LIBA Tournament - 3 months ago
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The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) is pleased to announce that plans are currently underway to host the 2017 Under 20 Male Leeward Islands Basketball Association (LIBA) Tournament slated for August 23rd to 27th at the JSC Sports Complex. The update comes months after revealing the training squad, coaches, and management staff, due to participate in this year's competition [read more]
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) is pleased to announce that plans are currently underway to host the 2017 Under 20 Male Leeward Islands Basketball Association (LIBA) Tournament slated for August 23rd to 27th at the JSC Sports Complex. The update comes months after revealing the training squad, coaches, and management staff, due to participate in this year's competition. As part of the vision for Basketball in Antigua & Barbuda, which includes promoting and developing youth basketball, the Association seized the opportunity and opted to host this year's youth summer tournament. President of ABBA, Daryll Matthew states, 'We believe that this is an exciting time for the sub-region, and for Antigua and Barbuda, and we intend to make these championships the most exciting ever'. Matthew also adds, 'The continued growth and development of basketball in the Leeward Islands is contingent on the creation of opportunities for the young men and women of the region to receive opportunities for exposure. The hosting of the 2017 U-20 Male Tournament presents an opportunity for Antigua and Barbuda to once again demonstrate its commitment to youth development through sports. In 2015, Antigua captured third place in the U-20 Male LIBA Tournament held in Montserrat. This year's tournament will feature competing U-20 Male teams from neighbouring Leeward Islands, and host country, Antigua. As the team continues to undergo its preparations for the upcoming tournament over the next few weeks, the Association is making an appeal to all stakeholders, and the general public to support the young men, and by extension, the Association, in an effort to heighten the awareness and create excitement for this year's U-20 Male LIBA Tournament. Courtesy of: timescaribbeanonline.com
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