ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI --After two weeks of exhilarating play it all came down to the Championship Game of the Sea Cows Bay Basketball Clubs 3rd District Inter District 13-16 League, but shortly before the scheduled start, showers made the court unplayable.
In the build up to the final, both Hannahs Fresh Dribblers and E and B Parsons had put in some superb performances.
The league had started on Friday February 3 with E&B Defenders routing Pockwood Pond Passers 42 28.Deondre Smith top scored with 13 points, adding 4 rebounds and 5 steals.
Akeem Nibbs contributed 9 points, 2 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 assists and a block, whilst Llewellyn Dasent had 8 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Makeem Hastings recorded 6 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.
For the Pockwood Passers Nathan Rodney netted 12 points with a massive 26 rebounds, along with 2 assists and 4 blocks. Carl Alexander Jr. had 8 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.
In Game 2, the Defenders outclassed Hannah Fresh Dribblers 42- 28 with Hastings recording a double of 17 points and 12 rebounds. He also got 4 steals and 1 block. Deondre Smith added 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block.
For the Dribblers, Thomas Richardson Jnr. and Dominic Penn both scored 8 points. Richardson Jnr. also finished with 3 rebounds, 7 steals, 7 assists and 3 blocks.
On the following night, the Dribblers snuck past the Passers 39 37 with Richardson Jnr. again leading the way. He recorded 16 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals, 6 assists and a block. Luwayne Francis added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals.
Top scorers for the Passers were Shaquille Baptiste with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 assists and Rodney with 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists.
In Game 2, the Dribblers proved no match for the on fire Defenders going down to a crushing 56 19 defeat. Justin Solomon recorded a double of 22 points and 13 rebounds adding 6 steals, 5 assists and 1 block for good measure. Nibbs hit 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals and 8 assists, while Smith 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals.
Top scorer for the Dribblers was Malaki Smith with 5 points and 1 steal. In the final round of group play, the Defenders booked their place in next Saturdays final with a 56 28 win over Pockwood Pond. Hastings doubled again with 13 points and 20 rebounds, Solomon also doubled with 12 points and 11 rebounds and Nibbs returned 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 5 assists and 1 block. For Pockwood Pond, Milford Todman scored 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists and Rodney 9 points, 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 assists, 8 blocks. In the second and last game, the Defenders secured a place in the final with a hard fought 33 28 win over the Dribblers. Solomon doubled with 16 points and 17 rebounds, adding 4 steals, 1 assist and 4 blocks. Nibbs scored 6 points with 17 steals and 5 assists. Dasent had 6 points, 6 steals, and 1 assist.
For the Dribblers, Malachi Lespirit hit 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Relondo Rogers scored 8 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks and Chadwin George had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal.
The Championship Game starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday February 17, 2012.
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No surprises in Summer League openers! - May 22, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI --The 2013 BVI Basketball Federations Summer League tipped off on Saturday May 18, 2013 in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex with business as usual for the expectant fans and teams alike.
The Opening Ceremony, however, did not go quite as the BVIBF had planned with only a smattering of teams present; a situation that President Byron Hodge indicated during his remarks would be dealt with later [read more]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI --The 2013 BVI Basketball Federations Summer League tipped off on Saturday May 18, 2013 in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex with business as usual for the expectant fans and teams alike. The Opening Ceremony, however, did not go quite as the BVIBF had planned with only a smattering of teams present; a situation that President Byron Hodge indicated during his remarks would be dealt with later. Im disappointed in the turn out (of teams), but thats something I will deal with later.
Minister responsible for sport, the Honourable Myron V. Walwyn had made mention that the Federation body needs to be strong and whilst he was alluding to how fast the sport was growing, commented, Basketball is fast becoming the most popular sport in the Territory and the Federation needs to be strong, but his words were more than an appropriate if the BVIBF is going to maintain discipline and respect within the league structure.
Mrs Melrona Telemaque spoke on behalf of Patrick O. Harrigan, Ag. Director of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and pledged the departments continued support for the growth and development of Basketball in the Territory. She also made mention that that this sport could not have survived and succeeded over the years without the continuous commitment of players and patrons who, with great passion, have helped to develop basketball as one of the most supported sporting events in the Territory. With the help of Godly principles many young men and women alike have benefited from the amazing coaching and sportsmanship that has been fostered in this league.
The Minister, during his remarks, also re iterated the comments made earlier by Mrs Telemaque on behalf of the DYAS, encouraging the teams to play fair. I would like to encourage everyone to exercise good sportsmanship and to try their best as I declare the 2013 Basketball Season officially open.
On behalf of the main Sponsor, Lime, Mrketing Manager Janette Brin felt that the sport has a lot of potential to help the youths, in particular, fill their dreams. Its a great, happening sport and we are happy to be back on board, she noted, We have a lot of great young athletes, girls and boys, playing the sport and Lime feels that they have a lot of potential, so its an honour for us to help them go after their dreams.
The first game of the elongated night saw the female ballers put on an exhibition match and gave witness to the crowd that they have talent and the ability to play thrilling basketball.
Joi Ann Thomas, who earlier had given a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, scored the first 6 points of the night, which, with the addition of 2 from Sheldeen Joseph, had given the Greens an early 8-5 lead over the Yellows. Bianca Brewley had scored 3 for the opposing team.
Thomas splashed a 3 pointer to make it 12-7 later in the first quarter, but a Joy Victor steal and pass to Brewley reduced the deficit to just 3 at 14-11. Dominique Wattley then netted a 3 to give the Yellows the lead for the first time at 16-14.
