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Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Kings Pip Chargers in Tight BBA Contest
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The Berkeley Institute Gymnasium played host to a closely fought Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) encounter which saw the Kings narrowly edge out the Chargers in a low-scoring affair, winning by a slender 45-43 margin.
Darae Smith proved to be the key player for the Kings, leading his team in scoring with an impressive 20 points. He also contributed on the boards, pulling down a team-high four rebounds.
For the Chargers, Calvert Lee and Kevin Stephens shared the scoring load, each contributing 12 points to their team's tally. Stephens also led the Chargers in rebounding with three.
Ultimately, despite the strong performances from Lee and Stephens, the Kings' Darae Smith's decisive scoring proved to be the difference in a tight battle that went down to the wire.
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Friday, April 25, 2025
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Saltus, Warwick & CedarBridge Crowned Basketball Champions
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Saltus and Warwick Academy Claim Junior Varsity and Senior Girls Basketball Titles
The Bermuda School Sports Federation (BSSF) Senior School Junior Varsity Basketball Final saw Saltus Grammar School emerge victorious, defeating Warwick Academy 34-27 in a tightly contested match. Saltus's Romari Ruddock led all scorers with an impressive 17 points, earning him the MVP award. Despite a strong effort from Warwick Academy, their MVP Jordan Marsh's 15 points weren't enough to secure the win.
In the Senior Girls Final, Warwick Academy held off a determined Mount Saint Agnes Academy side to claim a narrow 19-17 victory. T'Mia Williams led all scorers with a dominant 17 points, earning her the MVP title for Warwick Academy. Despite the loss, Zippora Grant was recognised as the MVP for Mount Saint Agnes Academy, who were led in scoring by Jamie Cedenio with 8 points.
Williams Buzzer-Beater Seals Thrilling Win for CedarBridge Academy
In a dramatic Senior Boys Final, Szaine Williams etched his name into CedarBridge Academy folklore by sinking a buzzer-beating shot to secure a thrilling 55-53 victory over Warwick Academy. Williams' heroics, which capped off a 23-point performance, earned him the MVP award. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Jonah Simmons was named MVP for Warwick Academy for his strong performance.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Saltus & MSA Crowned Middle School Basketball Champions
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Saltus Grammar School emerged victorious in the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Boys Basketball Final, overcoming a determined Somersfield Academy side by a score of 29-23.
Saltus's Most Valuable Player (MVP) Cruz Butterfield led the charge for his team, scoring an impressive 15 points. He was well supported by Chaz Edmead and Harrison Estwanik, who each contributed 5 points to the Saltus tally. Despite a strong effort from Somersfield Academy, their challenge fell short. Somersfield Academy MVP Jace Davis led all scorers with 16 points, while Jack Bull added 6 points for the runners-up.
In the Girls' Final, Mount Saint Agnes Academy successfully defended their Middle School Girls Basketball title in a closely contested match against Somersfield Academy, edging out a narrow 9-8 victory.
MSA's MVP Kyra Simmons led her team to victory, scoring 4 crucial points. The Somersfield Academy MVP also contributed 4 points for her team, with Kate Pursell adding 3, but it wasn't enough to overcome the defending champions.
The finals showcased the talent and competitive spirit within Bermuda's Middle School Basketball programs, with both Saltus Grammar School and Mount Saint Agnes Academy celebrating well-deserved championship victories.
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
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BBA Weekly Highlights and Season Standings
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Following the most recent round of Bermuda Basketball Association league matches, www.islandstats.com delivers its regular in-depth analysis of the standout performers, both for the week's action and the overall season standings.
Akil Smith continues to be a dominant force, leading in several key statistical categories for the season.
This Week's Leaders:
Points: Kobe Reid of the Reapers led the weekend's scoring, putting up an impressive 26 points.
Rebounds: Kobe Reid also showcased his dominance on the boards, grabbing 9 rebounds.
Assists: Akil Smith of the New Era Flyboys demonstrated his playmaking ability, leading the league with 3 assists.
