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Touré and Diagne represent Senegal at FIBA Africa youth camp
Senegal prospects Abdoulaye Touré and Mohamed Diagne are among the African players taking part in a four-day FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp in Abidjan.
Hatari seek WBLA qualification after Congo DR run
Basketball Club Hatari have travelled to Brazzaville for the WBLA qualifiers, with head coach Pierrot Ilunga targeting one of two places in the continental finals.
KPA fall short against two-time bronze medallists APR
APR’s 80-64 semi-final victory sent KPA to the third-place playoff for a third successive year, while Jessica Jackson produced 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks.
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.
APR defeat KPA and reach Zone Five WBLA final
APR beat KPA 80-64 to reach the Zone Five WBLA final, while Equity Hawks lost their classification match against Burundi’s Dynamo.
Nick Young blames Pat Riley for Miami Heat roster problems
The former NBA guard says Miami lacks a reliable starting point guard and has failed to build enough talent around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Ghana’s Spintex Knights qualify for BAL Elite 16
Spintex Knights topped Group B with a 92-71 win over Energie Basketball Club and reached the BAL Elite 16 for the second successive year.
Guinean champions Nabaya qualify for BAL Elite 16
Nabaya Basket Club reached the BAL Elite 16 after two wins in three group matches, including victories over Energie Basket and the NPA Pythons.
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.
FAP and Overdose Up Station enter WBLA Zone 4 qualifiers
Cameroon’s FAP and Overdose Basketball Club Up Station are preparing for the Zone 4 qualifiers in Congo, where the top two teams will advance to the final in Cairo.
James leads 76ers to record comeback win over Cavaliers
Philadelphia overturned a 29-point deficit to beat Cleveland 114-106, completing the largest comeback win of LeBron James’s NBA career.
Namuwongo Blazers overpower COSPN in Hoima
Namuwongo Blazers defeated COSPN after controlling the second half, while Nigerian guard Ikenna Okeke hit four three-pointers for the Madagascar side.
First Bank open Final 8 campaign with win over Victoria Queens
First Bank defeated Victoria Queens 68-57 in the opener of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 in Lagos.
NBA Africa forum in Nairobi links sport with trust and opportunity
NBA Africa brought sports and entertainment leaders together in Nairobi to discuss trust, community development and economic opportunities across Africa.
BAL targets first permanent franchises announcement in 2027
NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum says the first permanent BAL franchises are expected to be announced in 2027, while the transition timetable remains under discussion.
Finch praises Ball’s playmaking after Timberwolves beat Miami
LaMelo Ball’s Timberwolves debut helped create open looks for Anthony Edwards and the rest of Minnesota in a 131-106 road win over Miami.
Patriots add experienced centre Ater Majok
South Sudanese club Patriots have signed experienced centre Ater Majok for their Road to BAL campaign in Hoima, Uganda.
Serigne Mor Touré named for Stade Malien BAL 2027 campaign
Senegalese forward Serigne Mor Touré returns to continental action with Stade Malien, which opens its BAL 2027 qualifying campaign in Tripoli.
Patriot push Urunani before 84-79 defeat
Newly formed South Sudan club Patriot fought Urunani closely in Hoima before conceding late, with turnovers and free-throw execution emerging as concerns.
Bamba Diallo scores 24 as Urunani BBC wins again
Senegalese guard Cheikh Bamba Diallo scored 24 points as Urunani BBC beat Patriots Basketball Club of South Sudan 84-79 in BAL qualifying.
Ghana to host FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 tournament in Accra
Accra will host the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Boys’ and Girls’ Tournament from November 15 to 20, 2026, before the zone’s general meeting and congress.
Diop’s 26 points send APR into Zone 5 semi-finals
Senegalese international Yacine Diop scored 26 points as APR Rwanda beat Dynamo BBC 110-52 and reach the Zone 5 semi-finals.
Gabon secure AfroCan 2027 qualification after two wins
Gabon earned a second successive appearance at AfroCan 2027 by beating Cameroon 83-80 and Congo 86-58 in the Zone 4 qualifiers in Douala.
Spintex secure second straight BAL qualifying win
Spintex Knights remain unbeaten in BAL qualifying after an 88-66 win over NPA Pythons, with Benjamin Ashitei leading the Ghanaian side.