May 17
DAY 1 RESULTS, 12 MAY 2011:
COURT A:
University of Witwatersrand 1st v. Wanderers Scorpions (M)…54-34
Monash University v. University of Johannesburg (W)…22-60
Diepkloof Ball Addicts v. Vaal University of Technology (M)…32-58
Braamfontein Blues v. Monash University (M)…51-36
COURT B:
Momentum v. Randburg Rhinos (M)…39-69
University of Witwatersrand 2nd v. Soweto Raptors (W)…21-68
Goodfellas v. Jozi Nuggets (M)…47-44
MBL All Stars v. University of Johannesburg (M)…19-75 Continue reading »
Tagged with: Ashraf Lodewyk • Ashraf Memorial tournament • Basketball • Soweto Raptors • Swaziland • TUT • UJ • University of Johannesburg • Vaal University of Technology • VUT • Wanderers Scorpions • Wits University
Apr 27
By Victor Shakineza Other
Last week Wits University remembered one of its fallen heroes with the annual Ashraf tournament. For the first time in a long time the tournament was very well attended, maybe an indication that the basketball public and players are starving for some local action in Gauteng.
Some of the interesting clashes in the preliminary rounds of the tournament included the game between Wanderers Scorpions vs. Soweto Raptors (Ladies) and TUT Limpopo vs. UJ (Men). Scorpions looked like a totally revamped team that can now challenge some of their more renowned opponents and they beat Raptors by 4 points with Emma Ledwaba doing the business down the line. In the men section, TUT Limpopo almost upset UJ with a close encounter that could have gone either way. Notable mentions must go to Jerry for the entertainment he provided with his dunks over some of the UJ boys and the fact that his team was playing without a coach speaks volume for their dedication. Continue reading »
Tagged with: Ashraf • Basketball • Egoli Magic • Soweto Raptors • Swaziland • TUT • UJ • University of Johannesburg • USSA • Vaal University of Technology • VUT • Wanderers Scorpions • Wits University
Mar 29
Please be informed via this notice that USSA NEC at its meeting on the 12/13 February 2010 has approved our request to hold the trials for to select a team to represent USSA at the CUCSA games in Botswana from the 01 – 10 July 2010.
Therefore, this is an invitation to you to send your best players that you think can make the national team. Also all players who were in the national team last year are invited to trial out this year as well.
Venue:
WITS University Basketball Courts.
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Tagged with: Basketball • Botswana • CUCSA • Durban • Kwazulu-Natal • University Sports South Africa • USSA • Wits University
Aug 04
Once upon a time in a place about an hour away from Joburg; buzzed the Mamelodi Bees, a team oozing with talented players such as the likes of Lebo, Sophie and young players like Makgotso Moloantoa, Takalani Mfamadi and Matlala Mokoko. This team was very hard to beat and every woman’s team scheduled to play Asnath Makena’s swarm needed to bring their “A game”, then Lebo had a baby and the younglings flew off to varsity and the fear factor that other teams had went with them…
The once lethal Mamelodi Bees had their first clash with some of their ex-players in what one may call a “boring basketball game” where the only action was a crying baby on the Bees bench. Continue reading »
Tagged with: Basketball • Gauteng Basketball League • GBL • Mamelodi Bees • TUKS • University of Johannesburg • University of Pretoria • Wits Alumni • Wits University
Jul 21
By Victor Shakineza Other
Date: 09 th August – 10 th August 2008
Venue: Wits University basketball courts – Hall 29
Invitation from Wits Basketball
It’s that time of the year when we as Wits Basketball bow down and remember the great spirit and enthusiasm that lived within those that has passed on. He is described as a stalwart of Wits Basketball during his time and is always described as a great player. His contribution to Basketball and
Wits Basketball was immense and is greatly remembered. Wits Basketball is hosting this tournament in remembrance of Ashraf Lodewyk’s contribution to the club and Wits sport.
I am confident that this tournament will once again fulfill such an important purpose in the challenge facing us in a changing society. We as the Wits basketball club are kindly inviting your team to the tournament both male and female teams. To participate in this tournament each team is required to pay R450 registration fee which is a prerequisite for team participation. No pay no play. We would really appreciate you joining us however if you are not interested please inform us promptly and if there are any queries please contact Peter or James. Continue reading »
Tagged with: Ashraf Lodewyk • Ashraf Memorial tournament • Basketball • Wits University
Jul 08
This event is hosted by BETHUSILE SALES
The first of the annual Masters’ Tourney in Johannesburg!
Dates are 10-12 JULY 2009
From Friday Evening 18H30 @Mandeville (2 games)
Saturday from 09H00 till 20h00
Sunday from 09H00 till the FINAL
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Tagged with: Basketball • Mandeville • VUT • Wits University
Mar 20
During the second game of the evening, Alumni underestimated the Blues in the first period of the game. With Tshiamo Ngakane’s experience and Nathi’s young blood, there was definitely nothing to underestimate causing Alumni to start playing the game of basketball. Maieane Nkhahle “The Go To Guy” who was unstoppable back in the day when he use to play for Wits, was back wearing the jersey number 10 for Alumni. Though he wasn’t much of an asset this past Sunday, word is he will soon get his “A Game” up and this includes “Black Mountain” Steve Oseghale who could be the Shaq of GBL this season if coach Maepa works on him… A WHOLE LOT!
Mboshi Ronunu, well what more can we say about the brother. He never disappoints. Mboshi has been consistent since day one and is still going strong. 21 points! Can he go bigger than that? It’s still early days. We’ll be watching…
It was very evident that the Blues were still getting use to playing together so we won’t write them off just yet. It will be interesting to see how these teams do against the University ones. We asked Tsakane Ngobeni if he thinks the University teams will be a problem and according to him, “the University teams are just warm up games leading to the Championship rounds…”
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Tagged with: Basketball • Braamfontein Blues • Gauteng Basketball League • GBL • Wits Alumni • Wits University
Mar 07
The newly formed Gauteng Basketball League (GBL) is getting 2009 off to a flying start, with a jam-packed calendar of fixtures starting on 8 March.
This inaugural season promises thrills and action galore, with several clubs signing up to thrash it out for supremacy on the courts. Men’s and women’s teams will be playing their games at Wits University, the University of Pretoria, the Grace Bible Church and the Vaal.
Fixtures are scheduled for Thursdays to Sundays between March and May, with a month-long winter break in June before the competition ramps up again between July and October.
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