Teams share passion at the 2026 St John’s College basketball tournament
Sportsmanship was evident at the 2026 St John's College basketball tournament as the teams took to the court to celebrate the game they all love.
Clear skies, healthy competition, and brotherhood stood out for day 1 and 2 of the 2026 St John’s College basketball tournament held on February 19 and 20.
Recognised as the biggest boys’ school basketball tournament in Southern Africa, this four-day event showcased top talent from across the region, bringing together local schools and inter-provincial teams from the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as international teams from Mauritius and Zimbabwe.
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Executive headmaster of St John’s College Dale Jackson said: “This event is about more than competition; it’s a reflection of our shared passion for basketball and sportsmanship. Competing on the courts offers valuable opportunities for growth, passion, resilience, and for handling both victory and defeat with dignity.”
Day 1 of the tournament kicked off with St Charles College U19 playing against Parktown Boys’ High School U19, resulting in a 53-40 win.
St Charles’ captain Tivadar Maphosa was happy with the teams win. “Although we had a good game and won, we need to work on our turnovers.” Meanwhile, Parktown Boy’s High School captain Xolani Poto said the team walked away with lessons.
St John’s College Preparatory U13 also played against Redhill School U13, which resulted in a 43-13 win.
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Day 2 saw high spirits and determination on court 1 when St John’s College U19 played and won against St Alban’s College. St John’s College’s captain Lesego Legoete reflected on the 43–40 win. “It was a bad game at first, and we didn’t start off as strongly as we had hoped to. I think because it was our first game of the day, but we closed it off well and won the game, which is the most important aspect.”
U19 coach Clemen Cock said he was proud of the come-back victory by the St John’s College team. “The team was down most of the duration of the game, but the boys managed to eventually win by two points. We had a tough game last night, after being defeated by St Charles College, but that motivated us to make a change, because we were becoming complacent.”
The publication approached St Albans College, but they declined to comment on the game.
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