Kamoras: A celebration of a generational talent
MY introduction to African basketball came much later than my introduction to the global game. Like many people discovering the sport, I knew the NBA, EuroLeague storylines and many of basketball’s biggest stars before I began reporting across the continent.
Sekka set the bar high in African hoops
NOT many athletes’ careers span two decades or even close in on a third (decade), and fewer are laden with success during that time. So when the name Radhouane Slimane or Sekka is mentioned in conversations by African basketball aficionados, you have to take notice, as it’s a name that illuminates success.
Swanepoel banks on basketball to open new doors
FROM the moment Marloe Swanepoel picked up a basketball in 2020, it was love at first bounce, and when he started high school, he was already clear in his mind that whichever school he went to, it had to have his newfound love.
Kra reflects on marathon season with the Kings
JCA Kings are living up to the latter part of their name after yet another dominant season. The Kings retained two of their domestic crowns this season and added another (the Super Cup), reaffirming their basketball dominance in Côte d’Ivoire for another year.
Craig ready to spread his wings with Black Dragons
AFTER two seasons in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and a stint in Germany, Johannesburg centre David Craig has landed with the Vanta Black Dragons. The Big Tip Off takes a closer look at his journey and the expectations surrounding the 7-foot-3 South African ahead of the Asian Tournament.
Can Africa’s team’s rise in Czechia
In a couple of days, the African nations of Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire will head to Brno, Czechia, for the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup (July 11–19). While Egypt are familiar with the tournament and will look to make inroads, Côte d’Ivoire are making a first appearance and will arrive in Eastern Europe as an unknown quantity.
Masiyano: A rising star in Malawi’s basketball scene
VINCENT Masiyano has been a burgeoning talent in his country’s basketball scene, and when you follow his progress, he looks to be on a path to fulfilling the promise of his abilities.
Can Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon show out on world stage
THE FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup are fast approaching, with two African nations preparing to take on the world’s best young talent. Taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye (June 27–July 5), the tournament will allow Africa’s rising stars to test themselves against some of basketball’s most established nations.
ZBF Finals: A weekend of destiny waits
The wait is almost over. This weekend, the heartbeat of Zambian basketball will echo through the Castle Lite Arena in Lusaka as the country’s finest teams collide in the Zambia Basketball Federation (ZBF) National Championship Finals.