Basketball: Shoot-Out Competition |17 January 2026

Sharp shooters in the calibre of PLS Hawks’ Nigel Cafrine should spice up the competition (Photo: Roland Duval)

Hub of the Elites to host Basketball Shoot-Out competition

 The Hub of the Elites will host a Basketball Shoot-Out competition on Saturday January 31, 2026, at the Victoria Gymnasium. The event will begin at 9am and is aimed at promoting basketball development and encouraging individual skill performance in a competitive but structured environment.

The tournament will be open to individuals and will follow a shoot-out format. Players will compete one at a time, taking shots from three fixed positions on the court, all located behind the three-point line.

The same basket will be used throughout the competition to ensure fairness and consistency.

Scoring will be based on successful baskets, with points awarded for each shot made and no points given for missed attempts.

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