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*** KITTITIAN MEN BASKETBALL MAIN PAGE ***
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SAT20th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
Basketball City
Basketball City Wariors vs. Newton Ground
Antigua vs. President Selection
Sun 21st
6:30 pm
8:00 pm
PRE
Basketball City Basketball City
Blue Devils vs. Ghetto Roots
St.Pauls vs. Antigua
Mon 22nd
6:00 pm
8:00 pm JR
A Basketball City
Basketball City Hitters vs.Newton Ground
Troters vs. Rockers x1
Tues 23rd
6:30pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City
Basketball City Wariors vs. Chapurtin
Hitters vs. Rootsie
Wed 24th
6:30 pm
FEM
Basketball City
Spartans vs. Blue Devils
Thurs 25th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City
Basketball City T ickers vs. Wolf Pack
St.Pauls vs. Blue Devils
Sat 27th
6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City Basketball City Dieppe Bay vs. Conaree
Rootsie vs. Blue Devils
Sun 28th
6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE
Basketball City
Basketball City
Trotters vs. Exodus
Hitters vs St.Pauls
Mon 29th
6:30 pm
8:00 pm JR.
A Basketball City
Basketball City Hitters vs. Sandy Point
Wolf Pack vs. Chappurtin
Tues 30th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm FEM
A Basketball City
Basketball City Blue Devils vs. Ghetto Roots
Dieppe Bay vs. Exodus
Wed 1st
OCTOBER 6:30 pm
8:00 pm FEM
A Basketball City
Basketball City St.Pauls vs. Spartans
Rockersx1 vs. Warriors
Thurs 2nd 6:30 pm
8:00 pm
8:30 pm A
PRE
PRE Basketball City Basketball City Quakers vs. Exodus
St. Pauls vs.Cotton Ground
Hitters vs.Coton Ground
Sat 4th 6:00 pm
8:00 pm A
A Basketball City
Basketball City Wariors vs. Exodus
Trotters vs. Wolf Pack
Sun 5th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City
Basketball City Chapurtin vs. Dieppe Bay
Ghetto Roots vs. Fig Tree
Mon 6th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm FEM
A Basketball City
Basketball City Spartansvs. Ghetto Roots
Trotters vs. Conaree
Tues7th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City
Basketball City Tickers vs. Rockers x1
Hitters vs. Cayon
Wed 8th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm FEM
A Basketball City
Basketball City St.Pauls vs. Ghetto Roots
Wolf Pack vs. Conaree
Thurs 9th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City
Basketball City Warriors vs. Trotters
Cayon vs. rootsie
Sat 11th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
A Basketball City
Basketball City Rockers X1 vs. Newton Ground
Wolf Pack vs. Warriors
Sun 12th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
PRE Basketball City
Basketball City Trotters vs. Tickers
Ghetto Roots vs. Rootsie
Mon 13th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm FEM
A Basketball City
Basketball City Blue Devils vs.Cayon
Exodus vs.Conaree
Tues 14th 6:30 pm
8:00 pm A
A Basketball City
Basketball City Rockers X1 vs. Dieppe Bay
Conaree vs. Tickers
Wed 15th 6:30pm
8:00pm A
A Basketball City
Basketball City Quakers vs. Warriors
Trotters vs.Newton Ground
Thurs 16th 6:30pm
8:00pm A
A Basketball City
Basketball City Diepe Bay vs.Tickers
Exodus vs.RockersX1
Sat 18th 6:30pm
8:00pm A
A Trotters vs.Conaree
Wolf Pack vs.Dieppe Bay
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| Trotters continue to impress | |
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by Eurobasket News - Jul 5, 2008 | | | The McKnight Trotters extended their perfect quest in the Digicel A Division. Lately they held off the Conaree Fireballs 99:76 to remain spotless in the ladder. Tambora Caines (186-/F-80) led the charge with 27 points for the Trotters. Levi Fyflield came up with 21 points, 9 boards, 8 assists and 4 steals in the victory. The Fireballs answered with 20 points from Richard Munroe. Elvis Williams secured 11 points in a losing effort.
The Bay Lions took care of the Newton Ground 57:56 in another encounter of the second round in Division A. Denver Warner notched 21 points and 13 boards to lead the winners.
