Jonathan Oriant

Weekly Updates

August 26, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 26/08/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: The Mauritius Basketball Federation is set to have a new managing committee in the weeks ahead. In Madagascar, veterans from Analamanga have scooped the men & women's trophies, and international referee Yann Vezo Davidson will be umpiring at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore.

Weekly Updates

August 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review 08/08/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: This week's news includes updates from Comoros and Madagascar. The largest island of the Indian Ocean has hosted a tournament for U14, while Comoros have announced their intention of sending their U14 men and women national team to the Zone 7 Prime 2024 in Madagascar.

Breaking News

August 4, 2024

Olympic Dream Shattered: Serbia Sinks South Sudan in Epic Quarter-Final Battle!

Post-Game Review: The final Group C match was a thriller: newcomers South Sudan, having made history by reaching the Paris Olympics, faced Serbia, who dreamed of an Olympic podium return. With quarter-final stakes high, it was a winner-takes-all showdown.

Game Updates

August 1, 2024

USA Keep South Sudan at Bay, 103-86, in Hard-Fought Olympic Clash

Game Review: South Sudan, Africa's sole representative in Men's Olympic Basketball, was defeated by the USA 103-86 in their second Paris match. Despite their third quarter surge, Royal Ivey's team struggled to maintain its cutting edge against the Americans.

Player Updates

July 30, 2024

Triple AfroBasket champion Slimane Radhouane scoops 2024 NBA Summer League with Miami Heats

There are so many inspiring success stories in African basketball! And then there’s Slimane Radhouane, former Tunisian international and winner of three AfroBasket trophies. With an impressive list of accolades, the former Tunisian national team power forward has added the NBA Summer League 2024 trophy to that list.

Game Updates

July 28, 2024

South Sudan's Secures Historic First Olympic Victory Against Puerto Rico

In recent years, South Sudan has achieved impressive firsts: a 7th-place finish at their AfroBasket debut in 2021, two victories over reigning African champions Tunisia, qualifying for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and NOW their first win in their debut Olympic Game.