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Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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Bermuda Coaches Earn FIBA Level I Certification
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The Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) Executive Committee has extended congratulations to a group of local coaches who successfully completed and passed the prestigious FIBA WABC Level I Coaching Course.
The rigorous training program saw several Bermudian coaches achieve the internationally recognized certification. The individuals who successfully completed and passed the course are:
Damiso Husband
Tommy Johnson
Vernon Lambe III
Jason Lowe
Joshua Nesbitt
Eric Rowse
Gladstone Simons
The FIBA WABC Level I Coaches Course was facilitated by Coach Nelson Isley, who is recognized as the number one FIBA Instructor across FIBA’s 213 Federations, having conducted coaching programs in over 150 countries.
The course spanned six days and provided comprehensive training designed to significantly enhance the participants' coaching knowledge, individual team basketball concepts, and practical teaching ability for aspiring FIBA WABC Level I coaches. This certification will be crucial for developing the sport's talent pool in Bermuda.
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Monday, December 01, 2025
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Harris-Gilbert & Teesside Lions Fall to St Helens Saints
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Anton Harris-Gilbert and his Teesside Lions Basketball teammates suffered a 70-57 defeat to St Helens Saints in British National Basketball League (BBL) Division One action, with the Lions being outscored in all four quarters of the contest.
Playing at the Volair basketball Center, the St Helens Saints asserted control early and maintained their advantage throughout the game, systematically outscoring the Teesside Lions in every quarter to secure the 13-point victory. The result marks another challenge for the Lions in the competitive BBL Division One season.
Guard Harris-Gilbert saw increased court time in the fixture, being on the court for a total of 6 minutes and 10 seconds. This increase in minutes suggests a growing role for Harris-Gilbert in the team's rotation.
During his time on the court, Harris-Gilbert recorded one assist to contribute to the team's offense. Although he went 0-for-1 from the field in his shooting effort, his overall participation reflected his expanded role in the team's rotation.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Dill’s Red Storm 'Torches Red Wolves in Home Victory
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Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating the Texas Red Wolves, 126-111, on Gabriel Drayton Day. The victory was a total team effort defined by unselfish passing and interior dominance, delighting a massive home crowd that included Council Member Tiffany Thomas and numerous local youth groups.
Head Coach Dill praised the victory but focused immediately on the injury cycle and the highly anticipated road trip.
"This was our best offensive display of the season—43 assists and 52% from three is elite basketball, and it shows the team’s mental toughness," said Coach Dill. "However, the injury bug bit us again with Eric Williams going down. We need to evaluate him quickly because we have a huge rematch against the Midlothian Marshalls that requires us to be at full strength."
The Red Storm’s offense was electric, driven by two simultaneous double-doubles from their star forwards and the welcomed return of point guard Cam Moore:
Gabriel Drayton (Power Forward), the day’s honoree, delivered a powerful performance in the paint with 19 points and a team-leading 16 rebounds. His clutch two-point basket secured the final lead change early in the contest.
Dylan Spriggins (Captain) continued his elite production with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Cam Moore, returning to the lineup after missing the last game, orchestrated the offense masterfully, recording a season-high 19 assists.
The Red Storm established their presence immediately, winning the first quarter 33-21 on 15-24 shooting, and never trailed after halftime, cruising to a 69-62 lead before securing the victory with a definitive 12-point run early in the second half.
Gabriel Drayton spoke about the energy he drew from the community celebration:
"It was special to get this win on Drayton Day. The energy from the youth groups was infectious, and we channeled that into effort," Drayton said. "Getting 62 team rebounds shows we owned the paint, and that defensive focus is the only way we could get this 15-point victory."
The Red Storm showcased their most efficient ball movement of the season, recording an incredible 43 assists on 54 made baskets. They shot a scorching 52% from beyond the arc (14-27), with Gerry Glover and Brandon Thompson hitting multiple three-pointers. They also dominated the paint, hitting 40 of 70 two-point attempts.
Dylan Spriggins highlighted the difference Moore’s return made:
"Getting Cam back was huge for our rhythm; 43 assists speaks for itself. We were focused on sharing the ball, and my double-double was only possible because guys like Gabe and Cam were moving it perfectly. This is the offense we need to run every night."
In the fourth quarter, guard Gerry Glover provided the crucial finishing touch, scoring all 11 of his points in the final frame to ensure the Red Wolves could not rally.
Gerry Glover discussed stepping up late in the game:
"The fourth quarter is when you earn wins," Glover stated. "I was just taking the shots the offense created for me, and thankfully they fell. We needed that boost to put them away after such a tight first half."
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Scott & IMG Academy Defeat Corner Canyon
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Ralph Scott and his IMG Academy Men's Basketball teammates secured a hard-fought 74-66 victory over Corner Canyon in a nonregional game played at Pleasant Grove High School, using a dominant third quarter to secure the win.
The game was tightly contested until IMG Academy unleashed a powerful surge in the third period. The team outscored the Corner Canyon Chargers 26-11 during the quarter, creating the decisive lead that ultimately secured their victory.
Trey Beamer led the offensive charge for IMG Academy, finishing as the game's top scorer for his side with 22 points, which included three successful three-pointers. Bermudian forward Ralph Scott contributed 6 points to the winning effort.
For the Chargers, Josh Tolman led the scoring with 20 points, while Tyler Mortensen added 19 points, including three 3-pointers, but their efforts were not enough to overcome IMG Academy's dominant third-quarter performance.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Patrick’s LSU Claim Fifth Win Ahead of Florida Tournament
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LSU Tigers men's basketball, guided by Associate Head Coach David Patrick, completed a dominant five-game homestand with a convincing 99-73 victory over Omaha at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, advancing their season record to 5-0.
Point guard Dedan Thomas, Jr. was the engine of the Tigers' offense, recording 15 points and 10 assists. This marked the first double-figure assist game for an LSU player since 2022. Thomas also secured his first points-assist double-double since joining LSU, accomplishing the feat without committing a single turnover in 29 minutes.
The victory was a collective effort, with five Tigers scoring in double figures. Max Mackinnon led the scoring with a game-high 22 points, hitting six three-pointers. The Tigers' offense was red-hot, sinking 15 three-pointers in the game. Other key scorers included Mike Nwoko (14 points), P.J. Carter (12 points), and Jalen Reed (11 points).
LSU is now 5-0 as they head to the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Florida. The two-night tournament begins on Friday, November 28th, where the Tigers will face Drake in the first round.
This tournament starts a demanding stretch of five games away from Baton Rouge. This run includes four neutral site games, with the ACC/SEC Challenge contest at Boston College splitting the four neutral contests.
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