Oct.
17 '09: Cape Coast Hoops is in the history book by receiving its
first sponsorship package. Sportspave.com a website gear towards
discovering
talents in all sports discipline sign a one year sponsorship package with Cape
Coast Hoops. Hoops received two sets of basketball jerseys with their logo and
that of Sportspave printed on it. An event was organize which officially
launched Sportspave in Ghana. The Chairperson of the occasion, Mr. Edward Pappoe,
Coach of the Prisons Athletic Team, lauded Sportspave for their gesture. He call
on those in the private sectors to support/sponsor lesser sports. In his
remarks,
the special guest, Hon. Gershun Gbediame, MP of NKwanta South, officially
launched Sportspave in Ghana and also ask all youth in sports to make use of the
opportunity by going online and register their profile at www.sportspave.com in
order to have similar opportunity as Hoops. He also told the Hoops team to live
by leadership being the first to receive sponsorship from Sportspave. He than
presented the sets of jerseys to the CEO of Cape Coast Hoops, Mr. Claudius
Thompson. In his remarks, the CEO thanked Sportspave and encourage players in
the team to see this as the beginning of greater things to come their way. He
also encourage youth in and outside Ghana to have their profile on Sportspave as
it is a medium of getting recruited by teams in and outside the country. A
special basketball showcase was held between players of the team showing their
skills to the guests. MC for the occasion was Kwesi Amoak
Hoops Champion of
'Stomp the Yard (Buduburam Comm)'
Oct.
3 '09: Stomp the Yard 2009 is the latest basketball phenomena to hit the
basketball arena here in Ghana. The competition expected to grace the basketball
courts in ten communities in and around Accra has already crowned six champions
of both sexes. Buduburam Community is the seventh community to be reached. Hoops
had to battle it out with five other teams with two coming from the Buduburam
Settlement consisting of Liberian players who dubbed the names of teams in
Liberia namely Barrolle and Invincible Eleven. But the superior playing skills
of the Hoops lads led to a 100% record and eventually took the first place as a
result qualifying for the grand finale which will be held on December 19, 2009
at the Legon Basketball Court in Accra. In the female games, Hoops Queens came
second after they lost narrowly to the girls from the settlement. Communities
participating include LEGON, HAATSO, NIMA, CANTONMENT, RIDGE, DANSOMAN,
BUDUBURAM, TESHIE, SAKUMONO and TEM. The Slam Dunk even was won by Saykan
Bestman of Cape Coast Hoops who went against fellow teammate, martin Holdbrooke.
{See dunks videos: SB(1,
2,
3)
Martin(1,2,3)}
2009 GAABL: Hoops defeat
Youtive clinching 2nd Position
Aug. 18'09: Hoops
end 2009 season with a emphatic win over Youtive. This win takes the team to the
second position at the end of regular games. Youtive has been in this position
in the last two seasons. CEPS, winning or their games maintain the top spot yet
again. CEPS was the only team Hoops lost to in the 2009 Greater Accra Amateur
Basketball League. The game against Youtive no doubt was expected to be a
spectacular one. Youtive started with inside plays starting with a 6-0 run but
the instant reply to their offensive plays saw them drawing blank by the end of
the first quarter, though they won the quarter. From the second quarter to the
fourth they had nothing to show as it began a one sided game. Saykan Bestman of
Cape Coast Hoops led all scorers putting in 15pts, 7 rbds and 4 assts.
July
25, '09: Cape Coast Hoops is just too strong this season for
majority of the teams. Thereby there is just no chance that the
league least team could cause an upset. DC Dynamics where not just
at the level to even make it a competitive game except in the second
quarter when they had their point known as Bread Kynf running the
show. Yet things were hard for them to gather their offence against
a strong man on man defense which has been the trade mark of Hoops
this season. E. Malouta of Cape Coast Hoops led all scorers with 20
points and 5 assists.
1st Quarter: Hoops 15
DC Dynamics 4
2nd Quarter: Hoops 17 DC Dynamics 11
3rd Quarter: Hoops 26 DC Dynamics 6
4th Quarter: Hoops 19 DC Dynamics 9
Final Score: Hoops 77 DC Dynamics 30
See video
2009 GAABL: Mighty Reformers fall to Hoops 75-64
July
13, '09:Cape Coast Hoops was in action against Reformers.
