The eighth edition of the Alley Hoop tournament, held on October 24 and 25 at the Mahamasina Sports Palace to celebrate RDJ’s 23rd anniversary, saw BC Somava emerge victorious in the senior women’s category. The tournament highlighted the potential of Malagasy 3×3 basketball through impressive results and the discovery of young talent.
Led by international player Sydonie Andriamihajanirina, BC Somava dominated GNBC1 with a decisive 21-10 score to claim the top spot. In the men’s category, VENOM defeated GNBC, while Man’Negga, led by Ulrich, secured a narrow 18-17 victory against A’Ranty from Tamaland.
The event, which featured three courts, hosted competitions across various categories including U18, U23, and seniors. National 3×3 coach Jean de Dieu Randrianarivelo, known as Coach Deda, attended the event to scout for new talent. He expressed optimism, noting the presence of promising young players with significant physical potential, some standing between 1.90m and 2 meters tall.
Tahiana Rasolojaona, founder of RDJ and organizer of the event, expressed great satisfaction with the success of the tournament, which continues to serve as a vital platform for the development of Malagasy basketball players on the international stage.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-26 06:38:33 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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