NBA Africa and Africa Development Solutions unveil Solar powered Courts in DR Congo
The legendary Basketball court at Limete 7eme in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is wearing a new look thanks to a new initiative by NBA Africa and Groupe Africa Development Solutions (ADS), a multinational company that designs and implements creative...
Legendary basketballer Reggie Moore dies in Angola ahead of FIBA’s AfroCan
The African basketball community is grieving the passing of Reggie Moore, a naturalized Angolan basketball player. The country will host the FIBA AfroCan tournament in July, with qualified African teams already preparing for the event.
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Basketball Africa League add top brewer to its growing sponsor roster
Brewing powerhouse, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is adding some fizz to Basketball Africa League (BAL), announcing its sponsorship of the fast-growing sports league as it expands a marketing partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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The stage is set for Africa’s biggest basketball event of the year: BAL playoffs...
Petro De Luanda will headline the BAL playoffs, slated for 21-27 May in Kigali as Africa's most hyped event enters the finals stage. There's plenty more basketball action across the continent - including potential finals debuts for 2 teams...
West African players dominate the international basketball scene
A month of strong African representation in international basketball is a reminder of the extent to which West African players dominate the space.
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After a head-turning performance at the Sahara Conference edition of the Basketball...
The NBA’s development league and South Sudan’s incredible feat; the latest in African basketball.
The NBA's developmental G League features heavily in this week's African basketball roundup, with Central African Republic's Thierry Darlan choosing the G League and G League players starring in this season's Basketball Africa League (BAL). Also in the news:...
History made: Cabo Verde and South Sudan among African Five at Basketball World Cup
The 15-month-long search for five qualifying teams to represent Africa in the FIBA World Cup 2023 has ended with Cabo Verde, South Sudan, Angola, Egypt and Ivory Coast making the list.
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Africa now has its five teams confirmed...
Africa’s new ABC: Afrobeats, Basketball and Cape Town
A Nigerian Afrobeat singer buys shares in the Cape Town Tigers, the son of Dwayne Wade moves to South Africa, Kone joins the WNBA and Afrobasket qualifiers in East Africa sizzle, as the spotlight on African basketball intensifies.
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Get ready to ball: The BAL’s 3rd season is here
As the buzz around African basketball intensifies, the third season of BAL promises an unforgettable display of talent and skill. Here are the league details.
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African basketball fans are set to witness a fierce battle for...
The NBA aims for a slam dunk in Africa after a successful tryout in...
The National Basketball Association is ramping up engagement in the continent after its charm offensive in Senegal showed proof of concept.
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Africa’s fledging basketball league has received another shot in the arm after France and the...