The Institute of Technical Education men's team bounced back from a first quarter deficit to beat Ngee Ann Polytechnic comprehensively 81-55. With the win, ITE men's team placed themselves in the driving seat for the title with four wins in four games.
The Slingers may have won their first game of the season comfortably, but there is still room for improvement, argues a Slinger fan.
Slingers new head coach was a relieved man after his team's 97-72 dismantling of the visiting PBA Rain or Shine.
At least Singapore can boast of having led briefly against the mighty USA team before falling 11-33 in the Youth Olympic Games girls' basketball tournament.
Tong Whye started strongly with a 12-10 opening quarter lead and extended it to 33-29 at half-time. Centre Chong Ming Xuan was the standout performer for Tong Whye, leading all scores with 26 points.
Singapore Schools rode a tentative start to power home 61-54 for the U17 final win over Qun Yan.
A three-point play by Qun Yan's centre in extra time was the difference between the two sides. She calmly sank her free throw to give her side a heart-stopping 55-54 victory.
Singapore Schools beat an impressive T-Net@Bukit Merah under-17 girls team 66-50 to qualify unbeaten for the semi finals. They will next face Jurong West Secondary team on Wednesday, 7 July at 7.00pm.