Archive for August 2012
Wallidan wins tournament
Basketball was one of the most popular sports in The Gambia, however, due to several reasons, the game faded away and the interest in it dropped drastically. But a new Executive has been put in place at the national level tasked with revitalising the sport. The new Executive has been hailed for its gender sensitivity…
Read MoreMoupegnou from Slovakia to France
Quimper officially announced signing of Jean-Felix Moupegnou (201-F-82, college: Alabama) for the next season. The player arrives from the Slovakian squad Spisska Nova Ves, where he finished 2012/13. Moupegnou joined them in February averaging 9.8 points and 6.8 rebounds for 10 Extraliga games. He helped them reach Slovakian Cup Semifinals. Jean-Felix Moupegnou started last season…
Read MorePresentation of a new basketball team in Equatorial Guinea
This weekend, the Hotel Sofitel of Malabo was the venue of the official presentation of Rhema Basketball, a team created by citizens of Equatorial Guinea whose founder is Richard Milam Akubilo, current head of the Communications and Press Office of the National Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea. This is the second team to be presented…
Read MoreMeet Mozambique’s new star
In just two shorts years, Leia Dongue has gone from a promising talent for Mozambique to being the leading player of a team chasing a place at the London Olympics. Earlier this month, Dongue was named Mozambican 2011 Most Valuable Player after leading her club, Liga Muçulmana, to the national championship title in the capital…
Read MoreChad’s hope for the future; Placide Nakidjim
Chad’s biggest basketball prospect and hope for the future is Placide Nakidjim. Born in, this 203 cm postplayer has great athleticism and physical potential. He was already spotted two years ago by Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid that signed him to a long-term contract.
Read MoreMavunga to Italy
Zimbabwean Julian Mavunga (203-F-90) will play for Biella for the next season. The player will debut in Europe. In 2008-2009 he started for Miami, OH (NCAA) and in 30 games averaged 3.4ppg, 2.2rpg. In 2009-2010 his stats read 10.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 47.2%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 69.1%. In 2010-2011 he improved to high 14.8ppg, 8.2rpg,…
Read MoreStill Magic, but with a scare
The Matero magic maintained there 100% unbeaten record on Sunday when they beat the UNZA Pacers 73-72 in a a narrow escape. Defending champions Heroes suffered a surprising 5th defeat.
Read MoreFUBA secures sponsor deal with Sprite
Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) president Ambrose Tashobya is hopeful the four sides men’s league champions DMark Power, runners-up Kyambogo Warriors, UCU Lady Canons and KCCA Leopards will sparkle at the seventh edition of the Zone 5 FIBA Club Championships from August 20-26 in Kampala. “We are hopeful these sides will raise the country’s…
Read MoreThabeet a Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed center Hasheem Thabeet (7’3”-C-87, college: Connecticut) on Wednesday. Last season, the 7-foot-3 Thabeet averaged 1.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 20 games between Houston and Portland. The No. 2 overall pick by Memphis in 2009 has played 135 games, including 16 starts, in three seasons with the Grizzlies, Rockets and…
Read MoreSouth Sudan gets help from Angola
South Sudan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Angola at the end of a meeting held on March 28 attended by delegations from both countries headed by their respective sports ministers. According to the MOU, South Sudan basketball team will train with some Angolan clubs. This is to enable the former team tap…
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