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Jamaica International Norman Powell Selected for First-Ever NBA All-Star Game
Heat guard Norman Powell earns an Eastern Conference reserve spot in his 11th NBA season after a career-best campaign in Miami

Kaboom Editors
4 hours ago1 min read


Miami Heat to Host ‘Jamaica Night’ for Hurricane Relief, Sean Paul to Perform
Miami Heat to host ‘Jamaica Night’ at Kaseya Center on January 13 in support of hurricane relief; Sean Paul set for special performance

Kaboom Editors
Jan 101 min read


Norman Powell Pledges US$100K to Support Recovery Efforts
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

Kaboom Editors
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Jamaica to Face Canada, Puerto Rico, and Bahamas in FIBA Americas Qualifiers Debut
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

Kobe K. Bryan
Aug 11, 20252 min read


J'can Billionaire Dr. Trisha Bailey Donates to $4M National Basketball Training Facility Campaign
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

Kobe K. Bryan
Aug 2, 20252 min read


JaBA President Paulton Gordon Talks NBA Buzz and Jamaica’s Basketball Ambitions
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
Akeeile Harris
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Norman Powell’s Commitment Sparks Hope for Jamaica’s Basketball Team
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell has committed to representing Jamaica in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers this summer

Kaboom Editors
Apr 13, 20251 min read
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