Hanna Wrestles His Way To Historic Silver

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – The Bahamas has another medal at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Bahamian wrestler Shannon Hanna II captured the silver medal in the men’s 65-kilogram freestyle division, giving the country its first-ever medal in wrestling at the games.

Hanna advanced through the bracket to reach the championship bout, where he faced Joseph Silva of Puerto Rico. Silva claimed the gold medal, while Hanna secured silver. Carlos Méndez of Cuba and Zachary Espalin of Mexico earned the bronze medals.

The performance continues a strong year for Hanna, who entered the games ranked 22nd in the world at 65 kilograms and has already collected a bronze medal at the 2026 Pan-Cmerican championships.

Team Bahamas will still compete in equestrian, athletics, and sailing in Santo Domingo.

Basketball

Two members of The Bahamas men’s National Basketball team are set to continue their professional careers in Romania.

Sammy Hunter has signed with CSM Corona Brașov, while veteran forward Kentwan Smith has returned to the Romanian league after agreeing to terms with SCM Universitatea Craiova.

Hunter, a 25-year-old forward, arrives in Romania after spending last season with BC Vienna in Austria. The former Ole Miss and Akron standout has also played professionally in Kosovo.

For Smith, the move marks a return to familiar surroundings.

The 34-year-old first played in Romania for the second consecutive season.

He’s also played in Finland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Cyprus and recently in Spain.

He joined Craiova in March after beginning last season with Ourense in Spain’s second division.

Both players have been important contributors to the Bahamas National Team, most recently helping the country open its 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifying campaign.

Sports Tourism

Miami Hurricanes Basketball was in The Bahamas as head coach Jai Lucas continues building on a breakout first season.

In year one under Lucas, Miami went 26-9, finished third in the ACC and returned to the NCAA tournament after a 19-win improvement from the previous season.

Now, the Hurricanes are using their time in The Bahamas to develop chemistry, build team identity and prepare for a season where expectations are much higher.