Reformers is a team comprising of Prisons Officers. They are a very
tough side as many who follow Ghana basketball are aware of. Been
Prison Officers they are tough both mentally and physically. But
their toughness was put to the test when they played Hoops in their
own back yard. They found it difficult this time against a team like
Hoops who are coming from a long winning streak. Mohammed, one of
the fearsome basketball player on the Ghanaian scene represented for
the Reformers but his presence did little for them. The game no
doubt live up to expectation as both sides played exciting and tough
basketball from the onset. K. Dewee of Cape Coast Hoops led all
scorers with 25pts, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
2009 GAABL: Tudu Wizards spells fail. Lost 56-71 to Hoops
July
1, '09: Cape Coast Hoops maintains its impressive run in this year's
Greater Accra Amateur Basketball League. This time the lads from Tudu falling
victim to the boys from the coast. From the beginning of the game, it showed
that the Wizards was no match to the their opponents despite Charles, power
forward of Hoops not in the lineup. Wizards even try to field a player who was
not register. This show how desperate they were wanting to win at all cost
despite loosing almost all of their games so far in the league this season. The
first half was very difficult for them as they fought to get their game plan
against a man on man defense from Hoops. At the close of first quarter Hoops
lead 2-18. They came back fighting strong in the second quarter and by half time
they were still down 23-40. The third quarter saw Hoops making use of their
bench, bringing in the five players who had not yet had any minutes. The third
quarter saw Hoops slowing down in attack and the Wizards took advantage of it
and outscore Hoops in the quarter 20-12 reducing the margin at the close of the
quarter to 43-52. The last quarter saw Hoops bringing back their starting five
players not wanting an upset. Than on Wizards had no answer for the rapid
offence and had to resign to defeat. Final Score 56-71. Hoops highest scorer was
E. malouta with 15pts, 5assts follow by K. Dewee with 13pts, 3assts. S. Bestman
had a fine game scoring 8pts, 8assts, 8rbds, 2stls and a block. Others on the
score sheet also included O. Azuazu with 10pts, 4assts and 3blks.
See video
Match Roster: H. Mensah (G-6'0"), K. Baffoe (G-6'4"), E. Malouta (G-6'1"), S.
Oladipo (G/F-6'5), E. Turkson (G-6'4"), P. Ashong (F-6'6"), O. Azuazu
(G/F-6'5"), S. Bestman (G-6'3"), J. Amu(G/SF-6'4"), K. Dewee (G/SF-6'4
2009 GAABL: Hoops Triumph over Ghana Police 57-47
June
22, '09: There has been changes in the fixtures due to the upcoming
national Sports Festival and Milo Games. As a result there are games
being play every day at the various venues in and around Accra. This
Monday saw the most improve team, Hoops going against Ghana National
Police Basketball Team. As usual the Hoops boys were in high spirit
and knew already they were going to emerge winners. What they didn't
anticipate was the physical nature of the game. Yes, the Police
players not wanting to lose this game came out in the first minutes
with six straight points. That did not dim the spirit if the boys as
the race is not to the swift but he who endures to the end. At the
end of first quarter, Hoops led 13-11. The second resume with both
sides playing strong defense. At the half time whistle Hoops still
held the lead 24-16. This game saw the team scoring its lowest
points in a half since the 2009 league began. Third quarter the
Police team had no answer to the attacking offence of the Hoops team
which took the quarter 41-32. The game began very physical from then
on with some of the Hoops players receiving cuts and bruises. They
maintain the maturity and at the final buzzer the team won 57-47. O.
Azuazu of Hoops was the MVP scoring 18pts, 8rbds and 3assts. Other
Hoops scorers included S. Oladipo with 17pts, 4rbds. E. Malouta with
10pts and 5assts. Next match is against Tudu Wizards on the 1st of
July. See video
iStand Above donates to Cape
Coast Hoops
The
iStand Above campaign is a nonprofit organization that believes in providing
opportunities and knowledge to determined young individuals striving to climb
the ladder of success.
As part of its objectives a donation was made to the Hoops Basketball CLub after
its match against Ghana Fire Service which Hoops won 90-57 retaining its status
at the top of the league table.
Tesa Asloso and Halim Musah did the donation on behalf of their organization.
