Archives November 2023

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!”