Topic: Basketball
Cayman boys star at Santa Clarita
Five Caymanian basketball players earned fresh props in California.
‘Nightmare’ roller-coaster ride for scholarship recipient
Government changes to a controversial scholarship program put some local students in limbo.
iPad gifts for Lighthouse School
California couple Debora and Chris Gill presents students at Lighthouse school with brand new iPads
Hoops prodigies make playoff push
Youth basketball is gearing up for the postseason.
Cayman knocked grins off Jamaicans
Cayman boxers did exceptionally well in Jamaica over the weekend, winning three of the four bouts they were involved in at Treasure Beach Sports Park in Kingston.
Wolves hungry for John Gray feast
The Wolves have a shot at a high playoff seed on the court.
Wolves maul Reapers, back in the hunt for repeat triumph
For most of the season, the Wolves have been an afterthought.
Women of Valor assist chemo unit
A basketball club for girls raised more than $1,500 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society at a bake sale that took place at A.L. Thompson’s this month.
Athlete’s story inspires Caymanian youngsters
A disabled athlete who made history by traversing America in a wheelchair got a hero’s reception on a tour of Cayman’s schools this week.
Lone Star snatches up top spot
Filipino basketball is reaching its climax.
John Gray will court US stars
John Gray High School will have a key role in local basketball’s future.
Coaches rate Soldiers’ tactics
The Wesleyan Soldiers are entrenched in a battle for respect.
Becks will have a ball in Miami
The news that David Beckham is to resume his love affair with Major League Soccer will surprise few in North America.
Bryant’s return will clear playoff picture in the West
When healthy, Kobe Bryant is one of the most powerful figures in professional basketball.
Parchment’s absence will not assist Lynx title run
The Lynx are currently one of the jewels of youth basketball.
Our fans tab Heat for three-peat
The Cayman Islands basketball community will be watching the Miami Heat with great interest this season.
Soldiers continue flawless march
One of youth basketball’s biggest surprises is the dominance of Wesleyan Christian Academy.
Lynx stay unbeaten, Wesleyan Soldiers roll on the court
It is early days but youth basketball has a pair of frontrunners.
Office league to hoop it up
Local basketball will once again showcase top white collar talent.
Asian Retail pace Filipino hoops
It is a new year but Asian Retail remain the team to beat in Filipino basketball.
Thompson lifts Griffins over Esso
Wesleyan Christian Academy is flexing its muscles in youth basketball.
PwC backs Under-16 hoops talent
It was another successful season as more than 120 boys and girls recently took the courts to showcase their talents in the annual PwC Under-16 Basketball League.
Caribbean hoopsters target us
The arrival of a central public venue for basketball should bring a major regional tournament.
Wolves howling after bad start
One of the reigning champions of youth basketball is not in good form.
Jefferson rates pros like Ebanks
The exploits of Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks and other pro players are not going unnoticed in Cayman.
Bodden eager to house hoopsters
One of the lingering issues in local basketball is the lack of a central public venue.
Esso burns Bodden Town in opener
Youth basketball in Cayman had an impressive start to its premier competition.
Filipinos launch local hoops league
Filipino basketball talent will now take center stage.
Ebanks sets sights beyond Mohawks
The journey to basketball stardom will not end in England for Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks.
Ebanks confident in Cayman talent
Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks is feeling more comfortable storming English courts.
Bolt getting homy
Usain Bolt is enjoying his post-season break by renovating his house in Jamaica.
Lloyd joins Mohawks crew
Lloyd Samuels is the latest player from the Cayman Islands to storm English courts.
Wesleyan tops U16s
Wesleyan Christian Academy are the latest champions in local basketball.
Cayman thankful for Bermuda’s support
Cayman residents remain pleased after an epic medal haul at the 2013 NatWest Island Games.
Women of Valor attract Floridians
A local basketball team hopes to establish a fresh link to Florida.
Hoopsters will storm the court
Local basketball leaps into action with a number of initiatives this month.