The Challengers Exodus in the meantime suffered the 5th straight loss. This time they were routed 67:77 by the Wolf Pack. Rovan Wigley dropped 26 points and pulled down 8 boards to ensure the winning outcome for the Wolf Pack. Brian Morris (196-C/F-74) tallied 21 points and 14 boards, while Leslie Farrell had 10 points and 7 rebounds in a win. Jason Jarvis provided 19 points and 4 rebounds for the Exodus in the loss. The biggest problem however stays in Exodus inability to build their game around their standout man Glenn Phillip. The talented once again finished with only 8 points and did little to help his team. |
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| Ghetto Roots back to winning ways in Digicel Premier League | |
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by Eurobasket News - Jun 21, 2008 | | | The Ghetto Roots rebounded after a stunning defeat to the Rams Hitters last week dealing with the Blue Devils at the Premier League action. The Ghetto Roots celebrated a 78:56 victory to remain the title contenders. The Roots got to a slow start struggling to overcome a tense Blue Devils defense. The Blue Devils stayed at a striking distance and trailed by just 3 points at halftime. But the Ghetto Roots were not about to suffer another defeat. They increased the tempo drastically and cleared off to a safe distance. The Blue Devils failed to deliver when it mattered the most and had to surrender at the end. Anthony Joseph (193-G/F-81) provided 20 points to pace the Roots. Halstead Isles (196-F) and Bertram Richards scored 13 points apiece for the winners. Ian Phillips (185-83) answered with 12 points and 11 boards for the Blue Devils.
In the meantime the McKnight Trotters remained undefeated in the Digicel A Division. They knocked down the Challengers Exodus 93:86. Levi Fyfield produced 30 points, 12 boards, 7 assists and 2 steals in his monster performance for the Trotters. Tambora Caines (186-/F-80) contributed 27 points in a winning case. Glen Phillip (198-F-67, college: Quinnipiac) responded with 20 points and 15 boards for the Challengers in defeat.
The Sandy Point Fruta Falcons stayed unbeaten in the KFC Junior Division. They defeated the Bird Rock Uprisers 123:49 behind 33 points and 12 assists from Jaslyn Belboda. Calvert Gift notched 24 points in a winning case. Holden Hull had 16 points for the Uprisers. Jaslyn Belboda gave out another astonishing performance a day later as the Falcons toppled the Rams Hitters 89:58. He tallied 32 points to pace the Falcons to another win. Jason Rogers dropped 24 points and 9 boards for the winning side. Calvin Wallace answered with 19 points and 12 boards for the Hitters. |
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| HITTERS BRINGS IN THE HEAVY ARTILLERY FOR BIG MATCH-UP VERSUS GHETTO ROOTS | |
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| | | Multi-time SKABA Champions the Rams Hitters are leaving no stones unturned for this weekend's much anticipated clash with the undefeated Horsfords Ghetto Roots. The 2007 finals runners-up have been hard at work with almost daily practice sessions as they come up against the surging and extremely talented Horsfords Ghetto Roots. Horsfords Ghetto Roots have been enjoying a successful season thus far having won all their games very comfortably. The team, which boasts several former and current national players, is seen by most as the deepest and most talented team in the league. However they will have the ultimate test on Sunday when they face the Hitters team who has flew in their 7 foot oversees based Barry University big man Jerran 'Yow' Morris. Morris gained a scholarship some two years ago to play College basketball firstly with a two year college in Western Oklahoma State then he went on to join a 4 year programme with the Barry University Cougars in Florida.
At almost 7 feet tall Jerran is easily the most imposing figure in SKABA and his presence will be sure to have an impact on the game. It is widely speculated that at least one other overseas based Hitters player will be in for the game as well.
Based on the performances of both teams thus far in the season most basketball pundits have declared that this weekends match-up is a definite SKABA finals preview.
Hitters strength lies in the play of veterans Trevor 'Marty' Huggins and Shawn 'Shabba' Forbes. At 43 Marty is the oldest player in the league and still the best shooter. Horsfords Ghetto Roots must ensure that Marty does not have another one of his spectacular nights from behind the arc. Shawn Forbes is the energizer bunny for hitters. He is an exceptional player who works the boards and is as good offensively as he is defensively. He is a 6'5' forward but moves around and often plays like a 6' guard. This often creates problems for opposing teams especially on the defensive end. However these two players can also be the weakness of the team as both or at least one will have to have a good game in order for the team to have a chance against Horsfords Ghetto Roots
Horsfords Ghetto Roots exudes talent from top to bottom. The team's strength is its mix of young, talented and experienced players. Once the team is able to remain focused and unified they will make easy work of Hitters. However any breakdown in team unity can adversely affect the performance and success of the team.
