This Jamaican American Basketball Star Could Be the #1 Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
AJ Dybantsa, a talented 18-year-old from Brockton, Massachusetts, is turning heads across the basketball world—and now, Jamaica is paying close attention. With deep Jamaican roots through his mother, Chelsea, Dybantsa is not only the top high school basketball player in the United States but also the projected #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His […]
This Jamaican Canadian Ice Hockey Player Was The First Black Player Picked In The 2025 NHL Draft
Kashawn Aitcheson, a defenceman with roots in Jamaica and Canada, was the first Black player selected in the 2025 NHL Draft in June. The 18-year-old was picked 17th overall by the New York Islanders after a breakout season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Barrie Colts. Early Life and Jamaican Connection Born on […]
Clemson to Induct Jamaican Track Star Natoya Goule-Toppin into 2025 Hall of Fame
Jamaican middle-distance star and Olympian Natoya Goule-Toppin will be inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, a recognition reserved for former student-athletes, coaches, and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the university’s athletic programme. This honour celebrates Goule-Toppin’s remarkable collegiate achievements and her lasting influence in global athletics. The 2025 […]
Why Jamaican Track and Field Athletes Are Switching Allegiance — And What We Must Do About It
Gut-wrenching—that was the instinctive reaction upon hearing confirmation that some of Jamaica’s top track and field athletes may be leaving to represent another country. It didn’t matter which country; the heartbreak was the same. In the past, when this happened, most of the athletes involved were fringe competitors. With all due respect, this time, it […]
Jamaica’s NBA Dream Team: Here’s Our Starting 5 – Who Would You Pick?
The Jamaica men’s national basketball team is poised for a serious transformation ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. With up to eight NBA players either already declared or in the process of gaining eligibility, the team’s future has never looked more promising. The list of committed and potential players reads like an NBA […]
Jamaica’s Grand Slam Gamble: Setbacks And Missed Opportunities
April 4–6, 2025, will go down as historic, with the launch of the Grand Slam Track multi-national track and field invitational meet. Jamaica was chosen as the place for this inaugural staging, and this must be an indication of the value of Brand Jamaica. Every so often, both at the individual and corporate level, a […]
Who Was Arthur Wint? Jamaica’s Trailblazing Olympic Gold Medallist
Born on 25 May 1920 in the quiet rural community of Plowden, Manchester, Jamaica, Arthur Stanley Wint was destined to make history—not once, but many times over. A towering figure in every sense, both physically at 6 ft 4 in and in terms of legacy, Wint remains a national treasure: Jamaica’s first Olympic gold medallist, […]
How Seymour Newman Quietly Became One of Jamaica’s Greatest Middle-Distance Runners
For 45 years, Jamaica’s national 800 metres record stood unchallenged. Many had forgotten the man who set it—until Navasky Anderson broke the mark in 2023. That man was Seymour Newman: reclusive, fiercely private, and one of Jamaica’s most talented and underrated middle-distance athletes. In a time when the country is contemplating a new National Honour, […]
Jamaican Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw Honoured at 2025 Football Black List Awards
Jamaican football star Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been honoured with the prestigious Cyrille Regis Award at the 2025 Football Black List Awards, held at the Emirates Stadium in London. This special award is named after the late Cyrille Regis, a pioneering Black footballer in England, and is presented to individuals who have made a significant […]
These Players of Jamaican Descent Appear on ESPN’s 2025 Playoff Ranking of the 50 Most Impactful Players
ESPN’s much-anticipated NBA Rank: 2025 Playoffs Edition has dropped, featuring the top 50 players expected to make the biggest impact this postseason. Among the elite names like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and LeBron James, three players of Jamaican descent stand out: Norman Powell, Jamal Murray, and Amen Thompson. Each of these players brings a different […]
