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Singapore Slingers

New national youth development programme set to give Singapore basketball a shot in the arm

Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.

Adroit’s ex-internationals hope Singapore basketball can rise despite baptism of fire in regional tourney

dlbas30 - Adroit's Ng Han Bin taking a shot in the 105-65 loss to New Taipei Kings in their Basketball Champions League Asia - East Group B game


Credit: Fiba
dlbas30 - Adroit's Ng Han Bin taking a shot in the 105-65 loss to New Taipei Kings in their Basketball Champions League Asia - East Group B game


Credit: Fiba

Singapore team target a spot in Taiwanese pro basketball league

The now-dormant Singapore Slingers and Asean Basketball League generated buzz in the local basketball community, developed local players such as Kelvin Lim (with ball) and Delvin Goh, and helped the national team win bronze at the 2013 and 2015 SEA Gameas
The now-dormant Singapore Slingers and Asean Basketball League generated buzz in the local basketball community, developed local players such as Kelvin Lim (with ball) and Delvin Goh, and helped the national team win bronze at the 2013 and 2015 SEA Gameas

S'pore’s Asean Basketball League stars rebound with overseas gigs

CLS Knights Indonesia's Wong Wei Long went past Singapore Slingers' Jerran Young on 15 May 2019. CLS Knights Indonesia are champion after beating Singapore Slingers 84-81 in the Asean Basketball League Finals decider on 15 May 2019 at OCBC Arena Hall 1 on 15 May 2019.
CLS Knights Indonesia's Wong Wei Long went past Singapore Slingers' Jerran Young on 15 May 2019. CLS Knights Indonesia are champion after beating Singapore Slingers 84-81 in the Asean Basketball League Finals decider on 15 May 2019 at OCBC Arena Hall 1 on 15 May 2019.

Former Slingers find their new domain in 3x3 basketball

Team BAS Men A's Kelvin Lim (No. 22, competing at the Jumpshot 3x3 tournament at Bukit Panjang Plaza on Jan 7) is among five players from the 2023 Singapore Slingers squad who have joined the national 3x3 set-up.
Team BAS Men A's Kelvin Lim (No. 22, competing at the Jumpshot 3x3 tournament at Bukit Panjang Plaza on Jan 7) is among five players from the 2023 Singapore Slingers squad who have joined the national 3x3 set-up.

Singapore Slingers shocked, saddened as Asean Basketball League goes into dormancy

Singapore Slingers’ Xavier Alexander attempting a shot against Hong Kong Eastern in a 2023 Asean Basketball League Invitational match at OCBC Arena in January 2023.
Singapore Slingers’ Xavier Alexander attempting a shot against Hong Kong Eastern in a 2023 Asean Basketball League Invitational match at OCBC Arena in January 2023.

Basketball: Singapore Slingers’ ABL campaign ends with agonising 86-85 defeat in semi-finals

Chanceler Gettys finished with a joint game-high 25 points but that was not enough as the Singapore Slingers were narrowly defeated 86-85 in the deciding game of the 2023 Asean Basketball League Invitational semi-finals against Saigon Heat on March 9.
Chanceler Gettys finished with a joint game-high 25 points but that was not enough as the Singapore Slingers were narrowly defeated 86-85 in the deciding game of the 2023 Asean Basketball League Invitational semi-finals against Saigon Heat on March 9.

Basketball: Saigon Heat force deciding game against Slingers after OT win in Game 2 of ABL semi-finals

American Chanceler Gettys finished with a game-high 31 points but that was not enough as the Singapore Slingers lost 81-79 to Saigon Heat in Game 2 of the 2023 Asean Basketball League Invitational semi-finals on March 8. The decider will take place on March 9.
American Chanceler Gettys finished with a game-high 31 points but that was not enough as the Singapore Slingers lost 81-79 to Saigon Heat in Game 2 of the 2023 Asean Basketball League Invitational semi-finals on March 8. The decider will take place on March 9.

Basketball: Slingers’ ABL semi-final win over Saigon Heat marred by injuries to key players

Singapore Slinger' Xavier Alexander driving to the basket against Saigon Heat's during Game 1 of the semi-finals on Monday.
Singapore Slinger' Xavier Alexander driving to the basket against Saigon Heat's during Game 1 of the semi-finals on Monday.

Basketball: Jackson Mah overcomes shaky debut to become rising star for Singapore Slingers

Jackson Mah overcame a rough debut to become a regular starter for the Singapore Slingers this season.
Jackson Mah overcame a rough debut to become a regular starter for the Singapore Slingers this season.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.