Cayman Islands Make History at Inaugural FIBA 3×3 Caribbean Cup
The Cayman Islands National 3×3 Teams delivered a landmark performance at the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Caribbean Cup, held in Nassau, Bahamas from December 10–13, earning bronze medals at both stops of the tournament and recording several historic firsts for Cayman basketball.
The Caribbean Cup brought together the top six Caribbean-ranked 3×3 nations — Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia — and was contested across two competitive stops, testing consistency, depth, and resilience over multiple days of high-level international play.
Men’s Division: Double Bronze and Historic Breakthroughs
The Cayman Islands Men’s National 3×3 Team emerged as one of the tournament’s standout performers, securing bronze medals at both Stop 1 and Stop 2, marking Cayman’s first-ever podium appearances at the Caribbean Cup.
Stop 1 Results
Cayman Islands def. St. Lucia 16–14 Cayman Islands lost to Haiti 14–11 🥉 Bronze Medal Game: Cayman Islands def. Jamaica 19–14
Stop 1 produced major milestones, including Cayman’s first-ever 3×3 victories over St. Lucia and Jamaica, and the country’s first medal at the Caribbean Cup.
Stop 2 Results
Cayman Islands def. Trinidad and Tobago 13–8 Cayman Islands def. Bahamas 12–11 Cayman Islands lost to Jamaica 15–10 🥉 Bronze Medal – Stop 2
The momentum continued in Stop 2, as Cayman added historic first-time wins over Trinidad and Tobago and host nation Bahamas, securing a second bronze medal and completing the tournament with podium finishes in both stops.
With multiple firsts and back-to-back podium appearances, the men’s team returned home with hardware, confidence, and momentum, firmly establishing Cayman as a rising force in Caribbean 3×3 basketball.
Women’s Division: Valuable Experience and Building for the Future
The Cayman Islands Women’s National 3×3 Team also competed across both stops, gaining invaluable international experience against some of the region’s strongest programs.
Stop 1 Results
Lost to St. Lucia 12–3 Lost to Jamaica 21–3
Stop 2 Results
Lost to Haiti 13–0 Lost to Jamaica 21–1 (eventual champions)
The women’s squad is a young and developing group, with three players competing in their first international tournament. Despite the results, the team showed growth with each game, gaining exposure that will be critical as the program continues to develop and prepare for future international competitions.
Looking Ahead
The performances in Nassau represent a significant step forward for Cayman Islands Basketball and its growing 3×3 program. With two bronze medals, multiple historic victories, and strong competitive showings across both men’s and women’s divisions, Cayman leaves the inaugural Caribbean Cup with optimism and clear direction.
Looking ahead, Cayman has its sights firmly set on next summer’s major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, and the FIBA 3×3 Nations League, as the national program continues to build depth, experience, and international credibility.
Proud. Progress. Performance.
The Cayman Islands continue to rise on the regional and international 3×3 stage.
