CBC applauds Guyana for hosting historic One Guyana 3×3 Quest

President of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC), Leslie Collymore, has hailed the upcoming One Guyana 3×3 Quest, set for April 5-6, as a ground-breaking and pivotal moment for the sport’s fastest-growing format in the region.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) for hosting this historic One Guyana 3×3 tournament,” Collymore stated.

The event, slated for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, will see 20 teams from 16 countries converging in Guyana for the first-ever 3×3 Quest held in the Caribbean and the first in the Americas for 2025.

Three teams from Guyana will compete against top talent from Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, the USA, the Cayman Islands, Grenada, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and Suriname.

The tournament winner will earn a coveted spot at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton, Canada, this August.

As Collymore pointed out, “This event marks the first of three 3×3 Quests scheduled for the Caribbean in 2025, reaffirming our commitment to elevating the game on the international stage.”

Looking ahead, Collymore also highlighted the region’s growing basketball calendar, noting, “With the highly anticipated 5×5 FIBA qualification tournaments set for later in the year, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for basketball in the Caribbean.”

The CBC president extended his best wishes to all participating teams, both regional and international.

“I look forward to this competition being a true celebration of skill, sportsmanship and the unifying spirit of basketball. We applaud Guyana for leading the way and eagerly anticipate the continued growth and success of our regional basketball programmes,” Collymore concluded.