BVI Tortola edges host Sint Maarten 85–83 to claim Paradise Showdown U15 title
SINT MAARTEN — The PSA Athletics Association hosted its third annual Paradise Showdown U15 basketball tournament from October 3–7 at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium on Sint Maarten. The five-day event featured intense competition and morning sessions, bringing together young basketball talent from across the region.
The tournament culminated in a thrilling championship game between host team Sint Maarten and BVI Tortola, with Tortola securing the title in a narrow 85–83 victory. Anguilla claimed third place with a commanding 77–28 win over St. Eustatius.
The All-Star event featured top players from Anguilla, St. Kitts & Nevis, Aruba, St. Eustatius, and Guyana, who were randomly assigned to two teams: Red and Blue. Team Red emerged victorious with a 52–28 win.
The champions received customized championship rings and first-place trophies, while the second- and third-place teams received medals and their respective trophies. Individual awards also recognized ten outstanding players through First and Second Team selections, alongside the tournament’s overall Most Valuable Player.
Tournament MVP
Akhori Sebastian — BVI Tortola, #4
First Team All-Stars
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Collani Joseph — Anguilla, #9 - Jayden Glascow — BVI Tortola, #10
- Jhareef Nei — Sint Maarten, #8
- Tahjae Conner — Anguilla, #15
- Deshawn Gurrick — Guyana, #1
Second Team All-Stars
- Elijah Vicente — Sint Maarten, #2
- Ke’Mori Daway — BVI Tortola, #2
- Carlson Matheson — Guyana, #15
- Ethan Mijland — Sint Maarten, #5
- Yohandi Charles — Anguilla, #10
This year’s tournament demonstrated the participating teams’ commitment to raising the standard of youth basketball across the region. The growing interest and competitive spirit continue to support PSA’s mission of developing young athletes and creating opportunities through sport.
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