Best of the Best Upstate: Boys Notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. BUFFALO, NY – Western New York is no longer just a turbo rust destination. The region is beginning to develop some talented basketball players. Several weeks ago, the inaugural Best of the Best Upstate showcase, presented by Bay Area Hoops and Last 1 Best 1, brought together the best boys high school and middle school basketball […]

Canada girls International Jr. NBA champions

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ORLANDO, FL – Once the feeling out process was over Canada showed exactly why it was considered the heavy favorite to win the International championship. Canada was fluid in every facet of the game. They controlled both ends of the floor as it went on to beat Latin America 70-54 to win the Jr. NBA International […]

West holds off Southeast to win Jr. NBA US title

By Robert Alfonso Jr ORLANDO, FL – The West had three players who were familiar with the format of the Jr. NBA Global Championship format. While they were eliminated early a season ago, the experienced helped them for its second trip to the Sunshine State. The West beat the South 80-74 to capture the US Championship Saturday night. On Sunday, […]

Central girls secure back-to-back Jr. NBA US championships

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ORLANDO, FL – Central had some pressure coming into the Jr. NBA Global Championship. It was told to go get the United States Championship, since the region won it last year. Mission accomplished. Central beat the West 73-57. They advance to the Global Championship Sunday in a quest to win back-to-back titles. Jada Williams helped lead […]

Africa back-to-back Jr. NBA International champs

By Robert Alfonso Jr. ORLANDO, FL – Africa has imposed its will on all the international competition at the Jr. NBA Global Championship it has not let up. This effort and mindset is why handled, a once undefeated Canada team, 80-46. The win secured Africa’s second consecutive Jr. NBA International Championship. They also become the first international team to win […]