ANSA McAl, behind one of the world’s most popular Cognac, Hennessy, aligned itself with the Rawle Toney 3X3 Classic, which is set for February 19-20 at Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Hennessy had announced itself as the ‘spirit’ of basketball in Guyana when it adopted and refurbished the Burnham Basketball Court under its global basketball initiative.

The Rawle Toney 3X3 Classic will feature 16 teams from across Guyana, the Caribbean and North America, vying for a winners’ purse of $500 000. Apart from the lucrative reward for being crowned champions, players from the winning team will each receive a championship gold ring.

“I’m extremely happy that Ansa McAl, behind the Hennessy brand, is on board with the tournament this year. It will add a premium touch to the event,” Toney said.
According to Toney, “Thanks to Hennessy, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament will be properly rewarded. Fans will also be in for some Hennessy treats once they participate in the novelty events that will take place nightly.”

Toney said Ansa McAl has always been a friend of basketball in Guyana over the years. It was the first company to really give the 3X3 format prominence when it held the Smooth Move tournament.

“I’m just grateful that Ansa McAl is continuing to show love to the game,” Toney said.

Meanwhile, Atina Samad, Hennessy – Moet and Wines Manager, pointed to Hennessy’s global interest in basketball and pointed out that Guyana will not be left behind.
She stated that the Burnham Court project was just the beginning and added that the company is happy to also support the shorter format of the game.

The Rawle Toney 3X3 Classic is in its second instalment, the first being held in 2019.