National 3×3 Basketball Championship set for September 27–28

The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially announced that the 2025 National 3×3 Basketball Championship will take place on September 27–28 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
This year’s tournament will be a crucial step in selecting the team that will represent Guyana at the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup, scheduled for November 27–30 in León, Mexico.

The AmeriCup is one of the most prestigious events in the Americas for the fast-paced, half-court format, attracting the top 3×3 squads from North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
A total of 16 teams will battle for national bragging rights, six more than last year’s edition, which was won by the Renegades.
The tournament’s winners will pocket $500,000, while $200,000 will be awarded to the second-place team. Third and fourth place will go home with $100,000 and $50,000, respectively.
President of the GBF, Michael Singh, highlighted that the tournament will be strictly for Guyanese players and will serve as the only selection process for the AmeriCup roster.
“We want a transparent selection process for the AmeriCup,” Singh explained. “The 3×3 AmeriCup is an important fixture on our international calendar. In fact, we’ve only missed it once due to unforeseen circumstances. Every other year, we’ve proudly represented Guyana, often as one of the few English-speaking Caribbean nations in the competition.”
Singh applauded the growth of 3×3 basketball locally and the support from both the Government of Guyana and corporate sponsors.

“For our last two AmeriCup appearances, the Government covered all costs, registration fees, and flights and per diems for players, which has been a huge boost. That level of backing is something we truly appreciate, and it gives us the platform to focus on preparation and performance,” Singh added.
This year, the GBF plans to take a more competitive approach to preparation. Once the national team is selected, Singh is hoping to have them entered into multiple stops on the international 3×3 circuit to face high-calibre opposition.
“In past years, we didn’t give our teams enough chances to compete against elite talent before the AmeriCup,” Singh admitted.
However, he added, “This year, we want to change that by testing our squad in top-tier 3×3 competitions so they’re battle-ready when they step onto the court in Mexico.”
At last year’s National 3×3 Championship, Renegades, featuring Jude Corlette, Travis Belgrave, Nikkoloi Smith, and Dominic Vincente, defeated a stacked Linden side boasting Harold Adams, Shane Webster, Shelroy Thomas, and Orlan Glasgow, 21–15 in the final at the National Gymnasium.
Ultimately, Belgrave, Vincente, Adams, and Smith went on to represent Guyana at the 3×3 AmeriCup in Puerto Rico, gaining valuable international experience.