GABF to commence training for FIBA WC pre-qualifiers this weekend

Jan 20, 2021 Sports

By Calvin Chapman

National men to begin training for FIBA WC pre-qualifiers this weekend.

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation’s (GABF) is set to begin their historic journey towards qualifying for their first ever appearance at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup (WC) this weekend when 27 shortlisted players will commence training at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Homestretch Avenue.
Guyana will contest in the FIBA men’s WC pre-qualifiers that are slated to bounce off in El Salvador from April 7-11 after being rescheduled from its initial February 17-21 date. This became a reality after the senior national men’s side captured the John Yates Trophy in 2018 for winning the Caribbean men’s basketball championship and with play being suspended in 2020 where they would’ve had to defend their title, the team remains number 1.
In an invited comment to Kaieteur Sport, head coach of national men’s team; Junior Hercules, shared that due to the fact that there has been a prolonged period of inactivity by GABF and its associations due to several reasons including the pandemic, he has sought out the help of local club coaches in putting forward their best player to be part of the training squad.
This publication was informed that all of the players will not train at the same time and small groups will be alternated for safety.
Head of the GABF, Michael Singh, explained that he has received blessings from the Sport Ministry and he is optimistic that an official approval from the National Covid-19 task force will come shortly.
The shortlisted players include:
1. Harold Adams
2. Travis Belgrave
3. Travis Burnett
4. Akeem Crandon
5. Orlan Glasgow
6. Delroy James
7. Anthony Moe
8. Stanton Rose (Capt.)
9. Nikkoloi Smith
10. Gordon James
11. Timothy Thompson
12. Ray Victor
13. Shaine Webster
14. Tyron Welch
15. Kevon Wiggins
16. Jamal Gilkes
17. Israel Yaw
18. Shelroy Thomas
19. Richard Semple
20. Dominique Vincente
21. Jason Ramrattan
22. Nathan Saul
23. Shamar France
24. Ryan Short
25. Emanuel Atherly
26. Linden Adams
27. Jonathan Browne

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