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MyIsland Ballers Rebels Qualify for Caribbean Shootout

MyIsland Ballers 11U and 12U in a group picture at the Wild’N on the Island AAU qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. (Submitted photo)

MyIsland Ballers (MIB) Rebels showed out at the Wild’N on the Island Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) qualifying basketball tournament held in Puerto Rico, March 13-15.  The MIB Rebels entered two teams into the event. The 12U team finished with an impressive 3-0 record while the 11U team came away with a hard-fought 2-1 record.

Maurice Wells, president of MIB, was pleased with the team’s success, especially since this was truly a Virgin Islands team. “The MIB Rebels are uniquely comprised of student athletes from across the Virgin Islands, creating a diverse and dynamic group that builds camaraderie and unity across the territory,” said Wells.

The wins by both teams mean they will represent the Virgin Islands at the 2026 Caribbean Classic Shootout that will be held in Puerto Rico in July.

The members of both teams:

11U Roster

  1. Kaiden Castillo
  2. Kyre Gumbs
  3. Kelvin Jones
  4. Carter Rojas
  5. Zachori Schmidt
  6. Allan Springer
  7. Shemar Thomas
  8. Ethan Warner
  9. Caleb Wells

12U Roster

  1. Myles Gardner
  2. Kyle Gumbs
  3. Mosiah Huggins
  4. Asad Moe
  5. AhZante Nibbs
  6. A’Monii Stephens
  7. De’Marley Williams
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