While basketball is not as dominant as cricket or football in Guyana, the country has produced several noteworthy basketball players, many of whom have played regionally, in U.S. college leagues, and for the Guyana National Basketball Team. Here are some prominent names and emerging talents:
Notable Basketball Players from Guyana
1. Delroy James
- Position: Forward
- Born in Guyana, raised in the U.S.
- Played college basketball at the University of Rhode Island.
- Went on to have a successful international professional career (Italy, Turkey, Greece, etc.).
- Played in the EuroCup and represented Team USA in The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
2. Rawle Marshall
- Born in Georgetown, Guyana.
- Played in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers (2005–2007).
- Had a successful career in Europe and Asia afterward.
- Played college basketball at Oakland University.
3. Stanton Rose
- Former captain of the Guyana national team at just 19 years old.
- Named 2018 Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) MVP.
- Played at Jacksonville College and Prairie View A&M University (NCAA D1) in Texas.
- A key figure in Guyana’s recent basketball resurgence.
4. Travis Burnett
- One of Guyana’s top point guards in recent years.
- Known for leadership, court vision, and clutch shooting.
- Regular standout in the Caribbean Basketball Championships.
5. Akeem Kanhai
- Dynamic combo guard and fan favorite.
- Played for the Pacesetters Basketball Club in Georgetown.
- Regular selection for national team duties.
6. Shaine Webster
- Prominent youth-level talent.
- Represented Guyana in U18 FIBA tournaments and Caribbean events.
Guyana National Basketball Team
- Competes in Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) and FIBA Americas events.
- Noted for a strong showing in the 2018 CBC Championship, where Guyana won the gold medal for the first time.
Local Basketball Development
- Governed by the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF).
- Local leagues: Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA), Berbice, and Linden leagues.
- Venues: Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Burnham Basketball Court, Mackenzie Sports Club.
