Basketball, which for years has languished in football’s shadow, has gained a foothold on the continent since the NBA-backed ...

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) season is back for a 5th season and will feature the top club teams from 12 African countries. NBA.com Staff Petro de Luanda defeated Libya’s Al Ahly Ly 107-94 to ...

Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League title. Official Release KIGALI, RWANDA, May 31, 2026 – Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers today defeated ...

African basketball organizations are actively seeking financial backers in preparation for a franchise bidding process in the Basketball Africa League, Semafor has learned. The NBA-owned league aims ...

“Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League” has found a home. Richard Brown’s Passenger and Fremantle announced on Monday that ESPN has acquired exclusive U.S. rights, with Bell Media taking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sindiswa Mabunda covers the sports landscape in Africa. Nov 17, 2025, 04:32pm EST Nov 17, 2025, 04:39pm EST DIAMNIADIO, SENEGAL - ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sindiswa Mabunda covers the sports landscape in Africa. Nov 21, 2024, 09:31am EST Nov 21, 2024, 09:54am EST KIGALI, RWANDA - JUNE ...

ESPN has everything you need to know about the NBA-affiliated Basketball Africa League (BAL) for 2025, from news to scores to interviews from players across the league. South Africa host the BAL ...

The NBA is launching a professional basketball league in Africa that will feature 12 teams from several countries across the continent. The league will debut next year, and will be referred to as the ...

The 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) ( Playoffs tipped off on Friday, May 22 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, and will culminate with the 2026 BAL Finals on Sunday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. CAT.  For the ...

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) ( and Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that supports human and social development through programs focused on education, research and innovation, and ...