Both teams will be bearing a great deal of pressure as Hitters will be expected to do well especially with the inclusion of oversees based Jerran Morris. Horsfords Ghetto Roots has been a much talked about team and they will be looked upon to live up to the hype. |
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| Rams Hitters stay undefeated | |
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by Eurobasket News - May 18, 2008 | | | The SKABA Digicel A Division continues on St. Kitts and Nevis. Rams Hitters got to a brave start of the season keeping their record spotless. At the weekend the league leading Rams Hitters are scheduled to take on winless Cayon. Their opponents were widely taken as underdogs before the start of the season. They lost two of their key performers Fitzroy Whyte and Troy Watley before the tip off of the championship. Whyte left for Hitters and Watley headed to Ghetto Roots. Cayon lost their starting games but showed they were the force that their opponents should consider.
In the meantime Wolf Pack defeated Warriors 79:67 in the last clash in the A Division. Brian Morris nailed 17 points and grabbed 13 boards for the winners. Leslie Farell provided 14 points and 5 assists, while Yogesh Jacobs knocked down 11 points and 5 steals for Wolf Pack.
Quakers pip Conaree Fireballs 71:63 behind 22 points from Jevron Liburd. Tyron Southwell contributed 19 points and 11 boards for the winning side.
The action also resumed in the KFC Junior Division. The reigning champions Fruta Falcons thumped Ground Rockers 81:41. Lyle Browne produced 26 points, 16 boards and 7 steals to pace the winners. Bird Rock snatched a narrow 69:68 win over Blue Devils. Holden Hull ignited the victory with 22 points and 6 boards. Randy Taylor fired 30 points in a losing case. |
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| Ghetto Roots Off To Impressive Start | |
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| | | The SKABA 2008 Digicel/National Bank/KFC League continued over the weekend with some keenly anticipated and exciting match-ups. The most significant of the weekend match-ups was the clash between the Horsfords Ghetto Roots and the Cayon Lions in the Digicel Premier Division.
Newly acquired players Troy 'Jasbo' Wattley with 17 points and a massive 18 rebounds and Anthony Jabal Joseph with 11 points and 10 rebounds led the Ghetto Roots to an impressive victory 76-67 victory over the always dangerous Cayon Lions. Ghetto Roots led from start to finish as they enjoyed a comfortable 46-33 lead at halftime. The second half was all Ghetto Roots as they kept Cayon at bey throughout. Berlie Francis and Rymal Bally Browne had excellent contributions as Francis had 15 points and 7 rebounds before fouling out late in the 4th quarters and Browne led the team with 3 assists to go with 14 points.
Tyrone O Loughlin led the way for Cayon with 17 points while teammate Jamone Isaac had 9 points and Bruce Jeffers had 11 rebounds.
I am very pleased with the game and the performance of the guys said Ghetto Roots team manager Wallis Wilkin. This is the first time we have played in an organized setting as a team. The new additions in Jabal and Jasbo have greatly enhanced the quality of the team, Wilkin continued.
The Ghetto Roots Basketball Club is this year featuring 2 teams in the Digicel Premier division. It has been well over 12 years since a club has been able to achieve this feat. Early predictions have already penciled at least one of the two teams as early favorites for the Divisions final four playoffs.
In other games a local national Junior select team played against a St.Croix under 15 team in the last of a 3 game tour by the St.Croix youngsters. The Cruzan boys lost all 3 games including a 71-50 lost on Sunday evening. In Sunday nights game the Kittitian juniors was led by Randy Taylor with 20 points and Daryl Lewis and Quincy Fraser with 11 and 13 points respectively. |
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| SKABA Basketball League 2008 Officially Opens This Weekend | |
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| | | Basseterre, St.Kitts (April 16th 2008):-The highly anticipated official start of the St.Kitts Amateur Basketball Association League 2008 is finally here. This weekend, on Sunday, the official opening of the DIGICEL/National Bank/KFC SKABA Basketball League will take place at Basketball City .
The official opening ceremony will start promptly at 4pm with the march past which will feature the 32 teams taking part in this years league. The ceremony will conclude with the 2007 champions and runners up awards and prize giving which will be immediately followed by a packed night of fun, games and giveaways.
The evening will feature 2 marquis league games including 2007 'A' division semifinalists Lindsay Grant Challengers Exodus and the Conaree Fireballs.Both teams were heavily favoured last year to win the division and earn a Premeir Division promotion. However they fell just short as they were both beaten in the final four by Horsfords Ghetto Roots and Blue Devils. The 2nd big game will be a rematch of laste years finals when the defending Champions St.Pauls Tuff Knots pl;ay former Champions RAMS Hitters. Hitters and Tuff Knotss have started a rivalry of sorts as both teams are seen as the two top teams in the league.
Their will also be two exhibition games when the Junior Division will stage an country versus town All Star game and the females will also engage in an All Star encounter.
