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Kuminga heads to Minnesota after Bulls decline to promise starting role
Jonathan Kuminga will play for Minnesota on a short-term deal after Chicago refused to guarantee him a starting or closing role.
Atlanta Hawks waive Devin Carter, the franchise's third former lottery pick cut loose this offseason
Atlanta has waived guard Devin Carter, acquired from Sacramento in June, continuing a summer in which the Hawks also parted with Zaccharie Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga.
Road to B.A.L. 2027 tips off across Africa
More than 20 clubs will compete in the Road to the Basketball Africa League, the FIBA Africa-run qualifying tournament for the 2027 B.A.L., running from September to November 2026.
Shine leads Soweto Panthers sweep at South African BNL Awards
Congolese forward Emmanuel Shine earned Player of the Year honours as unbeaten Soweto Panthers dominated the 2026 South African Basketball National League awards.
Tinubu fulfils $100,000 cash pledge to D’Tigress after AfroBasket triumph
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu says $100,000 has been deposited in naira into the accounts of every D’Tigress player, completing a reward package first announced after their 2025 AfroBasket win.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress receive $100,000 each as government completes AfroBasket reward
The Federal Government has paid the final cash component of the presidential reward promised to Nigeria’s D’Tigress after their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.
Dikembe Mutombo: the basketball legacy that reached far beyond the court
From Georgetown classrooms to NBA stardom, the late Dikembe Mutombo used basketball to champion causes in Africa and worldwide, including a hospital in DR Congo and the rise of NBA Africa.
MFM, Customs, ASO SKY, Victoria Queens seal NBBF Final Eight spots
MFM Women Basketball, Victoria Queens and First Bank have qualified from the Atlantic Conference, while Customs topped the Savannah ahead of ASO SKY in Kaduna.
Kenyan NCAA champion Doris Lemngole turns professional with On
Kenyan distance runner Doris Lemngole has signed a professional contract with Swiss sportswear brand On after a record-breaking NCAA career at the University of Alabama.
Mali stun Spain 82-73 at Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin
Mali recorded only their second ever Women's Basketball World Cup victory by upsetting Spain 82-73 in Berlin, fuelled by Sika Kone's third-quarter scoring burst.
D'Tigress exit FIBA Women's World Cup after 111-56 loss to France
Nigeria finish winless at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, falling 111-56 to France to end their campaign with three straight defeats.
D’Tigress thank Tinubu as Afrobasket rewards land in players’ accounts
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team has confirmed receipt of the presidential financial rewards promised after winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Abidjan.
Gaëtan Douet takes charge of DR Congo while keeping Cholet role
French assistant Gaëtan Douet has been appointed head coach of the DR Congo men's national team, balancing the role with his duties at Cholet Basket.
Drouet’s shooting work at Cholet now feeds into DR Congo rebuild
Gaëtan Drouet has stepped up from assistant to head coach of DR Congo while continuing his individual development work at Cholet Basket.
Senegal's opening 2027 AFCON qualifier against Mozambique moved to Maputo
Mozambique's football federation has relocated the Group-stage fixture to the Zimpeto National Stadium, stripping Senegal of a home opener originally set for 25 September.
South Sudanese-Australian forward Kuany Kuany joins Maroussi
Maroussi B.C. have signed 26-year-old South Sudanese-Australian forward Kuany Kuany for the 2026-27 Greek league season.
D’Tigress routed 111-56 by France as Nigeria exit World Cup winless
Nigeria finished their 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign without a victory after a 55-point loss to France in Berlin, capping three defeats in Group B.
Mali and Nigeria eliminated as African interest ends at Women’s World Cup
Mali and Nigeria bowed out of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin after the group stage, leaving no African side in the knockout rounds.
Wakama admits rebuilding pains as France rout D’Tigress
Coach Rena Wakama says D’Tigress are in a rebuilding phase after a 111-56 loss to France ended Nigeria’s World Cup campaign with three straight defeats.
AfroBasket Women 2027 set for July 23 to August 1
FIBA has confirmed the dates of the next AfroBasket Women, scheduled from 23 July to 1 August 2027, with the host country yet to be named.
Giants of Africa make European debut at Berlin women's tournament
Giants of Africa fielded a team of alumni from five African nations at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women's Basketball Tournament in Berlin from 3 to 6 September.
Wakama Vows to Rebuild D’Tigress After FIBA World Cup Exit
Nigeria coach Rena Wakama says the next major target is the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and that rebuilding the squad begins with identifying the country’s best players.
Mali stun Spain 82-73 to make African basketball history in Berlin
Mali became the first African nation to beat Spain in women’s basketball since Egypt in 1950, after an 82-73 FIBA World Cup win in Berlin.
Mali trail Germany at the break in World Cup group finale
Mali trailed Germany 43-29 at half-time in their final Group A game at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, with Spain leading Japan in the other group match.