1. League Start Date:
- The Men's and Women's Open Basketball League is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

2. Team Interest:
- The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) received an overwhelming response from 30 teams expressing interest in participating in this season's main league.

The Advanced Technologies Ltd High School Basketball Competition (HSBC24) enters the quarterfinal playoffs, promising intense rivalries and battles. Tomorrow’s matches feature Betikama Adventist College vs. Burnscreek (girls’ category) and St Nicholas College vs. St Joseph’s Tenaru School (boys’ category). Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the competition unfolds!

Soltuna donates cartons of tuna to support the 'Advanced Technologies Ltd High School Basketball Competition (HSBC24)' in Honiara. The tuna will supplement prizes for the winning teams.

Advanced Technologies Ltd. sponsors the High School Basketball Competition 2024 (HSBC24) with a $17,200 donation for prizes. This investment supports youth development in basketball and recognizes the importance of sports for young athletes in the Solomon Islands. The competition is currently in its 5th week with 12 schools and 200 athletes participating. HSBC24 will now be rebranded

Women's Basketball League (WBL) is back! Register your team by July 9th for a shot at the $20,000 grand prize sponsored by Solomon Power. Games start July 28th. Don't miss out!

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) is excited to announce that the Senior Basketball League 2024 is set to commence next month.

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) and the Honiara City Council (HCC) has signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for the Multi-Purpose Hall to be the official venue for the High School Basketball Competition (HSBC)
2024.

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) are proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Baptiste Kelesi as its new Executive Officer.

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation is preparing to roll out the National Team program commencing on March 18.

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) have elected their Executive Board for the next two-year cycle.

Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) is seeking a passionate and competent individual for the position as Executive Officer.

December 7, 2023
14-DAY NOTICE FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS BASKETBALL FEDERATION (SIBF)

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - With less than two weeks until the basketball action at the Pacific Games gets underway, the host nation is busy preparing for the pinnacle sporting event in the region.

The schedule for the Pacific Games 3x3 has been revealed as the countdown for 17th Pacific Games continues.

3x3 basketball will be making its appearance for the second time at the Pacific Games 2023 with technical officials gearing up for the event.

The Pacific Games Basketball schedules have officially dropped to celebrate 150 days until tip-off.

The inaugural 3x3 event in Solomon Games checked off some raw basketball talent and action from players from various provinces competing for Gold.

A visiting 3x3 Technical Expert from Australia completed an information session on the updated rules and regulations for key officials to the 3x3 Solomon Games yesterday at SINIS.

The 3x3 Solomon Games 2023 is set to be an exciting tournament featuring for the first time mostly provincial-based basketball players in the country.

The TOSS Tech Independence 3x3 basketball festival challenge is set to tip-off on 7th July 2022 at the Multi-purpose hall outdoor court, as part of its proposed monthly tip-off 3x3 basketball festival challenge, scheduled for this year 2022 to 2023.

The Solomon Kids Basketball Academy has resumed sessions at Chung Wah School in Honiara and will roll out its program for the next 3 months.

The City of Honiara is in for some long-awaited basketball action during the National Secondary School Games (NSSG) 2021 which officially launched on Monday 28th June 2021.

The National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) on Friday May 14 has equipped its affiliated National Federations with sporting gears as preparations for the 2023 Pacific Games ongoing.

Road to the 2023 Pacific Games will not be easy for the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) and, is not guaranteed despite being hosts for the 2023 games.

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) now has a new Executive Board (EB) following their Special Annual General Meeting election held at the NOCSI Conference Room, on Sunday 25 October, 2020.

The Womens side of the Marist 3x3 After 5 Competition tipped off on Thursday this week with Team Sunrise and 71 Gunns coming out victors.

The Marist 3x3 After 5 Competition tipped off for their first stop of competitions this month, as they push for eligibility requirements for the FIBA 3x3 2021 calendar.

Solomon Islands is preparing to launch its first ever semi-professional basketball league in Honiara in 2020. Called the Solomon Islands Premiere Basketball League (SIPBL), organizers are aiming to change the competition landscape of the sport and elevate basketball to a higher, more competitive level with greater promotion for development.

