Oaktree partners with BBF for the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers as Title Sponsor

Oaktree partners with BBF for the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers as Title Sponsor
(L-R) Games Director; Oaktree Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, Kristi Deveaux; Baha Mar Senior Vice President, Robert Sands; Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Mario K. Bowleg; Baha Mar President Graeme Davis; Bahamas Basketball Federation Secretary General, Jurelle Nairn-Mullings; Bahamas Basketball Federation President, Eugene Horton; and Senior Men’s Coach Moses Johnson.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An avid basketball player from her childhood and Jr. National Girls team member, Oaktree Medical Center’s CEO Kristi Deveaux is a strong proponent of the game, youth development, and health and wellness.

“I love the game and as a former National Jr. Girls player, when the invitation was extended for Oaktree to support the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) and the World Cup Qualifiers, we said yes! Even on his birthday, Doc agreed giving back is the fitting thing to do,” said Deveaux.

“We strongly support sports because we, firsthand know the transformative power it has to change lives, reduce crime, and build community.  Oaktree Medical Center stands with the Government of The Bahamas, NGOs, and corporate Bahamas to support men and women making a difference in our beautiful country.”

The FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers is one of the biggest basketball tournaments in the world which will determine the seven teams to participate in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and ultimately the Olympics.

Team Bahamas successfully won its recent game against the U.S. Virgin Islands last with a final score of 97-80. They will face the Dominican Republic at the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers on Monday, July 4.

(L-R) Bahamas Basketball Federation President, Eugene Horton; Oaktree Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, Kristi Deveaux; Bahamas Basketball Federation Secretary General, Jurelle Nairn-Mullings; and Senior Men’s Coach Moses Johnson.

The details were announced in a virtual meeting with Deveaux, the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture Mario K. Bowleg, corporate partner Baha Mar and The Bahamas Basketball Federation Board members, Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and NBA player Chavanno “Buddy” Hield.

Eugene Horton, Bahamas Basketball Federation President shared how the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in The Bahamas help the Federation fulfill its mission.

“As the governing body of basketball in The Bahamas, we are committed to changing lives through basketball island by island by connecting and promoting the islands of The Bahamas globally through high-quality national and international events showcasing Bahamian talent,” said Horton.

Baha Mar President Senior Vice President Robert “Sandy” Sands, expressed why Baha Mar is committed to sports tourism and connected to The Bahamas Basketball Federation to support events that aid our athletes.

“It is important that there are sponsors like us who are willing to partner with The Bahamas Basketball Federation and support potential athletes in international forums,” Sands said.

“It is important that we create opportunities for our athletes to excel in many areas and it’s just a matter of time that we see our teams get better and better; Baha Mar is part of the sports tourism market and about creating opportunities.

Additionally, the 2022 Sr. Men’s National Team was announced and includes Deyton Albury – Guard; Dominick Bridgewater – Guard; Jaron Cornish – Guard; Joshua Dames – Guard; Rashad Davis – Guard Forward; Shaquilio Fritz – Center; Chavano “Buddy” Hield – Guard; Danrad Knowles – Forward; Zane Knowles – Center; Franco Miller Jr. – Guard; Travis Munnings – Forward; David Nesbitt – Forward; Kentwan Smith – Forward and Mychel Thompson – Forward.

Moderator for the event and BBF Secretary-General, Jurelle Nairn-Mullings extended special thanks to her former Jr. National teammate, Deveaux, and Oaktree Medical Center for their continued support of sports in the nation.