BC Somava secured the senior women’s title at the eighth edition of the Alley Hoop 3×3 basketball tournament, defeating GNBC1 21-10 at the Palais des sports de Mahamasina. The weekend competition, held on October 24 and 25 to mark the 23rd anniversary of RDJ, brought together teams across multiple age brackets while giving national team selectors an extended look at emerging Malagasy talent.
Led by international player Sydonie Andriamihajanirina, BC Somava controlled the final against GNBC1 to take top honors in the senior women’s division. In the senior men’s bracket, VENOM defeated GNBC, while Man’Negga, guided by Ulrich, edged A’Ranty de Tamaland 18-17 in a closely contested match.
Three Courts and Multiple Divisions Showcase Local Talent
Organizers constructed three separate courts inside the Palais des sports de Mahamasina to run simultaneous matches across several categories, including U18 girls and boys, U23 girls and boys, and senior men and women. The multi-court setup allowed young competitors to test themselves in a structured tournament environment while providing scouts and coaches an efficient platform to evaluate individual skill sets.
While attendance started slowly on the morning of the opening day, Sunday brought a festive atmosphere and steady crowds. Jean de Dieu Randrianarivelo, commonly known as coach Deda, coach of the national 3×3 team, spent the weekend courtside to assess performances and identify prospects for specialized development programs.
National Team Coach Evaluates Physical Potential and Development Needs
Coach Deda offered an upbeat assessment of the pool of players on display throughout the weekend. “The talent and the next generation exist,” he noted, pointing out several young prospects who warrant dedicated follow-up.
Among the standout traits noted by observers were players possessing physical statures ranging between 1.90 meters and 2 meters. Basketball administrators view these longer frames as valuable building blocks for the national 3×3 setup, provided the athletes receive consistent technical coaching and regular competitive fixtures.
Tournament founder Tahiana Rasolojaona expressed satisfaction with the overall execution and success of the weekend, which functioned primarily as a showcase for domestic basketball development.
Transforming Local Prospects into International Contenders
Bridging the gap between domestic 3×3 tournaments and international representation remains the central challenge for Madagascar’s basketball federation as coaches look to build deeper squads for future global assignments.
Tournament Finals Results
The championship fixtures concluded on October 25 with the following verified outcomes:
Senior Women: BC Somava def. GNBC1, 21-10
Senior Men: VENOM def. GNBC
Senior Men (Additional Match): Man’Negga def. A’Ranty de Tamaland, 18-17
Frequently Asked Questions About the Alley Hoop Tournament
What dates and venue hosted the eighth Alley Hoop tournament?
The competition took place on October 24 and 25 at the Palais des sports de Mahamasina in Madagascar.
What milestone was the tournament celebrating?
The event was organized as part of the 23rd-anniversary celebration of RDJ.
Which teams won the senior division titles?
BC Somava won the senior women’s division by defeating GNBC1 21-10, while VENOM claimed a victory against GNBC in the senior men’s bracket.
Who evaluated the players for the national team?
Jean de Dieu Randrianarivelo, coach of the national 3×3 team, attended the tournament to scout and identify emerging talent for specialized tracking.
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