Men’s basketball team set for French Guiana tour this month

Guyana’s senior men’s basketball team will travel to French Guiana from May 21st – 26th as part of the South American territory’s “Guyana Day” celebrations: a weeklong showcase of Guyanese culture through arts, entertainment and sports.
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has welcomed the rare opportunity to compete in French Guiana, a territory that does not participate in the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) tournaments.
Outside of the Inter-Guiana Games, matches between the two nations at the senior level have been infrequent, and according to the GBF, the upcoming tour is a significant milestone for the national programme.
Led by Head Coach Adrian Hooper and Assistant Coach Marlon Rodriguez, the team represents a carefully selected national squad aimed at balancing experience with emerging talent.

According to Hooper, while this particular tour focuses on a core group of players, the GBF has structured other tours throughout the year to allow greater rotation and offer exposure to a broader pool of athletes.
Among the standout additions to the roster is U.S-based guard Anish Ramlall from St. Cloud State University. His inclusion signals the GBF’s continued push to integrate diaspora players into the national programme, building a deeper and more diverse talent pool.
Stanton Rose Jr (Untouchables), Harold Adams (Royals), Orlan Glasgow (Royals), Jermaine Slatter (Kobras), Zian Gray (Eagles), Travis Belgrave (Eagles), Nikkoli Smith (Ravens), Shamar Huntley (Ravens), Denzil Ross (Eagles), Dominic Vincente (Ravens) and Domair Gladstone (Untouchables) are the other players selected.
The tour follows Guyana’s recent visit to Suriname, another move by the GBF to maintain a consistent level of competition and development for its national teams. The initiative is part of a broader strategic plan to keep local talent active and exposed to international basketball environments.
GBF President Michael Singh has said, “This trip, which also serves as a reward for consistent performances during the One Guyana League, provides our players with the opportunity to experience basketball in a new environment, and immerse themselves in a different culture.”
He added, “At the same time, we’re using this momentum to refocus our efforts on revitalizing the men’s national programme, with tours like the one to French Guiana serving as incentives for standout performances in the local league.”
Regarding Ramlall’s selection, Singh explained, “Diaspora talent is essential if we’re going to advance our basketball programme. Anish has demonstrated a genuine interest in contributing to the development of basketball in Guyana. He travelled here, participated in the One Guyana League, and gave us the chance to evaluate his abilities. I believe he impressed the coaching staff, which led to his selection.”