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Kriol Star Players Allege Unpaid Wages, Poor Accommodation in Cape Verde and an Assault in Senegal

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Kriol Star Players Allege Poor Housing Conditions in Cape Verde, Assault, Unpaid Wages After BAL Playoff Qualification

Multiple Kriol Star players claim unpaid salaries, poor accommodation conditions in Cape Verde, and a physical altercation shortly after the Basketball African League's (BAL) Sahar Conference, in Dakar. Legal action may follow as yet another team which competed in the BAL faces mounting scrutiny over payment issues.

Madagascan Star Mathias M'Madi Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

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Madagascan Star Mathias M'Madi Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

Madagascar’s Mathias M'Madi has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft after a breakout AfroBasket qualifying campaign. The 19-year-old guard could draw serious NBA interest following standout performances across Africa, Europe, and US college basketball.

South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Excellent Duke Breakout Season

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South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Excellent Duke Breakout Season

Duke sensation Khaman Maluach, the towering 7'2" South Sudanese star, has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. A projected lottery pick, Maluach dazzled with an elite defence, rebounding and finishing, cementing himself as one of Africa's brightest basketball prospects.

US Monastir legend Radhouane Slimane

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"BAL Will Be One of the World's Best Leagues Soon" — US Monastir Legend Radhouane Slimane

Veteran star Radhouane Slimane says the BAL is evolving fast, boosted by young talent, global stars, and elite development programs, transforming African basketball and positioning the league as a rising force in the global basketball landscape.

Top Headlines

May 8, 2025

Monastir Clinch Sahara Conference Top Spot with Dominant Win Over ASC Ville de Dakar in BAL

May 4, 2025

Kriol Star Shock Reigning BAL Champs Petro de Luanda with Buzzer-Beater in Overtime Dakar Classic

May 4, 2025

Patrick Hardy Jr Leads US Monastir Past Kriol Star for Second Win Over Cape Verde Club

May 2, 2025

McGlynn Drops 29 as Kriol Star Outlast Dakar in BAL Overtime Classic to Stay Alive

May 2, 2025

Petro de Luanda Stun US Monastir to Keep BAL 2025 Playoff Hopes Alive

April 30, 2025

Makhtar Gueye, ASC Ville de Dakar Stun Petro de Luanda in BAL Sahara Thriller

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Game Updates

October 12, 2024

Coton's Comeback: Mighty Barrolle Choke in Dramatic Clash

Game Report: Elan Coton staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Mighty Barrolle 74-69 in the Road to BAL 2025 Tournament. After trailing by 13 points, Coton surged ahead in the third quarter, ultimately securing their first tournament win and showcasing resilience.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

ABC Fighters Overpower Mighty Barrolle 88-69 in Road to BAL 2025 Opener!

ABC Fighters began their Road to BAL 2025 campaign with a dominant 88-69 victory over Mighty Barrolle. Key performances from Jabari Narcis, Karim Mané, and Nisre Zouzoua secured the win, moving ABC closer to the Elite 16 stage and 2025 BAL qualification.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

Home Heroes Al Ahly Tripoli Annihilate Stade Malien 85-66 in Road to BAL Opener!

Game Report: Al Ahly Tripoli dominated Mali champions Stade Malien 85-66 in the Road to BAL 2025 opener. Despite Stade Malien's resilience, Al Ahly's Micheal Eric starred with 23 points, leading his team to a convincing victory in front of a passionate home crowd.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

Spintex Knights Upset Elan Coton 82-69 in Road to BAL 2025 Opener!

Game Report: In a stunning upset, Spintex Knights defeated top-tier veterans Elan Coton 82-69 in the West Division—Group B opener of the Road to BAL 2025 Tournament. James Amotoe led the Knights with 21 points and helped showcase the Ghana League champions' tactical acumen despite both teams' poor shooting.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 08/10/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: Cameroon will host the Road to BAL 2025 and the Zone 4 qualifiers for the African Women’s Basketball Champions League, while Gabon will Welcome the Giants of Africa camp, showcasing Central Africa's growing basketball scene.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review 08/10/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 7 Review takes us to three islands in the Indian Ocean. First, Madagascar has seen GNBC clinch a rare men's-women's double. Next, the Mauritius Basketball Federation has a new managing committee, while Reunion Island sees Club Omnisports de la Montagne and Tamponnaise BB top the rankings in Pools A and B.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review 08/10/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 1 Review shines a bright light on referees and table officials. In Tunisia, as many as 40 table officials have been certified by FIBA, while referees have been called in to follow a training camp by the Morocco Basketball Federation.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review 08/10/2024

In this week's FIBA Africa Zone 2 Review, two Senegal national team players have signed contracts with foreign clubs, marking a career milestone. Meanwhile, Adama Sanogo from Mali has been pre-listed on the Chicago Bulls roster, showcasing his potential in the upcoming NBA season.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 08/10/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: The latest from the Zambian Super League, Botswana edges closer to it's highly anticipated season-ending, Liga Mozal rounds of the First Conference, and Basketball National League playoffs are now upon us.

Weekly Updates

September 30, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 30/09/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 7 Updates send us to Madagascar, where the N1A championship is underway and GNBC and MB2All are sending out clear messages about their intentions for the coming championships. In Mauritius, 17 persons from seven regional committees have expressed their desire to be part of the next managing committee, while Comoros are yet to decide who will be their flag-bearer at this year's Road to BAL.

Off Court

September 29, 2024

What we learned from the 2024 U18 AfroBasket in South Africa

The recently concluded 2024 U18 AfroBasket in South Africa was a successful tournament that showcased the talent and potential of young African basketball players. Mali's dominance, Egypt's unexpected absence from the Semi-Finals, the emergence of newcomers, and the performances of returning teams all contributed to a memorable event.

Off Court

September 29, 2024

Is playing in Africa financially beneficial?

The African continent is filled with great talent and now a recognized major competition that is attracting major stars. Since the inception of the Basketball Africa League, we have seen more global talents on the continent, and it continues to grow each year. However, is it financially beneficial to play in Africa in the long run?

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