Back Row: Coach Fred Kopko, C'Kai Frett, Elijah Peltier, Tazhaun Donadelle, Darius Peets, K'Nard Callendar, Leroy Blyden, & Assistant Coach Wayne Harvey.
Front Row (left to right): Kareem Pinney, Jamarr Robinson, Lorenz Penn, Jaden Dowe, and Nitsuh Williams.
On September 6, 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Irma devastated the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. On September 20, 2017, another category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Maria, also hit both regions. Nonetheless, the V.I. Jaguars Basketball Team competed in several tournaments this season. The 2018 V.I. Jaguars Basketball Team competed in the 2018 Positive Guidance tournament, the 2018 Paradise Showdown, and the 50th Annual Small Fry International Tournament.
Unfortunately, the Puerto Rico Small Fry Invitational Tournament was canceled for the 2018 season. The Puerto Rico Invitational is hosted by the Puerto Rico Small Fry Basketball Team. As mentioned previously, Puerto Rico was devastated by both Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Puerto Rico Small Fry Basketball Team opened a GoFundMe account to raise funds for travel and competition in the 50th Annual International Small Fry Tournament. Neltjeberg Bay Enterprises, in conjunction with Caribbean Rose, proudly supported their efforts and encouraged everyone to donate towards this worthwhile endeavor.