Kigali: President Kagame yesterday attended NBA Board of Governors Dinner in New York.
NBA in Africa: The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is composed of 12 teams, is a new collaboration between the NBA and FIBA. The initial plan is for the 12-team league to begin playing in January 2020. The league will include 9 countries: Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia.
The NBA and FIBA’s involvement will include financial support, training for players, coaches and referees and some infrastructure for the new league.
Rwanda’s Basketball Development Programs: Rwanda teams’ rankings: The U16 National boys Team was ranked 6th in Africa in 2017. The U18 National boys Team is ranked 6th while the National women’s team is ranked 4th in Africa in 2018. Rwanda Senior Men’s National team in July 2018 was qualified for the second round of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers where it will be competing with the best 12 teams in Africa. (End)