– GBF President confident of competitive team
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has confirmed the nation’s participation at the impending FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup Championship, which is slated for December 13th-15th in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with President Michael Singh confident of fielding a competitive team.
This was confirmed by a release from the GBF. Guyana made its debut in the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup during its inaugural edition in 2021 and continued its participation in 2022, with both tournaments held in Miami.
Guyana, who made their debut in the 2021 edition in Miami, Florida, did not participate in the 2023 iteration owing to financial constraints. Their previous participation occurred in the 2022 version in the form of Delroy James, Shelroy Thomas, Gordon James, and Nikoloi Smith.
Guyana ended the event, which is the highest level of the format in the region and features teams from the North, Central, and South Americas, with a record of three wins and two defeats to finish in the 11th position from 17 participants.
Meanwhile, President Singh said, “The GBF is thrilled to be back in the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup”, noting, “Our focus now is on selecting the best players to compete. In our last outing, we had a great mix with two locally-based players and two from overseas, and they made us proud. This time, with the experience gained, we are confident of going further in the tournament.”
According to Singh, corporate support will be vital to the team’s preparation, adding, “We are counting on the continued support of our partners. We’ve reached out to several companies, and we’re hopeful for positive responses. The Government of Guyana and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) have always been supportive, and we trust they will once again be on board.”
“Since its inception, we’ve prioritised the promotion of 3×3 basketball across Guyana. We’re pleased to see a surge in local tournaments, which is critical for our participation in international competitions like the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup”, he added.