U15s show the path for net gains
The success of the Cayman Islands hosting a regional football tournament has motivated other sports.
For Cayman, an educational opportunity of epic importance
It started as a tremor many years ago but now is progressing to seismic strength on the education Richter scale. Some professors are already constructing protective bunkers in their comfortable academies of higher learning to fight it.
Collin confident baskets will be plentiful for locals
Heading into this month, there was growing concern over basketball’s present standing in the Cayman Islands.
Florida camps are a slam dunk
A quartet of local basketball players were scouted by US coaches in Florida.
Champs will pass on knowledge
Cayman’s national football champions is helping stage an annual summer camp.
Nelson: Houston suits Howard
One of the biggest moves in professional basketball this summer is Dwight Howard’s arrival in Texas.
Shooting Stars will keep rising up
A three-on-three basketball tournament will become a fixture in the Cayman Islands.
National Trust invigorates ballers to reach new heights
Three-on-three basketball has a viable future in the Cayman Islands.
Jameer passes on magical tips
Jameer Nelson has faith in Cayman Islands basketball.
Special Olympics seek volunteers
Special Olympic athletes need more community support to develop in 2013.
National Trust eager to assist hoops lovers rise up
Basketball has been on a downward spiral of late but a local community organisation wants to turn the tide.
Nelson adds Magic
Orlando Magic point guard and captain Jameer Nelson is coming to the Cayman Islands.
Millions spent on Clifton Hunter sports
Gov't can't provide precise figures, but the cost for sports facilities at the new high school ran into the millions of dollars.
National Trust shoot for support
A local community organization is turning to basketball for help.
Island Games baskets look sparse
As Cayman athletes chase glory in Bermuda, a lingering issue is the absence of local basketball players.
Champs hope to soar through camps
Cayman’s top women’s basketball team is looking to overseas camps to reap huge dividends.
Dolphins and Magic heat up summer
A pair of professional sports teams will add flair to the usual offering of summer camps.
Arin leads Hoopsters into Florida
A number of star basketball prodigies are heading to Florida.
Community hit right goals again
The importance of developing youth football in the Cayman Islands has become the sport’s priority in recent years and an annual competition ran last week reinforced how much the youngsters have improved recently.
YMCA will perfect junior strokes
Local youth have a new outlet this summer.
Little Powell got gigantic laughs
Anyone who celebrated the long weekend with a few cocktails and a belly full of laughs at the Laughter Lounge certainly got their money’s worth.
Game Takers rise for rookie crown
The Game Takers are among Cayman’s latest basketball champions.
Jerome joins Jorge at Tees Valley
The next step in Jerome Narcisse’s basketball journey is landing him in England.
Cops investigate Frank Sound Road burglary
Police are requesting the public’s help after a Frank Sound Road home
was broken into late last week and an undisclosed amount of jewellery
taken from the property.
Hawkins ignites Sparks
Youth basketball presses on in Cayman.
Camana Bay camps help budding Federers serve and volley
Now that schools are out there is a healthy option at Camana Bay’s summer camp which offer fun, education and experience for kids of all ages and interests.
Father’s Day essays
Students from George Town Primary penned essays about Father's Day.
Voot backs Spurs
Local basketball coach Victor “Voot” O’Garro believes the San Antonio Spurs will go on to win the NBA Finals series after their crushing 113-77 of the Miami Heat in Game Three on Tuesday.
Game Takers punish Charterland
The Game Takers are continuing their march to basketball glory.
Welly’s shoot for Sharks
Welly’s Cool Spot will look to overseas instruction to improve this summer.
Jasen fired up for Blazers title run
Jasen Campbell has a handful of basketball titles but hungers for more.
Miami stars Heat up for Spurs
The saga of LeBron James and the Miami Heat adds a new chapter this month.
Ebanks: Game Three is do or die
The Wolves have one more chance to emerge national champions.
Game Takers grab props
The Game Takers have all the bragging rights heading into the playoffs.
