'Nax Vegas' 3x3 basketball tourney set for Saturday
Part of the action during the 2021 edition of the Sterling Sports & Arts Inc. 3x3 basketball championship held at The Hub in Karen, Nairobi.
What you need to know:
- Sterling Sports Chief Executive Officer Job Waka said their aim in hosting the championship is to contribute to the development of 3x3 basketball in Kenya.
- “There is a need to grow 3x3 basketball in Kenya. This is a responsibility that we cannot leave to the Kenya Basketball Federation alone and that is why we are again holding this tournament for the boys to develop their skills. It will also provide a platform for new players to showcase their talents. You never know who might be watching,” said Waka.
The second edition of Sterling Sports and Arts Inc. 3x3 basketball championship will take place on Saturday at Menengai High School in Nakuru County.
It has been dubbed Nax Vegas 3x3 and will only feature men’s teams.
Defending champions Far East Basket Association (Feba) are among the over 10 teams that will take part in the event.
Sterling Sports Chief Executive Officer Job Waka said their aim in hosting the championship is to contribute to the development of 3x3 basketball in Kenya.
“There is a need to grow 3x3 basketball in Kenya. This is a responsibility that we cannot leave to the Kenya Basketball Federation alone and that is why we are again holding this tournament for the boys to develop their skills. It will also provide a platform for new players to showcase their talents. You never know who might be watching,” said Waka.
The winning team will receive a trophy and Sh20,000 cash prize, while the runners up will pocket Sh10,000.
Last week, Kenya hosted the 2022 Fiba 3x3 Under-23 Nations League Africa (South) at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Benin and Botswana took part in the competition, which saw Kenya (men) and Rwanda (women) qualify for the World Championship set for September in Romania.
In June, Kenya One and Elite basketball teams were crowned the overall winners in the men’s and women’s categories of the Red Bull Half Court 3x3 tournament at Nyayo National Stadium.
