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Mikiah Herbert Harrigan

Anguillian born, Mikiah “Kiki” Harrigan is the island’s first professional basketball player. Mikiah’s meteoric rise to stardom at college basketball has its origins in the playgrounds and parks of Anguilla. She is still remembered as a fierce athlete playing the sport of Netball at primary school. After moving to the USA from Anguilla as a teenager, Kiki started playing basketball competitively for Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

As a High School senior, Mikiah averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds, which contributed to her ranking as the #12 forward in her 2016 class. During her High School career, her team won four district championships, she was a two-time FBCA All-State selection and was named 2016 8A Player of the Year and "Queen of the Court" by the Florida Basketball Coaches Association(FBCA).

As her High School career came to an end, Kiki was ready for the next challenge. As a 4 star recruit, there wasn’t any surprise that she had multiple offers from different Universities. Mikiah eventually committed to the University of South Carolina, coached by former WNBA player & Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Dawn Staley.

Following her illustrious career at the University of South Carolina, Kiki decided to enter the 2020 WNBA draft where she was selected 6th overall by the Minnesota Lynx. During her senior year, she averaged 13.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Kiki also finished second in blocked shots in her school’s history. Her tenacity on the defensive end of the court led to her getting the nickname, ‘Mad Kiki'.

Our entire Island is extremely proud of Kiki as she is our first professional Basketball Player. Mikiah’s journey serves as an inspiration to our future athletes with aspirations of becoming professionals. Mikiah has proven that through hard work and dedication, achievement of your dreams and aspirations are indeed possible.

Zharnel Hughes

Zharnel Hughes was born and raised in the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla and competes for Great Britain since 2015. Zharnel specializes in the 100m and 200m races which he currently holds Anguillian National Records for.

He is the 2018 100m and the 4 x 100 European Champion. As a youth he has won sprint gold medals at the CARIFTA Games, Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in Athletics and the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships.

He has achieved personal bests in the 100m at 9.91 seconds and 20.02 seconds for the 200m. Zharnel is currently a member of the Racers Track Club in Jamaica and is coached by Glen Mills. Zharnel loves speed and when he’s not on the track he’s in the air as he is pursuing his pilot’s license and expects to complete this shortly. Zharnel's continues to promise and deliver great performances and is one of the most exciting young talents today! !

Jahmar Hamilton

Hamilton has been an iconic name in the Cricket arena for decades and this young cricketer lives up to the hype.

Jahmar was born in Anguilla and has a strong passion for the game of cricket. He has represented the Antigua Hawksbills in 2013 as well as Anguilla, the Leeward Islands and earned a call up to the West Indies senior team as a wicket-keeper in 2018.

This came after dedicating himself to improving his craft as a wickets keeper-batsman at the youth and West Indies B team levels. Look out for young Hamilton as he blazes the trail for the new generation of cricketers in Anguilla!

Omari Banks

Anguilla has produced many prolific cricketers but only Omari Banks can boast of being the first Anguillian to secure a coveted spot in the West Indies team in 2003. 2003 was an amazing year for Omari as he went on to etch his name in the annals of history by being part of the highest successful 4th innings chase in test history.

This performance would contribute to Omari being nominated along with James Anderson and Graeme Smith for the Youth Cricketer of the Year Award. Omari Banks has always been a hard worker and there is even folklore about his commitment to game as a child. Many persons talk about how he would walk for miles to and from practice and would be the first to get to training every time.

There are those who speak about him getting them out of their beds in the wee hours of the morning to bowl at him. Such was the tenacity that got him to the pinnacle of a successful professional career.

Omari captained Anguilla and the Leeward island, played at Somerset for two(2) years, represented the West Indies with pride and distinction and then decided to take on new challenges in the world of music. Today he performs his reggae style hits with the same confidence and poise he displayed on the field of play. Look out for Omari Banks music on YouTube and iTunes!

Cardigan Connor

The Hon. Cardigan Connor has proven how influential he was, not only after the 2015 elections, but also in the sports history of Anguilla. ‘Cardy’ as he is fondly called, migrated to Great Britain as a youth to pursue his career as a cricketer and was signed to Buckinghamshire, where his attitude caught the attention of Charlie Knott, who was astonished by Connor's sportsmanship and signed him to Hampshire in 1984.

Cardy became a household name Hampshire as he bowled in tandem with the legendary Malcom Marshall and ended his career with a staggering 1024 wickets. Cardigan would win many titles with his team and was named Player of the year by Hampshire in 1994. His illustrious playing career would come to an end in 1998 after which he returned to Anguilla and contributed significantly to the development of young talent in Anguilla.

Among the talent he would have worked with was Omari Banks, Chesney Hughes and Montcin Hodge among others. He would also serve sport through the Commonwealth Games Association of Anguilla. Cardigan Connor now serves as a member of parliament in the Government of Anguilla and has the responsibility for Tourism and Sports. Look out for this great statesman to continue giving to the development of Anguilla!

Trevor Davis

In 1975, he began his athletic career at the Valley Primary School. According to him, as a youngster there was little in Anguilla to inspire him other than his personal love for athletics which kept him motivated and focused on his career. His initial breakthrough came in 1980 when he represented Anguilla at the CARIFTA Games in Bermuda where he placed 6th in the 100m and 200m sprints.

In 1993, he attended the inaugural World Athletics Championship in Helsinki, Finland. He also attended several other international competitions in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and Italy in 1987, Spain, Japan and Mexico 1991, Germany 1993, Norway 1991 and 1994 and several Caribbean countries over a span of 17 years.

In 2013, he was awarded the Queen’s Badge of Honour for his contribution towards sports in Anguilla. Though retired from an active athletic career, he continues to aid in the development of sports locally through his work as a physical education tutor in the primary schools. Trevor Davis “Ras Bucket” was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. Follow Ras Bucket as he continues to work with the youngsters in Anguilla and get them on their way in sports!

Keith Connor

Keith Connor was born in Anguilla and migrated to the UK at the tender age of 6 with his parents. There would develop as most young men do until he fell in love with the triple jump event. At his best Keith was described as a gazelle, his long legs and lean frame moving in synchronicity as he executed the hop, skip and jump.

Keith Connor while little known in Anguilla is arguable its most decorated and successful athlete. Keith has won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 1978 and 1982, European Championships 1982 and World Championships 1983 and capped his stellar career with a Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. The then British and Commonwealth record holder also broke the World record with a jump of 17.31m, in 1981.

Keith continued sharing his love for the sport by turning to coaching and later went on to become the National coach of Australia, leading Australian Olympic team at the 2004 Athens Games During his time in the USA , as an assistant coach, he won NCAA Track & Field team titles at SMU in 1988 and at LSU delivered the historic back to back titles in 1989 & 1990, in both Men & Women. As a trailblazer Keith, has inspired and supported Anguillian track & field athlete throughout his career, today he continues, with his encouragement and supports for the development of sport in Anguilla.