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Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers will face Moroccan side FUS Rabat in the quarterfinals of BAL playoffs, set for May 22–31 in Kigali.
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Rwanda national basketball team during a training session in Kigali. The team will play the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola from July 2-5. PHOTO-TNT DAN GATSINZI
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RSSB Tigers will face Morocco’s FUS Rabat in the quarterfinals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs, set for May 22-31 at BK Arena in Kigali.
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Aminu Mohammed (#23) of Club Africain dunks the ball during the game against the JCA Kings on April 28, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Photo by Theo Kine/NBAE via Getty Images
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Former APR center Aliou Diarra starred for his club Virtus Olidata Bologna in their 95-81 victory over Trieste in the Italian Basketball League. courtesy
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Rwandan basketball youngster Kenrik Kabano, 18, died on April 20, following a car accident in Texas, in the United States. Courtesy
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US-based Rwandan basketball basketball prospect Nate Amenyt says he is no rush to declare for NBA Draff. courtesy
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Rwandan basketball prospect Kenrik Kabano and her mother died in a car accident in the United States on Monday. courtesy photos
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Kenrik Kabano.
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The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) will take effectively take an extended break until May 6 to make way for the upcoming CAVB Men’s Club Championship. COURTESY
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Patriots maintained their top spot in Rwanda Basketball League after beating UGB 98-92 at BK Arena on Sunday, April 19. Courtesy photos
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Patriots will face United Generation (UGB) on Sunday, April 19 at BK Arena. File
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RSSB Tigers thrashed Inspired Generation 109-54 in the first-round match held at Petit Stade in February. Courtesy
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