One hundred and forty-nine (149) boys and girls are taking part in the Sports Vision Academy (SVA) basketball leagues which got underway at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Photo: SVA

The Trail Blazers are taking part in the 9-12 Division. Photo: SVA

The various teams have taken on names of NBA teams. Photo: SVA

There were four games on the opening day of the Sports Vision Academy basketball leagues on May 11, 2024. Photo: SVA

There were 4 games in the 9-12 category and 2 games in the 13-15 category. The various teams have taken on names of NBA teams.

9-12 League

Opening play on Saturday last were Lakers and Nets. Lakers, thanks to a superstar performance from Tiondre Martin, defeated Nets 42-38.

Martin had a game high 26 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, made 4 steals and had 2 blocks.

Ke’Mori Daway (21 pts 5 Rebs 4 Stls) and K’Mori Butler (15 pts 18 Rebs 5 Stls) were the main contributors for the Nets.

Game 2 saw Heats edge Celtics 30-27, with Jadey Glasgow top scoring with 16 points, pulling 15 rebounds and making 2 blocks.

Game 3 was a blow out win for Nuggets, who made 30 points while Grizzles could only clutch 14.

Jace Dunkley netted 16 points for the Nuggets.

Game 4 belonged to Warriors, who defeated Blazers 27-22.

The standout performer was Kerjanni Prevost with 11 points and 3 steals.

13-15 League

Two games were played in the 13-15 League.

Bucks won a nailbiter against Knicks, 39-38. Clariq Frett was on fire, netting 25 points for Bucks.

Kristian Young had 8 points and 8 rebounds.

In game 2, Timberwolves overpowered Suns 38-33.

K’Andre Barry was the top scorer for the Timberwolves with 15 points. Tiondre Martin had 11 points.

Suns’ top scorer was Jamarley Ramirez (14pts).

Sports Vision Academy is a grassroots development league that seeks to get youngsters playing structured basketball as early as possible.

Sponsors of the leagues include Guana Fund, Conyers, Metro Construction, DYAS, BVIOC, Quality Air Conditioning, Quality Constructions, Speedy’s Ferry Service, CIL, Ale’s Marine, WOW Inflatable, Pancake Paradise, CTL, and Beyond de Decor.

Fixture for Sunday, May 19, 2024

9-12 League

2:00 PM EAST Celtics vs. NETS

2:00 PM EAST Heats vs. Lakers

2:00 PM WEST Grizzles vs. Warriors

2:00 PM WEST Nuggets vs. Blazers

13-15 League

3:00 PM KNICKS vs. TIMBERWOLVES

3:00 PM BUCKS vs. SUNS