Category National Programs

Under 19 Leagues Coming Up

Join the Excitement! Under 19 Boys & Girls Basketball Leagues

Season Starts: September 14th, 2024
Who Can Play: Players born in 2005 or later
Registration Deadline: September 7th, 2024

Cost: $25.00 per Player – All Players Receive a Branded Uniform Jersey.

Are you ready to showcase your skills on the court? Don’t miss out on the chance to compete in the upcoming Under 19 Boys and Girls Basketball Leagues! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your talent, make new friends, and experience the thrill of competitive basketball.

Why Join?

  • Competitive Play: Face off against the best young talent in the region.
  • Skill Development: Improve your game with top-level coaching and intense competition.
  • Team Spirit: Build camaraderie and teamwork as you strive for victory.

How to Register:
Gather your team and email us at info@caymanbasketball.com to secure your spot. Don’t delay—spaces are limited, and the registration deadline is September 7th! Download the registration form below:

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Get in the game and be part of something great. We can’t wait to see you on the court!

Cayman’s U23 Teams show Grit and Determination

In the high-energy atmosphere of Mexico City, the Cayman Islands’ U23 3×3 basketball teams faced formidable opponents in the U23 3×3 Nations League. Despite the final scores on July 24 showing losses against Mexico (21-10) for the men’s team and Puerto Rico (21-5) for the women’s team, the journey and performance of these young athletes tell a story of resilience, improvement, and unwavering spirit.

Men’s Team: A Battle Against Mexico

Facing the powerhouse team of Mexico, the Cayman Islands’ men’s team entered the game with determination and a strategic mindset. The match, held on July 24, 2024, was a test of their defensive skills and teamwork. Though the score reflected a 21-10 loss, it does not capture the relentless defense that the Cayman players put forth. Each possession was contested, and every point Mexico earned was hard-fought. The Cayman Islands’ team forced Mexico to adapt their strategies and work tirelessly for their win, showcasing the significant improvement in the Cayman’s defensive game.

Women’s Team: Courage Against Puerto Rico

Similarly, the women’s team took on Puerto Rico in a challenging game on the same day. The final score of 21-5 indicates a loss, yet it masks the effort and heart displayed on the court. The Cayman Islands’ women demonstrated a commendable defensive strategy, making Puerto Rico earn each basket through persistent effort. Their ability to adapt and fight against a technically superior team highlighted their growth and potential in the sport.

Building for the Future

Both games, though ending in losses, were not defeats in the truest sense. The improvement in defensive tactics and the ability to challenge more experienced teams is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Cayman Islands’ U23 teams. These matches were crucial learning experiences, building blocks for future successes. The players’ perseverance and grit in the face of tough competition embody the true spirit of sportsmanship.

As the U23 3×3 Nations League progresses, the Cayman Islands’ teams have proven that they are not to be underestimated. With each game, they grow stronger, more cohesive, and more skilled. Their journey is not just about the scores but about the development, the teamwork, and the heart they bring to every match. The Cayman Islands’ U23 teams are on the rise, and their story is far from over. The future holds promise, and with the foundation they are building now, their time for victory will surely come.

The Hoop Legends Reveal Themselves

Hoop Legends 3×3 2024 Tournament Summary

The Hoop Legends 3×3 2024 tournament concluded with a spectacular display of talent and competitive spirit. The event featured intense matchups across both Open Male and Open Female categories, showcasing some of the best basketball talent.

Open Female Category Highlights

Vicky Gray of the Sexy Senior Citizens dominated the Open Female category, leading the charge with an impressive total of 33 points. Gray’s performance was marked by her ability to consistently score, contributing significantly to her team’s success.

Lyandrea Watson from the Sheroes secured the second spot with 15 points, showing remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament.

Other notable performances included:

  • Hannah Parchment (Sexy Senior Citizens) with 10 points.
  • Zandie Smith (Sheroes) with 9 points.
  • Naomi Welcome (Umi Zoomi) and Lorrie Brown (Umi Zoomi) each contributing 9 and 7 points respectively.

Open Male Category Highlights

In the Open Male category, Nathaniel Anderson from the Backcourt Bandits emerged as the top scorer with an astounding 44 points, including 8 one-pointers and 18 two-pointers. His stellar performance was pivotal in leading his team to victory.

