Author: Sindiswa Mabunda
Avid fan of basketball. Former Wits University basketball player and contributor on The Big Tip Off.
Tigers shock Petro and give themselves a lifeline
SATURDAY’S sold-out match at Sun Bet Arena saw the Cape Town Tigers secure their first Kalahari Conference win after defeating Petro de Luanda 84-78. The...
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Loyd talks mentorship by Kobe and her BAL experience
SOUTH Africa has been a vibe in recent months. We have achieved great success in sports, have a rich and beautiful culture, and a vibrant...
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FUS and Dynamo steal the show on opening night
THE opening night of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) dished up upsets, with home club Cape Town Tigers and tournament favourites Petro de Luanda, suffering...
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Selepe looks forward to exciting new chapter in SA basketball
LEBESA Selepe, the co-captain of the Cape Town Tigers, hopes his third season at South Africa’s premier basketball club will be a charm as they...
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DePína talks Dolphins ownership and African basketball ecosystem
FOR Cape Verdean/Liberian Antonio DePína, a former professional player turned entrepreneur, basketball transcends mere competition. For him, it has been a vehicle to drive societal...
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Can APR BBC march to BAL success in debut season?
ARMÉE Patriotique Rwandaise Basketball Club, or APR BBC, is one of the newcomers in Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The Big Tip...
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A leap of faith leads Otobo to realising BAL dream
ISRAEL Otobo first encountered the Basketball Africa League (BAL) as a fan. The 19-year-old Nigerian forward remembers watching Season 3 of The BAL for the...
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Can City Oilers get past conference play in BAL Season 4?
THE City Oilers have been a dominant team in their national league. As they gear up for Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL),...
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Is the window closing on Morais’ BAL title shot?
PETRO de Luanda is a highly decorated club that has participated in every instalment of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Despite their extensive experience in the...
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Ogoke talks D’Tigress journey and Olympic Games quest
SARAH Ogoke’s journey with Nigeria’s D’Tigress started 13 years ago (2011) when she was a junior in college. She received a call-up to represent Nigeria...
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