The DIGICEL/National Bank/KFC SKABA league 2008 will feature over 32 teams in 4 divisions namely the Premier, 'A', Junior and Female Divisions. Games will be played on Tuesdays, Wednsdays, Thursdays, Saturdays with the game of the week on Sunday's. All games will be played at Basketball City. |
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| Rams And Hitters Make It Lucky 13 | |
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Basseterre,St.Kitts (April 1st 2008) :-The RAM's Group of Companies has once again sponsored the multi-time St.Kitts Amateur Basketball Association national, the Harmonites Hitters for the twelfth year consecutively. In a brief, simple but significant, handing over ceremony viewed by Mrs. Kiran Chandiramani-Perkins, Marketing Director of the RAM;s Group of Companies, Mr. James 'Barman' Hanley President of the Harmonites Hitters Basketball Club , accepted a sponsorship check from Ms Shirley Julius of the RAM's Group at the companies head office situated at the RAM's complex, Bird Rock. Mr. Hanley expressed his gratitude to RAM's on behalf of the long established team and club. The President went on to state that the sponsorship will go a long way in ensuring the team's regaining the Premier Division championship after their losing to the St.Pauls Tuff Knots in last years finals and assisting the rebuilding process of the junior team. This programme will be spearheaded by former Hitters and National team player Ramesh 'Sabu' Walters.
Ms. Julius responded by expressing her pleasure to the Hitters club for allowing and affording her company the opportunity to demonstrate it's civic duty in continuing it's sponsorship for the 13th straight year. The Marketing Executive went on to wish the community and sports group good fortune in all it's endeavors for 2008 and beyond.
Mr. E. James Hanley III, Coach and President of the Hitters organization remarked that the Hitters team have reflected in their performances the high standard that their esteemed sponsors the Ram's Group have maintained within the business community and the community on a whole.
'As aresult of the relationship forged with Hitters and the Rams group the club has produced a number of scholarship athletes including most recently, Marvin Davis who gained a scholarship to Santa Fe Community College , a two-year college in Gainesville Florida,' said Hanley. 'Marvin is expected to join the team during the season when he returns for his summer break,' Hanley continued
The basketball subdivision of the Harmonites community group was formed in 1980 and they have participated in every national junior and senior tournament since that time. The Hitters basketball club is expected to begin their quest for a record 18th Championship title on April 20th which will mark the official opening of the 2008 SKABA basketball season.
Courtsey of stkittsbasketball.com |
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| SKABA Sets Registration Deadline | |
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| | | Basseterre, St.Kitts ( March 18th 2008) :- The St.Kitts Amateur Basketball Association have set the registration deadline for the 2008 basketball season. According to officials of the association the registration and subscription deadline for ALL teams and or clubs desirous of participating in the upcoming season is Tuesday March 25th at the annual general meeting of the association. This date was discussed and finalized at the most recent general meeting held at the FND conference room. There will be absolutely no late registration accepted for this year's tournament said a SKABA official.
'It has been a practice in the past of teams registering as late as the 1st week of scheduled games, this will not be allowed this year,' said newly elected SKABA President James 'Barman' Hanley. 'All teams must be properly registered by the March 25th deadline, the President continued.
The association also indicated that the junior team registration must be accompanied by a copy of each players passport or birth certificate in order to verify there birth date. The age limit for this year's junior tournament remains at under 19.
Registration forms as well as information concerning registration can be collected from James 'Barman' Hanley at the Electricity Dept., Ethel Thomas at Digicel or it can be downloaded on the official SKABA website at www.stkittsbasketball.com
The association also indicated that they have come to a mutually beneficial arrangement with the referees association. The Referees expressed concern during the 2007 season about payments which were due for games that they officiated. The matter remined unresolved until last week when President James Hanley met with FIBA Referee Instructor Ian Liburd and FIBA Certified referee Romel Tobias. Both Tobias and Liburd representd the referees association in the negotations with the SKABA who was represented by Hanley. According to President Hanley an agreement was reached with the referees which would served to solve many of the problems and concerns the referees expressed.
'Outisde of the players the referees are the most important units of SKABA basketball and as such they must be given utmost respect and attention not only by players but by us as management,' President Hanley said. 'The referees expressed their concerns and we have stretched our hands out to at the very least meet attempt to address their many concerns,' Hanley continued. 'Our discussion were fruitful and I have received the commitment of the referees for the upcoming season,' Hanley said.
The 2008 SKABA season is tentatively set to start on April 13th |
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St. Kitts Amateur Basketball
Association
Victoria Road, Basseterre
P.O. Box 1032, Basseterre
Tel. 1: +1 (869) 462467
Tel. 2: +1 (869) 4652000
Fax.: +1 (869) 4667308
E-mail: skaba1@yahoo.com; skaba1@hotmail.com
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