Date: 02^nd to 05th April 2010

Venue: Mamelodi Beer Hall (Pretoria)

Time: 10h00Accommodation

• Rooms for accommodations will be provided (remember to bring your own blankets)

Registration information

• 02 April 2010- Registration – 09h00 to 10h00
• Games start at 10h00.

Registrations (per team)

.:. Senior Teams = R 400.00 (males)

.:. Senior Teams = R 300.00 (Females)

.:. Junior Teams – U/18’s = R 300.00 (Boys)

.:. Junior Teams – U/16 = R 250.00 (Boys & Girls)

Winning Prizes

• Seniors 1⁵¹ position Men ( R 3500.00)

Senior 2nd position (R 500.00)

• Seniors 1⁵¹ position woman  (R 1500.00)
• Seniors 2^nd position (R400.00)
• Juniors U/18’s Boys (R 1500.00)

Juniors U/18’s Boys (R500)

• Junior U/16’s (Boys & Girls) (Gold medals)

Junior U/16’s (Boys & Girls) (Silver medals)

For further information please contact:

Sipho Mabeka – 073 160 7820

Bernard Masemola – 073 165 6750

Information provided by Tertius Phetla

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The basketball games began started at 08h30 with the 2nd teams; both University of Pretoria teams (women and men) won, setting the high standard for the senior teams.At 12h30, the 1st team ladies game started. Due to time constraint, the games were 20min halves, running time thus teams had to play hard and smart from the beginning as the recovery time was little. The first half Tuks ladies dominated as they played their usual game of good defence while UJ played their game of good offense.  With many of the old UJ players gone most people thought that the game belonged to UP but that was in vain. In the second half Tuks ladies looked out of shape as most walked occasionaly back on defence. When the Tuks defence cracked UJ just kept scoring 3-pointer after 3pointer giving them a very confortable lead. In the end UJ won 51-30.

At 13h30 men 1st team game began. Both sides looked determined and hungry for the victory. Both sides had a lot of new players and from the warm up it looked like it would be an interesting game.
The score was head to head for the first half. Tuks men, as the underdogs stepped up to the plate played a good game of basketball. In the 2nd half and Tuks men looked like a different team as they slowly lost the game and UJ dominating. In the end the pressure was too much for the Pretoria team and UJ won 58-40.

In the summary. UP dominated the 2nd teams games but the 1st teams could not meet the standards set. So the 2010 intervarsity bragging rights go to UJ.

Article by Vee and edited by Victor Shakineza

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TIP OFF: The first half of the NBA season has been nothing short of a soapie; with Iverson headlining it by taking a leave of absence and then retiring and then returning to Philly.  Gilbert Arenas and his gun issues has been somewhat disappointing for some of us who were looking forward to seeing him play after a long lay off due to injury.  But the drama off court is nothing compared to some of the heroics displayed by some veterans and young superstars on the hardwood.  Guys such as Zach Randolph, David Lee, Monta Ellis, Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, Aaron Brooks and a few others have done a great job in keeping their teams in a great light.  Certain names still remain prime while others are moving into the right direction, we cannot deny the growth of Kevin Durant.  I remember watching him play at Texas and 2 games that come to mind are when he played against Texas A&M and another against Oklahoma State; it was clear from then that this is a future scoring champion in the league.  He didn’t get the NCAA championship, but the player of the year accolade was much deserved.

I’m certain that it didn’t come as no surprise when DWade was handpicked by Mike to be part of the Jordan family; I’m looking forward to see him launch the Jordan 25 during All Star weekend. He’s had his ups and downs this season, but I still maintain that this season is his best chance to get the MVP award.  Somebody else that I’m forecasting for the MVP award is Carmelo. He is currently the league’s scoring leader and even though his season has been plagued by injury, I think his return is gong to motivate his team further as they just beat my Lakers behind an inspired game by Chauncey Billups. Joe Johnson and the Hawks have had a great season, carrying some good momentum from last year’s playoff run.  Ask the Celtics, things ain’t easy in Atlanta no more, the pack 1 of the leagues more entertaining attacks and it’s great to see Jamal Crawford embracing his role and looking like the 6^th man of the year.  I was disappointed to see Hedo leave Orlando, but I think that the Magic are still looking good enough to have a good run well into the playoffs.

