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

US Monastir, led by Patrick Hardy Jr’s 29-point performance, defeated BAL debutants Kriol Star 91-83. The 2022 BAL champions moved to 3-2, securing a crucial win and edging closer to the 2025 Basketball Africa League Playoffs in South Africa.

Team Profiles

February 18, 2024

Team Profile: Madagascar - FIBA 2025 Men's AfroBasket Qualifiers

Team Profile: Madagascar's basketball journey persists as they aim to qualify for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket tournament. Despite missing the 2021 event, their global success in 3x3 basketball and at the youth level ignites their ambition to strive for more. Madagascar seeks to make its mark among Africa's elite.

Breaking News

January 16, 2024

FIBA Releases Dates and Locations for Upcoming 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers

UPDATE: Djibouti and the Zone 5 nations have pulled out of the pre-qualifiers! Get ready to dribble into the heart of basketball fever as FIBA releases the dates and locations for the much-anticipated 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers! The court is set, and the stakes are sky-high as nations gear up for a slam-dunk showdown to secure their spot in the AfroBasket tournament.

Breaking News

January 6, 2024

The Basketball Africa League Announces African-Based 2024 Combine

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.

Breaking News

January 5, 2024

The Basketball Africa League Announces Dates and Venues for 4th Season

Gear up for the Basketball Africa League's (BAL) 4th Season as we reveal dates and venues! Brace for intense competition and thrilling moments as teams hit the court.

Woman of the Month

October 14, 2024

Lea Kané: Making Significant Contributions To Women's Basketball, Behind The Scenes

FIBA Africa is keen on getting the women's basketball at par with their male counterparts, and who better than to have visionary former players guiding the process. We had a sit down with one such role model, Lea Kané, for a one-on-one on her view of the game from an administrative perspective.

Development

January 7, 2024

Basketball's Torchbearer: Hamane Niang, Honorary FIBA President, Takes the Helm as President of the FIBA Foundation!

Dive into the heart of basketball's new era as Hamane Niang, the dynamic Honorary FIBA President, assumes the prestigious role of President of the FIBA Foundation! Uncover the visionary leadership and exciting prospects that Niang brings to the world of hoops in this electrifying article.

Development

January 4, 2024

FIBA Africa Unveils New Wave of Development with "FIBA National Youth Camps"

In an effort to fortify basketball development across the continent, FIBA Africa is set to launch a series of "FIBA National Youth Camps." Guinea and Mauritius will be the inaugural hosts of these camps, initiating a program designed to unearth new talents and foster the growth of local players and coaches.

Development

January 3, 2024

Masai Ujiri, WNBA Star Chiney Ogwumike & NBA Star Pascal Siakam Attend The 2022 Giants of Africa Conference

Masai Ujiri, WNBA Star Chiney Ogwumike and NBA Star Pascal Siakam Headline the Thrilling 2022 Giants of Africa Conference