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UPDATE: USVI to defend title @ 2024 KOTC Caribbean C/Ships

Neighbouring USVI is confirmed to defend their title at the 2024 KOTC Caribbean Championship coming up on Thursday, April 4th and running until Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Multipurpose Complex Tortola on Tortola, in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Team of Reporters
The first Virgin Islands-born basketball player to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), D’Moi M. Hodge is set to represent Team Tortola in the King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships slated for Multi-Purpose Complex from April 4 to 7, 2024. Photo: Internet Source
The first Virgin Islands-born basketball player to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), D’Moi M. Hodge is set to represent Team Tortola in the King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships slated for Multi-Purpose Complex from April 4 to 7, 2024. Photo: Internet Source
The 2024 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships are slated for Multi-Purpose Complex from April 4 to 7, 2024. Photo: KOTC/Facebook
The 2024 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships are slated for Multi-Purpose Complex from April 4 to 7, 2024. Photo: KOTC/Facebook
D'Moi M. Hodge will be boosting Team Tortola in the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Championships. Photo: KOTC/Facebook
D'Moi M. Hodge will be boosting Team Tortola in the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Championships. Photo: KOTC/Facebook
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Neighbouring USVI is confirmed to defend their title at the 2024 KOTC Caribbean Championship coming up on Thursday, April 4th and running until Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex on Tortola in the Virgin Islands.

Speaking to the Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) Joash S. Victor of the VI said his team is ready for the tournament and looking forward to playing in the KOTC Games. 

Team Tola played three games winning only one, where they were defeated 68 to 50 in yesterday's final games, "we have a chance to redeem ourselves... we are looking forward to a great tournament coming up," he said. 

The Tortola Boys are set to open against Sint Maarten (SXM) from 10:00 PM on the opening night, April 4, 2024, in the highly anticipated return of the games. 

Our News Centre will bring more information as it becomes available. 

See previous story published yesterday, March 31, 2024

D’Moi M. Hodge to play for Team Tortola in KOTC Caribbean C/Ships

PORTLAND, Oregon, USA- The first Virgin Islands-born basketball player to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), D’Moi M. Hodge is set to represent Team Tortola in the King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships slated for Multi-Purpose Complex from April 4 to 7, 2024.

This was disclosed by the King of the Courts organisation today, March 31, 2024.

Hodge, who currently plays for NBA G League team Rip City Remix based in North Portland, Oregon, will be playing alongside the likes of Ray D. Victor, Norville S. Carey, Douran Phillips, Juan Richards, Romain D. Minott and Franklyn E. Penn Jr for Team Tortola.

The Manager of Team Tortola, Joash Victor, also confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that Hodge will be an addition to the Tortola team at the 2024 KOTC Caribbean Championships.

Team Tortola vs SXM

Team Tortola will open action against Sint Maarten (SXM) from 10:00 PM on the opening night, April 4.

Hodge signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 3, 2023, and on November 4, 2023, he became the first [British] Virgin Islander to ever play in the NBA. He was later honoured as a part of the Lakers team that won the inaugural 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament game.

Meanwhile, the other teams set to take part in this year’s tournament are Bahamas, Virgin Gorda, Santo, SKB, and Statia.

15 Responses to “UPDATE: USVI to defend title @ 2024 KOTC Caribbean C/Ships”

  • bvibuzz (31/03/2024, 16:33) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope this is not a Steve P Promotional Gimmick
  • good (31/03/2024, 17:48) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    glad he is lending his talents back to the BVI. really great idea/decision.
  • herbs power (31/03/2024, 17:53) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    If y'all could add Kleon Penn it would be even sweeter.
  • Respect..Rep. (31/03/2024, 18:49) Like (6) Dislike (18) Reply
    Great Move..Not like Adejah. She disappointed me a lot. She disappointed the Carifta game fans and the Carifta community . She needed to be there, she is the big name, she gives BVI great Value in these games. In the Olympics she is nobody, these games were Good preparation for the Olympics, mentally, physically and for her confidence knowing what she needs to work on going into the Olympic.. She was my favourite BVI athlete. Sorry, she ain no more.. This Carifta game is big..she helped built it. Now she turned her back on it.
    • @Respect. Lord O. (31/03/2024, 19:30) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      I can agree that at the Olympic Adejah is nobody. At the Carifta games she is a star and should have showed up. She knows best...Stick to the story, its about Basket ball, we are anxious to see our star De, Moi.
    • Hmmmm (01/04/2024, 10:12) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      @respect -you are so small minded and small picture the Olympics is the Mecca of track and field the highest level that a track athlete can get to and your wish for this young lady who have already made a name for herself internationally, was to come to carifta where a minor injury like last year could sideline her and should not have taken the opportunity to focus on getting ready for the olympics just for your entertainment hmmm. The BVI is known in the region already but just imagine the impact of having the possibility of more athletes on the biggest stages possible. The more athletes get there the more the world would be able to see recognize and appreciate the small island that have not only produced a world champion but possibly bring more attention and interest for future development for others. Your comment just reeks of selfishness here you are labeling her as turning her back, but why you couldn’t see it as her making a great sacrifice to forgo participating where she would get personal accolades to try do something greater for country?
      • @hmmmm (01/04/2024, 13:34) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
        Right, sitting typing out the side of them neck. At 17 she ran with and made the Semis against pro athletes at Worlds, I think her confidence is ok. Like you said the blogger sounds selfish
  • He trying (31/03/2024, 18:59) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Support him man. Team Tola!
  • Why (01/04/2024, 08:55) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Why hodge going to come to play in this point less tournanent. smh your career ain't even established in the Nba, don't come here to play n get injuried bro...stay up there n work on your game to make and nba starting roster
  • D. Hodge (01/04/2024, 20:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please don't come here to play in this crap! I know and heard Steve called you but frig he! His time was done long time ago and even back them he ain't on your level! Stay up and work work work to be on the top players level plzzz!
  • west (02/04/2024, 03:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Getting into the system of looking for all super star players can be a huge struggle.
  • Personally speaking (02/04/2024, 05:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm not a fan of the sport to the level that i will sit and watch it. That for me stopped when Jordan stop playing.

    However the young man Hodge i do not agree with him playing in such level of game.


    1. You on the path of being a professional. Why come home and basically play street ball and more than likely some street thugs.

    Who all will be wanting to test you skills but at a street level. I sure these games will be played dirty mark my works and i wouldn't doubt a fight or two will break out.


    Don't do it is what i will recommend
  • just so (02/04/2024, 10:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Having two BVI teams is non sense if you ask me
  • Real Macoy (02/04/2024, 11:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why you all worrying?
    All Demoi have to do is take it easy and don't go too hard.
    He grew up in the hood, so he is not soft; he can also play street ball.
    He just have to play smart.


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