3x3 Solo Hoop Basketball Jam Series completed a tough day of competition with Pinoy Ballers coming out victors in Stop 1 at the Multipurpose Hall.

The Solomon Island Basketball Federation (SIBF) along with Solomon Basketball and Passion Events is organizing a 3x3-basketball championship series slated for this month and in October.

Solomon Islands basketball caretaker coach Eric Malcolm is calling on all interested male National Team players to attend a team meeting and planning session on Tuesday 16 October.

The 2018 Honiara Basketball League continued at the Multipurpose Hall on Sunday with action from high schools and 3x3 competition for the mens' and women's open category.

Hurricanes Basketball Club hosts quick-fire 3x3 competition this weekend at the Multipurpose Hall, Honiara.

The Honiara Basketball League held their registration day for the 2018 season on Sunday at the Multipurpose Hall in Honiara. An extension period for registration has been allowed till mid this week.

Honiara Basketball League (HBL) is ready to tip off in September at the Multi-purpose Hall.

A new board is now in place following elections held for the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) on Sunday 29 July 2018, at the NOCSI Conference Room in Honiara.

The Solomon Kids Basketball Academy (SKBA) has successfully completed the first half of 2018 with their annual academy tournament at the Chung Wah School.

The Solomon Islands Kids Basketball Academy (SKBA) has finally kicked off their development program for the year in Honiara last week with good turn-outs.

Marist men’s basketball team are the champions of the 2018 D Fenders Tip Off basketball competition.

El Divas are the women’s champions of the 2018 D Fenders Tip-Off basketball challenge after defeating Sunrise 20-17 at the Multipurpose Hall last Sunday, February 25th.

The D-Fenders 2018 Tip-Off Basketball challenge kicked off last weekend at the Multipurpose Hall
Eleven matches took place and saw powerhouses Marist and Gunners cementing their position on the table after two wins in the men’s division while Defenders also picked up double wins in the women’s division.

The D Fenders Basketball Club will host the 2018 Tip-Off Basketball Challenge over two weekends, commencing this Sunday 25 February and concluding next Sunday 4 March at the Multipurpose Hall. Games will be held between 12pm and 6pm both days.

Solomon Islands future basketball reps on maiden tour to Australia with Wa'ahero and Tango chosen as team leaders.

A new basketball Interim Committee has been established to lead the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation forward.

Solomon Islands is about to embark on its first ever semi-pro basketball league with the help of Papua New Guinea's sports power couple Mr. John Kappi Natto and wife Vonnie Natto.

In a major boost for hoops fans in the Melanesian region, the upcoming FIBA Melanesia Basketball Cup will be available on free to air via major TV networks in the region. Our Telekom will be broadcasting the games through their channel.

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) sincerely acknowledge and thank the KSS Southern Flames basketball team for a wonderful series and visit to Solomon Islands. Congratulations to all the players, coaching staff and club management and wishing everyone best in hoops!! (Clips & pic source courtesy of George Pugeva)

KSS Flames basketball club from Papua New Guinea (PNG) has won the final friendly match against Solomon Islands national men’s basketball team at the Multipurpose Hall earlier in the week.

The Games are just around the corner

Honiara is in for some fast-paced basketball action next week when the Papua New Guinea (PNG) reigning club champions, the KSS Southern Flames Basketball Team visits Solomon Islands for friendlies against the Men’s National basketball squad.

Marist men’s basketball and Sunrise women’s basketball teams are the winners of the first 3x3 basketball series.

High School League in Honiara hyping up as the competition nears the playoffs

Navy personnel from the visiting United States, Australia and New Zealand Navy ships took an afternoon out this week to play with sports with the locals

The Solomon Island Basketball Federation (SIBF) is organizing a 3x3-basketball championship called 3x3 Basketball Jam to tip-off this Sunday 6 August 2017 at the Multi-purpose hall (outdoor courts).

The names of the Solomon Islands national mens U17 basketball team has been released as of Thursday this week.

