GBF names strong squad for FIBA Women’s tourney

GEORGETOWN, Guyana:

The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has named a strong 12-member squad to take part in the FIBA Women's Caribbean Championships, which bounces off in Guyana this week.

The Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Suriname, Jamaica and hosts Guyana will compete in a round-robin format from November 12-16 to determine the winner of the tournament, which returns for the first time since 2022.

The top three teams will advance to the 2026 Centrobasket Women's Championship.

Guyana will be boosted by the presence of Spain-based professional Joy Adams, who represents Lointek Gernika Bizkaia in Spain's top professional women's league, Liga Femenina Endesa, and brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the national side.

The squad also features the talented Ramlall sisters - Amisha, Arshia, and Ashna - along with local-based players Jamaicy Ogle, Kean Andrews, Keisha Copperfield, Rehacia Romain, Breann Ritchie and Junelly Paddy.

Kenny Avent is the head coach and he will be assisted by Willon Cameron and Warren Wilson.

Following their opening match against The Bahamas on Wednesday, Guyana will face The Virgin Islands on Thursday, Suriname on Friday and close the tournament with a highly anticipated showdown against Jamaica on Sunday.

- CMC