The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a talented 12-member roster for the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, set to tip off on Wednesday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
The team comprises a blend of overseas professionals and locally based standouts: Joy Adams, Ruth Adams, Anaya Clemons, Amisha Ramlall, Arshia Ramlall, Ashna Ramlall, Jamaicy Ogle, Kean Andrews, Keisha Copperfield, Rehacia Romain, Breann Ritchie, and Junelly Paddy.
This diverse mix of experience and youth will represent the host nation in the regional tournament, which returns for the first time since 2022.
Adams brings European experience to leadership role
Spain-based professional Joy Adams, who competes for Lointek Gernika Bizkaia in the Liga Femenina Endesa, has been appointed team captain. Known for her poise and competitive edge, Adams is expected to anchor the squad both on and off the court. She will be joined by fellow Europe-based players Ruth Adams and Anaya Clemons, both of whom bring valuable international exposure to the Guyanese side.
Five nations vie for regional glory
Guyana will battle The Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Suriname, and Jamaica in a round-robin format to determine the new Caribbean champion. Matches will run daily from 4:30 p.m. through November 16, with the top three finishers earning qualification to the 2026 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.
Home-grown talent completes the core
The Ramlall sisters—Amisha, Arshia, and Ashna—headline the domestic contingent, offering a cohesive trio of skill and familiarity. They are supported by local talents Ogle, Andrews, Copperfield, Romain, Ritchie, and Paddy, all eager to make an impact in front of home fans.
The squad will be led by Head Coach Kenny Avent, with Willon Cameron and Warren Wilson serving as assistant coaches. Avent is no stranger to success with Guyana, having guided the Under-16 Boys’ National Team to a silver medal at the 2016 Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Junior Championships.
Tournament schedule and federation outlook
Guyana opens its campaign against The Bahamas on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., before facing the Virgin Islands on November 13, Suriname on November 15, and closing with a much-anticipated encounter against Jamaica on November 16, also at 8:30 p.m.
The GBF expressed full confidence in the squad’s readiness and spirit, stating that the players are “prepared to represent the nation with pride and defend home court with determination.”
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