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Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women's basketball team has successfully acquired the services Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star player in Tiffany Mitchell on a short-term deal. Courtesy
Basketball

WNBA star Tiffany Mitchell joins REG Women

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
City Oilers' Robinson Opong , APR BBC's Jean Jacques Nshobozwa and Dynamo's Guibert Nijimbere, are the main players who will lead their sides during the BAL 2024. Courtesy
Basketball

A glimpse into East Africa’s growing representation at BAL

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Dynamo’s point guard Guibert Nijimbere dribbles the ball past a COSPN player on Sunday night at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Burundian side came from behind in the final seconds of the game to beat COSPN 79-78 and secure the last ticket to the BAL season 4. Photo: Courtesy.
Basketball

Who made it to the BAL 2024?

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Supporters and coaching staff join celebrations after Dynamo became the first Burundian club to ever win ticket to the BAL following Sunday night's 79-78 victory over COSPN-Courtesy
Basketball

Burundi's Dynamo qualify for BAL 2024

Monday, November 27, 2023
Point guard Nia Clouden (24) dribbles up the court. The Spartans lost 61-55 against Ohio State University at the Breslin Center on Feb. 27, 2022.
Basketball

WNBA star Nia Clouden agrees to short-term deal with REG Women

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Cheikh Sarr, the head coach of the national basketball team gives instructions to the players during a training session at BK Arena on June 13. 2022.
Basketball

Rwanda to face Senegal, Cameroon in Afrobasket qualifiers

Saturday, November 25, 2023
City Oilers.
Basketball

Uganda’s City Oilers qualify for BAL 2024

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Victor Williams.
Basketball

Victor Williams to step down as NBA Africa chief

Friday, November 24, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

LeBron becomes first player to eclipse 39,000 points

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women basketball club coach Esperance Mukaneza gives instructions to players during a league game against APR BBC. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

REG coach eyes podium finish at Africa Women's Basketball League

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Goran Lojo.
Basketball

Goran Lojo appointed Uganda’s Gazelles head coach

Monday, November 20, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

Road to BAL: City Oilers reveal roster for elite round, plot dominancy

Monday, November 20, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

Road to BAL: Jo’burg awaits ‘make or break’ East Div. qualifier

Friday, November 17, 2023
US-based point guard Sean Williams Mwesigwa during the game as he plays for under 16 national team
Basketball

Sean Mwesigwa: The basketball kid aspiring for ‘big things’ on the floor

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Eagles were in full control of the weekend action in men’s category, registering three wins in as many games. COURTESY
Basketball

Eagles shine at Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Monday, November 13, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

Mukamugema reflects on lessons from BAL mentorship programme

Monday, November 13, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

Basketball: Best of Rwanda, Burundi to face off

Friday, November 10, 2023
Senegal has appointed Carlos Alberto Antuna as the new head coach of their Women's basketball national team.
Basketball

Basketball: Alberto Antuna appointed Senegal women head coach

Thursday, November 09, 2023
The FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women has rebranded to Africa Women’s Basketball League (AWBL). Courtesy
Basketball

FIBA Africa women’s championship rebrands

Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Egyptian giants Al Ahly are champions of the 2023 Basketball Africa League after stunning AS Douanes 80-65 in the final at BK Arena on May 27. File
Basketball

Basketball Africa League extended to South Africa

Tuesday, November 07, 2023