FIBA strengthens Sri Lanka Basketball
Across the island-nation, change is discussed in a relatively larger landscape than before and with that change is dawning for Sri Lanka Basketball. The Sri Lanka Basketball Federation (SLBF), included in the FIBA Long Term Development Plan, will be...
Is Sri Lanka Basketball going the right way?
Team Sri Lanka took flight to China and Mongolia, for the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2019 and the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup 2019, respectively. It was an ill-fated twofold foreign assignment as the teams failed to record even...
Not intimidated by bigger opposition – Pawan Gamage
The Sri Lanka Men`s 3x3 basketball team did not have the best outing in the 2019 edition of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2019. Even though the Islanders return winless, they fought bravely on the court with Pawan Gamage,...
FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2019; Sri Lanka off to China
Sri Lanka`s maiden overseas assignment for the year, FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2019, will tip off in Changsha, China. The event will begin on the 22nd of May and will go on till the 26th. The qualifying draws for...
Sri Lanka Army, triumphant after 35 years
Sri Lanka Army emerged second runners-up in the recently concluded 52nd Senior Nationals after 35 years. The Soldiers were also victorious in the 2018 Defense Services Tournament after 22 years. Commander behind the troops, Harsha Fernando, revealed his war...
Sri Lanka Basketball`s Future: 3×3
Sri Lanka has qualified to play in the U18 3x3 World Cup and the 3x3 Asia Cup 2019. Another feat achieved by the pearl of the Indian Ocean. How do we sustain this upward momentum? The Sri Lanka Basketball...
The basketballer who lived his father`s dream – Praneeth Udumalagala
A week ago, on Swishing the Nets – Basketball in 05 minutes, we unfolded the story of a promising basketballer, Praneeth Udumalagala. This week, we disclose the story of the champion, on how he accomplished his and his father’s...
“My father passed on, I got injured, I still played” – Praneeth Udumalagala
53-56, HSC Blues were leading against Colombo BC in the finals of Colombo Super League (CSL), 2015. Anushka Jayalath passes on to Praneeth Udumalagala. The six-foot-tall Udumalagoda slots a 03 from the perimeter. Scores squared. Colombo BC goes on...
Sri Lanka Basketball, you ready?
A stellar performance in 2018 in both 5on5 and 3x3 formats of the game. Set to achieve great heights in 2019. Now, included in the long-term development plan initiated by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Sri Lanka Basketball, there...
“Facilities before medals” – Anjalee Ekanayake
Anjalee Ekanayake, was crowned MVP in the women`s final of the 52nd Senior Nationals 2018. Her team, Mercantile Services Basketball Association won the title for the second consecutive time. Anjaleee, also represents Sri Lanka in both 5on5 and 3x3...
