Category Archives: Basketball

Brunei focus on positives from FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup outing

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Pictures: Courtesy of FIBA 3x3 IT'S back to drawing board for national basketball coach Ben Sim. Brunei came out of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup Qualifiers without a win but with new gained experience in Singapore. The team of Lim Liang Wei, Jake Chong, Jayden Chen and Devon Lim…

April 4, 2023

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Brunei ready for FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup debut

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN NEWLY appointed national basketball coach Ben Sim is looking forward to the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2023 in Singapore. This will be Brunei's debut at the competition and it will be Sim's first time in charge of the national squad. "Technically, it's not my first stint as I brought…

March 26, 2023

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Ben Sim to lead national basketball team

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BEN Sim has taken up the hot seat to become Brunei's national basketball coach. This was revealed during the inauguration ceremony of the executive committee for the 2023 - 2025 term on Saturday night. With plenty of playing experience under his belt, the 37-year-old will now lead the national…

March 4, 2023

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BBA executive committee sworn in

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Brunei Basketball Association (BBA) hosted an inauguration ceremony for its newly elected executive committee for the term 2023-2025. Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin attended the event as the guest of honour. Held at the Mulia Hotel in Berakas, Pehin Goh witnessed the swearing in of the new…

March 4, 2023

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Pang lifts BNS to 3×3 title

Yee Chun Leong TUTONG VANESSA Pang came through in the clutch to lift BNS to the women's title of the Aldric Construction Tutong 3x3 Challenge on Sunday. Pang, who was names the MVP, scored her side's last five points in the final to lift BNS to an 11-9 win over Tuffa. BNS had led 4-1…

October 9, 2022

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JCWE top Beastmode for 3×3 title

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN JCWE claimed top honours in the men's Open category of the 3x3 Brave As A Tiger Championship after defeating Beastmode 21-10 in the final on Sunday. It was sweet revenge for JWCE as they had lost to the same opponents 21-9 in the group stage on Friday. JCWE brought their…

September 4, 2022

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Pegasus duo reap benefit of experience from MDL stint

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN LOCAL boys Jonathan Lim and William Ching are taking the best out from their outing with Pegasus in the recently concluded Malaysia D-League. The competition is the first for the duo in terms of pro basketball and they look to fully utilise the new experiences gained. “Although I didn’t get…

August 28, 2022

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Youths powered GKL to title

Yee Chun LeongTUTONG GKL COACH Ryan Yusof credited his youngsters for stepping up to the occasion to steer his side to victory against Pegasus in the final of the GHK Tutong Cup 2022 on Friday night. “I believe the team was set up in the right way with the right blend of senior and youth…

August 28, 2022

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GKL drop Pegasus for Tutong Cup title

Yee Chun LeongTUTONG GKL emerged champions of the GHK Tutong Cup 2022 after running away with an 84-62 triumph over Pegasus in the final on Friday night. It was a team effort for GKL as they had five players in double figures in the win at the Tutong Chung Hwa basketball court. Captain Ben Sim…

August 27, 2022

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Propel edge JHY for bronze

Yee Chun LeongTUTONG PROPEL claimed the bronze of the GHK Tutong Cup 2022 after fighting back to defeat JHY Enterprise 67-60 in the third place playoff on Friday night. Tan Kun Hor was the biggest factor for Propel as he dropped a team-high of 24 points. Tan Kah Boon was the other in double figures…

August 27, 2022

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