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Haiti returns to international basketball after an eight‑year absence, debuting in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre‑Qualifiers. Led by General Manager Sebastien Sanon, the squad trains in Miami before competing in Guyana, where only a group winner will advance toward the 2029 tournament.
Haiti's reentry into international basketball, highlighted by a training camp in Miami and a competitive group in Guyana, aims to spark a sustainable revival of the sport on the island.
After a season‑ending injury, Kyrone Alexander made a strong comeback, scoring 15 points and contributing across the board as Barbados routed the Cayman Islands 89‑54 in the opening game of the Caribbean Pre‑Qualifiers.
Jaxon Cover becomes the first native of the Cayman Islands drafted into the NHL, selected 32nd overall by the Ottawa Senators, thanks to a unique background and his father's influence.
Born in Lugano, raised in the Cayman Islands and Canada, Ryder Cali’s unconventional journey culminates in a second‑round selection by the Florida Panthers, where he hopes to blend offensive flair with defensive responsibility.
The opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented reliance on college programs, with more than half of the picks boasting NCAA experience.
Transfer Dani Carnegie, a former Georgia standout, has been selected for the USA 3×3 National Team that will compete in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile. Coach Jan Jensen praises her adaptability while the roster blends new talent and returning players.
From roller‑hockey decks in the Caribbean to the ice rinks of North America, Ryder Cali is climbing the NHL draft rankings with size, skill, and family support.
Ryder Cali and Jaxon Cover, both projected as late‑first‑round or second‑round picks, have turned atypical hockey upbringings into a platform that could reshape how talent from non‑traditional regions is viewed.
Top NHL prospects are choosing college hockey for NIL opportunities, competition and NHL readiness, reshaping the draft landscape
A new wave of international players is set to make their mark at the upcoming NHL Draft, highlighting the sport’s expanding footprint.