Latest update November 25th, 2025 5:56 PM
GBF names experienced squad for FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in Mexico
…team departs on Wednesday
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled its four-man roster for the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup, set for November 27–30 in León, Mexico.
The announcement marks the continuation of Guyana’s growing commitment to the fast-paced global discipline, as the nation aims to build on past performances and push for a breakthrough in this year’s competition.
Guyana 3×3 Basketball team for the event.
Headlining the squad is newcomer Deylon Bovell, a US-based Guyanese player who will be making his AmeriCup debut.
Bovell, however, is far from a novice in the 3×3 arena. Widely known on the US circuit for his activity in numerous tournaments, he has long been on the GBF’s radar for the shorter format of the game.
GBF President Michael Singh said Bovell’s inclusion is a testament to his dedication, adding, “Deylon has always been committed to representing Guyana. He understands the 3×3 game, he’s seasoned, and we believe he will bring a fresh dynamic to the squad.”
Joining Bovell are three players with prior AmeriCup experience. Nikkoloi Smith, who will be making his third appearance at the event, along with standouts Travis Belgrave and Harold Adams, both returning for their second outings.
The combination of experienced campaigners and new blood presents what the Federation believes to be a well-balanced mix for success.
Travis Belgrave facing the Cayman Islands in Puerto Rico at last year’s FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup.
GBF Vice President Rawle Toney will once again serve as the team’s delegate. Toney, who also sits on the Caribbean Basketball Confederation’s 3×3 Working Group, explained that this year’s selection process posed several challenges due to updated FIBA regulations.
“Team selection was tough,” Toney said. “The new rules required that players must have participated in at least two 3×3 tournaments in 2025. Ideally, the GBF had planned to host its National Championship to create those opportunities, but hosting the Women’s Caribbean Championship meant every resource had to go in that direction.”
According to Toney, GBF turned to player rankings and eligibility criteria to guide its decisions.
“I think we’ve chosen a solid team,” Toney continued. “They have the experience and skill set to compete in Mexico. Bovell plays a lot of 3×3, and Belgrave, Adams, and Smith are all familiar with the demands of the AmeriCup. They understand what it takes to win.”
Guyana has been placed in Group A of the qualifying round, where they will face Jamaica and St Lucia on November 27. Toney acknowledged the difficulty of the group, noting that the road to the main draw is anything but straightforward.
“Both Jamaica and St Lucia are tough opponents. But I believe in the guys we selected. The AmeriCup is a tough tournament, and getting to the main draw won’t be easy. Still, this team can give a good account of themselves and represent Guyana well at this level,” Toney said.
Should Guyana advance, they will join Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in Group B of the main draw.
Nikkoli Smith in action at the 2024 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in Puerto Rico.
The remaining teams already placed in the main field include Mexico (hosts), defending champions USA, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Brazil, and Argentina.
Other countries participating in the qualifiers are Trinidad and Tobago, St Kitts and Nevis, Haiti, The Bahamas, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Ecuador.
The FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup stands as the premier 3×3 basketball competition in the Americas, featuring elite teams from across the continent.
Guyana has yet to secure a direct entry into the men’s main draw, but the nation’s best showing came in 2022 when the quartet of Delroy James, Gordon James, Nikkoloi Smith, and Shelroy Thomas advanced from the qualifiers and narrowly missed out on a quarterfinal berth in Miami.
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