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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.