Archives 2023

Infinity All Stars Shine Bright on Championship Night

Infinity and Infinity All Stars faced off in a thrilling basketball match that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The game was held on December 17th, 2023, and was a closely contested affair, with both teams putting up a good fight.

Infinity All-Stars emerged victorious with a score of 71-68. The team Infinity’s defense was particularly impressive, with the team blocking 8 shots and stealing the ball 4 times. Infinity All Stars, on the other hand, struggled with their shooting, making only 30 out of 83 field goal attempts. But their persistence paid off! When Infinity’s top scorer Lorrie Brown fouled out early in the 4th quarter, that pretty much sealed the fate of her team, as they had to play with 4 players for the remainder of the 4th quarter. Although they tried valiantly, it was not enough against Selezqua mcLaughlin and her team!

Shantell Wilks was the star of the game for Infinity, scoring 32 points and grabbing 22 rebounds. She was also a force on defense, blocking 7 shots. Kezia Parchmont was the other standout player for Infinity, scoring 18 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

For Infinity All Stars, Selezqua McLaughlin was the top scorer with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Bethany Ebanks was the other standout player for Infinity All Stars, scoring 19 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

The game was a testament to the skill and determination of both teams, who put up a great fight. Infinity All Star’s victory was well-deserved, and the team will be looking to build on this performance in the coming years.

Shockwaves Take 2023 Title

The Shockwaves and the SLK Hoods went head-to-head in a game that had everything. It was a game that had you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The final score was Shockwaves 66 – SLK Hoods 36.

The Shockwaves started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter. They continued their dominance in the second quarter, outscoring the SLK Hoods by 8 points to take a 30-15 lead at halftime. But the SLK Hoods were not going to go down without a fight. They came out strong in the third quarter, but the Shockwaves managed to outscore the Hoods by only 2 points heading into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was a tense and dramatic affair, with the Shockwaves playing their hearts out. They managed to extend their lead and win the game by a comfortable margin of 30 points. Jordan Bodden was the star player for the Shockwaves, finishing with 22 points and 16 rebounds. For the SLK Hoods, Andrew Stone was the top scorer with 11 points and 13 rebounds.

But let me tell you, this game was not just about the scoreline. It was about the passion, the heart, and the determination that both teams showed on the court. It was about the way they fought for every point, every rebound, and every steal. It was about the way they left everything on the court, giving it their all for their team and their fans.

This was a game that will be remembered for a long time. It was a game that showed us what basketball is all about. It was a game that reminded us why we love this sport so much. So, let’s give it up for the Shockwaves and the SLK Hoods. They gave us a game that we will never forget.

Cayman Gains Valuable Experience at Americup

Being a part of Cayman’s first FIBA 3×3 experience was great. Being in the FIBA environment with over 25 countries represented, seeing the different styles of play from very experienced teams, adjusting to the way the game is officiated for 3×3 vs 5 on 5; all of these things have certainly made this experience a very good one. It has given insight on how Cayman can prepare for the next 3×3 tournament and the players will know what to expect in terms of physicality.

The Cayman team has received a lot of encouragement and compliments from fellow Caribbean teams and federations, who have all testified to the learning curve they experienced at their first 3X3 tournaments as well. All in all, it bodes well for Cayman’s continued growth and development.

Results were as follows:

Cayman MenCayman Women
vs St Lucia – 17-16vs Colombia – 21-6
vs Ecuador – 16-11vs Nicaragua – 19-9
vs Jamaica – 22 – 3
Cayman Competes in its First ever FIBA 3×3 Competition

Basketball continues to grow by leaps and bounds! One of CIBA’s goals is to increase its competition presence both locally and internationally. There has been a focus over the past 12 months on 3×3 which is now an Olympic Sport. Cayman Qualified for its first ever FIBA World Cup qualifier tournament late last year and now a Men and Women’s team will take part in the AMERICUP 3×3 Tournament which takes place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from Nov 29-Dec 3rd.

Cayman’s Men’s team consists of Samuel and Shaad O’Garro, Davion Cotterell and Kwei General. Cayman’s Women’s team consists of Chloe Powery-Doxey, Lyandrea Watson, Vania Cornwall and Khailan O’Connor.

To visit the official page of the Americup click here.

View the Men’s Schedule here. View the Women’s Schedule here.

National U17 Boys Head to Bulldog Classic

CIBA National U-17 Boys team will get their first dose of US competition this year as the face off against 10 teams in the Nederland Bulldog Classic being held in Port Arthur Texas. This is fruit from CIBA’s partnership with Bringing Back the Glory Tournaments Founder Wanda Bodden, in an effort to give our athletes more exposure and competition as they prepare for FIBA tournaments. Playing at such tournaments also gives them the opportunity to be seen/scouted by US coaches.

