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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. ORLANDO, FL – Playoff basketball is really simple: Survive and Advance. While there are teams considered the favorite based on their position in pool play upsets are almost bound to happen. This is exactly what took place in the boys play of the Jr. NBA Global Championship. The Central team found balance scoring to upset a […]