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by Victor Shakineza

Ashraf Lodewyk Memorial Tournament 2011

May 17, 2011 in Events, Other

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 Read the rest of this entry →

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Ashraf tournament 2010 low down

April 27, 2010 in 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. Read the rest of this entry →

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by Nthabiseng Mushi

USSA Basketball trials 3 – 4 April 2010

March 29, 2010 in USSA

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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by Nthabiseng Mushi

Bees just another fairy tale story

August 4, 2009 in GBL

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. Read the rest of this entry →

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Ashraf Memorial tournament 2009

July 21, 2009 in 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. Read the rest of this entry →

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