THE Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) continues to make waves in regional and international basketball, earning high praise from the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) for its exceptional leadership and development work.

During the CBC Assembly, held on the opening day of the FIBA Americas Assembly in Mexico City, Mexico, GBF Vice-Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater, along with General Secretary Patrick Haynes, proudly received an award recognising the Federation’s impact on the sport.

Leslie Collymore, CBC President, lauded Guyana as a “model Federation within the CBC”, pointing to the country’s consistent commitment to both grassroots and elite-level basketball.

He noted that Guyana has gone beyond its borders to uplift Caribbean basketball, highlighting that the entire CBC is reaping the benefits of the GBF’s efforts.

Collymore further highlighted Guyana’s role as a trailblazer, becoming the first English-speaking Caribbean nation to host a FIBA 3×3 Quest event.

He also underscored Guyana’s upcoming hosting of the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, a tournament returning to the region after several years, as evidence of the GBF’s ability to stage landmark events.

Collymore said Guyana and the GBF has stepped up when the region needed it most, hosting key internal tournaments and proving that it could deliver at the highest level.

The GBF, in response, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stressing that the honour belongs to everyone involved in building the sport locally.

“We are happy that the work done in Guyana is being recognised both regionally and internationally,” the Federation said in a statement.

According to the GBF, their efforts “extend beyond the shores of Guyana, and the CBC itself is benefiting from the growth initiatives we’ve put in place.”

The Federation also dedicated the award to its affiliates and partners, with special acknowledgement to the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Olympic Association for their support.

With continued investment in both the traditional and fast-growing 3×3 formats, Guyana has positioned itself as a leader in Caribbean basketball and one that is shaping the future of the sport across the region.