Basketball
Masai Ujiri Unveils Zaria Court Kigali in Landmark Launch
Zaria Court Kigali officially opened its doors on Tuesday night with a landmark launch event, marking a transformative moment for African urban infrastructure and cultural development. The $26 million mixed-use complex is the flagship project of Zaria Group — Africa’s premier developer of sports, entertainment, and cultural infrastructure — co-founded by NBA champion Masai Ujiri […]
LeBron James Extends Lakers Stay for Record 23rd NBA Season
LeBron James has decided to play in a record 23rd NBA season after exercising a player option worth $53 million for the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. His agent, Rich Paul, confirmed that James is targeting a fifth championship with the Lakers. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands […]
D’Tigers Drawn in Group C for 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have been placed in Group C alongside Rwanda, Guinea, and Tunisia for the first phase of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, following the draw held Tuesday at the prestigious ALHAZM in Doha, Qatar. The D’Tigers, seeded in pot three, will compete for one of the top three spots in Group C to […]
NBA: Pacers Surge Past Cavaliers Despite Mathurin Ejection
The Indiana Pacers triumphed over adversity Sunday night, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 in Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series, despite losing guard Bennedict Mathurin to a first-quarter ejection. The victory gives the Pacers a commanding 3-1 lead as they head to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday (12:00 AM BST), where […]
Al-Farouq Aminu Set to Discover New Basketball Talents in Nigeria
Former NBA player, Al-Farouq Aminu, is strengthening his commitment to basketball development in Nigeria with a fresh initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of NBA talents. The program, set to launch on June 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, will focus on talent identification and structured training for promising athletes. For nearly […]
Breaking: Al-Farouq Aminu Launches Talent Search for Future NBA Stars
Former NBA player Al-Farouq Aminu is set to expand his long-standing commitment to basketball development in Nigeria, with plans to identify and nurture young sports talent through a newly restructured training programme. The exact date for the next camp is expected to be announced soon.
Adeduntan Makes History as US Basketball Coach
In a groundbreaking achievement, Nigerian-born Ganiyat Adeduntan has been appointed as the head coach of a US-based basketball team, making her the first African woman to hold the position. Adeduntan’s remarkable journey is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. With over a decade of coaching experience under her belt, […]
Castle Lite partners With NBA To Promote Basketball Development
Castle Lite, a premium beer brand of International Breweries PLC, has announced a partnership deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA), making it the official beer partner of the NBA in Africa. The partnership aims to foster active lifestyles, connections, and unforgettable entertainment experiences for basketball fans across the continent. Speaking on the partnership, Route-to-Market […]