The Bermuda Men’s National Basketball team has successfully concluded their development tour in the Dominican Republic with a tight 56-54 victory, capping off an impressive 3-1 record for the tour.
The narrow win in their final game underscores the competitive nature of their matches against Dominican Republic opposition. Jonathan Lowe led Bermuda in scoring with 16 points, while Jaelen Williams and Malachi Scott both contributed 14 points, showcasing their consistent offensive impact.
Reflecting on the tour, a team representative stated, "The team is vastly improving. We played against very tough competition, but all in all, the guys got better each game and with new faces in the fold it's always good to create new success."
This 3-1 record against strong competition from a basketball-rich nation like the Dominican Republic marks a significant step forward for the Bermuda Senior Men's National team program. The integration of new players and the overall improvement noted by the team will be crucial as they continue their development towards future international tournaments, including the goal of participating in the FIBA AmeriCup pre-qualifying tournament in July 2026.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Bermuda's Men's Basketball Secure Monumental Win
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The Bermuda Men’s National Basketball team has secured a monumental victory on their Development Tour in the Dominican Republic, defeating the Dominican Republic’s Under-19 national team 70-68.
This hard-fought win marks a significant achievement for the Bermudian squad, showcasing their growing talent and competitive spirit against a strong regional opponent from a nation highly ranked in basketball.
Cameron Basden continued his impressive form on the tour, once again leading Bermuda in scoring with 18 points. He was ably supported by Jonathan Lowe, who contributed 16 points, and Malachi Scott, who added 14 strong points to the scoreboard.
This victory moves Bermuda's record on the tour to 2 wins and 1 loss. The team will now be aiming to finish their tour with a commanding 3-1 record, a result that would undoubtedly underline the success and value of their development initiative in the Dominican Republic.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Bermuda Suffer Narrow Defeat in Dominican Republic
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The Bermuda men’s national basketball team has suffered their first defeat on their development tour in the Dominican Republic, falling 69-66 to local club team Club Million in a hard-fought encounter.
The Bermudian side demonstrated strong control for the majority of the game, holding a lead for much of the contest. However, the final five minutes proved decisive, as the host team unleashed an 8-0 run to pull ahead and ultimately secure the narrow victory.
Despite the loss, several Bermudian players put in strong individual performances. Camron Basden led the scoring for Bermuda with an impressive 19 points. Caelin Peters chipped in with 10 points, and Malachi Scott also reached double figures with 10 points.
The close nature of the game against a local club side from a strong basketball nation like the Dominican Republic suggests a competitive spirit from the Bermuda team. While disappointed with the result, the squad will undoubtedly take valuable lessons from this challenging encounter as their development tour continues.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Wolfpack Stun the Chargers in BBA Thriller
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The Somersfield Gymnasium was the scene of a thrilling showdown as the Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) season continued with a fiercely contested match between the Chargers and the Wolfpack.
In a hard-fought battle, the Wolfpack ultimately held off a strong challenge from the Chargers to secure an 80-76 victory.
The game was dominated by a colossal performance from the Wolfpack's Adam McDonald. McDonald led his team to victory with a remarkable 43 points, showcasing his scoring prowess from all areas of the court. He scored 12 two-pointers, 2 three-pointers, and was clinical from the free-throw line, sinking 13 attempts. Beyond his scoring, McDonald demonstrated his all-round impact, grabbing an incredible 24 rebounds, dishing out 4 assists, making 4 steals, and even registering a blocked shot. His dominant display was instrumental in the Wolfpack's success.
The Chargers, despite their defeat, also saw strong individual performances. Both Calvert Lee and Kevin Stephens recorded impressive double-doubles. Lee contributed 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, while Stephens scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Their efforts kept the Chargers in contention until the very end.
The tightly contested match provided a fitting conclusion to this BBA make-up match, with the Wolfpack celebrating a hard-earned victory.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Bermuda Begin Dominican Republic Tour with a Win
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The Bermuda Basketball Association's (BBA) Senior Men's National team started the tour of the Dominican Republic with a 56-40 win over a local club team Baez.
The first half was dominated by Bermuda’s defense limiting Baez to 17 points total at the half.
Bermuda was led by Cameron Basden with 16 points, followed closely by Jaelen Williams with 14 points.
