Eight men and four women teams will compete in the quarterfinals of the Fiji Bitter Easter Basketball Championship today at the Vodafone Arena.
Seini Dobui’s Wed C team, the defending champions, and Leonard Whippy’s Saints have qualified.
Basketball Fiji media officer Laisiasa Puamau said this year’s tournament has improved from last year.
“Competition has really improved. Last year we only had 26 teams but this year it has gone up to 30 which is a good sign,
“We acknowledge all participating clubs for their effort and their co-operation,” Puamau said.
The men’s teams that have booked their places for the quarterfinals today include Saints, Barbarians, Warriors, Idaman, Mighty Mights, Vikings, Boston and one yet to be confirmed.
Puamau said the tournament is one of the biggest competitions in the country.
Quarterfinals start at 9am at the Vodafone Arena today.
Results:
Men:
Bankstown 13 New Era 32,
Mighty Mights 40 Idaman 46,
Bankstown 14 Warriors 56,
Mighty Mights 36 USP 29,
Sharks 24 Noobies 28,
Saints 48 Namoli 6,
Sharks 21 Viking 73.
Womens:
Myftics 16 Vikings 29
Sharks 33 Golden Bati 36
Sparks 43 Myftics 11
USP 22 Namoli 21
Police 28 Namoli 11
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