Items donated were Interactive Drills Workout Books and Videos CD's by
created by Eddie Lucas, which will go a long way in the developments of the club
players and those in the extramural basketball program including children in the
Hoops Care International program as well.
We hope and pray other esteem entities out there can emit such kind gesture in
helping to improve the game we so love here in Ghana.
Thanks iStand Above and surely you stand above.
2009 GAABL: Hoops outclass
Ghana Fire Service winning 90-57
June 6, '09: Cape Coast Hoops played NBA type game against Ghana
Fire Service showing that they are the most improve team this
season. From the beginning of the game saw the team taking control.
Point Guard, Henry Mensah took full control of his team and was the
general on the floor making sure that his team mates were all in
their right position at every set play. The crowd at the Lebanon
House was very impress with the beautiful execution of each plays.
Many went home with the game vivid in their mind and will not forget
for a long time to come. Some commented that the team should have
not lost their match with CEPS if they had played the way they did
today. But as is every sport, there are good days and bad days and
today just seem to be the best day for Hoops in the GAABL. The first
quarter ended 17-12. By half time Hoops led 46-39. Third quarter saw
the lead stretch to 72-46. There was no hope for Fire as Hoops took
the day winning 90-57. Hoops player of the day was C. Mammie scoring
24pts and 10 rebounds 3 blocks.
View video
Hoops Queens and Jr. Hoops
in weekend action
June 6, '09: This weekend was full of action in the Hoops camp which
saw its three teams traveling to Accra for matches. The female and
junior teams were set to square off against the boys and girls of
Tudu Magic. The first match saw Jr. Hoops squaring up with Magic in
what was expected to be a game full of fireworks. It all started
well for them and by half time Jr. Hoops lead a commanding 27-12.
The second half for some reason or another saw the boys playing
poorly
resulting in Magic catching up and taking the lead. Both teams had
38pts each when Magic made the final shot with less than ten seconds
on the clock. Final score, Magic 40-38 Jr. Hoops. The girls seeing
the boys going down could not accept to be beaten and in the next
match they outclass their opponents winning a convincing score of
24-31. This win is their first in playing outside of Cape Coast.
Many who watch their plays recommended that they play in the female
league which starts next month. The Queens were superior in rebounds
in the paint. The Hoops Queens which had three girls standing at
6'1" controlled the boards and Magic received a lot of blocks from
the Queens forwards. We wish them good luck in their campaign to
rule the female section as their male counterparts are doing
presently. View Video
2009 GAABL: Panthers forfeit
match
May 27, '09: Primiere Panthers fail to show up for their match given Cape Coast
Hoops the maximum point. Was it out of fear?
2009 GAABL: CEPS Braves ends
Hoops winning streak
May 16 '09: As expected
by many basketball fans who watch matches at the Lebanon House, the
matchup between Hoops and Braves of CEPS was worth watching as both
teams currently have the best crop of players in Ghana basketball.
CEPS who are currently the defending champion where also anxious for
the matchup to test the capability of their team who will be taken
part in the African Club Championship in the coming months. The game
which had a lot of fireworks from the beginning to the end had the
crowd going wild with excitement. It was a close one all through.
CEPS lead at the first quarter 14-20. This has been their lowest
score in the beginning quarter for as long as anyone can remember.
In the second quarter Hoops outscore them 15-14 with the half ending
29-34. Both sides came back from the break playing excellent
basketball each scoring 26pts apiece with the third quarter ending
55-61. The fourth quarter decided the game with CEPS outscoring
Hoops 24-36 bring the final result to 79-97. At the end of the match
the CEPS coach was astonished as how tough the game was because
Hoops played them man to man defense all through. He also added that
their win was attributed to the turnovers from the Hoops guard in
the final quarter. This was very true as the point guard
somehow lost concentration in the final minutes turning the ball
over a lot. Hoops player of the day was S. Oladipo who scored 27pts
6 rebounds and 4 assists.