The Bulldog Classic has been running for over 50 years and is sure to showcase fierce competition! Our boys look forward to the challenge!

In the photo from Left to Right are:
Assistant Coach Mark Dino, Top Row – Jaylan Lopez, Jason Ricketts, Daniel Stone, Jamie Stewart, Jordan Bodden, Head Coach Jonathan Powery. Bottom Row – Mikhai Clarke, Seth Clarke, Leon Turner, Osmond Anderson. Missing from the photo are Daric Ebanks and Xzavier Miller who will meet the team in Port arthur.

CIBA Programs Benefit from Cayman Classic

The Cayman Islands Classic is an annual NCAA Division 1 Tournament that takes place at the John Gray Gymnasium the week of thanksgiving. The tournament is growing from strength to strength but so are the opportunities for the children in CIBA’s programs to benefit.

National Athletes were able to experience a clinic hosted by some of Utah State’s Athletes. The clinic not only involved drills and skill development, but also included a meaningful Question and Answer session with the Athletes as they discussed the their journey, the level of dedication and commitment required to make it to the college level as well as the ups and downs of being a student athlete. “The athletes immediately formed a bond with our kids and their advice pierced the consciousness of our players because it makes a difference when you hear it from someone who’s actually where you want to get to” – said CIBA president, Collin Anglin.

The Aggies went on to Win the 2023 Cayman Islands Classic Title! Perhaps it was a bit of good Karma for giving back!

CIBA Selects Youth Ambassador for Americas Leadership Program

CIBA continues to fulfil its mission of maximising opportunities for its members by selecting Vivian Worrell to attend a Youth Leadership Workshop hosted by the FIBA Americas. More than 20 Youth representatives from the Caribbean and Central America will attend a workshop in Puerto Rico from November 28 – December 3rd.

Vivian was chosen to represent CIBA because of her great interpersonal and leadership skills. She has been involved in basketball for over 5 years as a player, table official and a coach. She is eager to learn new things, has shown a desire to improve the lives of those around her through basketball and consistently gives back to the sport. CIBA is proud to have Worrell represent the Cayman Islands.

While in Puerto Rico, she will attend workshops, assist with various projects, learn about FIBA’s “Basketball For Good” initiative and then will be responsible for implementing a program within the next 12 months of returning to Cayman.

CIBA President, Collin Anglin, states that “Vivian is very excited about the program and is already sharing great ideas that CIBA looks forward to supporting!”

Cayman’s National EFiba Team Take on the Americas and the Caribbean

The Cayman Islands Basketball Association continues to make new strides and voyage into new frontiers! This time, its E-sports, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Due to the popularity of gaming, FIBA decided to tap into this market segment and grow the basketball family by establishing national competition leagues via online gaming. This requires every bit as much skill and IQ as does the real game:

  1. There are five players that will play together simultaneously to represent their country.
  2. All players must meet qualifying criteria to represent thier country.
  3. Teams must practice together because each player can only control one character on the court.
  4. Players have had to practice individually to build up their character’s skill level, just like in real life.
  5. Teams must strategise by learning set offenses and defenses for best performance.
  6. Team mates have to communicate with each other for the duration of play, figure our their opponents and make adjustments on the fly.

The competition will first feature a qualifying round in which Cayman will compete against:

  1. USA
  2. Puerto Rico
  3. Barbados
  4. Guatemala
  5. Dominican Republic

This is historic because the Cayman Islands has never gotten to compete against the like of the USA, Puerto Rico or Dominican Republic before!

Everyone is invited to tune in to watch and support Cayman as they take on the best in the Caribbean and the Americas! Follow the games via youtube at the following link: (930) QUALIFIERS SOUTH & NORTH AMERICA BEGINS 🌍 GAMEDAY 1 🏀 – YouTube

See our National Team & schedule below:

U-19 Leagues Coming Up

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345 Ballers Capture 3×3 Title

U17 boys division
345 ballers (Daric Ebanks, Leon Turner and Daniel Stone) defeated Sav Man 18-15 in the championship match to claim the Redemption 3×3 Championship Title.

Daric Ebanks finished as the MVP of the tournament with 59 total points, scoring 23 3-pointers throughout his 5 games
Joshua Barrett was the 2nd ranked player of the tournament and Xzavier Miller was the 3rd highest ranked player. Ebanks also set a record 8 3-pointers in a single game. In 3×3, 3-pointers are worth 2 points and 2 pout field goals are worth 1 point.