NBA Africa and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) are revolutionizing youth basketball in Morocco with the launch of the country’s first NBA Basketball Schools and four Jr. NBA leagues. This transformative initiative will engage 2,000 young athletes annually and train over 200 local coaches, paving the way for a new generation of basketball talent.
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The 2025 BCL Asia-East Preliminary Round groups have been revealed, featuring elite basketball teams from across Asia. Discover the tournament’s format, groupings, and how the top teams will advance to the Final Four.
Discover the top 5 standout NBA rookies of the 2024/25 season as highlighted by 1xBet. From Alexandre Sarr’s towering presence to Carlton Carrington’s commanding minutes, these players are making waves in their debut campaigns.
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FIBA Regional Office-Asia unveils a revamped format for the BCL Asia-East, featuring top club teams from SEABA and East Asia. Eight elite clubs from nations like Indonesia, Chinese Taipei, and Mongolia will compete in an exciting multi-window format.
The National Sports Commission reaffirms its role as Partner and Co-Host of the Sports Africa Investment Summit 2025, set for February 17–18 in Lagos. Discover how this pivotal event aims to drive sports as a catalyst for economic growth in Africa.
Starting the 2025/26 season, Amazon Prime Video will stream NBA games and launch a basketball-themed show hosted by NBA legends Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki. Discover their iconic careers and what to expect from this exciting new program!
The FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 is set to return to Singapore this March, featuring Asia and Oceania’s top basketball stars. Enjoy free entry on the first two days and courtside action at the Singapore Sports Hub!
The groupings and schedule for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division A, set for July 13-20 in Shenzhen, China, have been released. Defending champions China and other top teams will battle for supremacy in Asia’s premier women’s basketball competition.
The BAL Combine returns to Rabat, Morocco, from January 10–12, 2025, showcasing 30+ players with NCAA, G League, and international experience.
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1986 NBA champion Sam Vincent to lead the 2025 BAL Combine, featuring over 30 aspiring players from Africa, Europe, the U.S., and beyond.