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March 12, 2024

Barnesville Dragons Forfeit Match to Bushrod Bulls, Roster Issues Plague Former Champs

The Barnesville Dragons, fresh off their Division Two championship win last year, have come under fire after failing to show up for their match against the Bushrod Bulls. This no-show resulted in a forfeit win for the Bulls. Reports suggest that many Dragons players are unhappy with management following their championship run, leading to an…

March 11, 2024

Spartacus Dominate Kardinal in LBA Division Two Debut!

The nets were sizzling hot for Spartacus as they dominated Kardinal in a blowout victory, 89-26, announcing their promotion to the Liberia Basketball Association’s Division Two!. From the opening tip, it was clear Spartacus meant business. Their defense was a brick wall, limiting Kardinal to a measly 11 points in the first half, while their…

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March 11, 2024

Vision Shooters Upset Highway Kings in Tight Division Two Debut!

The Liberia Basketball Association Division Two League witnessed a nail-biting season opener today, with debutants Vision Shooters edging out Highway Kings 61-56. Vision Shooters, fresh off their Division Three runner-up finish last season, announced their arrival in style. Despite a chilly shooting night from both sides – Vision Shooters hit only 5 of their 24…

March 11, 2024

The “Menace” Returns: Mohamed Traore Lights Up Opener for Cestos Mogars

The Liberian Basketball Association League witnessed a familiar force erupt onto the scene this weekend, as scoring machine Mohamed Traore returned to lead his team, Cestos Mogars, to a dominant 74-62 victory against league favorites LPRC Oilers. Traore, fondly nicknamed “The Menace” by Liberian fans, wasted no time reminding everyone why he captured the scoring…

August 31, 2023

FIBA Africa Responds to LBA Continuing Saga

FIBA Africa, the governing of basketball in our sub-regions has send a communication to the Minister of Youth & Sports. The letter sighted dated August 29th, 2023. Read letter below. Letter from FIBA Africa to Ministry of Sports of Liberia (1)

August 28, 2023

Team Hustlers Win Kakata 3×3 Open Run

Team Hustlers are on a mission to become the National 3×3 Champion. They qualified to the maiden event by winning the Kakata Open Run Tour. 3×3 Liberia is a new brand in the local basketball community. The brand looks to promote 3-on-3 basketball as a world class event in Liberia. As you may remember, their…

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August 16, 2023

Barrolle, Vision Shooters & IE Girls Reign in Peace Tournament (VIDEO)

On August 13th, Mighty Barrolle, Vision Shooters, and Invincible Eleven (f) all won their various divisions in the Promoting Peace Through Sports Basketball Tournament. King George Knights also lifted the giant trophy for the division three category. The tournament brought together athletes from diverse backgrounds to foster unity and harmony. Over twenty teams from all divisions took…

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August 6, 2023

Flight Nation Seals 3×3 Open Run

Flight Nation made history by becoming the first team to win the maiden edition of the 3×3 Monrovia Open Challenge. The competition was organized by 3X3 Liberia, a newly formed organization with the aim of taking 3on3 basketball to every corner in Liberia. The tournament consisted of two categories of male and female. In total…

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July 3, 2023

Highway Kings Reign In Off-Season Tournament

Highway Kings this past weekend lifted the trophy at an off-season tournament hosted by Royal Legends. The tournament saw the likes of tournament host Royal Legends, T.S. Warriors, Highway Kings, and D2 debutants, Global Pythons, Spartacus and Vision Shooters The games were played at the LIBTELCO Gym in Paynesville. The boys from the BLOCK are...

June 19, 2023

#BringBackOurBasketball Gains Momentum

The hashtag #BringBackOurBasketball is currently trending in the Liberia basketball circle. The hashtag seems to have originated because of the long break in the basketball season. The last season games were in October of 2022 and since then there have been no official games or tournaments by the Liberia Basketball Association. LBA 3rd Division Champions…

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