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July 21, 2022

LBA Cancels All Fixtures Prior July 25th

On Sunday, July 17th, the match between LPRC Oilers and NPA Pythons had to be postponed due to electrical issues with the lighting system in the gym. Yesterday, matches were also canceled because of the same reason. In this regard, the LBA today put up a notice to all Club Owners, Presidents, Players, Fans that…

July 7, 2022

LBA Cites Prexy of Big Six Qualifiers

A citation circulating on social media was spotted by Liberia Basketball Network (LBN). The citation was posted by the Vice President of Operations, Mr. Edwin Fahnbulleh on the official Facebook Group of the LBA. The citation is calling on all presidents of the teams which have qualified for the Big six for an official meeting...

July 5, 2022

Byrd Basketball Foundation Concludes One Week Camp (PHOTOS)

Byrd Basketball Foundation founder Adem Byrdsell was so excited at the end of his foundation basketball camp on Saturday. “I am grateful for this moment. In November I was involved in a car crash and never thought a day like this would be possible.” He was involved in a car crash and was hospitalized for…

July 4, 2022

William Gittens Suffers Injury in Debut (VIDEO)

William Gittens has been contemplating for some time now regarding playing basketball this season. “I am unhappy that my team Visioneers decided to repeat the second division even though we fought to qualify the team to the top division. I don’t want to play D2,” Gittens said when approached on why he was yet to…

Bushrod Bulls

June 29, 2022

Darlington Jallah Pythons Bound?

Darlington Jallah is one heck of a player making waves in the second division of the Liberia Basketball Association 2022 season. The combo-guard plight his trade with Sac-Base. It is always thrilling to watch him play and he has obtained the nickname, Rim Breaker, as he has twice broken the rims at the SKD Gym in...

Darlington Jallah

June 26, 2022

FSLB Installs Elected Officials

FSLB, is short for Friends and Supporters of Liberian Basketball, Inc. A non-profit, volunteer basketball organization comprised primarily of former players and supporters in the Diaspora who have come together to promote and support the evolution and sustainable development of basketball in Liberia. The mission of FSLB is to establish a collaborative relationship with the…

FSLB

June 23, 2022

NIGERIA: FG lifts ban on international basketball competitions

The Federal Government on Thursday rescinded its decision to suspend Nigeria’s basketball teams from all international competitions. Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, made this known during a conference in Abuja on Thursday, Channels Tv reports. According to Abubakar, the latest decision is based on a letter of appeal from the…

June 20, 2022

Has Monrovia Pistons Thrown in the Towel?

Monrovia Pistons have been on the basketball scene for as long as any old timer can remember. The team one known as the ‘Best Dress Team,’ had players such as; Frank McClain, John Lord-Baxter,Late A.B. Smith, Weannette Sandimane, Sekou Dorley aka6’8″, Sabastine Wright, Andrew Sandimane, Late Wilfred Patray, Billy Delaney, Alexander Gbarbea, George Gbenyon, Philip…

June 17, 2022

5 Girls And A Coach Benefits From Sports Visitor Program (PHOTOS)

It was all smiles and joy as the five female student athletes and their coach posed for photos before departure to the USA from the Robert International Airport outside of Monrovia as part of a sports visitor program. The Sports Visitor Program is a two- to three-week U.S.-based active and experiential sports based exchange program...

June 7, 2022

Spotlight on SAMUEL DAVIDSON (PHOTOS)!!!!

SAMUEL DAVIDSON is definitely a Hall-of-Famer when it is all said and done. None can walk in this man's shoes. He has done it all in basketball for family, country and club and we are thankful to the Creator for someone like him. SAMUEL DAVIDSON popularly known in basketball circles as Bulldog is an inspiration to many...