Durban, South Africa - April 4, 2025 - Basketball South Africa (BSA) successfully concluded the BSA U16 National Championships at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) from March 31 to April 2, 2025. The premier youth basketball tournament showcased exceptional talent from across the nation, highlighting the sport's growing footprint in South Africa.

Tournament Overview: The three-day championship brought together the country's most promising young basketball players, displaying their skills in front of enthusiastic crowds and talent scouts. The tournament featured a round-robin format in the preliminary stages, followed by knockout rounds that culminated in thrilling championship matches. Games were played at UKZN's state-of-the-art sports complex, which provided an ideal venue for high-level competition.

Championship Results: Girls Division Final: Gauteng 59-53 Western Cape. Gauteng's girls secured their second consecutive national championship with a balanced attack and tenacious defense that proved decisive in the fourth quarter of a closely contested battle against Western Cape.

Boys Division Final: KwaZulu-Natal 76-60 Western Cape. The home team KwaZulu-Natal thrilled local supporters with a commanding performance in the boys' final against Gauteng. Their disciplined zone defense limited Gauteng's scoring opportunities while their efficient transition offense generated multiple fast-break points.

Strategic Partnerships: The tournament's success was significantly enhanced by strategic partnerships with key stakeholders: The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government provided crucial logistical support and venue facilities. KwaZulu-Natal Sport Confederation & Department of Sport, Arts & Culture contributed financial backing for the event. SuperSport Schools delivered comprehensive broadcast coverage, streaming all championship games live to a national audience and providing professional-quality highlights packages.