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November 2, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

SA, Angola lay path to Mavomo’s ah-ha moment

WHEN Emmanuel Mavomo left his country of birth, the Democratic Republic of Congo for South Africa, one of the passions he carried with him was...

Evans Ganapamo of Bangui (main picture)
October 31, 2023 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Ganapamo talks love for CAR and Bangui’s BAL aspirations

EVANS Ganapamo has his eyes cast on playing in his third Basketball Africa League (BAL) and he has already suited up for a new team....

Elvis Ukpong main picture
October 26, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Ukpong’s balancing act nets big sponsor for Hoops Classic

ELVIS Ukpong’s day-to-day life revolves around basketball. He burns the candle at the school and professional level. Admittedly, both his jobs ask a lot of...

NBA opening night. Main Picture
October 24, 2023 — By The Big Tip Off

African writers have their say about NBA opening night

African Blogtable: 2023-24 NBA Season Tips Off Tonight The African Blogtable brings together some of the top basketball minds from across the continent to answer...

Reatlegile Taukobong main picture
October 19, 2023 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Taukobong aiming for new heights in life and basketball

IN 2020 when the world had come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Reatlegile Taukobong discovered her love for basketball. Hailing from the...

Thierry Kita Matungulu main picture
October 11, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Kita: A selfless servant of the African basketball community

“DOC brought in the leader of a basketball organization from South Africa, who told us that, in his community, people constantly reached out to anyone...

Cameroon basketball player Ulrich Chomche main picture
October 6, 2023 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Chomche talks BAL, representing Cameroon and future prospects

STANDING at 2.11m (6ft11), Ulrich Chomche towers over almost everyone on the basketball court. But it’s not just his statuesque figure that makes him a...

Khaman Maluach speaks to The Big Tip Off
October 4, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Maluach reflects on his mercurial 2023 basketball journey

SOUTH Sudanese teenager Khaman Maluach brims with confidence when he speaks about his achievements in basketball and is single-minded about his aspirations in the game....

Rod Lemons building bridges to broaden young minds.
September 1, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Lemons building bridge to broaden young minds

AMERICAN-born Rod Lemons speaks with a great deal of self-awareness when it comes to basketball. The former guard, who lives in South Africa, recalled how...

African teams at the FIBA World Cup
August 25, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Can African teams rise on the global stage?

JAPAN, Indonesia and the Philippines are the centres of basketball worldwide. All three nations have partnered to co-host the game’s biggest showpiece, the FIBA World...

Joel Almeida World Cup dreams
August 22, 2023 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Almeida, Cape Verde dream big ahead of World Cup

ONE of sports most iconic figures and a master of famous one liners, Muhammed Ali, once stated, “If your dreams don’t scare you, they are...

Suzannah Whall main picture
August 15, 2023 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Whall hoping to break into new realms in basketball

IN the realm of South African basketball, where the sport often takes a backseat to more traditional pursuits, one player is rising through the ranks...

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