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Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Spriggins hits 39 as Dill's Side Storm to 60-Point Rout
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Dylan Spriggins scored 39 points and returning playmaker Cam Moore registered a triple-double as Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm returned to winning ways in devastating fashion with a 136-76 demolition of Mamba's Brotherhood.
In front of a vibrant home crowd marking Breast Cancer Awareness Night at the Spirit of Life Gym on Saturday afternoon, the Red Storm produced a wire-to-wire masterclass to halt a testing recent run on the road.
Dill’s side established total control from the opening tip, racing to an early 10-2 cushion before unleashing a ruthless, unanswered 13-point burst.
Spriggins set the tone with 14 first-quarter points to blow the contest open at 37-14, before Houston tightened their defensive stranglehold to carry an unassailable 70-31 cushion into the half-time interval.
The onslaught continued unabated after the break, with the Red Storm eventually opening up a game-high 62-point buffer at 136-74 in the closing minutes.
The contest marked a seamless return for point guard Cam Moore, who orchestrated the floor with supreme composure to finish with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and a game-high 10 assists.
Moore's vision unlocked an incisive transition attack, with newly acquired veteran Jarvis Nicks making an immediate impact on his debut by pouring in 22 points off the bench. Inside, Josh Adeoye set an uncompromising tone under the rim, leading an all-court rebounding clinic.
Houston's dominance was underlined across the stat sheet. Dill's men converted an extraordinary 49 of 76 attempts inside the arc, racked up 43 assists across 58 made field goals, pulled down a mammoth 75 rebounds, and swiped 15 steals alongside seven blocks.
Houston Red Storm head coach Terence Dill said, "This is the exact response, intensity, and execution we needed to see after a tough stretch on the road.
"We set the tone early with defence and high-percentage shots in transition. Having Cam back organizing the floor and adding the energy that Jarvis brings gives us a completely different dynamic."
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Caesars Pharmacy Stay Perfect as Young Goats Win
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Caesars Pharmacy The Answer maintained their flawless start to the Bermuda Basketball Association season, cruising to a comfortable 59-32 victory over Vanguard at the Bermuda College Gymnasium.
The emphatic win preserves Caesars Pharmacy's unbeaten record as they improved to 3-0, while condemning a struggling Vanguard side to another difficult outing as their search for a first victory continues.
Kieron Burgess spearheaded the charge for the league leaders, dropping a game-high 15 points to pace an efficient and dominant offensive performance. Eric Lambert provided the muscle under the glass, pulling down six rebounds to anchor a resolute defensive showing.
Vanguard battled hard despite falling behind early, with Max Kimberly providing their brightest spark on the night. Kimberly notched a team-leading 10 points and matched Lambert's six boards, but it proved insufficient to halt Caesars Pharmacy’s commanding second-half surge.
In the evening's second fixture, Young Goats secured a hard-fought 39-35 triumph over The Reapers in a defensive, low-scoring thriller.
Dion Greene delivered the decisive offensive punch for Young Goats, leading all scorers with 15 points. At the other end of the floor, Jahmir Trott proved pivotal in controlling the boards, pulling down a commanding nine rebounds to deny second-chance opportunities down the stretch.
The Reapers mounted a spirited response behind Kobie Reid’s nine points, while Jacob Estis battled courageously inside the paint to collect seven rebounds. However, Young Goats held their composure in the closing minutes, executing cleanly at the free-throw line to close out a four-point victory.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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BBA Launches Women's Basketball League Rebuild
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For too long, women’s basketball in Bermuda has flickered in bursts—surfacing briefly ahead of international assignments before receding into the background. Now, the Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) is putting an end to the stop-start cycle with the re-establishment of a permanent domestic women's league.
The new competition will feature a minimum of four teams competing in a full-court, five-on-five format, serving as the official domestic pathway into future national squads.
Above all, the initiative is designed to deliver sustained continuity. Rather than assembling scratch sides weeks before overseas tournaments, local athletes will now have access to structured, competitive basketball across an entire domestic calendar.
