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Some members of the Eagles Basketball Club and Minister Charles Ramson following their presentation at the Ministry of Sport.
Kaieteur Sports – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has officially backed Eagles Basketball Club as they gear up for international competition in Dominica, where they will join Ravens Basketball Club to represent Guyana at the 2025 Kreyol Basketball Championship, running from June 6–10.
This year’s edition of the championship, set to unfold at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex in St. Paul’s, promises an exciting display of Caribbean basketball, bringing together top-tier talent from Guyana, Dominica and Guadeloupe.
The field includes Dominica’s D-Treads Blazers and 767-SC Dominators, along with Guadeloupe’s USR Basket and GCB, in addition to the Guyanese representatives.
At a symbolic presentation held ahead of the teams’ departure, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., praised the legacy and leadership of both clubs in Guyana’s basketball history.
“The Ministry is proud to support this journey,” Minister Ramson stated. “We felt compelled to go beyond what was initially asked, because this is more than just basketball; this is about nation-building through sport. Eagles and Ravens have long been ambassadors of Guyanese basketball, and we trust they’ll represent our country well both on, and off the court.”
Eagles Head Coach, Adrian Hooper, expressed gratitude on behalf of the club, describing the Ministry’s swift action as a major morale booster.
“We’re extremely thankful to Minister Ramson and the Ministry for their prompt and meaningful support,” Hooper stated. “This assistance also energizes the team and shows us that our efforts are valued.”
The Kreyol Basketball Championship tips off Friday with the Eagles taking the floor in the tournament’s opening matchup against Dominica’s 767-SC Dominators at 7:00 pm. Ravens follow at 9:00 pm in a prime-time showdown with the D-Treads Blazers.
On Saturday at 7:00 pm, Eagles face a key clash against Guadeloupe’s GCB, while Ravens return to action on Sunday night in a must-win battle against USR Basket, also at 7:00 pm.
To guarantee a spot in the championship final on Sunday, both Guyanese clubs must remain unbeaten in their group-stage matchups.
Founded as one of the cornerstone institutions in Guyana’s basketball landscape, Eagles have earned a reputation for developing young talent and maintaining a high level of competitive play.
Ravens, the country’s oldest basketball club, bring decades of experience and an enduring winning culture to the tournament.
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