Basketball Africa League
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Orlando Magic’s Mo Bamba is giving back to Africa through basketball
Raised in New York by immigrants from Ivory Coast, the veteran center joined the long line of NBA players of African descent working to grow the game on the continent
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Basketball Africa League returning for third season in 2023
Senegal, Egypt and Rwanda are the sites for 38 games
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Meet Babacar Sane, who ‘represents something a little bit different’ with the NBA’s G League Ignite
The 19-year-old has a chance to make history as the first Basketball Africa League alum to be drafted into the NBA in 2024
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NBA 2K23 Summer League gives BAL players, coaches a chance to expand their games
The Bucks, Pistons and Raptors are among teams that added Basketball Africa League alums to their rosters in Las Vegas: ‘It gives them more motivation’
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‘He is truly invaluable’: Dikembe Mutombo is still the NBA’s greatest ambassador for Africa
From Giannis Antetokounmpo to female coffee farmers, the Basketball Hall of Famer continues to inspire and assist in Africa and beyond
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AS Salé coach Liz Mills continues to make her mark in men’s basketball in Africa
‘I’m willing to wear that tag and open the door, keep the door open to encourage FIBA and clubs that regardless of the level, consider hiring female coaches’
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Mark Tatum Q&A: ‘We think that this continent has tremendous potential’
At the BAL’s opening weekend, the NBA’s deputy commissioner talks about the future of basketball in Africa, women as NBA coaches and more
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NBA coach hopeful Robert Pack relishing chance with BAL’s Rwanda Energy Group
The longtime NBA assistant is excited about the opportunity to lead: ‘I’m here, and I want to take full advantage’
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While the NBA celebrates its 75th season, it’s still building in Africa
NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams talks top 75 NBA moments in Africa, the BAL and J. Cole’s performance in the nascent league