Revaughn Johnson of King Rev & friends closely followed with 40 points, demonstrating exceptional offensive skills and consistency.

Other standout players included:

  • Noel Squire (7pm Friday) with 31 points.
  • Borislav Djordjic (Dynasty Makers) also with 31 points.
  • Davion Delroy Cotterell (Dynasty Makers) with 29 points.

The tournament also saw impressive contributions from players like Jeonell Ramos (MSA PH) with 28 points and Nii Akwei General-(Dynasty Makers) with 27 points.

Notable Games

  • Dynasty Makers vs. Backcourt Bandits: The Backcourt Bandits edged out a narrow victory with a final score of 15-14, showcasing tight defense and clutch shooting.
  • Sheroes vs. Sexy Senior Citizens: The Sexy Senior Citizens triumphed with a 14-8 win, thanks to strong performances from Vicky Gray and Hannah Parchment.

The Hoop Legends 3×3 2024 tournament was a celebration of basketball excellence, highlighting the passion and skill of all participants. Congratulations to all the players and teams for their outstanding efforts and sportsmanship. The future of 3×3 basketball looks incredibly bright with such talented athletes leading the way.

Battle by the Beach Tournament: Cayman Islands Emerge Victorious

The Battle by the Beach tournament in the Cayman Islands has concluded, and what a thrilling event it was! The Cayman Islands team dominated the competition, finishing undefeated with a perfect 4-0 record. Their outstanding performance crowned them as the undisputed champions of the tournament.

Final Standings:

  1. Cayman Islands (4-0)
  2. Florida (2-2)
  3. Bermuda (0-4)

The Cayman Islands team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork, as evident in their flawless record. Each game was a testament to their hard work, strategic prowess, and athletic excellence. The victory photo captures the essence of their triumph, with the players, coaches, and staff celebrating their well-deserved win.

Florida put up a solid fight, securing the second spot with a 2-2 record. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t surpass the formidable Cayman Islands team. Bermuda, although finishing 0 and 4, continued to improve every game and showed great heart!

This event, supported by notable sponsors such as Coca-Cola and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage, showcased the vibrant basketball talent within the region. The camaraderie and sportsmanship displayed were truly inspiring, making this tournament a memorable experience for all involved.

Congratulations to the Cayman Islands for their stellar performance and to all teams for their participation. This tournament highlighted the spirit of competition and the love for the game, leaving us eagerly anticipating next year’s event.

Cayman School Wins CISA Tournament

In April, Cayman International School proudly participated in the inaugural 2024 Caribbean International Sports Association (CISA) tournament, a collaborative effort among five international schools spanning the Caribbean region. This exciting event, held from April 17th to 21st, was hosted by The Columbus School in Medellin, Colombia.

The tournament showcased U18 Boys and Girls Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball competitions. CIS competed alongside esteemed institutions like the Carol Morgan School (Dominican Republic), The Baldwin School (Puerto Rico), Colegio Nueva Granada (Bogota, Colombia), and, of course, The Columbus School.

Despite a challenging start with a narrow loss to The Columbus School in the opening game, CIS’s U18 boys basketball team displayed remarkable resilience. They surged through subsequent matches, defeating Colegio Nueva Granada, Carol Morgan School, and The Baldwin School to secure a spot in the Semi Finals. Following a hard-fought battle against The Baldwin School, CIS advanced to the championship showdown against their rivals, the Carol Morgan School. In an intense and physical game, CIS emerged victorious with a narrow 40-39 win, clinching the CISA Boys Basketball championship.

During the closing ceremonies, CIS celebrated the outstanding performances of its athletes, particularly Griffin Macdonald (One of Cayman’s National u17 Players), who earned the Finals MVP title and the tournament’s 3-point shooting championship. Additionally, Griffin and James Fletcher received well-deserved recognition by being named to the Tournament All-Star Team.

A resounding congratulations is extended to the CIS boys basketball team for their remarkable tournament journey and triumphant finals victory. Special acknowledgment goes to Coach Justin for his exceptional leadership and preparation, instrumental in guiding the team through such memorable moments.

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.

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:

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.

Esports National Team Tryouts

Register Here

MUST BE 16 OR OLDER – BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 OR AFTER. View Registration Form For Details.

Eligible Players must have a Cayman Passport.