DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - As the play offs began last weekend at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in the Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League, Next swept Winning Mentality, Momentum stayed alive against the Warrias and Bayside Blazers took the advantage over West Gunners. Next, a red hot tip to become 2016 Champions, cruised past Winning Mentality, 77-75 in game one and 99-77 in game two, with Killven M. Samuel scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Rebelto James added 14 points with 7 rebounds, Raheem Blyden 13, Devante Brewley 10 and Clint Weston 14 rebounds.
Winning Mentality got 27 points and 17 rebounds from Rudy Vanterpool and 15 points from Tafari Winchester.
Momentum survived the first weekend of the post season, but only after getting a shock defeat, 69-77, at the hands of the Warrias in game one, with the damage done to the scoreboard and Momentum pride by Shaquille T. Fonseca, who scored 31 points with 10 rebounds.
In game two though, Momentum got their cadence going and ran out 73-68 victors, thanks in large part to 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 steels from Travis A. Isaac. Louie A. Poblette added 15 points and Kitwana Rhymer 10 with 12 rebounds.
The Warrias were again led by Fonseca, who scored 23 points whilst Juan R. Hatchett notched 19.
Bayside Blazers edge West Gunners
The Bayside Blazers then took the upper hand in their playoff against West Gunners, recording an 89-88 win in game one, with both Jevon K. Serrant and Dextroy D. Manswell scoring 15 points. The latter added 15 rebounds, whilst Kyle L. Abraham finished with 15, Tavon J. Phillip 13 and Dion M. Blyden 10.
The West Gunners got 22 points each from Douron Phillip, who also picked off 11 rebounds and Nicols Charles, whilst Ray D. Victor scored 15, Gerrard Vanterpool 11 with 11 rebounds and Omar Walker grabbed 10 rebounds.
Splash Brothers humble We Dem Boys
The Splash Brothers also recorded a win in their game one against We Dem Boys, 91-55, with 29 points coming from Abrey Daniel, 18 and 10 rebounds from Ashfield Frett, 18 from Michael Benjamin and 12 from Shamoi A. Dagou.
Only Lenroy Grant (11) reached double figures for the Boys, whilst Requan Fahie picked up 15 rebounds.
In the Junior Division match ups, Hi Speed beat the Thunder 34-20, with Kahil Farrington scoring all but 6 of the Thunder's points in a losing effort and the Junior Starz cruised past High Speed, 30-10. With 9 points from K'ntenay Maduro scoring 9 points, 12 rebounds and Malaki A. Smith 8 also with 12 rebounds.
Playoffs continue this weekend:
Friday October 21, 2016
5:00 PM Thunder vs Swagga (Junior Division)
6:30 PM Momentum vs Warrias (Game 3 best out of 3)
7:45 PM Splash Brothers vs We Dem Boyz (Game 2 best out of 3)
9:00 PM Bayside Blazers vs West Gunners (Game 2 best out of 3)
All hell breaks loose at opening of BVI Basketball League - 3 days ago
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A mass physical fight erupted in the second game of a double header at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Saturday June 10, 2017. The brawl brought the opening night of the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) 2017 League to a disgraceful and premature end. At the time of the disruption, Mystics from Virgin Gorda were leading Latinos from Long Bush, Tortola 27-14 with 9:33 minutes on the clock for the second period [read more]
A mass physical fight erupted in the second game of a double header at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Saturday June 10, 2017. The brawl brought the opening night of the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) 2017 League to a disgraceful and premature end. At the time of the disruption, Mystics from Virgin Gorda were leading Latinos from Long Bush, Tortola 27-14 with 9:33 minutes on the clock for the second period. The fight reportedly started between a player from the Latino team, Ruben O. Reyes who had just been given a Technical Foul and ejected from the game, and a member of the public. The fight then spilled over to a mass brawl involving both players and fans. Reyes now ban for life from Town League The player, Mr Reyes, and spectators had exchanged some words after which Mr Reyes slapped a fan, according to eyewitnesses. Shortly after the fight broke out, involving dozens more spectators and team members. There were about three fights for the night over the same incident, as is now being circulated on social network. Police were also called in as there were threats being made by some fans. The Referees had no choice but to abandon the game, giving it to Virgin Gorda's Mystics. Federation Officials, concerned as to the damage done to the reputation of the game, did not speak to the media immediately after the incident. However, Vice President of the BVI Basketball Federation, Keith '88' Malone, speaking exclusively to our newsroom this morning June 11, 2017, said 'that kind of behaviour will not be accepted and that player from the Latino team will be banned from the Federation League for life'. Mr Malone warned that 'a strong message will be sent to each team in the effect that any player bringing negative attitude to the sports or fans will be faced with similar actions, as zero tolerance for this kind of behaviour is in effect'. Games continue tonight It is our newsroom's understanding that Mr Reyes is currently under a three year suspension from the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League for unsportsmanlike behaviour. His suspension is expected to end in 2018. It is not clear how his life ban from the Federation League will affect his return to the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed League, as Officials from that organisation could not be reached for comments. Play in the Federation League is expected to continue tonight June 11, 2017 from 6:00 PM with 2 games, Mavs vs Jr Stars and Legs vs Future. Courtesy of: timescaribbeanonline.com
By Dean 'The Sportsman' Greenaway Go Hard used a second half press that the Latinos couldn't break, to pull away from a close halftime game to blow out the Latinos, 108-76, to close out BVI Basketball Federation weekend play on Sunday night, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town. D'Moi Hodge had 21 points to go with six rebounds, six steals, four assists and two blocks in leading Go Hard scores. Bodean Samuel added 15 to the tally, while Devante Brewley and Jachoy Walwyn poure... [read more]
By Dean 'The Sportsman' Greenaway
Go Hard used a second half press that the Latinos couldn't break, to pull away from a close halftime game to blow out the Latinos, 108-76, to close out BVI Basketball Federation weekend play on Sunday night, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
D'Moi Hodge had 21 points to go with six rebounds, six steals, four assists and two blocks in leading Go Hard scores. Bodean Samuel added 15 to the tally, while Devante Brewley and Jachoy Walwyn poured in 14 points each. Eral Penn settled for a 13 points 10 rebounds double double.
