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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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Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

Rwanda: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: Rwanda’s national team, led by Coach Cheikh Sarr, aims to secure a spot in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket. Captain Dieudonne Ndizeye and debutant Antino Jackson headline the squad as Group C battles begin in Dakar.

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

Morocco: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: Morocco, led by the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Most Valuable Player (MVP) Kevin Franceschi, earned a wild card ticket to the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers after the withdrawal of Mozambique. Ranked 18th in Africa, they aim for redemption in Group A against South Sudan, DR Congo, and Mali.

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

Cameroon: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: Cameroon, led by Coach Alfred Aboya, brings a seasoned squad to the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers. With rising star Amadou Seini debuting and a blend of experience and athleticism, they aim to dominate Group B and advance confidently.

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

DR Congo: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: The DRC Leopards arrive in Dakar for AfroBasket qualifiers, aiming to secure their tickets to FIBA Afrobasket 2025. Led by veterans Rolly Fula and Malela Mutuale, alongside rising stars like Franck Nyembo, Coach Michel Perrin's squad balances present stars with their future ambitions.

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

Senegal: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: With five AfroBasket titles to their name, Senegal heads into the FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers as one of the hot favourites for a spot at next year’s showdown. But can they get past Rwanda, Gabon and, more importantly, Cameroon?

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

Mali: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: Mali are headed to the AfroBasket Qualifiers, aiming to make it past new kids on the block of South Sudan, DR Congo, and Morocco, who were given a second chance. Can they give it their all in what are already do-or-die games and make it ahead of the February 2025 window?

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

Gabon: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: Gabon’s Men’s National Team, led by Coach Wilfried Dongo, heads to Dakar for the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Facing Cameroon, Rwanda, and Senegal in Group B, they feature rising star Boukosso Herman from Moanda Basket’s Elite 16 campaign.

Off Court

November 18, 2024

Will the BAL's Future Plans Shut Out Underdogs to Build an NBA-Style African Superteam Closed-League System?

With the BAL's fifth season looming, structural changes signal a shift towards an NBA-style franchise model. As automatic qualifications expand and new host nations emerge, what do these updates mean for African basketball’s future and its growing legacy?

Player Updates

November 13, 2024

Who Is Mouhamed "Momo" Faye? Senegal’s Next Great Hope on the NBA Radar for The 2025 NBA Draft!

Our Editor-In-Chief takes a look at the early career of Senegal's fast-rising talent Mouhamed “Momo” Faye. The 19-year-old's standout performances in Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A and the Basketball Champions League have caught the attention of NBA scouts.

Weekly Updates

November 13, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 11/11/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: Uganda's City Oilers regroup for the Elite 16 with key additions, while Nairobi City Thunder's prep for the BAL continues. In Burundi, Urunani strengthen their squad, and Rwanda gears up for the Afrobasket qualifiers in November.

Weekly Updates

November 12, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 11/11/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: Gabon’s national basketball team finalises its pre-selected players after two months of training, while Cameroon’s Seini Amadou, following a strong U18 performance, earns a call-up to the senior national team, eyeing future success.

Weekly Updates

November 12, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 11/11/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: With the leagues in South Africa on hold, we touched base with Dylan Lele of Bravehearts and Lebesa Selepe of MBB, who are preparing for the Road To BAL 2025's Elite 16 East Division, for a chance to qualify for the 2025 Basketball Africa League.

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