Joseph did her best to get the Greens back ahead during the 2nd quarter, including one missed shot that she made, and then recovered before shooting again and drawing a foul. She hit 1 of 2 free throws to make it 18-15 to the yellows. Thomas also kept the pressure up with another 2, but the Yellows survived the onslaught to lead 22-21 at the half.
The third quarter was mostly about the drives of Joseph drawing fouls and the break aways from Victor, with Shauliqua Fahie adding to the mix. The topsy turvy nature of the period ending at 33-30 to the Yellows on the back of two late free throws from Victor.
Into the 4th and a couple of minutes of defensive stalemate was broken by Brewley who increased the yellows lead to 5 points from under the basket. With the clock winding down, Kelienne Smith made a steal and pass to Fahie, but her surging run was pulled up for travelling. Joseph made a couple of free throws to make it 35-32. Smith, Fahie, Thomas and Joseph all saw long shots hit the rim or go wide. With 39 seconds to go, Smith missed another attempted score leveler and into the last 10 seconds the Yellows were able to hold on to the ball and secure the win.
Joseph ended with 15 points for the Greens and Wattley 12 for the yellows who won 35-32.
In the league proper, the Young Starz were led to an 83-72 win over And One by 18 point efforts from both Jmoi Dore and Stephan Caul. The latter also added 12 rebounds to hit the seasons first double double and picked up 5 blocks and 3 steals to complete his night.
Aldric Thomas scored 16 point for the Starz, whilst Albert Hatchett notched 16 points for And One along with 7 rebounds. Nathan Rodney and Akeem Nibbs both scored 15 with the former adding 9 rebounds and the latter 6 assists.
The final game on the opening day saw business as usual for the defending Champions, the Legs, who despite being without Jasin Edwin and Kennedy Bass, had just enough power to hold off the Kings 61-55.
Each quarter had been evenly matched with neither team able to grab an advantage until the Legs showed why they are Champions with a dominant last quarter to wrestle the game away from the Kings.
Khalid Jerrard top scored for Legs with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Dion Blyden scored 14 and Trevor Stephen added 7 whilst the Kings were led by Ray Victors 17 point and 15 rebound effort. Kameron Young scored 11 points with 8 rebounds and Cedric King 10 points with 14 rebounds.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI The much anticipated BVI Basketball Federations Summer League will get underway with an opening ceremony from 6:30 P.M. in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday May 18, 2013.
Whilst staying shy of giving names the BVI Basketball Federation President, Mr Byron Hodge, has baited the Basketball fans in the Territory in stating that all the big names from abroad will be back to play in the league but who they will be playing for will surprise people [read more]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI The much anticipated BVI Basketball Federations Summer League will get underway with an opening ceremony from 6:30 P.M. in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday May 18, 2013.
Whilst staying shy of giving names the BVI Basketball Federation President, Mr Byron Hodge, has baited the Basketball fans in the Territory in stating that all the big names from abroad will be back to play in the league but who they will be playing for will surprise people."
Looking through the rosters, Hodge noted who they played for dont have them now. It looks like teams have been shopping and the players want to see what they can do in bringing teams up to a higher level and of course, everybody wants to beat the Legs!
The Opening ceremony is at 6.30 P.M. and will be followed by a female exhibition game. That game will be followed by Young Starz against And One, before the 2012 defending Champions Legs face the Kings to round out the opening day.
On Sunday, action continues unabated from 5 P.M. with And One playing Fearless, Heats against the Rebels and East facing Game Boys.
Falling short of many peoples hopes that games would be played back in the villages and not just at one central location, Mr. Hodge applauded the efforts of the Recreation Trust in getting the Greenlands Court up to a high standard and commented that all the courts should be in the same condition. I was very impressed with the surface of the court and Im hoping the Recreation Trust can get the rest of the courts around the Territory to the same standard.
However, Hodge did note that because of the amount of matches scheduled to be played in the Summer League and of course because of the other events that take place in the sports complex, that matches would be played on the newly reconditioned gym in Belle Vue and the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom.
There will be games every day of the week except Thursday, stated Hodge.
In an attempt to draw some crowds back to the game, one of the sponsors, Lime, will be doing give-aways, and the concession stand will be open and not only equipped with refreshments but also cable TV so fans can watch the NBA Championships during the games.
There will be a featured game every week that will be covered by television and replayed during the following week and fans will be able to follow regular updates on the Federation's Facebook page.
There will be no teams representing Virgin Gorda this time around, but Hodge quickly dispelled any rumours of a rift between the Summer League and Virgin Gordas Summer Jam. In speaking with Trevor West Stephens he said he was having difficulty in getting a team as most of the VG players are already playing for other teams and it certainly wasnt an intentional move or that the Federation had denied them entry.
With the so far undisclosed new rosters, fans will have to come out and see who is playing for whom but as Hodge concluded, There will be some surprises this year so come out and watch.
University of Sioux Falls mens basketball coach Chris Johnson announced that Daven Ottley signed a national letter of intent Tuesday and will join the Cougars program this fall.Ottley, a 6-foot-8, 235-pound post player from the British Virgin Islands, joins USF after playing two seasons at Sauk Valley Community College (Ill.), where he averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds a game to lead the Skyhawks to a 21-11 mark last season [read more]
University of Sioux Falls mens basketball coach Chris Johnson announced that Daven Ottley signed a national letter of intent Tuesday and will join the Cougars program this fall.
Ottley, a 6-foot-8, 235-pound post player from the British Virgin Islands, joins USF after playing two seasons at Sauk Valley Community College (Ill.), where he averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds a game to lead the Skyhawks to a 21-11 mark last season. He earned first-team All-Arrowhead Conference and first-team All-Region IV recognition.
We feel like he will make an immediate impact inside for us, said Johnson. Theres no doubt he can score and rebound, and those are two areas we can always improve in.
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