The league is engineered to address a systemic gap in Bermudian women's sport, creating a sustainable environment for coaches to sharpen tactics, officials to attain qualifications, and supporters to follow a consistent schedule. Crucially, it provides school-leavers with an immediate avenue to stay within the game rather than walking away.
While isolated initiatives—most notably Coach Doug Reed’s efforts keeping female athletes engaged via the Team Hurricane Hoops development programme—have kept enthusiasm alive, opportunities on the island have remained severely constrained.
Consequently, several talented players have had to move overseas, compete in men’s or recreational mixed leagues, or step away from the hardwood entirely.
To bridge the transition from education to senior sport, the BBA is launching a school ambassador initiative. The programme aims to partner directly with physical education departments, athletic directors, and coaches across the island’s school system to ensure high-potential girls are funnelled into structured training.
School sports leaders interested in collaborating are urged to connect with youth coordinator Leach Mosquera (bermudayouthbasketball@gmail.com).
Registration is now open to female players from middle school age upwards, spanning seasoned national team veterans to absolute novices.
Organisers have stressed that prior experience is not a barrier to entry, prioritising participation and foundational skill development as the league establishes its roots. Prospective players can register via (www.bermudabasketball.com)(https://www.bermudabasketball.com) or follow official channels on Instagram (@Bermudawomensbasketball).
Every domestic league requires an apex, and for Bermuda, the target is clearly defined.
With basketball returning to the multi-sport schedule at the 2027 Island Games in the Faroe Islands (3–9 July 2027), this league provides the launchpad. The road to international selection starts on local courts—ensuring that when Bermuda takes to the global stage, it does so with a match-hardened, home-grown squad.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Reapers & Caesars Pharmacy Secure Victories
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The Reapers and Caesars Pharmacy The Answer both picked up hard-fought wins as the Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) Men's League action continued with an energetic double-header.
In the opening clash, The Reapers held off a late push from Vanguard to secure a 45-37 victory.
Jacob Estis spearheaded the offensive charge for the winning side, knocking down a team-high 14 points. Down low, Kobie Reid controlled the glass, pulling down nine crucial rebounds to limit Vanguard’s second-chance opportunities down the stretch.
Vanguard remained competitive throughout, led by a game-high 18-point outing from Maxwell Lawrence III, who also contributed four rebounds. However, despite Lawrence's scoring prowess, Vanguard lacked the secondary punch required to reel in their opponents in the closing minutes.
The second fixture saw Caesars Pharmacy The Answer dictate the tempo, grinding out a 47-37 win over the Young Goats.
Kieron Burgess delivered a commanding performance on the offensive end, leading Caesars Pharmacy with a 15-point haul. Sam Darrell provided the defensive muscle inside, securing six rebounds to stifle the Young Goats’ interior presence.
The Young Goats mounted a balanced effort, with Te'Jour Riley registering nine points and pulling down eight boards, while Jonathan Lugo matched him on the scoreboard with nine points of his own.
Yet, as the game wore on, Caesars Pharmacy’s clinical edge in the key and disciplined board work proved the difference, wrapping up a ten-point margin of victory on a busy night of domestic league play.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Athletic hold off Harris & Lions in tight Division Two clash
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AJ Harris and his Teesside Lions teammates suffered a frustrating setback in Division Two Men's League action, falling 85-79 in a closely contested battle against Nottingham Athletic.
Despite valiant offensive contributions from Ryan Flauto and Luis Costa, the North East outfit were unable to rein in a resolute Nottingham side in the closing stages.
Flauto led the charge for the Lions with a standout 24-point performance, while Costa provided heavy scoring support with 21 points of his own to keep Teesside within striking distance throughout the contest.
However, Nottingham countered with clinical execution at the other end. Manpreet Hundal matched Flauto's tally with 24 crucial points to pace the hosts, ably assisted by Jarrod Henriques, whose 18-point haul proved decisive in tipping the momentum in Athletic’s favour down the stretch.
The defeat leaves Harris and the Lions with plenty to ponder, having pushed hard in a six-point contest that was decided by fine margins in the final minutes.
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