Following the recent indication of interest by NBA twins Amen and Ausar Thompson in representing Jamaica, along with several notable players from the league also sharing consideration of donning the national colours of their heritage, the island could potentially assemble an all-star roster for their Olympic push.

With players such as Detroit Pistons Isiah Stewart, Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Devin Vassell, among the Jamaican Basketball Association (JBA) top targets on their recruiting list, the island could present a formidable force on the international scene.

With reports of veteran Los Angeles Clippers Guard committing to represent the black, green and gold, as per Open Court, it underlines the growing strength of team Jamaica as an emerging threat as a basketball nation.

Jamaica’s first major qualifying tournament is set to tip off at the 2027 FIBA World Cup Americas Pre-Qualifiers. They will be facing regional Central, South American opposition, including Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, and Paraguay.

The successful assembly of the team, coupled with Olympic qualification in the US come 2028, is expected to reinvigorate the excitement among the local basketball fans and push interest for the sport’s growth locally.