GBF Elite 16 basketball action continues tonight at Gymnasium
The Guyana Basketball Federation’s (GBF’s) Elite 16 tournament returns to the National Gymnasium tonight with a promise to fans of another exciting evening of hoops action, as a double-header bounces off at 7:15pm.
The Black Mambas open the night with a match against the Kwakwani Untouchables, and an intense showdown is anticipated.
Thereafter, what promises to be a fierce battle would see Plaisance Guardians taking on Victory Valley of Linden with a point to be proven.
The Elite 16 tournament serves as a dynamic precursor to the highly anticipated One Guyana Basketball League, an initiative aimed at uniting the country’s best basketball talents under one roof.
According to Michael Singh, President of the GBF, the Elite 16 tournament not only builds anticipation for the upcoming league, but serves to sharpen players’ skills across all regions of Guyana.
Glimpse of what to expect
The tournament would award a cash prize of $300,000 to the champions, there are additional prizes for second ($100,000) and third place ($50,000) winners, and $25,000 would be given as the MVP prize.
The tournament brings together a rich mix of players from Bartica, Linden, Georgetown and Berbice, fostering a spirit of regional unity and healthy competition. It offers players a chance to elevate their game and gain exposure, especially as Guyana prepares to expand its basketball footprint on the national stage.
The tournament continues on November 9 with another doubleheader, featuring the Mambas and Kwakwani Untouchables, and a showdown between Victory Valley Royals and Guardians. More games are scheduled for November 13, when Amelia’s Ward Jets go up against Pacesetters, while Retrieve Raiders face off with Trojans.
On November 16, the Colts would face the winner of the Eagles vs Guyana Defence Force matchup, while the Ravens would go head-to-head against the winner of the Kobras vs Block 22 clash.
Looking ahead, the winner of Game 5 will meet the victor of Game 7, while the winners of Games 6 and 8 would do battle on November 20.
The tournament closes on November 30 when the champions would be crowned.
