THE Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) yesterday launched ‘Road to Mecca 2’, their senior Club Championship, which bounces off on Saturday, February 14, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Teams drawn from across Guyana will attempt to dethrone defending champions Ravens and claim the tournament’s $400 000 first prize.

Second through fourth places will pocket $200 000, $150 000 and $75 000 respectively, along with the bragging rights to be called ‘National Champions’.
President of GABF, Nigel Hinds, said that with Guyana hosting Bermuda next month, the Road to Mecca tournament will once again be used a yardstick to select the national team which will now be coached by Ravens head coach, Darcel Harris.
Harris said that the tournament which runs through February 14 to March 1, will give him a perfect opportunity to see some the players whom he, along with his staff, has already drafted and to also add some players to the roster.
The last time Guyana played Bermuda was at the 2011 CBC Championships in Bahamas where Guyana lost 68-58. Bermuda placed 5th at the championships while Guyana placed 7th.
However, under Hinds, Guyana were able to send one of their best Men’s team to the Championship earlier this year and were able to place a creditable 5th at the Games in the British Virgin Island of Tortola.