View video
2009 GAABL: Hoops blowout C.Y.O. 22-78
May
8, '09: Cape Coast Hoops blowout against C.Y.O move them on top of
the GAABL standing with three straight wins. The boys from Cape
Coast were too strong for their opponents and could had easily taken
the points to more than one hundred but decided to slow their attack
as they are anticipating their toughest challenge come May 16
against defending champion CEPS Braves. The match against C.Y.O. saw
the team using most of its second string that had not yet played or
had enough minutes in the past two games. Top scorers like I. Mbah,
K. Dewee, J. Amu were rested for the next big game. The match which
was a one sided affair saw hoops leading the first quarter 3-20. At
the half time the score read 8-35. Strong defense and swift attacks
saw CYO struggling to meet up in the third quarter which ended
17-54. At the final whistle it was a complete annihilation of CYO
who went down 22-78. C. Mammie had 27pts, 7rbds; 2assts. E. Malouta
had 17pts, 3stls, 1asst, 1rbd. Young and sensational Reginald
Agbeko had 12pts and 8rbds. Leading in rebounds was also another
youngster, M. Mensah with 9rbds three of which were offensive
rebounds. He also had a monster dunk in the game and two blocks. S.
Oladipo had 7pts, 6rbds, 3assts and 1stl. M. Dadson contributed
2pts, 5rbds and 2blks. See video
Match Roster:
H. Mensah (G-6'0"), K. Baffoe (G-6'4"), E. Malouta (G-6'1"), S.
Oladipo (G/F-6'5), J. Coleman (G-6'1), R. Agbeko (F-6'6"), MJ. Mensah
(G/F-6'6"), E. Turkson (G-6'4"), C. Mammie (F-6'7"), P. Ashong (F-6'6"), M.
Dadson (F-6'8") and E. Alexander (F-6'8").
Greater Accra basketball League: Hoops win
against Holy Family in Over Time 78-85
May1, 09: Two days after spoiling
the debut of T'Youth in Ghana's top league, Hoops was up against Holy Family.
Another new team in the league who defeated DC Dynamics in their opener. Both
teams meeting for the first time and undefeated in the opening stages of the
league. One side will have to leave defeated. The first quarter started on a
slow note which Hoops took 9-12. At the break, Coach Thompson was angry that his
boys were not as aggressive and wanted them to step on it in the next quarter.
At half time the score was 25-31 with Hoops still leading. Third quarter the
lead not changing as it ended 38-47. With victory looking certain saw the
players not been as aggressive as the last two quarters saw Holy Family closing
up and Hoops in foul trouble with I. Mbah and S. Oladipo fouling out through
controversial circumstances with seven minutes left. Holy Family briefly took
the lead and was up 66-65 with ten seconds remaining. A three pointer from K.
Dewee of Cape Coast Hoops saw the team take a two points lead with only five
seconds left. This made the bench to rejoice which led to another controversial
technical foul call by the referee against Hoops giving two free throws and
possession to Holy Family which they made tieing the score 68pts apiece. This
sent the game into overtime with Hoops outscoring Holy Family 7-17. Final score
78-85. H. Mensah who came in in the third quarter had 23pts, 7 asts and 2 stls
while I. Mbah had 15pts, 8rbds, 2blks. K. Dewee and E. Malouta each had 7pts
while S. Oladipo had 7pts, 3rbds, 2asts. Match Roster: H. Mensah (G-6'0"), K.
Baffoe (G-6'4"), E. Malouta (G-6'1"), S. Oladipo (G/F-6'5), J. Amu (F-6'5), R.
Agbeko (F-6'6"), MJ. Mensah (G/F-6'6"), K. Dewee (G/F-6'5"), C. Mammie (F-6'7"),
P. Ashong (F-6'6"), I. Mbah (F-6'8") and E. Alexander (F-6'8").
See video
Greater Accra Basketball League: Hoops defeat Tema Youth
in first match 73-72
April 29, '09:
Yes, the premium basketball league in Ghana has started. This year is expected
to be full of fireworks as all teams vow to show up and play their best. This
showed clearly when the boys from Tema making their debut in the league met
Hoops. The match was a cracker from jump ball to the blast of the final whistle.
Fans at the Lebanon House all agree that this was one of the classic basketball
matches they have ever watched in Accra. First quarter ended 20-15 in favor of
Hoops. At half time, T'Youth led 33-38. The third quarter showed both sides
playing exceptional basketball as both sides wanting to send the signal to
upcoming opponents they were a team to be reckon with. T'Youth won that quarter
49-52. The final quarter was the hottest which saw S. Oladipo of Hoops making
two crucial three pointers which saw the scores tie at 62 and 67 respectively.
