Jr. NBA Boys’ Finals Held in Aberystwyth as Top Welsh Schools Compete
Portland Trailblazers Crowned 2025 Jr. NBA Boys’ Champions
The Jr. NBA 2025 Boys’ Finals took place in Aberystwyth on Saturday, bringing together eight schools from across Wales for a full day of competitive basketball. The event marked the conclusion of the boys’ competition within the Jr. NBA programme in Wales, following weeks of regional qualifying matches. The finals featured teams from both the North and South Conferences, each representing an NBA franchise through the Jr. NBA school league format. The tournament was played in a knockout structure, with the top two teams progressing to the final fixture.
Participating Teams
| School | Team | District |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf | Houston Rockets | Caerdydd |
| Ysgol Brynrefail | Philadelphia 76ers | Gwynedd |
| Ysgol Gyfun Plasmawr | Sacramento Kings | Caerdydd |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Portland Trailblazers | Carmarthen |
| Ysgol Gyfun Penglais | Denver Nuggets | Ceredigion |
| Ysgol Gyfun Brynrefail | LA Clippers | Gwynedd |
| Chepstow School | Boston Celtics | Sir Fynwy |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig | Minnesota Timberwolves | Ceredigion |
The competition featured a range of closely contested matches, with players demonstrating teamwork, focus and composure under pressure. Supporters and families in attendance were able to follow the day’s fixtures both in person and via the online live stream.
Final Standings
| Position | Team | School |
| 1st | Portland Trailblazers | Queen Elizabeth High School |
| 2nd | Houston Rockets | Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf |
| 3rd | Boston Celtics | Chepstow School |
Most Valuable Players
| Team | MVP |
| Portland Trailblazers | Sean |
| Houston Rockets | Jac |
The boys’ finals showcased the progress made by schools nationwide in developing basketball at a grassroots level. The players taking part had previously qualified through regional competitions, representing their schools with commitment and skill throughout the day.
Looking ahead, tomorrow’s programme includes the Jr. NBA Girls’ Finals and a Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, continuing the Jr. NBA’s focus on inclusive opportunities for young people across Wales to participate in the sport.
📸 Images from the Jr. NBA Boys’ Finals can be viewed below : Photographer John Davenport
Match Results
| Fixture | Score |
| Timberwolves v Celtics | 14 – 19 |
| 76ers v Trailblazers | 8 – 27 |
| Kings v Nuggets | 22 – 12 |
| Rockets v Clippers | 25 – 4 |
| Timberwolves v Nuggets | 4 – 9 |
| 76ers v Clippers | 19 – 23 |
| Celtics v Trailblazers | 15 – 21 |
| Kings v Rockets | 18 – 27 |
| Timberwolves v 76ers | 20 – 21 |
| Nuggets v Clippers | 22 – 17 |
| 3rd Place: Celtics v Kings | 26 – 22 |
| Final: Trailblazers v Rockets | 35 – 26 |
