Miami Heat guard and Jamaica men’s national team captain Norman Powell donates US$100K to support recovery efforts, and shares that all proceeds from his Jamaica collection on his website will also go toward relief

After Jamaica’s national basketball team punched its ticket to the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers for the first time in history, the draw set up NBA-stacked opponents. However, most of the rosters are expected to miss the November–December window due to the NBA season

Jamaica-born philanthropist Dr. Trisha Bailey encourages others to join her in supporting Jamaica’s rising basketball ambitions. “This facility won’t just serve our national team—it will be a home where we can host powerhouse nations like the USA and others,” she wrote

Exclusive: JaBA President Paulton Gordon talks NBA buzz and Jamaica’s basketball ambitions, as he outlines the strategy, addresses infrastructure gaps, and highlights ongoing efforts to bring professional basketball to Jamaica

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell has committed to representing Jamaica in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers this summer