CellOne Island Basketball League Kicks Off
The CellOne Island Basketball League tipped off last night [Oct 29] inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with a men’s double-header.
In the opener the Hoop Stars took on the Court Kings, and then the Rim Rockers took on the Twisters, with a total of 163 points scored on the night.
The Hoop Stars built an early lead and managed to hold off the Court Kings 49 – 41. Junior Warner was the top scorer for the Hoop Stars with 18 points, while Michael Paynter scored a game high 19 points for the Court Kings.
The second game came down to free throws, with the Twisters winning 37 – 36 over the Rim Rockers. Kevin Stevens scored a game high 12 points to lead the Twisters to victory, while Jamie Cedenio scored 7 points for the Rim Rockers.
Speaking before the season kicked off, Kenny Simmons, CIBL Commissioner, said: “It is a great honour to be working with CellOne for the launch of Bermuda’s newest basketball league.
“We’re all about bringing together the excitement of team sport and the quality time many families on the island are looking for. As Commissioner of the CIBL, my committee and I will do our best along with CellOne to take the sport of basketball to new heights here on the island.”
“All of us at CellOne are excited to be teaming up with the IBL” says Marketing Director, Joel Ferrier. “Wednesday and Saturday nights can be filled with free outings for the entire family!
“We’re looking forward to seeing all of Bermuda come out and support their favourite team – from the Court Kings to the Hoopstars or Fly Girls to the Pink Panthers – it’s bound to be an awesome time at every game.”
