B’ball: Tema Sharks beat Korle Bu Kings

The inaugural Rhythm and Rims community basketball tournament tipped off last Sunday with Tema Sharks defeating Korle Bu Kings 30-24 in a cagey encounter at the Accra Polytechnic basketball court.

Interestingly, the Sharks, coached by Emmanuel Wobil, trailed the Kings 2-3 after the first quarter, but rallied on the back of a solid defence and counter- attacks to lead 15-7 at the end of the second quarter.

Coach Wobil's side then maintained their hold on their tiring opponents with a 24-13 score in the third quarter, closing-out the clash 30-24 in the final quarter.

Organisers of the 10-week competition, announced that cash-prizes totalling $6,000, and products from the sponsors, Rush energy drink and Adidas Ghana, were at stake for teams, as well as individuals who would excel during the competition.

"The team that wins the title pockets $3,000 while the first and second runner-ups win $ 1,500 and $ 1,000 respectively. The MVP of the competition will also win $500," Lewis Fadipe, the Founder of GameTime Entertainment, said.

In all, 10 teams will represent their communities to battle it out for the ultimate trophy, with the final tournament taking place on a special mobile basketball court, the first of its kind in Ghana.

Teams vying for the lucrative cash prizes, as well as products from the sponsors are Dansoman Chiefs, Tema Sharks, Nima Vipers, Tudu Warriors, Korle Bu Kings, Cape Coast Bears, Ashaiman Tigers, Sakumono Chargers, Teshie Lions and Osu Hawks.