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This week, Part 1: Ayton, Gordon lead Bahamas to biggest week in Bahamian Mens Team history!

Gotta kick off the week in review with big applause for two Phoenix Suns who played their first competition with Bahamas and won the whole damn competition!

Thanks to Deandre Ayton and Eric Gordon, the Bahamas Mens Team won their biggest games of their country’s history by winning the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 — Americas.

What, you totally missed it because you’re not scrolling your social media timeline faster than your heart beats? Get caught up with Damon’s excellent coverage all week:Game 1 win | Game 2 win | Game 3 win | Championship Game WIN

The Bahamas had never won a FIBA competition in their history, yet when Deandre Ayton (native) and Eric Gordon (father) joined the team this past week, they went out and won their four-game Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament against six other countries trying to do the same thing.