In bus

George take a map. he needs it.

On way to Accra

Some of the players boarding the bus to Accra 4 today's match.

Cape Coast Hoops

Players after practice

This morning at practice

Aro goes 4 rebound

Hoops thrashed Ghana Fire Service 69 - 53

Cape Coast Hoops on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 won against the Ghana Fire Service team 69-53. The game is in continuation of the Greater Accra Armature Basketball League which was played at Lebanon House, Tudu Accra. Highlights of the day saw two dunks from Saykan Bestman and a monster dunk from Michael DadsonThe game was a must win for Hoops who had earlier lost to the braves of CEPS and Yotive the week before. Hoops lost to Yotive 70-67 and on Sept. 10 lost to Braves of Ceps 101-63. The match against Ceps was a very physical one which saw two Hoops players sustaining cuts they receive from the CEPS players. With the victory against Fire, the team now has two wins and three defeats. Players in the team are confident of wining their remaining matches against Police, Wizards, Flames, and Warrior to make it for the playoffs. Presently some of the players on on camp in Cape Coast training for the match against Police this coming Saturday. Fans should expect nothing less than massive victories in the remaining matches.

Video Hoops vs. Fire
Video Hoops vs CEPS

Ingmar Snabilie arrives in Cape Coast

Basketball in Cape Coast has been boosted with the arrival of Ingmar on the 29th of August. The young Dutch player was excited to be in Cape Coast and wasted no time by being on the court a few hours after his arrival, Saturday morning. The newly formed U14 players we very excited to see their new coach. After introduction, both the senior, junior and U14 all had a hectic workout. Even the rain could not lower their spirit as they practice hard on the various drills given by Ingmar. At the end of the practice section which lasted for four hours, every player was glad that their game will be at a next level pretty soon. Ingmar himself was fascinated with quick catch-up of the U14 kids most of which were learning the game for the first time. We will keep you updated on his progress here in Ghana.

Chris Angsomwine arrives at Harcum College

6′ 9″ Chris Angsomwine has arrived at Harcum College. Chris has promised to have a very productive year for Harcum and wants his countrymen back in Ghana to follow along online. He stated that one of his goals is to make Hoops proud of his achievements both on and off the court.

Chris spent the weekend with his new teammates and coach and has adjusted well to life in the USA. He is especially fond of the food at the school and said he can’t wait to try an authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak.