NBA champion Lakers face ‘balancing act’ in fast-approaching season
The quick turnaround from the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA triumph in October mean the team will face a "balancing act" in keeping veteran superstar LeBron James at his best, Lakers vice president Rob Pelinka said this week.
“That'll just be...
FIBA, NBBF launch mentorship programme for retired basketball professionals
The Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) is to organize a three-step Mentorship program for individuals across Nigeria.
The webinar training held in conjunction with the Nigerian Basketball Federation hopes to improve life-skills education among professional basketball players while supporting...
Obekpa, Crawford spark SLAC to 2-2 with a game left in Sahara Conference
Obekpa finished 13 points and 11 rebounds, Marcus Crawford, who finished the opening quarter without contributing a single point, owned the following quarter
When a traditionally defensive player like Chris Obekpa finishes 3-for-3 from the behind arc it tells the...
Petro de Luanda fires head coach Jose Neto, African players continue to shine at...
Jose Neto is out at Angola’s Petro de Luanda, African youth prospects shine at the 2024 edition of the Nike Hoop Summit, and Bella Murekatete named to the Washington Women’s College All-star game.
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After disappointing results...
Bam Adebayo, Jonathan Kuminga, Darius Garland, Jalen Suggs to Coach top prospects at Basketball...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced 80 of the top high-school-age prospects from across Africa who will participate in the 19th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa, which will be held Friday,...
bird’s African Basketball Wrap: Pascal Siakam traded, Clare Akamanzi to start as NBA Africa...
In African basketball news, Toronto Raptor’s Cameroonian player Pascal Siakam has traded to the Indiana Pacers after an eight-year tenure with the Canadians, Afrobasket qualifiers are coming to Tunisia and Egypt and seasoned business executive Clare Akamanzi steps into...
D’Tigers rule Afrobasket qualifiers in Rwanda
D'Tigers concluded their first FIBA Afrobasket qualifying series on a winning note as they maintained their unbeaten run with another emphatic 91-68 points win against Mali.
Captain, Ike Diogu led from the front as he powered the team to its...
This week in How African Basketball is Changing the Game in Africa
South Sudan-born professional basketball player, Wenyen Gabriel received a hero’s welcome from his hometown Juba; Everlyne Kedogo explains how a coaching clinic is changing her life; 3x3 at the Commonwealth Games.
By Silalei Shani
NBA basketball player Wenyen Gabriel gave...
The World of African Basketball: Joel Embiid finally announces which flag he’ll play for...
Former Kenya women's basketball team captain and international commentator Silalei Shani provides all the latest moves and grooves in this week's The World of African Basketball.
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After applying for American citizenship in a move that...