NBA Africa, Stanbic Bank, and the Luol Deng Foundation launched the second season of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League in Juba, South Sudan, with 28 school teams set to compete through October.
The Basketball Africa League and Speak Up Africa renovated a basketball court in Yoff, Senegal, and held a youth clinic and malaria prevention workshop as part of BAL’s long-term commitment to communities across Africa.
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will feature 156 players from 28 countries, marking the league’s most diverse season yet. With exciting games scheduled in Morocco, Senegal, and Rwanda, the competition promises intense action and a tribute to NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo.
The NBA has announced the creation of the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals and organizations advancing health, education, and economic opportunity across Africa. In tribute to Mutombo’s legacy, NBA Africa will also donate 55 basketball courts to communities across the continent.
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.