Starlites Naxxar Basketball Club

Starlites Naxxar Basketball Club Starlites Basketball Club is one of the most recently formed clubs in Malta. The founder of the club, Ms.

Starlites Basketball Club is a sports organisation which caters for the sport educational needs of all children, young adolescents and adults by offering age and ability appropriate opportunities for learning. Starlites has developed and grown from a club offering a social purpose to female basketball, to a club which is presently participating in all the categories within the Malta Basketball Association. Marie Therese Zammit changed the first official team (Sliema Wives) into a women’s social club. The first junior women’s team originated from the parish priest’s ‘dutrina’ list. The club eventually progressed and developed other sectors. The statute was eventually changed to allow males into the club. The development of the mini basketball and youth sectors were a milestone in the development and growth of Starlites basketball club. This focus on the youth sector commenced in the year 2000 when Ivan Riolo was given the responsibility of developing the mini basketball sector. This sector expanded over the following years, making it one of the largest mini basketball and junior basketball communities on the island. Starlites basketball club is run and managed by a working committee made up from the recently elected President Dr. Ivan Riolo, treasurer and finance controller Mr. Tino Riolo, the secretary, Josephine Sultana and members Mr Stephan Magrin, Mr Godfrey Sultana and Mr Timmy Cutugno. Season 2014/15 saw an important milestone in the development of Starlites BC following the introduction of the men division one team in the National league after winning the division 2 championship in the year 2011/12. This milestone saw the development of Virtus as the men's senior team of the club. This agreement offered our young and promising athletes the target of playing in the top league and compete and train with professional players without creating a substantial financial burden on the club. Through this agreement between Starlites and Virtus, management and running of the full club became more disseminated. This allowed for the division of responsibilities within both entities. Starlites to work in the developing sectors whilst Virtus to work in siding the best possible competitive team in the national league. Starlites basketball is one of the most active local clubs. Participation within local basketball competitions and tournaments is only a part of Starlites yearly agenda. A major objective of our club lies within the social domain. Starlites Basketball aims at providing children of all ages and abilities opportunities for being active. The mini basketball nursery targets development of physical literacy together with sport specific skills which help our participants move up the ladder of success and develop from participants into athletes. The Junior sectors provide opportunities for those wishing to take the game of basketball to a higher level by competing and increasing their training levels moving towards the senior categories which were developed with the purpose of motivating our young athletes to give it their best shot and try to make it at this level. Starlites main aim is of increasing the physical active levels of all our participants and members and instill in them the love of leading a healthy active and social lifestyle. We welcome you to the Starlites Website & encourage you to visit the various sections.

Join us in welcoming a player who needs no introduction to our Senior team 💙 Kurt James II IS BACK 🤍🎨 Mattify
22/09/2026

Join us in welcoming a player who needs no introduction to our Senior team 💙

Kurt James II IS BACK 🤍

🎨 Mattify

The club would like to thank Jayden Iturmendi for his great contribution to our Senior team last season and during this ...
22/09/2026

The club would like to thank Jayden Iturmendi for his great contribution to our Senior team last season and during this season's pre-season preparations.

We wish Jayden the best of luck for the next step in life 🏀 a true champion on and off the court 💙

10/09/2026
10/09/2026

Starlites women at the EBTM 2026
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10/09/2026

USA Select Women continued their dominant run at the Elite Basketball Tournament 2026, defeating Starlites 82-33 to secure their second straight commanding victory. After a competitive opening quarter, USA Select accelerated through pace, pressure and transition play, with Cook scoring 20 points and McDowell adding 19 in another balanced team display. Starlites rotated heavily, giving young prospects valuable exposure against elite opposition.

In the men’s game, Starlites overturned an early 12‑point deficit to beat Colorado Realm 93-67. Valdez led Colorado with 20 points, but Starlites’ response was decisive. Kosakowski (21 points) and Jallow (15) powered a strong second-half surge, transforming a 44-44 halftime deadlock into a convincing Maltese victory.

Day 3 now sets the stage for two compelling matchups at Ta’ Qali. At 17:00, Depiro face USA Select Women in the tournament final, with the Americans aiming to complete a perfect run and Depiro seeking a strong local challenge. At 19:00, USA Select Men return to action against Valletta, who will test themselves against the athleticism and depth of the American squad.

Another exciting evening of international basketball awaits as the women’s title is decided and Malta-USA rivalry continues.

Our U16 squads will be bouncing right into the action for the 7th edition of the MBOA Memorial Cup 🏆Both our girls' and ...
10/09/2026

Our U16 squads will be bouncing right into the action for the 7th edition of the MBOA Memorial Cup 🏆

Both our girls' and boys' squads will be playing their first set of fixtures this Sunday, with the rest of the group stage games being played throughout the week 🏀

Head over to Ta' Qali to support our boys and girls 💙🤍

🎨 Mattify

03/09/2026

🔥 INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL ACTION IN MALTA! 🏀🇲🇹

Malta Champions Starlites take on Colorado Realm in another exciting matchup at the Elite Basketball Tournament Malta 2026! 🔵🔴

Expect intensity, athleticism and a great night of international basketball as the local champions test themselves against opposition from the USA.

📅 9th September
⏰ 19:00
📍 Malta Basketball Association Pavilion

Come down, support the local team and experience the Elite atmosphere! 🙌🏀

🌐 www.ebtmalta.com

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This morning’s experience Mużikali Marija Bambina Banda Vittorja, Naxxar ❤️Thank you for welcoming the Starlites family...
01/09/2026

This morning’s experience Mużikali Marija Bambina Banda Vittorja, Naxxar ❤️

Thank you for welcoming the Starlites family into your club 🥰

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Goodluck Giacomo 💙 Go shine, superstar 🌟
29/08/2026

Goodluck Giacomo 💙

Go shine, superstar 🌟

Maltese basketball prospect Giacomo Camilleri is taking his talents to Spain after securing a move to BCBadajoz, where he will compete with the club’s U18 squad at the highest junior level in the country. The 16-year-old joins the Extremadura-based side from Starlites Basketball Club, marking a ma...

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