Africans abroad
The continent's basketball stories, from Lagos to Luanda, Dakar to Cairo.
Three Senegalese players set for EuroLeague campaign
Brancou Badio and Mouhamadou Gueye join Valencia Basket, while Mbaye Ndiaye faces a new challenge with Olympiacos.
Antetokounmpo says Heat must respond after second defeat
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points against Detroit but says Miami’s winless start shows the team is not yet at its best.
NBA opening night features record number of African players
More than 60 players born in Africa or with at least one African parent are set to feature in the NBA’s 2026-2027 opening line-ups, according to the league.
Kany N’Kouka scores first professional points for SLUC Nancy
Kany N’Kouka recorded 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists as SLUC Nancy beat Nitra 99-60 in the FIBA Europe Cup.
Mouhamed Gueye targets late November return for Hawks after foot fracture
Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye is expected back around 20 November after surgery in July for a fractured left foot suffered in training.
More than 60 African players on NBA opening-night rosters
NBA opening-night rosters for 2026-2027 include a record number of players born in Africa or with at least one African parent, with Nigeria and Senegal prominently represented.
Mathiang joins Adelaide 36ers after BAL triumph with Tigers
South Sudan centre Mangok Mathiang has signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the rest of the NBL27 season after helping RSSB Tigers win the 2026 BAL championship and earning the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year award.
Record 25 Nigerian-born players on NBA opening-night rosters
The NBA’s 2026-27 opening-night rosters include a record 25 Nigerian-born players, while six D’Tigers players or eligible prospects were named.
Embiid hails Philadelphia defence after opening-night win over Knicks
Joel Embiid pointed to a second-half defensive lift as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the New York Knicks 106-100 in their season opener at Madison Square Garden.
NBA opening-night rosters feature record 60-plus players with African roots
More than 60 NBA players born in Africa or with at least one parent from the continent are on 2026-27 opening-night rosters, including Adebayo, Embiid and Siakam.
More than 60 NBA players with African roots as 2026-27 season opens
The NBA's 2026-27 opening-night rosters include a record 60-plus players with African roots, with Nigeria, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo prominently represented.
African roots in the NBA: Embiid, Siakam and the players to watch this season
From Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam to emerging prospects, African basketball continues to shape the NBA landscape. A look at the continent's standard-bearers for the new season.
Ivorian teenager Potey Keani Evahn joins Real Jaén in Spain's third tier
The young Ivorian moves to Real Jaén CF in Spain's third division to continue his development and launch his professional career.
Jaylen Brown and Tacko Fall Reunite with the Sixers in Philadelphia
A trip to Morocco with the NBPA last June has led Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall and Jabari Walker to the same Philadelphia locker room, strengthening bonds that began off the court.
Cameroon centre Christian Koloko joins Crvena Zvezda Belgrade
Cameroon centre Christian Koloko has signed with Crvena Zvezda Belgrade to strengthen the Serbian club's frontcourt ahead of the EuroLeague season.
Ndiaye and Francisco shine as Olympiacos and Panathinaikos stay perfect in Greece
Mbaye Ndiaye produced 12 points and six rebounds for Olympiakos against the Vikos Falcons, while Sylvain Francisco scored 15 points in 13 minutes for Panathinaikos against Peristeri.
Tacko Fall Returns to NBA with Two-Way Contract at Philadelphia 76ers
Senegalese centre Tacko Fall has signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, four years after his last NBA appearance.
Okot watches from bench as Atlanta Dream lose WNBA Finals opener to Valkyries
Kenya's Madina Okot remained on the bench as Atlanta fell 68-64 to Golden State in Game One of the WNBA Finals, extending the Dream's losing run in championship games.
Sixers convert Tacko Fall to two-way contract
The Philadelphia 76ers have turned the Senegalese centre's Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way deal ahead of the regular season.
Antetokounmpo revises view on Heat coach Spoelstra after joining Miami
Giannis Antetokounmpo says his perception of Erik Spoelstra has changed since his move from Milwaukee to Miami, describing the coach as supportive and honest.
Ndiaye sparks Olympiakos overtime win at Barcelona
Sasha Vezenkov praised Senegalese forward Mbaye Ndiaye after the former ASVEL man posted 27 PIR in Olympiakos' 105-100 overtime victory at Barcelona in the EuroLeague.
Nneka Ogwumique Wins Record Fifth Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in Final WNBA Season
Nigeria-born Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike has claimed her fifth Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in her farewell WNBA season, polling 38 votes to beat Rebecca Allen into second place.
Kenya's Adhiambo joins Chinese side Henan after back-to-back MVP awards
Two-time Mozzart Kenya Cup MVP Veronica Adhiambo has signed with Chinese Super League club Henan Women's Volleyball Club, arriving ahead of her official unveiling.
Senegal's Gueye signs with defending NBL champion Namuwongo Blazers
Senegalese power forward Makhtar Gueye has joined Uganda's Namuwongo Blazers after a season in Tunisia that ended with a Tunisian Cup title.