Hooper wants to push tournament further

The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association/Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme League is ongoing at the Burnham Hardcourt, and President of the Association, Adrian Hooper, expects great things to happen as the tournament continues.
In an interview with Guyana Times Sport, Hooper said the league creates many opportunities for players. He said basically there are three leagues in the competition, and certain players may not qualify for the first division and the U23 division, but this tournament gives those players an opportunity to play in the second division, hence no player would be left out.
Hooper disclosed that in his tenure as president, once GABA has a tournament, these three divisions will always be present.
Asked what sponsorship has done for the league, Hooper replied, “Well, that is a very big question”. He says that because a lot of football is ongoing, most of the sponsors have already invested in other tournaments, such as hockey and table tennis. Therefore, when basketball season comes around, the association has to source funds.
“If we do get sponsors, when they come on board, they have their brandings. They provide trophies, not much incentives, for players; but let’s say a team wins the tournament or the league, they well be offered a memento to show that they participated in the tournament,” Hooper explained.
He also expressed gratitude to Banks DIH Limited for becoming part of the event under their Rainforest Water and Malta brands.
Hooper intends to take the GABA League into the future, and tweaks the idea of it becoming a catalyst for the selection of national teams. In turn, he said, it would reflect well on the association and the tournament. (Timothy Jaikarran)