The Solomon Kids Basketball Academy (SKBA) is yet to finalize their final 12 man squad for their U-17 squad who will be touring Gold Coast Australia in December.
SKBA Co-Founder Howard Tang said the final squad will consists of 10 travelling and two non-travelling players.

The High School Basketball competition is getting tough as it enters its second weekend of matches.

The 2017 High School Basketball competition tipped of this past weekend with players told to aim high and be serious...

The Solomon Islands basketball community wish to congratulate three of its closest members for their successful election into the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) executive board during last week’s NOCSI AGM and Election.

Solomon Islands will take on the giants of Melanesia in an up-coming regional basketball qualifying tournament that will be hosted by Papua New Guinea later this year.

The West Honiara Basketball team has won the first of five series, 53-34 against East Honiara at the Multipurpose Hall on Sunday.

The Solomon Islands Basketball Academy (SKBA) has revealed the names of 16 players for the national U17 boys basketball training squad.

Solomon Islands is set to join 20 other countries in the region to participate in the FIBA Oceania U17 Youth Championships to be hosted by Guam later this year.

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) has announced the names of the men’s and women’s basketball training squad for the 2017 Melanesian Cup in Papua New Guinea

The inaugural Gender Parity Basketball Competition has been won by QQQ Marist Club in the men's division and Sunrise club in the womens division. The finals were held at the multi-purpose hall with another Sunday afternoon full of great basketball action.

Solomon Islands Basketball has finally released its All Star team line-up from the recent 2016 Solomon Games basketball tournament hosted recently in Honiara.

Organizers of the Gender Parity Basketball Competitions (GPBC) have confirmed that the postponed grand final match-up prior to the Solomon Games is now set for this coming weekend.

The bi-annual Solomon Games have provided 5 days of non-stop basketball action for Honiara city residents.

Gender Parity Basketball competition heads into finals.

HONIARA BASKETBALL powerhouse, QQQ Marist men’s team are through to the grand final of the 2016 Gender Parity Basketball Competition after defeating Travel Blazers in the semis yesterday.

Preparations for the final leg of the 2016 3x3 Basketball Series is on track to kicking off on Friday 10th June 2016.

The last win by Pinoy Slashers has just taken this game to another level. Pinoy Slashers took the game right to the heart of Reigning Champion, Marist clearing the seat for a new Champion. Game 3 will see who gets crowned for the 2016 3x3 Basketball Kings of Solomon Islands.

Marist 3x3 Basketball Team has been knocked off the Champion seat as Pinoy Slashers take over the title 3x3 Champions in game 2, in the 2016 3x3 Basketball Series Game 2.

The stage is set for Game 2 of the 2016 3x3 Basketball Series. Venue now will be at Multi Purpose Hall on the 16th of May 2016, which is also the Whit-Monday public holiday.

Honiara will feast on yet another exciting 3 on 3 basketball tournament as the 3x3 Basketball Championship Series 2 prepares for tip off on 16th May, 2016.

Honiara now has new executive members charged with the responsibility of moving basketball forward in the capital.

The Honiara Super Six Basketball Tournament (S6BT2015) heads into the final playoffs this week in the Mens open category with the top four finalists vying for their ticket to the Grand Final match set for this coming weekend.

Our HBL competition has now in it's four weeks of competition. Yesterday games were so interesting starting with High School games. The Seventh Day Advetist High School ( Betikama ) boys will be the Team to watch this year competition after coming Third last year. They have a balance team and have not lost a game yet since day one.

Chung Wah School has successfully ended their four weeks of intensive basketball competition. The games were played at 12 midday at their out door basketball court from Monday to Friday.

THURSDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2013
The inter-tertiary games kicked off successful yesterday with a number of sports event being played.

Jewels crowned 2013 champions

For GPPOL Basketball competition

HO JEWELS is the champion for the GPPOL Basketball competition.
This competition is a mix gender competition which will have two Female and three Male on the court every 4 quarter.

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) newly elected executives will organize a top 6 basketball competition for both the men's and women's open category. SIBF is keen on getting some competition time this year in preparation for next years major league and other competitions.

Host organisers have just completed the installation of the official competition basketball court ahead of the Youth Olympic Games that gets underway on 14th August in Singapore. This event marks the debut of FIBA 33, the official 3 on 3 version of basketball.

