The Basketball Africa League (BAL) just made a groundbreaking announcement: the FIRST-EVER African-based combine for the upcoming 2024 season! Get ready to witness a new era in African basketball talent from across the African diaspora.
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January 6, 2024
On December 4, 2019, The Basketball Africa League broke ground with the launch of its inaugural Combine in Brooklyn, New York. In a bold move, the league shattered expectations in 2023 by hosting its groundbreaking Combine in the vibrant city of Paris, France.
Today, The BAL has yet again made history with the announcement of its first-ever African-based Combine. The three-day event will be hosted in Rabat, Morocco, starting Friday, January 5th and ending Sunday, January 7th.
The upcoming scouting event, set at the Ibn Yassine Omnisports Hall, is set to showcase 30 talented players hailing from Africa, Europe, the U.S., and beyond.
These aspiring athletes will undergo rigorous tests, including anthropometric and athletic assessments, engage in specialised positional skill development, and showcase their prowess in intense 5-on-5 games.
All eyes will be on them as team executives, coaches, and scouts will closely observe each player, anticipating the emergence of future basketball stars.
“As we get ready for the 2024 BAL season, we remain committed to continuing to improve the quality of our on-court product, and this Combine in Rabat will once again showcase top-flight players, including from across the African Diaspora, who can contribute significantly to BAL teams and further establish the BAL as a world-class professional basketball league.” said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall.
The Combine will be run by Former NBA player Robert Pack, who will serve as the Combine Camp Director. Pack played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Bullets, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Hornets during his 13-year career in the Association.
The New Orleans, Louisiana native also served as head coach of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) during the 2022 BAL season and as an assistant coach for the LA Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards in the NBA.
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