Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Basketball Association (JABA) has confirmed early discussions are underway to recruit three NBA players—Scottie Barnes, Isaiah Stewart, and Devin Vassell—to represent Jamaica in international competition.
All three athletes are eligible to play for Jamaica through their fathers. Barnes plays for the Toronto Raptors, Stewart for the Detroit Pistons, and Vassell for the San Antonio Spurs.
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JABA President Paulton Gordon expressed optimism about the outreach, emphasizing that the addition of such elite players would significantly enhance Jamaica’s competitiveness on the international stage. “We’re building a team that can compete at the highest level, and having players like Scottie, Isaiah, and Devin would be transformative,” said Gordon.
This effort follows recent commitments from Los Angeles Clippers standout Norman Powell and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Minott, both of whom will compete in the FIBA World Cup Americas Pre-Qualifiers this August.
Additionally, twins Amen and Ausar Thompson—of the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons, respectively—have expressed interest in joining the national team and are in the process of obtaining Jamaican passports.
JABA’s strategy reflects a broader trend of utilizing diaspora talent to elevate national teams. With several NBA players in the pipeline, Jamaica’s chances of qualifying for its first Olympic basketball appearance look increasingly promising.
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