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January 21, 2026

South Sudan's Makur Maker Joins Taipei Taishin Mars After Breakout FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and WASL Run

South Sudan forward Makur Maker signs with Taipei Taishin Mars following standout spells in Lebanon and WASL competition. The TPBL club adds rebounding, scoring, and international pedigree after his impactful World Cup qualifying debut in November.

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January 19, 2026

Ghana’s Ben Bentil Joins Formosa Dreamers, Strengthening TPBL Title Push After Mersin Spor Exit

Ghanaian power forward Ben Bentil signs with Taiwan’s Formosa Dreamers, beginning his third Asian stint after Mersin Spor Exit. The TPBL contenders add size, shooting, and experience as the former NBA draftee and Taiwanese powerhouse target championship impact this season.

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January 17, 2026

Egypt, Senegal Named Hosts as FIBA Africa Confirms Window 2 of 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers

FIBA Africa confirms Egypt and Senegal will host Window Two of the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, following a competitive opening phase in Tunisia, with South Sudan and Guinea leading standings, and Dakar set to stage Group B clashes.

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January 16, 2026

NBA Africa, Senyorita unveil Africa’s first continent-wide university basketball tournament and Egypt’s largest Jr NBA event

NBA Africa and Senyorita launch Africa’s first university basketball tournament, featuring Egypt’s biggest Jr NBA and Jr WNBA competitions, uniting 40 universities, almost 150 youth teams, and structured development pathways across Egypt’s growing basketball ecosystem.

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January 16, 2026

Angola Legend Italee Lucas Signs With Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut After 3rd-Place 2025 WBLA Finish

Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut agreed terms with Angola icon Italee Lucas after her WBLA resurgence, adding championship pedigree, leadership and scoring punch following APR success, AfroBasket adversity, and a standout third-place continental finish in Egypt during the campaign.

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January 16, 2026

Ex-NBA, DR Congo Native, Emmanuel Mudiay Signs With Tripoli, Boosting Libyan Champions’ Ambitions for 2026 Season

Former NBA guard Emmanuel Mudiay joined Libyan champions Al Ahly Tripoli for 2026, arriving after a dominant BSN season in Puerto Rico, where his MVP-winning production reinforced Africa’s club landscape and revived DR Congo national team hopes globally.