Jonathan Oriant

Game Updates

April 27, 2025

Monastir Bounce back to Stun Reigning Champs Petro de Luanda at BAL 2025

US Monastir bounced back in emphatic style, shocking Petro de Luanda 87-73 to blow the Sahara Conference wide open. Babacar Sané starred with 24 points, inspiring a powerful Monastir response after their opening loss to ASC Ville de Dakar.

Game Updates

April 27, 2025

ASC Ville de Dakar Stuns US Monastir in Thrilling Sahara Conference Upset Before Roaring Home Crowd

ASC Ville de Dakar pulled off a historic Basketball Africa League upset, outlasting 2022 champions US Monastir 70-67. Fueled by a raucous home crowd, ASCVD’s balanced attack and gritty defence sparked wild celebrations in Dakar Arena.

Team Profiles

April 25, 2025

Team Profile: ASC Ville de Dakar – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Sahara Conference

ASC Ville de Dakar’s rise to the Basketball Africa League isn’t just a story of underdogs finding their moment—it’s a glimpse into a team that’s rewriting its own history as it’s being made. Though the club itself was founded back in 1980, the men’s basketball section only came to life in 2014.

Game Updates

April 13, 2025

Rivers Hoopers Dominate Stade Malien, Clinch BAL Playoff Spot with Big Kalahari Conference Win

Rivers Hoopers sealed a dominant 79-59 win over Stade Malien, booking their place in the 2025 BAL Playoffs. The Nigerian side displayed clinical execution on both ends, while Stade’s struggles continued, remaining winless after five games.

Game Updates

April 8, 2025

Al Ittihad Alexandria flex muscles in statement win over Rivers Hoopers

Al Ittihad Alexandria’s 100-80 victory over Rivers Hoopers on Sunday wasn’t just a statement win. In a matchup that promised a heavyweight clash between two undefeated teams, it was Kyle Vinales who stole the show - and never gave it back.

Game Updates

April 6, 2025

Al Ittihad Alexandria survive Stade Malien scare in a BAL thriller

With six minutes to go, it only took Al Ittihad a clutch three-pointer to flip the momentum. Down against a fired-up Stade Malien, the Alexandria side locked in defensively and took over late, grinding out a 72-69 win in a thrilling BAL showdown.