UG reign supreme: Relentless, ruthless, Alafin Joseph cops tournament MVP

Jul 29, 2025 Sports

University of Guyana basketball team crowned YBG’s Tertiary League champions.

Tournament MVP Alafin Joseph slips through LTI’s defense during TBL III final.

Kaieteur Sports – The University of Guyana (UoG) basketball squad left no doubts, no questions, and no room for debate as they steamrolled Linden Technical Institute (LTI) 86–55 in the 2025 Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Tertiary Basketball League final, delivering a masterclass in dominance, unity, and championship poise.

At the heart of it all was the unstoppable force that is Alafin Joseph, who lit up the court with a stunning 31-point performance. Throw in eight rebounds, a slew of clutch free throws, smooth mid-range jumpers, and dagger threes, and it’s no surprise he walked away with MVP honours and a tidy $40,000 cash prize courtesy of Fireside Grill & Chill.

But this wasn’t a one-man show, UG was a well-oiled machine. Joseph Peter Langevine was a man on a mission, collecting a hard-earned double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, while Chris Perez quietly delivered with 15 points and five boards. Together, they formed a relentless wall that LTI just couldn’t scale.

UG’s Alafin Joseph receiving his MVP trophy after a superb run in the 2025 Tertiary Basketball League.

Despite the talent and effort from LTI, led by the gritty play of Leron Joseph and Stefan George; the University boys proved too much, opening up a 31–point margin that underscored the gap between the champions and the challengers. From the tip–off to the final buzzer, UoG played like a team that knew destiny was theirs to claim.

Their 2025 title adds to UoG’s growing trophy cabinet and reinforces a powerful message: academic excellence and athletic brilliance can walk hand-in-hand.

Earlier in the evening, New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) secured third-place honors with a commanding 74-55 win over Government Technical Institute. Aberone Collins dazzled with 20 points and eight steals, while Nohoj Baird added 16 points and nine rebounds, highlighting that hustle and heart are alive and well in the lower bracket.

As the curtain fell on this electrifying tournament, YBG dished out well–deserved rewards; Champions – UoG cashed out a $125,000 cash prize as well as trophy and medals (sponsored by G-Boats Inc.). Runners-up prize went to LTI receiving $75,000 cash prize along with hardware (sponsored by E-Net). NATI received $50,000 cash prize and medals (courtesy of Halliburton) for their commendable third place finish.

The league was made possible through the unwavering support of G-Boats Inc., ENet, Halliburton, and Fireside Grill n Chill, proving once again that when community and corporate Guyana unite, our youth soar.

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