Tema Youth lead with 7pts with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter but
the hard fighting spirit of the Hoops players did not die as they fought on
scoring an 8-0 run in the final minutes. At the final whistle Hoops won 73-72.
This brought tears into the eyes of the lads from Tema as the victory was
whisked from under their noses. Ifeanyi Mbah of Cape Coast Hoops scored 25pts,
11 rebounds, 2 steals and 2blocks, while C. Mammie had 16pts, 5rbds, 2stls, 2
blks follow by K. Dewee with 8pts, 7rbds, 2blks, and 1ast. Young sixteen year
old, Reginald Agbeko, making his debut had 7pts, 4rbds and 2blks. Hoops roster
for the match included: H. Mensah (G-6'0"), K. Baffoe (G-6'4"), N. Tandoh
(G-6'3), E. Malouta (G-6'1"), S. Oladipo (G/F-6'5), J. Amu (F-6'5), R. Agbeko
(F-6'6"), MJ. Mensah (G/F-6'6"), K. Dewee (G/F-6'5"), C. Mammie (F-6'7"), P.
Ashong (F-6'6") and I. Mbah (F-6'8").
See video
Oct.
17 '09: Cape Coast Hoops is in the history book by receiving its
first sponsorship package. Sportspave.com a website gear towards
discovering
talents in all sports discipline sign a one year sponsorship package with Cape
Coast Hoops. Hoops received two sets of basketball jerseys with their logo and
that of Sportspave printed on it. An event was organize which officially
launched Sportspave in Ghana. The Chairperson of the occasion, Mr. Edward Pappoe,
Coach of the Prisons Athletic Team, lauded Sportspave for their gesture. He call
on those in the private sectors to support/sponsor lesser sports. In his
remarks,
the special guest, Hon. Gershun Gbediame, MP of NKwanta South, officially
launched Sportspave in Ghana and also ask all youth in sports to make use of the
opportunity by going online and register their profile at www.sportspave.com in
order to have similar opportunity as Hoops. He also told the Hoops team to live
by leadership being the first to receive sponsorship from Sportspave. He than
presented the sets of jerseys to the CEO of Cape Coast Hoops, Mr. Claudius
Thompson. In his remarks, the CEO thanked Sportspave and encourage players in
the team to see this as the beginning of greater things to come their way. He
also encourage youth in and outside Ghana to have their profile on Sportspave as
it is a medium of getting recruited by teams in and outside the country. A
special basketball showcase was held between players of the team showing their
skills to the guests. MC for the occasion was Kwesi Amoak
Oct.
3 '09: Stomp the Yard 2009 is the latest basketball phenomena to hit the
basketball arena here in Ghana. The competition expected to grace the basketball
courts in ten communities in and around Accra has already crowned six champions
of both sexes. Buduburam Community is the seventh community to be reached. Hoops
had to battle it out with five other teams with two coming from the Buduburam
Settlement consisting of Liberian players who dubbed the names of teams in
Liberia namely Barrolle and Invincible Eleven. But the superior playing skills
of the Hoops lads led to a 100% record and eventually took the first place as a
result qualifying for the grand finale which will be held on December 19, 2009
at the Legon Basketball Court in Accra. In the female games, Hoops Queens came
second after they lost narrowly to the girls from the settlement. Communities
participating include LEGON, HAATSO, NIMA, CANTONMENT, RIDGE, DANSOMAN,
BUDUBURAM, TESHIE, SAKUMONO and TEM. The Slam Dunk even was won by Saykan
Bestman of Cape Coast Hoops who went against fellow teammate, martin Holdbrooke.
{See dunks videos: SB(
Aug. 18'09: Hoops
end 2009 season with a emphatic win over Youtive. This win takes the team to the
second position at the end of regular games. Youtive has been in this position
in the last two seasons. CEPS, winning or their games maintain the top spot yet
again. CEPS was the only team Hoops lost to in the 2009 Greater Accra Amateur
Basketball League. The game against Youtive no doubt was expected to be a
spectacular one. Youtive started with inside plays starting with a 6-0 run but
the instant reply to their offensive plays saw them drawing blank by the end of
the first quarter, though they won the quarter. From the second quarter to the
fourth they had nothing to show as it began a one sided game. Saykan Bestman of
Cape Coast Hoops led all scorers putting in 15pts, 7 rbds and 4 assts.
