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Two VI boys selected for Digicel Jumpstart NBA experience

- D’Moi Hodge & Malachy Payne get opportunity to attend NBA game in the US
Virgin Islands News Online has been informed by its correspondents in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago that D’Moi Hodge and Malachy Payne (left) of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) have been given the nod to attend an NBA game in the United States following their participation in the Digicel Jumpstart Elite Basketball Camp in Trinidad and Tobago from September 26-28, 2015. Photo: Provided.
The Elite Camp took place from September 26-28, 2015 and was run by NBA Coaches, P.J. Carlesimo, Tyrone 'Muggsy' Bogues and Adonal Foyle. Photo: Youtube
The Elite Camp took place from September 26-28, 2015 and was run by NBA Coaches, P.J. Carlesimo, Tyrone 'Muggsy' Bogues and Adonal Foyle. Photo: Youtube
The chosen five that attended the Elite Camp in Trinidad and Tobago, along with Digicel Brand Ambassador Jason A. Edwin (left), Tommy Farrell, Robert Mackinnon and Troy Justice on Wednesday August 26, 2015. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO/File
The chosen five that attended the Elite Camp in Trinidad and Tobago, along with Digicel Brand Ambassador Jason A. Edwin (left), Tommy Farrell, Robert Mackinnon and Troy Justice on Wednesday August 26, 2015. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO/File
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad & Tobago – Two players from the Virgin Islands attending the Digicel NBA Jumpstart Elite Basketball Clinic in Trinidad and Tobago have been selected among the final eight to attend an NBA game in the United States of America (USA).

Virgin Islands News Online has been informed by correspondents in the twin-island republic that D’Moi Hodge and Malachy Payne of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) have been given the nod.

Hodge and Payne are part of the VI team that included fellow ESHS colleague Ajai Frett, Cory Flax Solomon of St George’s Secondary and Omar Walker of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies. The five were accompanied by respected basketball player and coach Jason A. Edwin.

The Elite Camp took place from September 26-28, 2015 and was run by NBA Coaches, P.J. Carlesimo, Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues and Adonal Foyle.

According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, day two of the camp was highlighted by D’moi Hodge winning the Free Throw Shoot Out and inflicting a series of suicide runs on the other islands.

One shooter from each island was chosen to compete and much to the relief of the rest of the VI Boys, Hodge won the competition, meaning they could rest up and watch the rest of those islands represented run up and down the court.

However, it has not all been such fun and frivolity for the boys as they have been working hard to impress, asking searching questions and even cutting short lunch breaks to be with the NBA coaches P.J. Carlesimo, Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues and Adonal Foyle.

Digicel Ambassador Jason A Edwin, in an exclusive comment to Virgin islands News Online, said the boys were on top of their game and are really buying into the process of making new friends, networking and not only listening, but also learning from the experience.

The Elite Camp and camper trip to the United States to attend an NBA game will be shared with Digicel customers online, digitally and through mobile and will be broadcast on Digicel Sportsmax, which brings NBA fans closer to their favourite teams through its live coverage of the NBA season, which tips off October 27, 2015.

15 Responses to “Two VI boys selected for Digicel Jumpstart NBA experience”

  • zoe (28/09/2015, 19:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done!
  • Trini (28/09/2015, 20:02) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    Alyo see how to build a real real Gym? Not like that barn that the minister built over on VG.
    • @ Trini (28/09/2015, 22:59) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      but you know ball hear did that for politics to buy VG votes they thing build so akward you even cannot charge people to get in!!!


      Kudos to the two young men
    • say what (29/09/2015, 02:05) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      Rather than just congratulate the boys on their accomplishments you had to come with this negativity. But check it. Despite the barn we have here as you say, two of the boys made it proving that no matter the resources its about the talent!
  • Frett (28/09/2015, 20:05) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    If a drag strip is built here i am confident that our guyz would be able to shine overseas also, especially the bikers.
  • Stats Man (28/09/2015, 20:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to the VI Team!!!! Amazing job
  • pat (28/09/2015, 22:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    all the best to them along with their coach
  • vg rep (29/09/2015, 06:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What happened none of our players were selected on Road Town players recognized. That's an issue with me. Where was Wes in all this.
    • parent (29/09/2015, 07:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Boys from vg were selected.
    • @vg rep (30/09/2015, 15:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you a real idiot. Only the best was selected. it's obvious they didn't make the cut. I really don't see an issue. Be happy that these two made it this far.
  • Voter Too (29/09/2015, 06:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to all the boys ,to the selected 2 and the others who were not selected to continue to shine and don't give up on your dreams. STAY FOCUS AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.
  • ViKingfish (29/09/2015, 07:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    S/O to my lil cuz D'moi , good wuk fam
  • Close Friend (29/09/2015, 16:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to our VI boy's, especially D'Moi. Who God bless no man curse. Nuff Blessing's.
  • ..... (01/10/2015, 21:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    District 2 ballers Yo. Brewers Bay area and Cane Garden Bay in da house...


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