ESPN provides comprehensive coverage of the NBA-affiliated Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the 2025 season. Stay informed with the latest news, scores, and exclusive player interviews from across the league.
In 2025, South Africa will take center stage, hosting the BAL playoffs and final in June. This marks a change from Kigali, Rwanda, the usual finals host city. Morocco joins as a new host nation, while Egypt will not be hosting this season.
Dates and Locations:
- Kalahari Conference – Rabat, Morocco – April 5-13
- Sahara Conference – Dakar, Senegal – April 26 – May 4
- Nile Conference – Kigali, Rwanda – May 17-25
- Playoffs and Finals – Pretoria, South Africa – June 6-14
Teams:
- Kalahari Conference: Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria), FUS Rabat (Morocco – hosts), Stade Malien (Mali), Al Ittihad (Egypt).
- Sahara Conference: Petro de Luanda (Angola – defending champion), US Monastir (Tunisia – 2022 champion), ASC Ville de Dakar (Senegal – hosts), Kriol Star (Cape Verde).
- Nile Conference: APR (Rwanda – hosts), Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya), MBB (South Africa), Al Ahly Tripoli (Libya) – MBB and Al Ahly Tripoli are debutants.
Match Reports:
- BAL hosts FUS Rabat fall in opener against Egypt`s Al Ittihad
- Nigeria`s Rivers Hoopers triumph over Stade Malien in BAL season 5 opener
News:
- Nigeria`s Rivers Hoopers to tip off Kalahari Conference in Morocco
- MBB hire former Mavs assistant coach Sam Vincent as HC
- SA`s Pieter Prinsloo hopes for BAL place after REG stint
- South Africa to host 2025 BAL finals
Interviews:
- Rivers Hoopers coach Odaudu aims high for the Finals
The Rivers Hoopers from Nigeria are determined to improve on their third-place finish in the 2024 Basketball Africa League season. They are aiming for the Final and even the championship title in the upcoming 2025 tournament. Their ambition is fueled by their recent victory in the 2024 NBBF Final 8 title, where they defeated Hoops and Read 71-54.
