St. Lucia’s Elite Blazers takes aim at FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton
Mar 22, 2025
…but must first conquer the One Guyana 3×3 Quest
Kaieteur Sports- For Caribbean teams, qualifying for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour is a dream come true. However, the opportunity to compete in 3×3’s most prestigious event has never been available in the region, until now.
Elite Blazers of St Lucia will compete in the One Guyana 3×3 Quest on April 5 – 6 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Thanks to the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), that dream is now within reach, especially for teams like St. Lucia’s Elite Blazers.
The Elite Blazers will be among 20 teams from 16 countries competing in the One Guyana 3×3 Quest, set for April 5–6 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
The tournament champion will take home USD $5,000 and earn a coveted spot at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton, Canada, this August.
“We feel very confident heading into the competition,” said Troy Louison, captain of the Elite Blazers. “It’s our first time playing in a Quest event and the first time this group of four will be playing together.”
Louison, one of St. Lucia’s top 3×3 players, has represented his country at every AmeriCup 3×3 since its inception in 2021. He has also competed in several notable regional and continental tournaments, achieving significant success.
In Guyana, he will be joined by his 2022 AmeriCup teammate Andrew Louison, along with Desir Joseph and Sidney Didier.
“We believe we can make an impact in this tournament and beyond,” Louison added.
The One Guyana 3×3 Quest will feature teams from Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, the USA, the Cayman Islands, Grenada, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and Suriname.
For many of these nations, this will be their first time competing in Guyana, marking a significant milestone for both local and regional basketball.
The FIBA 3×3 Quest is an internationally recognized competition, serving as a qualifying pathway to the prestigious FIBA 3×3 World Tour.
It provides athletes with a unique platform to showcase their skills, gain world-ranking points, and compete at the highest level of the sport.
The GBF pointed out, that the event is not just about basketball, it’s also about positioning Guyana as a regional sporting hub, fostering tourism, and driving economic activity through sports.
(St. Lucia’s Elite Blazers takes aim at FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton)
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