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Bahamians Hit The Court Overseas

EUROPE – Bahamian athletes are excelling abroad, Kai Jones, Sammy Hunter, and Domnick Bridgewater delivered strong performances across European basketball leagues, while sprinter Anthonique Strachan reflected on her comeback from injury and plans to improve her world ranking.

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4 months ago

October 19, 2025

Taige Adderley

EUROPE – Bahamian basketball talent continues to shine on international courts, with several players delivering strong performances across Europe this week.

Kai Jones Competes in EuroLeague Action

Kai Jones, the athletic big man from New Providence, recorded four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in just 16 minutes for Anadolu Efes Istanbul in EuroLeague play. Despite his efforts, the team fell 95–81 to Panathinaikos Athens.

Shane Larkin led Anadolu with 18 points and five assists, while former NBA forward Cedi Osman powered Panathinaikos with 29 points. The loss dropped Anadolu to 2–3 in the highly competitive EuroLeague standings.

Sammy Hunter Lifts BC Vienna

In the Adriatic League, Sammy Hunter contributed five points to help BC Vienna secure an 88–81 victory over Mega Belgrade. Hunter continues to play a key supporting role for the Austrian club as they push for playoff contention.

Domnick Bridgewater Shines in France

Meanwhile, in France’s Pro-A League, Domnick Bridgewater scored 12 points to help FOS Provence edge Étoile Charleville-Mézières, 89–84. The Bahamian guard’s energy and scoring off the bench have made him a steady contributor to the team’s early-season success.

Anthonique Strachan – Professional Track Athlete
“I was going to lineup regardless if I did pull my hamstring, tear my hamstring, whatever. I was going to lineup because last year I didn’t have a season.”

That’s professional track athlete Anthonique Strachan reflecting on what drove her to compete in September’s 2025 World Athletics Championships in Japan.

Strachan made it all the way to the 200-meter finals, event after suffering a hamstring injury in the semifinals.

But she had a false start in the final and was disqualified. Despite that, she says nothing was stopping her from lining up.

Anthonique Strachan – Professional Track Athlete
“Everything that I have and don’t have I worked for it and I don’t intend for nothing to ever be given to me because I’m 32 years old and nothing has ever been given to me, so I feel as if I’ve earned my spot in that 200-meter final.”

The 32-year-old sprinter says she has moved beyond that race. She’s home for a few weeks and using the time to rest and rehabilitate.

Anthonique Strachan – Professional Track Athlete
“Right now I just like to work with people that I have confidence with and help me to get back to where I want my body to feel and that always happens here at Aktiv Body Rehab and at MacFit Gym with Jimmy Mackey.”

Anthonique Strachan – Professional Track Athlete
“I’m just resting, healing and then I’m going to look forward to the ultimate challenge; I’m going to try to get my world ranking way better to be in the top 16 if I’m not already there.”

Back on camera, we asked Anthonique about the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, but we’ll bring her answer to you in another newscast.