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The Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) is gearing up for one of its busiest months ever as the organisation fields two contingents of athletes at the Commonwealth Games and the XXV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games simultaneously.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, running from July 23 through August 2. At the same time, the 2026 CAC Games will take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8.

“The squads being prepared for both Games feature a mixture of juniors and seniors. “This is part of the development pathways required for success. Competing in the Centenary CAC Games is a massive honour, and we are committed to continuing to showcase the depth and talent of Jamaican basketball to the world.”Paulton Gordon, President of JaBA.

Commonwealth Games 2026 – Glasgow, Scotland

Jamaica will send two 3×3 contingents to compete in Scotland. The delegation arrives July 21 and departs July 31.

Men’s 3×3 Team 

Coach: Rohan Robinson

Athletes: Malik Lawrence-Anderson, Nicholai Brown, Tommy Mc Donald, Xavier Sewell

Women’s 3×3 Team 

Coach: O’neil Brown

Athletes: Tiffany Reynolds, Carissa Robinson, Christeina Bryan, Teneisia Brown

Competition Format: The tournament features twelve teams divided into two groups of six, each playing a comprehensive round-robin schedule. The top-ranked team from each group advances directly to the semi-finals, while the second and third-placed teams must navigate semi-final ‘play-ins’ to secure their spot.

Group Assignments:

 Men’s Group B: Jamaica, England, Fiji, Kenya, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Women’s Group A: Jamaica, Australia, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Kenya, and Uganda.

Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games 2026 – Dominican Republic

Jamaica will send three squads to the CAC Games to compete in the 3×3 men and women categories, as well as the U20 5v5 men’s team. The 5v5 team has been training together for several months and is expected to make Jamaica proud.

U20 Men’s 5v5 Team 

Head Coach: Clifford Brown

Assistant Coaches: Damon Sullivan, Cleon Morgan

Manager: Makeisha Robinson

Athletes: Aiden Holness, Triston McDonald, D’Aire Patterson, Lebron Lewinson, D’Khamron Scott, Zachery Smith, Tajay Bhoorasingh, Juvain Walker, Christopher Henderson, Davin Johnson, Rahim Hayles, Oral Daley

Men’s 3×3 Team

Coach: Rohan Robinson

Athletes: Nicholai Brown, Akeem Ellis, Daunte Millis, Xavier Sewell

Women’s 3×3 Team

Coach: Angelee Latouche

Athletes: Faatima A, Donae Brown, Chloe Wilson, Miea Campbell Johnson

Partnership and Support

The Jamaica Olympic Association has supported all five teams representing Jamaica across both the Commonwealth and CAC Games. Furthermore, JaBA is deeply appreciative of the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation for their ongoing commitment, which has delivered crucial support to the women’s 3×3 squad heading to the Dominican Republic.

JaBA looks forward to cheering on these athletes as they represent Jamaica on the international stage.