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Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter
THE Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (Buz) has stepped up preparations for the annual inter-provincial competitions set for Marondera from March 27-29.

The association will use this month’s tournament to select national Under-18 teams for the Afro-Basketball qualifiers in Mozambique in May.

Buz president Joe Mujuru said: “We are ready to host this year’s inter-provincial tournament in Marondera and I can safely say all the provinces are doing their final touch-ups. We have had an assessment of the venues and we are satisfied. We are looking forward to an exciting tournament.

“This tournament will be used to select the best Under-18 players from all provinces to be part of the national team that is going to travel to Mozambique in May. All provinces should ensure they send teams so that their players are considered for selection.”

The Bulawayo Basketball Association (BBA) has already begun preparations for the inter-provincials.

Sinda Mono heads the Bulawayo province’s technical team, with the senior men’s team head coach being Theo Weale of Highlanders and Mxolisi Ndlovu taking charge of the women’s side.

The Under-18 girls’ head coach is Mthulisi Makhosana assisted by Lerule Smith, while Jonah Vumah will take charge of the boys’ team assisted by Simba Mbengegwi.