July
25, '09: Cape Coast Hoops is just too strong this season for
majority of the teams. Thereby there is just no chance that the
league least team could cause an upset. DC Dynamics where not just
at the level to even make it a competitive game except in the second
quarter when they had their point known as Bread Kynf running the
show. Yet things were hard for them to gather their offence against
a strong man on man defense which has been the trade mark of Hoops
this season. E. Malouta of Cape Coast Hoops led all scorers with 20
points and 5 assists.
July
13, '09: Cape Coast Hoops was in action against Reformers.
Reformers is a team comprising of Prisons Officers. They are a very
tough side as many who follow Ghana basketball are aware of. Been
Prison Officers they are tough both mentally and physically. But
their toughness was put to the test when they played Hoops in their
own back yard. They found it difficult this time against a team like
Hoops who are coming from a long winning streak. Mohammed, one of
the fearsome basketball player on the Ghanaian scene represented for
the Reformers but his presence did little for them. The game no
doubt live up to expectation as both sides played exciting and tough
basketball from the onset. K. Dewee of Cape Coast Hoops led all
scorers with 25pts, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. 
July
1, '09: Cape Coast Hoops maintains its impressive run in this year's
Greater Accra Amateur Basketball League. This time the lads from Tudu falling
victim to the boys from the coast. From the beginning of the game, it showed
that the Wizards was no match to the their opponents despite Charles, power
forward of Hoops not in the lineup. Wizards even try to field a player who was
not register. This show how desperate they were wanting to win at all cost
despite loosing almost all of their games so far in the league this season. The
first half was very difficult for them as they fought to get their game plan
against a man on man defense from Hoops. At the close of first quarter Hoops
lead 2-18. They came back fighting strong in the second quarter and by half time
they were still down 23-40. The third quarter saw Hoops making use of their
bench, bringing in the five players who had not yet had any minutes. The third
quarter saw Hoops slowing down in attack and the Wizards took advantage of it
and outscore Hoops in the quarter 20-12 reducing the margin at the close of the
quarter to 43-52. The last quarter saw Hoops bringing back their starting five
players not wanting an upset. Than on Wizards had no answer for the rapid
offence and had to resign to defeat. Final Score 56-71. Hoops highest scorer was
E. malouta with 15pts, 5assts follow by K. Dewee with 13pts, 3assts. S. Bestman
had a fine game scoring 8pts, 8assts, 8rbds, 2stls and a block. Others on the
score sheet also included O. Azuazu with 10pts, 4assts and 3blks.
The
iStand Above campaign is a nonprofit organization that believes in providing
opportunities and knowledge to determined young individuals striving to climb
the ladder of success.
resulting in Magic catching up and taking the lead. Both teams had
38pts each when Magic made the final shot with less than ten seconds
on the clock. Final score, Magic 40-38 Jr. Hoops. The girls seeing
the boys going down could not accept to be beaten and in the next
match they outclass their opponents winning a convincing score of
24-31. This win is their first in playing outside of Cape Coast.
Many who watch their plays recommended that they play in the female
league which starts next month. The Queens were superior in rebounds
in the paint. The Hoops Queens which had three girls standing at
6'1" controlled the boards and Magic received a lot of blocks from
the Queens forwards. We wish them good luck in their campaign to
rule the female section as their male counterparts are doing
presently. View Video
May
8, '09: Cape Coast Hoops blowout against C.Y.O move them on top of
the GAABL standing with three straight wins. The boys from Cape
Coast were too strong for their opponents and could had easily taken
the points to more than one hundred but decided to slow their attack
as they are anticipating their toughest challenge come May 16
against defending champion CEPS Braves. The match against C.Y.O. saw
the team using most of its second string that had not yet played or
had enough minutes in the past two games. Top scorers like I. Mbah,
K. Dewee, J. Amu were rested for the next big game. The match which
was a one sided affair saw hoops leading the first quarter 3-20. At
the half time the score read 8-35. Strong defense and swift attacks
saw CYO struggling to meet up in the third quarter which ended
17-54. At the final whistle it was a complete annihilation of CYO
who went down 22-78. C. Mammie had 27pts, 7rbds; 2assts. E. Malouta
had 17pts, 3stls, 1asst, 1rbd. Young and sensational Reginald
Agbeko had 12pts and 8rbds. Leading in rebounds was also another
youngster, M. Mensah with 9rbds three of which were offensive
rebounds. He also had a monster dunk in the game and two blocks. S.