A lot of people had anticipated a great final last year between the Lakers and the Cavaliers; some Magic happened and the Cavs vanished somewhere on the way.  While some people are still talking about why Lebron turned his back and didn’t shake anybody’s hand, young man is back and looking much more lethal.  Apart from their signings in the off-season, you cannot deny that nobody can match up to his size, play and athleticism on court.  The Cavs currently own the best record and a winning streak of 13 games going into the break.  Meanwhile, my boy Kobe is currently nursing a broken finger and a sprained ankle; to a lot of people surprise, the Lakers just pulled 2 great wins behind the inspired play of Pau Gasol and Lamar kardashian.  I’m very sad to see Kobe missing the All Star game, but I think that this is a well deserved break for him.  I know that his and Bynum’s return is going to charge the team to a repeat.

MAIN COURSE:  It’s All Star Weekend.  I got my pvr almost ready; I have to delete a couple of old games to make way for the festivities.  Its already confirmed that Allen Iverson (not like I’m surprised) and Kobe Bryant won’t be playing, so we know that the East is going to Win.  The main part that we have to guess is who will take the MVP honors; will it be LeBron, to increase his tally, or DWade in honor of the Jordan XXV, or might anybody else just come in and sneak past them?  Kevin Durant set a points record in last year’s rookie challenge.  Can Brandon Jennings come in and kill the assists record?  Will Tyreke Evans steal the show like he did back in High School’s McDonalds All American? I hope that Derrick Rose heals and is able to play, it would be interesting to see him go against Tyreke for bragging rights as the better Memphis Tigers Alum.  I’m looking forward to see Shannon Brown in the dunk contest, if you’ve seen him play in college; you know that he packs some crazy hops. I know Gerald Wallace can up, lets see what he’s got for the contest. I feel sorry for the guys whose wives and girlfriends have already been complaining about? this basketball of yours?, if you gonna book a romantic get away for 2, please make sure that the resort has ESPN.  Either that or have my number with you for updates.

DESSERT: I think that the secret to the Nets turnaround is if they quickly bid for Maya Moore of the lady Huskies.  She’s already led the UConn ladies to a win streak of 63 games.  Perhaps she can turn their Ls to Ws, or maybe increase the attendance.  CONGRATULATIONS to the New Orleans Saints for winning the Superbowl, certain people are still not talking to me because I WAS RIGHT.

You already know who it is.

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Juice-The Mogul

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Women

1.       Dumisani Chauke             -              E. Cape

2.       Nosipho Njokweni          -              E. Cape

3.       Thobela Gatywa               -              E. Cape4.       Siphokazi Hess                  -              E. Cape

5.       Philadelphia Khoabane  -              Free State

6.       Tsebo Mahlope                -              Free State

7.       Monalisa Maphumulo    -              KZN

8.       Silindile Shange                 -              KZN

9.       Emmerentia Ledwaba    -              Limpopo

10.   Phuti Mosehlana              -              Limpopo

11.   Requelh Molema             -              Limpopo

12.   Kelello Tswai                      -              Limpopo

13.   Veranique Samuels         -              W. Cape

Men

1.       Cyril Shabalala                   -              KZN

2.       Nhlanhla Dlamini              -              KZN

3.       Christopher Fynne          -              KZN

4.       Lindokuhle Sibankulu     -              KZN

5.       Christian Mdeltshe          -              KZN

6.       Fumani Marhanele          -              Limpopo

7.       Nakedi Maputla                -              Limpopo

8.       Wisani Chauke                  -              Limpopo

9.       Jerry Manyubele              -              Limpopo

10.   Mlungisi Shongwe           -              Mapumalanga

11.   Tutu Gama                          -              Mapumalanga

12.   Lucky Loate                        -              N. West

13.   Amogelang Keogatile     -              N. West

14.   Andre Du Plessis              -              W. Cape

Information supplied by Lunga Ntuli and edited by Victor Shakineza

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The KZN men’s team won this tournament after battling it out with Limpopo in the finals that was packed at the Varsity by 64- 55.  At first it seemed as if the home team was going to lose this match as at some stage Limpopo were trailing by 31-29 end of the first half.  But with the KZN boys fully understanding that leading doesn’t mean you have won and that it not about how you start that matters but how you finish, this saw them coming back in hot form to clinch this victory.It was the experience of the KZN coach Dennis Wucherer, who is a former assistant coach of the German team, revealed it’s self during this tournament.

