Croydon Cougars Basketball Club made history last week, as their under-16s boys’ squad became the first team from Britain to win at the Globasket youth tournament staged each year in Barcelona.
Globasket champions: the victorious Croydon Cougars under-16s
Globasket, in its 10th year, features more than 4,000 players across a range of age groups drawn from clubs in 20 countries.
Led by standout performances from Jerome Williams and Aziah Brown, the Cougar under-16s went undefeated through the pool stage, won their semi-final in a nail-biting one-point thriller and mounted a dramatic comeback in the final to seal victory in the closing minute.
Sharpshooter: Freddie Carpenter
There was more success, too, as Freddie Carpenter won the under-18 sharpshooter competition, beating 50 international rivals at the long-range special event.
Club officials hailed the week as a milestone moment for both Croydon Cougars and the wider British basketball community.
“Our success shows that the UK can compete — and win – at the highest level,” a club spokesperson said.
Croydon Cougars are seeking sponsors for the upcoming season and would love to add a girls’ team to their programme.
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