Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025. 6:59 pm CST.
Photo Credit: Belize Premier Basketball League
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Basketball action officially tips off on Friday, May 16, with a thrilling 9:00 pm matchup at the Belize City Civic Center, where Belize City Thunderbolts face off against Dangriga’s EZ Investment Dream Ballers in a battle for early-season momentum.
The championship continues on Saturday, May 17, with two clashes:
- Cayo Western Ballaz vs. Belmopan Capital City Kings – 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart College Auditorium, San Ignacio
- San Pedro Tiger Sharks vs. Corozal Cerros Suns – 8:00 p.m. at Andres Campos Civic Center, Corozal Town
The League, Teams, and Format
The Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) debuts with seven teams spanning five districts, promising a dynamic and competitive tournament. The league is split into two conferences:
- Toucan Conference (North-South): San Pedro Tiger Sharks, EZ Investment Dangriga Dream Ballers, Punta Gorda Panthers, and Corozal Cerros Suns.
- Mayan Conference (East-West): Cayo Western Ballaz, Belize City Thunderbolts, and Belmopan Capital City Kings.
Each team comprises 12 players, with roster regulations ensuring a strong local presence. The league mandates that ten players must be Belizean-born, one may be a foreign-born Belizean, and one can be a total foreigner. To foster youth development, at least one of the Belizean-born players must be under 21, providing a stage for emerging talent.
Upcoming Weeks of BPBL Action
Week 2 (May 22-24, 2025)
- Thursday, May 22 – Belize City Thunderbolts vs. Punta Gorda Panthers @ Belize City Civic Center – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 24 – Dream Ballers vs. Western Ballaz @ Russell ‘Chiste’ Garcia Auditorium, Dangriga – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 24 – Tiger Sharks vs. Thunderbolts @ San Pedro High School Auditorium, San Pedro – 8:00 p.m.
Week 3 (May 30-31, 2025)
- Friday, May 30 – Belmopan Capital City Kings vs. Cayo Western Ballaz @ UB Gym, Belmopan – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 31 – Corozal Cerros Suns vs. Belize City Thunderbolts @ Andres Campos Civic Center, Corozal – 8:00 p.m.
Championship Prizes
With $5,000 cash prizes awaiting divisional champions, teams will battle fiercely for supremacy. At season’s end, the two conference winners will clash for the Jaguar Championship. The victors will claim the $15,000 grand prize and 20 gold rings.
With seven teams, five districts, and three championships on the line, expect fierce competition.
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025. 6:59 pm CST. Photo Credit: Belize Premier Basketball League By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Basketball action officially tips off on Friday, May
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