Oladipo had 7pts, 6rbds, 3assts and 1stl. M. Dadson contributed
2pts, 5rbds and 2blks. 
May1, 09: Two days after spoiling
the debut of T'Youth in Ghana's top league, Hoops was up against Holy Family.
Another new team in the league who defeated DC Dynamics in their opener. Both
teams meeting for the first time and undefeated in the opening stages of the
league. One side will have to leave defeated. The first quarter started on a
slow note which Hoops took 9-12. At the break, Coach Thompson was angry that his
boys were not as aggressive and wanted them to step on it in the next quarter.
At half time the score was 25-31 with Hoops still leading. Third quarter the
lead not changing as it ended 38-47. With victory looking certain saw the
players not been as aggressive as the last two quarters saw Holy Family closing
up and Hoops in foul trouble with I. Mbah and S. Oladipo fouling out through
controversial circumstances with seven minutes left. Holy Family briefly took
the lead and was up 66-65 with ten seconds remaining. A three pointer from K.
Dewee of Cape Coast Hoops saw the team take a two points lead with only five
seconds left. This made the bench to rejoice which led to another controversial
technical foul call by the referee against Hoops giving two free throws and
possession to Holy Family which they made tieing the score 68pts apiece. This
sent the game into overtime with Hoops outscoring Holy Family 7-17. Final score
78-85. H. Mensah who came in in the third quarter had 23pts, 7 asts and 2 stls
while I. Mbah had 15pts, 8rbds, 2blks. K. Dewee and E. Malouta each had 7pts
while S. Oladipo had 7pts, 3rbds, 2asts. Match Roster: H. Mensah (G-6'0"), K.
Baffoe (G-6'4"), E. Malouta (G-6'1"), S. Oladipo (G/F-6'5), J. Amu (F-6'5), R.
Agbeko (F-6'6"), MJ. Mensah (G/F-6'6"), K. Dewee (G/F-6'5"), C. Mammie (F-6'7"),
P. Ashong (F-6'6"), I. Mbah (F-6'8") and E. Alexander (F-6'8").
April 29, '09:
Yes, the premium basketball league in Ghana has started. This year is expected
to be full of fireworks as all teams vow to show up and play their best. This
showed clearly when the boys from Tema making their debut in the league met
Hoops. The match was a cracker from jump ball to the blast of the final whistle.
Fans at the Lebanon House all agree that this was one of the classic basketball
matches they have ever watched in Accra. First quarter ended 20-15 in favor of
Hoops. At half time, T'Youth led 33-38. The third quarter showed both sides
playing exceptional basketball as both sides wanting to send the signal to
upcoming opponents they were a team to be reckon with. T'Youth won that quarter
49-52. The final quarter was the hottest which saw S. Oladipo of Hoops making
two crucial three pointers which saw the scores tie at 62 and 67 respectively.
Tema Youth lead with 7pts with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter but
the hard fighting spirit of the Hoops players did not die as they fought on
scoring an 8-0 run in the final minutes. At the final whistle Hoops won 73-72.
This brought tears into the eyes of the lads from Tema as the victory was
whisked from under their noses. Ifeanyi Mbah of Cape Coast Hoops scored 25pts,
11 rebounds, 2 steals and 2blocks, while C. Mammie had 16pts, 5rbds, 2stls, 2
blks follow by K. Dewee with 8pts, 7rbds, 2blks, and 1ast. Young sixteen year
old, Reginald Agbeko, making his debut had 7pts, 4rbds and 2blks. Hoops roster
for the match included: H. Mensah (G-6'0"), K. Baffoe (G-6'4"), N. Tandoh
(G-6'3), E. Malouta (G-6'1"), S. Oladipo (G/F-6'5), J. Amu (F-6'5), R. Agbeko
(F-6'6"), MJ. Mensah (G/F-6'6"), K. Dewee (G/F-6'5"), C. Mammie (F-6'7"), P.
Ashong (F-6'6") and I. Mbah (F-6'8").
