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Renegades dominate Republic Bank Edge 3×3 Tournament
Renegades played undefeated to win the Republic Bank Edge 3×3 tournament.
Kaieteur Sports – Renegades emerged victorious in the Republic Bank-sponsored Edge 3×3 Basketball Tournament, clinching the title with a commanding 21-13 win over the Linden Shooters in Sunday’s final at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Led by tournament MVP Nikkolai Smith, and supported by standout teammates Travis Belgrave, Harold Adams, and Shelroy Thomas, Renegades dominated the two-day tournament, going undefeated to claim the $500,000 top prize.
The Linden Shooters, featuring Dennis Niles, Yonnick Tappin, Kobe Tappin, and Vibert Benjamin, finished second, collecting $300,000 for their efforts.
They advanced to the final after defeating Team Agricola 17-13 in a hard-fought semifinal matchup.
Jaden Simon of Young Gunz about to throw it down in the Republic Bank Edge 3×3 tournament over the weekend.
Kwakwani Untouchables, comprised of national team players Stanton Rose Jr., Jamal Gilkes, Kadeem Dover, and Domair Gladstone, suffered a narrow 21-19 loss to Renegades in the other semifinal.
They finished third and walked away with a $200,000 prize.
The tournament, which drew 16 teams including two from Suriname, was hailed as one of the most competitive and entertaining 3×3 events held in Guyana in recent years.
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) lent technical support through Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slatter, who served as tournament supervisors.
GBF President Michael Singh commended Edge Sports Management and its leader, Olympian Chelsea Edghill, for flawlessly executing the event.
He also expressed appreciation for the platform provided to local talent, particularly in the fast-paced 3×3 format.
Singh announced that the GBF’s national 3×3 tournament is on the horizon and encouraged other promoters to continue embracing the shortened version of the game, which is gaining global traction.
The Edge Series continues this weekend with Table Tennis and Cycling competitions.
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