Juan Richards led the Latinos with a game high 31 points and pulled 15 off the glass. He also had four blocks and four steals. Sandy Nadal and Julien Balbuena, followed up with 12 points respectively.
It was the Latinos' first complete game of the season after their opening game was called off with 9 minutes and 33 seconds to play against the Virgin Gorda Mystics, after Rebuen Reyes was ejected then instigated a fight that turned into a brawl. Reyes was suspended from all basketball related activities by the BVI Basketball Federation.
Officials declined to comment further on the incident that overshadowed the start of the 2017 season.
Jr. Division Defending champions And One rolled to their third straight victory to start the 2017 season, with a convincing 117-60 Sundaynight victory over Young Starz after Friday night's 94-62 triumph against the Mavs.
Demoi Dagou scored 17 of his game high 22 points in the first half in helping construct a 59-36 advantage. He also had eight rebounds and four assists. Dillion Ettiene followed up with 20 and Renrick Massac Jr. followed up with 18.
K'Andre Clarke was Young Starz's leading scorer with 12 points. Heston Charles finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds double double.
Last week, And One pulled out a thrilling season opening 68-65 victory over the Jr. Mystics.
Douron Phillips dropped in a game high 33 points and pulled 21 off the rack, to lead seven MegaGuns players in double figures, during their 114-85 triumph over the Starz. Jamal Serrant and Romain Minott added 16 to the tally while Serrant's brother Jevron, poured in 15. Tavon Phillips had 14 points while Nathaniel 'Nat' Malone and Nigel Carey contributed 10 points respectively.
Joylon Wilson was the Starz's top scorer with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Shakeem Freeman followed up with 16, Shaquille Bruno 13 and Jahmari Rivera 11.
Led by Kimron Telemaque's game high 31 points, the Virgin Gorda Sr. Mystics used a bare five to turn back the East Rockers 94-86. Killven Samuel followed with 28 points to go with eight rebounds and seven steals. Stephon Caul added 17 points and Travis Issac contributed a 10 points 10 rebounds double double.
Neville Smith was the East Rockers leading scorer with 21 points. Ashield Frett and Mikey Joseph chipped in 20 and 17 points respectively. Joseph also snatched 15 rebounds and Frett eight.
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Organisers of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League have announced that the 2017 League will begin on Saturday August 19, 2017 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, where all games will be played. According to a press release from the league, registration application for both the Junior and Senior Leagues will be available from June 7, 2017. Team Captains, Coaches and Managers can obtain rosters from the Chair of the Lea... [read more]
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Organisers of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League have announced that the 2017 League will begin on Saturday August 19, 2017 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, where all games will be played. According to a press release from the league, registration application for both the Junior and Senior Leagues will be available from June 7, 2017. Team Captains, Coaches and Managers can obtain rosters from the Chair of the League Committee Mrs Kharid T. Fraser by calling 546-2637 or the Commissioner of the League Mr Derrick R. Varlack at 340-3790.
In the coming days, the rosters will also be available on the League's Facebook page for downloads.
This year, the cost of registration for senior teams is $200.00 and junior teams $100.00. There has been a new junior league age category, with a 9 - 12 and a 13- 16 age groups. Registration fees must accompany the rosters to be considered registered.
Rings & more Rings
At the 2017 season opening ceremony on August 19, the 2016 Championship Team 'Splash Brothers' will receive their rings and a plaque will be unveiled to honour the junior team champions from 2013 to 2016.
The deadline for roster registration is July 7, 2017 and the League will have a final roster rule for two weeks after August 19, 2017, after which no other changes will be allowed. This year, in celebration of the Hon. Julian Fraser Save the Seed fifth anniversary, the championship team will be given gold rings.
There will also be several activities leading up to the August 19, 2017 start date including the announcement of the Draft Pick date and the names of basketball Elite players participating in the draft.
An official press conference launch of the league will be held, as well as, a public meeting with all Coaches, Captains and Managers of teams to go over amendments to the rules and to elect a player representative for the Committee. The public is asked to stay tuned.
About the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League
The Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League was founded in 2013 by Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA, and founder of the Save the Seed Energy Centre Bishop John I. Cline.
The Basketball League is governed by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules, endorsed by the BVI Basketball Federation and has its own by-laws and governing Committee.
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