NBA Africa

Raptors executive inspires a generation of African basketball players in the NBA and beyond

Fourteen players, including reigning MVP Joel Embiid, are from African continent

Along with Brooklyn Nets assistant Royal Ivey, the retired player has led the African nation to within one win of qualifying for the 2023 FIBA World Cup

‘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’

After growing up around racism in Switzerland, Capela gains appreciation for African American culture since joining the NBA

NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams talks top 75 NBA moments in Africa, the BAL and J. Cole’s performance in the nascent league

Seven players of African origin, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Deandre Ayton, are active for the series

Udoka is the first head coach of African origin in league history

Aminata Tal and Sira Thienou are the first African female recipients of the scholarship

Creating opportunities for more African players like Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka has become his passion