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Patriots players listen to instructions from assistant coach Bernard Oluoch during the match against Rivers Hoopers on Sunday. The league champions will qualify for the quarterfinals with a win today.
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Patriots seek quarter-final berth with victory over GNBC

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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BAL 2021: Romdhane posts 23 points as US Monastir beat GNBC in game opener

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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BAL 2021: How fans reacted to J. Cole's debut performance

Monday, May 17, 2021
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BAL 2021: Patriots stun Rivers Hoopers to register first BAL victory

Sunday, May 16, 2021
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BAL 2021: It is finally D-Day

Sunday, May 16, 2021
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BAL 2021: J. Cole will wear No.15 in Basketball Africa League tourney

Saturday, May 15, 2021
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BAL unveils team rosters ahead of inaugural season

Friday, May 14, 2021
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The rise of Patriots basketball club; Rwanda’s flag-bearers in BAL 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Clockwise from top-left: Rosine Micomyiza, Danny Kirenga, Gentil Gisubizo and Fanny Muhorakeye.
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Patriots fans: Prospects for the home side in BAL 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021
The iconic Kigali Arena will host all the 26 games of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) in a bubble environment.
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Basketball Africa League: What are the Covid-19 preventive protocols in place?

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, the Rwandan Minister for Sports.
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Fans to be allowed inside Kigali Arena for BAL 2021 games – Munyangaju

Thursday, May 13, 2021
A group of youth unveil the BAL logo last year at the Kigali Arena. The tournament will tip off on May 16 and run until May 30.
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What does hosting BAL mean for Rwanda, basketball community?

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Several pay TV networks that include Canal+, ESPN, beIN Sports, NBA TV, Tencent Video, TSN, American Forces Network (AFN) and Voice of America (VOA) will air the two week competition.
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BAL announces broadcast partners and games schedule

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Basket Africa League (BAL) Logo was officially launched in Kigali December 2019. The inaugural tourney will tip off on May 16 with Patriots taking on Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria.
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10 things you need to know about the 2021 BAL tourney

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Nigerian basketball giants are pooled in Group A alongside Patriots.
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BAL 2021: Rivers Hoopers announce 13-man roster

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
J. Cole is one of four signings that Patriots have made to beef up their roster.
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Patriots coach confirms rapper J. Cole on club’s roster for Basketball Africa League

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Nigerian giants Rivers Hoopers are among the teams that have already arrived in Kigali ahead of the inaugural Basketball African League. / Courtesy.
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Teams start to jet in ahead of Basketball Africa league

Wednesday, May 05, 2021
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) logo was officially launched in Kigali in 2019. BAL has teamed up with Hou013alywood film maker Richard Brown to produce a docuseries of the elite competition. / Photo: File.
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BAL partners with Hollywood producer Richard Brown to produce docuseries

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
A group of young basketball players undergo a talent detection exercise at Petit Stade Remera in 2018.
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Basketball: Rwanda looks to export talent

Sunday, April 25, 2021
Alan Major.
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Basketball: Patriots sign new American coach Alan Major

Saturday, April 24, 2021