Africa basketball news

Here are some recent news and updates from the world of basketball in Africa:

International Competitions

• The 2023 FIBA AfroBasket is scheduled to take place in Rwanda from August 25 to September 10, 2023. The tournament will feature 16 teams from across Africa.
• The 2022 FIBA Women's AfroBasket was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from September 24 to October 2, 2022. The Senegalese women's team won the tournament, defeating Mali 65-55 in the final.

National Leagues

• The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is a professional club competition that features teams from across Africa. The 2022-23 season is currently underway, with teams from 12 countries participating.
• The Nigerian Professional Basketball League (NPBL) has announced a new sponsorship deal with the Nigerian Breweries Plc. The league is expected to start in October 2022.
• The South African Basketball League (SABL) has announced a new partnership with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).

Player News

• Nigerian forward, Precious Achiuwa, has signed a two-year contract extension with the Miami Heat in the NBA.
• Egyptian center, Amr Mohamed, has signed with the Turkish club, Bahçeşehir Koleji.
• South African guard, Sibongile Mthembu, has signed with the Greek club, Aris Thessaloniki.

Coaching News

• Nigerian coach, Mike Brown, has been appointed as the head coach of the Nigerian national team.
• Egyptian coach, Tarek El-Ghandoor, has been appointed as the head coach of the Egyptian national team.
• South African coach, Neil Dalton, has been appointed as the head coach of the South African national team.

Development News

• The FIBA Africa Development Office has launched a new program to develop basketball in Africa, focusing on grassroots development and coach education.
• The NBA has launched a new program to develop basketball in Africa, focusing on youth development and community outreach.
• The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has launched a new program to develop basketball in Africa, focusing on referee development and competition management.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the world of basketball in Africa.