In the third position, North West surprised everybody as they have improved a lot during this year despite the fact that they were regarded as under dogs of this tournament.  North West took position three after thrashing Western Cape by 63-48.  This goes to show the high standard of these games and the level of commitment that each and every team has putted during these games.

In the Ladies category, Limpopo walked all over Eastern Cape in the finals by trashing them, 79-48.   If there is one team that came prepared to this tournament it was Limpopo as both their men’s and women’s teams reached the finals.  The home team KZN was never going to give up without registering their name in the top three teams that tested glory.  KZN took the third position after beating Free State by 57-41.   80% of the KZN players came to this tournament after being involved with the Provincial government games which had taken place in Pietermaritzburg in Kwazulu-Natal before the start of the tournament.

This meant that these players didn’t get time to rest as they arrived in Durban on Tuesday and the next thing they were on the court playing.  One player can be a crucial ingredient of a team but one player can not make a team, it was the same for Silindle Shange, who inspired the home team to get this far as she was also awarded as the All-star player.

Despite that it was disappointing to see the reigning champions of 2008, Gauteng not participating in this year’s event as they were expected to defend their trophy.  It was also a bit strange to see the decision that was made by Basketball South Africa when they decided who should get the award for the most organized team, while they were not part of tournament and only came in on the last day.  Despite all this the tournament still went well and players displayed lots of talent and skills with the ball.

At the end of the tournament a National Squad was selected for both the Men’s and Women’s team.

President of KZN Basketball Association, Sanele Mthiyane wished all his acknowledgment to the sponsors the people who supported to make this event a success.

“Our teams really performed as expected.  With the minimum amount of time we had to prepare, we are proud of the results.  The women’s team has shown a good improvement from 2006 where they were placed position eight, last year they came out number five and so, to get a bronze medal from the team that had majority of players who had just finished participating in the Government games must be applauded.  Overall I want to thank the participants, the coach who have putted so much effort and not to forget our partners eThekwini Municipality department of Sport and Recreation, DSTV, KZN Academy of Sport and DSR for their support,” said Mthiyane.

Article by Lunga Ntuli and edited by Victor Shakineza

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Information provide by Lungile Mposula

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Latest fixtures and results (wednesday 16 december 2009):

Information supplied by Lungile Mposula and edited by Victor Shakineza

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HOSTED BY KZNBA – Kwazulu Natal Basketball Association in Durban

Date: 14th – 18th December 2009

KZNBA is proud to announce that it will be hosting the annual Basketball SA Senior Championships to be held from the 14th – 18th Dec 09. These exciting games will be held at DUT – Durban University of Technology ( Steve Biko Campus). The final will be held on the 18^th Dec at the Victoria Mxenge Sports Centre in Umlazi (D Section – next to the soccer stadium).

The participating teams are as follow:

1. Kwazulu Natal
2. Western Cape
3. Free State
4. Eastern Cape
5. Mpumalanga
6. Limpopo
7. Northern Cape
8. North West
9. Gauteng

The tournament will be attracting the best players in South Africa and some that have represented the National team oversees in big tournaments. The teams will be represented by both the ladies and men. The most interesting games will be the games between Gauteng and KZN as they have been arch rivals for years. The Gauteng team, both ladies and men are the reigning champions of 2008. It will be interesting to see the turn of events. We can’t leave out the other teams that are coming up strong e.g. Western Cape, Limpopo and Free State. These teams have shown over the years that there are capable of winning the championship. Now, that is something also to look forward too.

The tournament is used to scout out for new talent that will eventually represent the South African National Basketball teams to represent the country at an international level such as the FIBA Championships.

Entrance is free! The will be entertainment through out the tournament everyday and giveaways from DSTV. There will be shoot out and dunking competitions!

We are proud to announce the sponsors that are board:

1. Thekwini Municipality
2. KZN Department of Sports and Recreation
3. KZN Academy of Sports
4. DSTV
5. Coca Cola

We would like to urge people to come in numbers as it will be an exciting tournament especially kids as it would be a good opportunity for them to see some of their favorite  players they inspire to be like one day.

For more information please contact:

Lungile Mposula – 0727380071 or info@kznbasketball.co.za

Information supplied by Sanele Mthiyane

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