The NBA Academy Africa opened in Saly, Senegal, in 2018. It houses elite basketball players from Africa to train in preparation for a collegiate or professional career. From inside the gym to notable academy alums, here are five things to…
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BAL Championship: Playing with pride
After the Basketball Africa League Championship Game, Solo Diabate and Carlos Morais, two highly accomplished African basketball players, reflected on why they play for the BAL. Both found a common similarity; they are representing Africa.
Club Rafiki: Where basketball dreams flourish
KIGALI, Rwanda – Club Rafiki provides free access to basketball for kids in Kigali. Two courts established in 2022 sit side by side and serve as a meeting space and training ground.
Baltimore native doesn’t let disappointments stand in the way of his basketball career
Nick Faust grew up with the dream to play in the NBA, but things do not always go as planned. However, Faust’s attitude and work ethic allowed him to play professional basketball still. Faust won the Basketball Africa League Season…
BAL Championship: A long time coming
KIGALI, Rwanda — Petro de Luanda has competed in the Basketball Africa League since its start in 2021. The Angolan basketball team has played in every BAL Finals, never leaving with the title, until now. Petro de Luanda defeated Libya’s…
From drums to dancing, BAL fans bring passion to finals
KIGALI, Rwanda — All throughout the championship game of the Basketball Africa League, fans banged on drums while others danced and chanted along — bringing the BK Arena to life. Step into the atmosphere of the crowd, that combined African…
Five things to know about the Basketball Africa League
The Basketball Africa League started in 2021 and has become the premier continental basketball league in Africa. From how to qualify for the finals to a women’s program to promote female success in the sports industry, here are five things…
Beau Brade stays home after going undrafted in NFL Draft
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Playing at the professional level is the goal for many college athletes, but playing for your hometown team is a dream come true. Maryland safety Beau Brade now has the opportunity after going undrafted in the…
Reduced bus trips and different start and dismissal times for Prince George’s County Public Schools
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – Prince George’s County announced new start and closing times for public schools next year. The current 13 start times will be reduced to three, and the 17 different dismissal times, reduced to six.
Teenager in wheelchair defies odds and plays lacrosse
EASTON, Md.- At the beginning of their season, Severn and Saints Peter and Paul Schools competed in a boy’s high school lacrosse game, and Caleb Krewson, a freshman on the team scored his first official high school goal, only Krewson…