On Saturday, basketball enthusiasts can anticipate thrilling matchups as the race for a spot in the inaugural One Guyana Basketball League Finals heats up.
Action will unfold at the National Gymnasium with Dyna’s Ravens facing off against the Kwakwani Untouchables.
Representing the Kitty/Campbellville area, Dyna’s Ravens are deadlocked at one game apiece in the Harpy Eagles Conference finals against the Kwakwani Untouchables.
In the opening game of the series, Ravens dominated with a convincing 70-52 victory, led by Jude Corlette’s impressive 20-point performance, supported by skipper Dominic Vincente.
However, the Untouchables, spearheaded by Jamal Gilkes and Domair Gladstone, bounced back in game two with a resounding 79-57 win, setting the stage for an intense decider on Saturday.
Meanwhile, in another matchup, reigning clubs basketball champions Cummingsburg Bounty Colts are striving to avoid a clean sweep against the undefeated Stabreok Eagles.
The Eagles, led by national player Travis Belgrave, currently lead the series 1-0 after a commanding 73-64 victory in the Jaguars finals opener.
Despite a stellar 37-point effort from Colts veteran Shelroy Thomas, the Eagles’ cohesive teamwork secured the win.
With Belgrave at the helm, the Eagles aim to maintain their flawless record and secure a spot in the senior finals.
The tournament, which commenced in August 2023, offers a substantial prize pool of $2 million, with the winner set to receive $1 million and the runner-up half a million.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, G-boat Guyana, and the National Sport Commission, the league underscores the government’s commitment to promoting sports development across the nation.
Basketball enthusiasts can expect electrifying performances as teams vie for supremacy in the highly anticipated playoffs, reflecting the vibrant sports culture and competitive spirit of Guyana.