NBA/FIBA: a joint project to create a professional basketball league in Africa by January 2020

News Tank Football - Paris - News #140458 - Published on 20/02/19 at 13:41
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FIBA and NBA representatives from African countries and former NBA players for the BAL project - ©  NBA

The NBA and FIBA have announced a joint project for the creation of a professional basketball league in Africa, the Basketball Africa League (BAL), which should begin in January 2020, according to the two entities on 16/02/2019.

"It's yet to be determined which existing club teams will be part of the league. Qualification tournaments will be...

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FIBA and NBA representatives from African countries and former NBA players for the BAL project - ©  NBA

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