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It all been set up for Hoops Care International 3-on-3 ‘Night4Nets’ Basketball Tournament gear at education on malaria prevention in Cape Coast, Ghana.

Right now in the HCI children library

Right now in the HCI children library

Reggie Agbeko, 6′ 7″ F, lands in New York

The Runhouse-Hoops Project team has produced another student onto US soil this week. Reggie Agbeko will be attending a preparatory school in New York. Agbeko is the 8th student/athlete to arrive via our program in Ghana which is a joint effort between Runhouse and Cape Coast Hoops. The 6′ 7″ small forward has already impressed his new coaches with his shooting ability and ball handling. Agbeko was one of the best forwards in Ghana this past year and is already preparing for the upcoming season with a regiment of conditioning drills and weight lifting. We look forward to seeing Reggie play this year and know he is in good hands with his support structure in Buffalo

iStand Above donates to Cape Coast Hoops

The “iStand Above” campaign is a nonprofit organization that believes in providing opportunities and knowledge to determined young individuals striving to climb the ladder of success.

As part of its objectives a donation was made to the Hoops Basketball CLub after its match against Ghana Fire Service which Hoops won 90-57 retaining its status at the top of the league table.

Tesa Asloso and Halim Musah did the donation on behalf of their organization. Items donated were Interactive Drills Workout Book and Videos CD’s which will go a long way in the developments of the club players and those in the extramural basketball program including children in the Hoops Care International program as well.

We hope and pray other esteem entities out there can emit such kind gesture in helping to improve the game we so love here in Ghana.

Thanks iStand Above and surely you stand above.

7’1″ Kobby Acquah visits with Hoops

Kobby, who is a native of Cape Coast made a stop over to the Hoops camp to meet the boys. He was very glad seeing them and did not hide his emotion. He told them he was wishing he had the opportunity they had as when he was in cape Coast there was not a basketball team. He also talked with them lengthily on basketball outside. He encourage them to be steadfast in their game as there are a lot of opportunities for them to play outside of Ghana and also achieve scholarships to US colleges and schools. He mentioned the practice routine which is undertaken by players in the USA and advice that they improve on their physical training as such was very tough in the USA and many fail such activities and not making it. He also advice them to take their education seriously as there if life outside basketball. In total he met with 25 members of the Hoops squad including junior and senior players. See a video of his speech

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 has arrived 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.