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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.

Youth

November 11, 2024

FIBA Africa U16 Girls Regional Youth Camp 2024: Top 5 Prospects in Partnership with WINGSPAN Scouting

AfricaBasket, in partnership with WINGSPAN Scouting, is proud to present the top 5 U16 prospects from the 2024 FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp for Girls. Get an inside look at the rising stars who impressed scouts and coaches alike with their skill and athleticism in Abidjan.

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JHB Giants & Montana Vikings Crowned 2025 South Africa Basketball Champions after Dramatic Cape Town finals

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Alahli SC Make African basketball History, beat Flamengo for 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Bronze

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Unicaja Outlast 2025 BAL Champions Alahli in Intercontinental Cup Opener

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Angola win 2025 AfroBasket Title with Home Court Triumph

Top Headlines

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

U16 AfroBasket Women: Cameroon Stuns Mali 55-53 to Secure Bronze Medal

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Overpower Cameroon 72-50 to Reach 2025 Finals

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Team Profiles

Morocco: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

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Cameroon: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

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DR Congo: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

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Senegal: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

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Mali: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

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Gabon: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Off Court

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

Player Updates

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

Weekly Updates

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

Weekly Updates

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

Weekly Updates

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

Youth

FIBA Africa U16 Girls Regional Youth Camp 2024: Top 5 Prospects in Partnership with WINGSPAN Scouting