NBA Africa began, Wednesday April 1, 2024, the second edition of its NBA Academy Showcase Africa, a series of gala matches of U-18 teams from Canada, Cameroon, Germany, Senegal and the United States which will compete under the watchful eye of NBA observers and NCAA coaches.
The seven participating teams – Sport Institute Dynastie (Canada), Play 2 Lead Foundation (Cameroon), International Basketball Academy Munich (Germany), Sport for Education and Economic Development Academy (SEED; Senegal), Mountain Stars Basketball (United States) and the host teams NBA Academy Africa Bleue and NBA Academy Africa Rouge – represent nearly 100 players from 19 countries.
« We are delighted to host the second edition of the NBA Academy Showcase Africa, which will build on the success of the inaugural event “, says Franck Traore, head of sports operations, NBA Africa. “ This is a tremendous opportunity for some of the world’s top prospects, including NBA Academy Africa student-athletes, to compete against their peers as they continue their learning. »
The NBA Academy Showcase Africa 2024 includes several players currently playing in the Basketball Africa League as part of the BAL Elevate program, namely Ahmed Abouelela (Egypt, Bangui Sporting Club), Ahmed Bedoui (Tunisia, US Monastir), Yakhya Diop (Senegal, Cape Town Tigers), Seifeldin Hendawy (Egypt, Al Ahly), Khaman Maluach (South Sudan, City Oilers), Assane Mandian (Senegal, Al Ahly Ly), Khadim Mboup (Senegal, AS Douanes), Aginaldo Neto (Angola, Petro from Luanda), Mouhamed Sylla (Senegal, FUS Rabat) and David Ugonna Ike (Nigeria, Rivers Hoopers).
The inaugural event in 2023 was attended by more than 20 observers from the NBA and NCAA, including representatives from the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. Participants included many NBA Academy Africa prospects, who have since entered the 2024 NBA draft: Ulrich Chomche (NBA Academy Africa; Cameroon), Thierry Serge Darlan (NBA G-League Ignite; Central African Republic) , Ugonna Onyenso (University of Kentucky; Nigeria) and Aziz Bandaogo (University of Cincinnati; Senegal), as well as former NBA Academy Africa prospects Churchill Abass (De Paul University; Nigeria), Joy Ighovodja (Wichita State University; Nigeria) and Dramane Camara (De Paul University; France; Malian origins).
The NBA Academy is an elite basketball development program that provides top junior athletes from outside the United States with a holistic approach to player development, with specific milestones to maximize their potential. The NBA Academy program includes three academies, in Australia (NBA Global Academy), Mexico (NBA Academy Latin America) and Senegal (NBA Academy Africa), aimed at the best prospects from their respective countries and continents. In 2018, NBA Academy Africa opened its new location in Saly, Senegal, featuring two indoor courts, a multi-purpose activity center, a weight room, press rooms, dormitories and educational facilities.
NBA Academy Showcase Africa – Team
2024-05-01 18:58:04
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