Two-time defending Champions Tivoli Wizards
and rivals Majesty Gardens Legend will face off in one of two opening matches
of the Flow sponsored National Basketball League 2012 (FNBL) on Saturday April 21. The matches which
will also see new comers Eastern Pistons and the Spanish Town Spartans go toe
to toe in their first FNBL challenge, will be played at the University of
Technology Jamaica (UTech).
Fourteen teams which make up the Southern
Conference are eagerly anticipating their chance to dominate the exciting 2012
season. Ahead of the 2012 season the League has seen renewed vigor from
returning teams as well as the newcomers who are anxious to make their mark on
the FNBL.
Wayne Bartley Manager of the Wizards says
his team is not taking any chances. “We see all teams as competitors and we are
in this competition to win and claim the top trophy. I am confident that the
team is well prepared as we used the pre-season games to improve and enhance
our play, he explained.
The Legends have not had the best
preparation leading up to the new season, however head coach Ludlow Barker is
banking on the experience of the team to carry them through once again. “We
still have class players the likes of Boldon Todd in our title bid this year
and we know the community will be coming out to support these guys, they are
the bright spot in these inner city communities and they give the people hope,
so that motivation from the community will serve us well this year.”
Denise Williams, Flow's Director of
Government and Corporate Affairs, promises support in enhancing the game
experience by increasing the level of fan engagement and participation.
"We want to grow with the sport and that means assisting JABA to enhance
all areas of the game. We will be engaging fans through social media and
encouraging game day activities that fans will enjoy,” she explained.
Williams added that the company’s support will
also employ the use of the Flow network. “With Flow TV and our high-speed internet
services, we are in a position to help increase the appetite for basketball in
Jamaica. Fans can also stay informed about match scores and other league
updates by following Flow’s social media channels which will be abuzz with Facebook
and Twitter promotions and games."
New comers Eastern Pistons, is prepared to take the fight to their more fancied opponents. Nyron Hurd, Coach of the Pistons notes, “We have worked hard over the past couple of months and are elated to be in the elite league in Jamaica. I thank Flow for their sponsorship and the opportunity to expose a number of our talented youngsters in the various communities.”
New comers Eastern Pistons, is prepared to take the fight to their more fancied opponents. Nyron Hurd, Coach of the Pistons notes, “We have worked hard over the past couple of months and are elated to be in the elite league in Jamaica. I thank Flow for their sponsorship and the opportunity to expose a number of our talented youngsters in the various communities.”
Twenty nine of the islands top basketball
clubs go in search of the coveted trophy and all island supremacy as the 2012
Flow sponsored National Basketball League tips-off at the UTECH Courts on
Saturday April 21, 2012. Admission $300 stands, $500 VIP with courtside and
students with ID pay $100.
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