Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) hosted an all-star showcase at the National Gymnasium on Sunday, where the best of Guyana’s junior and senior players in both the boys’ and girls’ categories exhibited their dribbling abilities and shooting skills.
In the girls’ U18 division, standout players such as Junelly Paddy, Akeela Campbell, Kenesha Fraser, Brianna Benjamin, and Ronaya Grant took to the court.
The boys’ U14 division featured stars like Jaren Boucher, Kemol Pickering, Kyle Reid, Shaquan Messiah, Terron Mohabir, Ramario Wolfe, and Darren Dublin. Meanwhile, the boys’ U18 division boasted talents such as I-Grade Oudkerk, Tyrese Bancroft, Brandon Mc Koy, and Carmelo Man-Son-Hing, among others.
Most Valuable Player Cordel Hoyte
In the U18 match-up, the Yellow team, guided by Captain Cordel Hoyte, showed their ability to counter to the hoop against The Team Navy, as they secured a two-point victory with the scoreline reading 59-57.
Hoyte from Kwakwani Secondary School scored 20 points as he continued being a pivotal component for Team Yellow. He received support from Colwyn Stephens with 13 points.
With their spirited performance, Team White managed to secure victory in the girls’ matchup as they calmed down the offensive attack from Team Blue with the scoreline reading 27-14, with Captain Rehuan Roman scoring 15 points.
Meanwhile, in the boys’ U14 category, guided by Captain Avion Kesney, Team White secured a four-point victory against Team Red as they managed to convert baskets with the scorecard reading 52-47. Kesney picked up 22 points followed by Kemol Pickering and Dorron Dublin with nine points.