Steals: Kevin Stephens from the Chargers was the defensive standout, recording 4 steals.
Season Leaders:
Points per game:
Akil Smith from New Era Flyboys - 21.4
Jason Gonsalves from Reapers - 14.1
Daniel Bryon from Caesars Pharmacy the Answer - 13.4
Rebounds per game:
Jahmair Trott from New Era Flyboys - 6.5
Jose Tapia from the Reapers - 6.3
Kevin Stephens from the Chargers - 5.6
Assists per game:
Kevin Stephens from the Chargers - 2.0
Anthony Furbert from the Chargers - 1.8
Jason Lowe from the Kings - 1.4
Steals per game:
Akil Smith from New Era Flyboys - 2.4
Yusef Te'jour Riley from the Kings - 2.3
Steveland Brown-Darrell from the Chargers - 2.1
Blocks per game:
Jahmair Trott from New Era Flyboys - 1.7
Yusef Te'jour Riley from the Kings - 1.0
Shawn Swainson from Caesars Pharmacy the Answer - 1.0
This breakdown of weekly and season leaders provides valuable insight into the key contributions of players across the Bermuda Basketball Association. It highlights both exceptional single-game performances and consistent excellence throughout the season.
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Monday, April 14, 2025
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Scott Selected for BWB Americas Camp
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The Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) Executive Committee announced that Ralph E. Scott has been selected to participate in the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Americas camp in San Salvadore, El Salvadore from May 30th to June 2nd, 2025. This is a first for a Bermudian athlete and a significant accomplishment for the Bermuda Basketball community.
An elated Tim Trott, BBA Secretary-General and Youth Committee Chairman, said “This is great news and congratulations to Ralph! He is one of only 30 young men chosen - in the WHOLE of FIBA Americas (which encompasses North, Central and South America).”
Basketball Without Borders (BWB) consists of 6 annual multi-day development camps in Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the United States. Each camp is age-based, and nominated players are selected by the NBA, WNBA, FIBA, and participating National Federations (BBA) based on their performance and demonstrated leadership abilities.
There are three main objectives for the Basketball Without Borders:
(1) Elite basketball instruction and development opportunities to maximize the potential of international talent.
(2) Elevate the level of basketball in each region where the camp is hosted.
(3) Provide NBA, WNBA and FIBA players, coaches and team executives an opportunity to serve as global ambassadors through the game of basketball.
Some notable NBA players who have attended BWB camps include Joel Embiid, Josh Giddey, Bennedict Mathurin, Jamal Murray, Pascal Siakam, Isaiah Hartenstein, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Ralph E. Scott is one of thirty (30) young elite male players, born in 2008, who will be participating in the Americas region camp.
The camp will offer a unique opportunity for these young elite athletes to showcase their talent, improve their skills and get to know other top basketball players of their age. Participants also take part in leadership and life skills programming. Additionally, each participant will benefit from cross-cultural experiences through their interaction with peers from around the world.
Ralph’s nomination and selection is largely based on his standout performances representing the Bermuda U16 National Youth Team (2023 and 2024), and his performance this season (2024/25) playing with the IMG Varsity Gold Team at the IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida. The 6’7” Junior, who maintains a 3.7 GPA, has completed a successful season at IMG, with his Coach Julian Allen stating that:
“Ralph impacts the game in many ways. Offensively, he can score on all levels and initiate the offense when needed.
Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and challenge shots at the rim using his length and athleticism. Ralph’s most significant growth area has been his consistency in effort and motor. In our most recent game, Ralph showed what he is capable of; he finished the game with 26 points, 12 rebounds, while shooting 54% from the field against post-Grad level competition. During the season, Ralph is averaging 12ppg, 7 reb, shooting over 50%fg and 32% 3fg.
Ralph, who is currently playing AAU Basketball and studying for exams, said, “I am excited and thankful to God for this new opportunity. I am grateful to the Bermuda Basketball Association for submitting and backing my nomination.” He also expressed gratitude for the prayers, support and encouragement he has received whilst pursuing his basketball ambitions.
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