The 2014 V.I. Jaguars Basketball Team

Caribbean Rose Proudly introduces the 2014 V.I. Jaguars Basketball Team. The team members are Jourdyn Rawlins, Jahsief Benjamin, Jemoi Davis, Jahkwani Willaims, Me'Koi Malone, Ky'Ode Walters, Jaalen Roberts, Kayd Brannigan, Joseph Sibilly Jr., Elijah McCoy, Jeremiah James, Lesroy Nisbett Jr., and Kal'Ek George. The Head Coach is Fred Kopko (far left). The Assistant Coach Wayne Harvey (far right).

The V.I. Jaguars competed in the 2014 Small Fry International Basketball tournament. Held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The V.I. Jaguars competed against teams from Puerto Rico, Philadelphia, and St. Croix. The players exhibited strong character, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The team represented the United States Virgin Islands very well.

The team visited Walt Disney World and interacted with other players from the United States and Puerto Rico. The team gained invaluable game experience against some of the best talents in the game. The team worked hard over the last seven months. Learning game strategies and improved individual skills. Appreciation of the necessity of hard work, preparedness, and execution was instilled in each participant. With five returning players expected on next year’s squad, the coaching staff is confident and excited about the team’s prospects in 2015.​

 Caribbean Rose would like to congratulate the Marquette Best Small Fry Basketball Team. They won the 2014 Small  Fry Paradise Showdown. Jeremiah Washington was named the Most Valuable  Player (MVP). The Sportsmanship Award went to Noah Trotman. He played for the Positive Guidance Basketball Team. 

 Caribbean Rose would like to congratulate the V.I. Jaguars for winning the 2014 Puerto  Rico Invitational. They walked away with an undefeated record of 4-0  which included the win in the championship game in overtime.