Oceania will be represented by Australia girls, Vanuatu girls and New Zealand men. Players are aged under 18 and coaches under 35.

The 2010 Solomon Games held in Auki ended successfully. The western mens team and Guadalcanal womens proved to be unbeatable claiming the 2010 Solomon Games Championship.

Article from Lifhaus website on 26th April 2010
The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation has elected a new executive during its AGM held Sunday 2th April 2010 at the Woodford International School.

FIBA Oceania has shown its support to the organizers of the upcoming Tengemoana Construction Basketball Tournament that is planned to be held in Bellona Island, Rennell Bellona Province in December later this year...

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation Special AGM was held on Thursday 13th August at the Solomon Host Meeting Room, NPF Plaza. The meeting was held to report on the last year of federation activities, approve new membership applications and elect officers to the vacant positions of President and Vice-President........

Basketball Entertainment Group is formed with the aim of creating an atmosphere for development in basketball. Our plan currently is to create events, fast and exciting to capture and stimulate Basketball players to have the that urgency to be competitive, thus improving their skills and fitness and mainly their athletism.

So our first event which we have already hosted is the 3 on 3 basketball Knock out series 2009 which will run from 31st June 2009 through to December 2009. Other events which will be organized is a 3 point shootout, which will be organized in a date to be finalized.

This story posted to this website by FIBA Oceania.

Monday night saw a turn of events after the FIBA Oceania delegates presented their recommendations to the Solomon Islands basketball community. An election took place to get basketball playing in Honiara.

The 3 country "Women's Basketball" initiative funded by the Australian High Commission has had beneficial long term results in all 3 countries.

Read about how each country did they program differently, but they all got terrific results.

Please look at the Photo Gallery:
Under the FIBA Oceania in Solomon Islands gallery to see some of the aid agencies FIBA Oceania have been able to meet.
The SIBF and FIBA Oceania greatly appreicate the time they set aside for these meetings.

SIBF and FIBA Oceania have been overwhelmed with the programs, assistance and support each of the aid agencies have avilable in Solomon Islands.

FIBA Oceania Secretary General, Steve Smith and Development Manager of Oceania, Regan Kama will be in the country for a week purposely to see what is needed in the local basketball federation to build the sport. Speaking at a press conference today, Mr. Smith said that their visit is to hold talks ............

Solomon Islands Mens National Basketball Coach Ryan Burns is currently in the Federated States of Micronesia on a 5 month visit to the country. He is helping their states Pohnpei, Kosrae, Chuuk and Yap further develop their basketball coaches, players, referees and administrators..........................

FIBA Oceania is delighted to continue it's support of basketball in the Solomon Islands with the donation of rubber basketballs for use in the SI Development program. Former president of the Federation, Lawrence Quan, assisted with transporting the balls from Ausralia to Solomons.

On Friday 1st February, the Solomon Islands Junior National Basketball team played a visiting US Navy team. The United States Navy Warship was on a 1 week stop over in Honiara and agreed to play a friendly basketball match.

Judy Smith from FIBA Oceania would love to have regular news about basketball in the beautiful Solomon Islands.

Anyone in the country who has a story about their program, their teams or anything else, is invited to email that information to Judy on judy@fibaoceania.com Adding a photo would be terrific as well.

The primary school basketball competition had halted its comp til early February 2008 to allow schools kids to go for their Christmas & New year holidays here in town and their respective provinces.

Solomon Islands Basketball Mens and Womens teams report at the recent Pacific Games in Apia Samoa 2007.

Solomon Island Basketball 2007 Australian final tour report.

The 2007 Transworld Construction Basketball competition semi finals is set for Sunday 5th August 2007, and Grand finals on the 12th August 2007.

The Australian High Commissioners office had approved the Solomon Islands Womens Basketball on the ball and the move basketball project submitted by the FIBA Oceania office onbehalf of the Solomon Island Basketball Federation.

Eddie is currently in the country to assist SIBF basketball development program as part of FIBA Oceania basketball development plan to the Island country especially Solomon Island.