February 10, 2019

by Karim Juan

NEBL Commissioner

The National Elite Basketball League (NEBL), the Belize Basketball Federation (BBF) and the Belize Association of Basketball Officials (BABO) join the entire basketball community in extending our sincere condolences to the family of Dwayne Avila Cummings for his tragic and untimely loss.  Dwayne, a member of the Orange Walk Running Rebels was killed last night in Orange Walk Town.  Mr. Cummings was the runner-up last year for the Rookie of the Year Award, as this young man demonstrated great potential and such great positive vibes on the basketball court. His jovial demeanor, huge smile, mannerisms and level of respect easily stood out to his teammates, peers, coaches and fans. In less than a year the basketball community and NEBL family is mourning the loss of a third member as we have lost a referee, team owner and now a player. Our sympathies go out to his family, friends and loved ones as we continue to mourn his loss.