Samoa National Basketball put together a Mr. Burger 3on3 Basketball Tournament this coming week 25th of May; we named the Tournament after one of the local business sponsor ‘Mr. Burger’, the events run for 3 weeks straight in a row.

When the time to act comes, the time to prepare is over. This will be a great opportunity for each and everyone of us (NBDO)to develop skill and gain more knowledge regarding basketball development in Samoa, been in Australia for two weeks workshop was an excellent experience. I noticed that basketball development in Australia was very creative and very successful.

The Samoa Games Basketball program was a huge success, according to SBF and FIBA Oceania officials. Games were held over 4 days, culminating in winners trophies being awarded to Alafua Malo in the men's competition, and Ensign in the women's.

The Basketball program of the Samoa Games commenced last night. Games were due to get underway at 5.00pm, but a power outage put games back some time.

All teams were in uniform and keen to take to the courts. The trainee scorebench and statistics volunteers were waiting for the doors of the stadium to open, and did a fantastic job. Referees were dressed in yellow shirts, proudly showing the FIBA Oceania logos.

The Samoa Games have attracted 12 men's and 6 women's teams from across the country for the 2007 Samoa Games, which commence today (Wednesday). The Games will start with a giant street parade of all participating teams at 4.00pm today, and the basketball games get underway at 6.00pm

Judy Smith, Regan Kama and Jon Hoyle are heading to Apia this week to assist in the Samoa Games Basketball program.

The FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament is to be held in New Zealand from October 15th - 21st. While Samoa won't be sending any teams, a number of referees and officials will be attending to help prepare them for next years South Pacific Games.

Samoa Basketball today held a lunch at Samoa's Kitano's Resort to farewell Australian Youth Ambassador Darren Thomas who had been working in the country for the past 6 months.

Over the past 4 days, six students from St Josephs College and the schools principal have undertaken the FIBA Oceania level 0 coaches and referees course.

Samoa's Teulia Festival is just around the corner and as part of the festivities the Samoa Basketball Association will be conducting a massive basketball competition.

FIBA Oceania, in conjunction with Basketball Samoa will be holding a level #1 coaches course for any interested basketball coaches.

St Josephs College has received a huge boost to their in-school basketball program.

Four new referees have attended the current FIBA level 1 referee course, which is being held over the next 2 weeks.

Round 4 of the SJBL was completed today in windy conditions at Samoa's Funway Park. Eight teams were in action today, but it wasn't so much the action on the court that was most pleasing - two new local referees officiated in their first SJBL games.

The Nonu Girls basketball team has continued their good start to the Samoan Basketball League with yet another win against another quality opponent, this time Bright Star.

Round 2 of the SJBL continued in wet and windy conditions today at Funway Park.

Basketball continues to grow in Samoa, particularly in the village of Alafua.

Today, 8 teams from around Apia, made the trek to Funway Park for the opening round of the new Samoan Junior Basketball League.

With the help of Basketball Samoa, St Joseph's College has introduced a new basketball pilot program to their schools physical education curriculum.

The Samoan village of Malie' were today the first recipients of balls kindly donated by the Knox Basketball Association in Australia.

After much anticipation, the Samoan Basketball League has commenced with two very exciting Premier Mens matches.

Samoa Basketball is pleased to announce a new partnership with Australia's Knox Basketball Association.

The new gymnasium for next years South Pacific Games is well on the road to completion.

Earlier than expected, the new South Pacific Games website made specifically for basketball has been launched.

You can find the address in the links section of this site

As we explore Samoa further it's great to see basketball is not just restricted to Apia, Samoa's capital. The game has reached all parts of the island including the beach side village of Lalomanu

Today a trial basketball clinic was held at Funway Park. Nine participants were in attendance and besides the extreme heat, the clinic was a definite success

Funway Park is ready and raring to go. The rings have been installed and the courts marked out, now all that's needed is for the competitions to start.

Preparations began today for the start of the new Samoan Primary Schools Basketball Competition.

Basketball Samoa is pleased to announce the new venue for its Primary School competition; Funway Park

Today was finals day of the annual Samoan Basketball Independence Day Tournament. Here's what happened

Today was another day of action as the the Basketball Samoa Independence Tournament continued onto day #3

Day #2 was another big day for the Independence Day tournament. Here are some of the highlights.

Having completed an extensive training program, Basketball Samoa has begun to use the FIBA Organizer program during their Independence Day tournament.

The annual Basketball Samoa Independence Day Tournament started tonight with great success.

In preparation for next years South Pacific Games, Samoa Basketball completed a training session on the Cybersports Statistics program

Samoa Basketball has been working overtime to complete preparations for their upcoming Independence Day Tournament.

The South Pacific Games are still more than a year away but Samoan Basketball has already begun to take steps to ensure the basketball event at these games is a complete success

Basketball Samoa has decided the time was right to take their development program back into Secondary Schools within the Apia area.

FIBA Oceania's new Youth Ambassador, Darren Thomas, will begin his six month assignment in Samoa during early April.

And what an opportunity...........

Amazing Aquatic Centre - Art Gallery

Two representatives from Am. Samoa enjoy their time with computers

FIBA Organizer an exciting package which will be looking forward to using in the 2007 south pacific games