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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jul 11, 2025

African Representation at National Basketball Association (NBA) 2K26 Summer League 2025

Twenty-three coaches from 15 African countries have been selected to participate in Summer League as part of the Africa Coaches Program

The NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 (www.NBA.com) will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 10-20 and once again feature a strong presence of African players, coaches and referees, including: Six former NBA Academy Africa players 23 coaches from 15 African countries as part of the Africa Coaches Program…

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- The Stanbic Jr. NBA League launched its second season in Juba, South Sudan (Credit: NBA Africa)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jun 30, 2025

Stanbic Bank, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Luol Deng Foundation Tip Off Second Season of Jr. NBA League in South Sudan

The league, featuring 28 boys and girls’ teams, will play regular season games through September, which will be followed by the second edition of playoffs and finals in October

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com), Stanbic Bank and the Luol Deng Foundation tipped off the second season of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League for boys and girls ages 16 and under at Nimra Talata Basketball Stadium in Juba, South Sudan last Saturday. The league, featuring 28 boys and girls’ teams, will play…

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- OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a layup against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 08, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (NBAE/Getty Images)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jun 09, 2025

2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Presented by YouTube TV: Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Indiana Pacers, 123-107 (Recap)

Game 3 will take place on Thursday, June 12 at 2:30 a.m. CAT on ESPN, Canal+ and NBA League Pass live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers, 123-107, in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals while Alex Caruso finished with 20 points (4 3PM) in the victory. Tyrese Haliburton totaled 17 points,…

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- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 5: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 5, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jun 06, 2025

2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Presented by YouTube TV: Indiana Pacers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110 (Recap)

Game 2 will take place on Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET (Monday, June 9 at 2:00 a.m. CAT) on ESPN

The Indiana Pacers defeated Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110, in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) led the Pacers with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Tyrese Haliburton finished with 14 points (2 3PM), 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 38…

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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Dec 17, 2024

Former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player Sylvia Fowles Attends Inaugural Exxonmobil Jr. NBA League Finals in Luanda

Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions, respectively, following seven months of competition

The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Angola Finals (www.NBA.com) took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Pavilhão Dream Space in Luanda, Angola, with two-time WNBA champion and eight-time All-Star Sylvia Fowles in attendance. Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’…

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- Third edition of “NBA Meets Art” tips off in Lagos (Credit: NBA Africa) (1)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Nov 02, 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA) Nigeria Hosts Third Edition of “NBA Meets Art” at Art X Lagos

The main element of the artwork features the hands of different people reaching out to grab a ball together, reinforcing the idea of collaboration

NBA (www.NBA.com) Nigeria is hosting the third edition of “NBA Meets Art,” a curated installation celebrating basketball through the lens of Nigerian art and culture as part of West Africa’s premier art fair Art X Lagos, which is underway at The Federal Palace in Lagos, Nigeria until Sunday, Nov. 3.…

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- NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, Maged Farrag (UBR VR), Peng Chen (HustleSasa), Yewande Akinse (Salubata), Folayemi Agusto (Festival Coins) and NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi at the first “NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator” Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Sep 26, 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Announces Four Prize-Winning Companies at First Startup Accelerator Demo Day

The 10 finalists, shortlisted from more than 700 early-stage African startup businesses that applied to participate, pitched their products to a panel of international industry leaders at a Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City yesterday

Festival Coins (Nigeria), Salubata (Nigeria), HustleSasa (Kenya) and UBR VR (Egypt) Win Top Prizes, including Financial Support and Mentorship; Paystack Payments Ltd., Kuramo Capital Management and Nigerian University of Technology and Management Join Demo Day as NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator’s First Official Partners (www.NBA.com). NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer…

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- Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Reveals 10 Finalists for Demo Day
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Sep 11, 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Announces Finalists for Triple-Double Startup Accelerator Demo Day

10 African Startups Selected to Pitch Their Products at Demo Day in New York City on Sept. 25

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) today announced the 10 startup companies from seven African countries that have been selected to pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders at a Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 25 as part of “Triple-Double: NBA Africa…

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- Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa and Luol Deng Foundation held the inaugural Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Finals in Juba, South Sudan on Aug. 17
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Aug 19, 2024

Stanbic Bank, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Luol Deng Foundation Celebrate First Jr. NBA/Jr. Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals in South Sudan

Former NBA All-Stars Luol Deng and Cedric Ceballos Attend Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Finals in Juba

Stanbic Bank in South Sudan, NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) and the Luol Deng Foundation today hosted the first edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Finals, which took place at the Nimra Talata Basketball Stadium in Juba, South Sudan. Juba One 76ers were crowned the inaugural season’s champions, with Khalid Jibrin…

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- Warriors’ Moody and Raptors’ Quickley Headline National Basketball Association (NBA) Players to Coach Top Prospects at Basketball Without Borders Africa 2024
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Aug 01, 2024

Warriors’ Moody and Raptors’ Quickley Headline National Basketball Association (NBA) Players to Coach Top Prospects at Basketball Without Borders Africa 2024

BWB Africa 2024 will host 60 boys and girls from 24 African countries – including five NBA Academy Africa prospects – to learn directly from current and former NBA, WNBA and FIBA players

20th BWB Africa Camp Will Bring Together 60 of the Top High-School-Age Prospects from Across the Continent; Current and Former NBA (www.NBA.com) Coaches Three-Time NBA Champion Player Sam Cassell, Jesse Mermuys, Darko Rajaković, Ikenna Smart and Ekpe Udoh Will Serve as Camp Coaches Alongside Two-Time WNBA Champion Sylvia Fowles and Former…