Australia proves fertile talent pool for NBA
Daily Mail: If you ask Australian youngsters who their favourite basketball player is, US superstars such as LeBron James or Kevin Durant are likely responses, with the mere mention of the NBA creating a buzz.
Read MoreNBA Academy player takes off from behind free-throw line for ridiculous dunk
The NBA shared this crazy video that the league reposted from the NBA Academy on Thursday. The caption notes that it’s Efe Abogidi, who plays for NBA Academy Africa and is listed as 6-foot-10 at 15 years old. Abogidi manages to dunk after taking off from behind the free-throw line.
Read MoreKawhi Leonard to make first-ever visit to China
NBA China today announced that NBA Champion and two-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs will visit China from Aug. 18 – 24 to support the growth of basketball in the country and coach top youth talent from the region at The NBA Academy Zhejiang. This will be Leonard’s first trip to China.
Read MoreNBA heads to the Holy Land to develop talent, promote values
The Associated Press: The NBA is heading to the Holy Land this week, bringing together some of the top emerging talent from across Europe as part of the league’s push to attract more foreign players and expand its global reach.
Read More«Basketball Without Borders», le programme international de la NBA qui révèle les stars de demain
L’Équipe: Le 50e camp «BWB», organisé par la NBA pour découvrir les talents émergents en dehors des frontières américaines, s’est installé début août en Afrique du Sud, à Johannesbourg. Les 25 meilleures jeunes joueuses du continent africain y étaient réunies. Cinq d’entre elles se racontent.
Read MoreAfrica Game means the world to Ibaka
Business Ghana: The NBA Africa Game 2017 is the clear focus for all of the players participating in the exhibition game in Johannesburg on Saturday. The players have been heavily involved in the 15th edition of Basketball without Borders Africa and have spent a lot of time training with and imparting their knowledge of the game to the campers. They have also spent time giving back to the communities in need by working with Habitat for Humanity South Africa as well as SOS Children’s Village. But the Africa Game itself is the cherry on the cake of a special week.
Read MoreNBA aims to grow game, readies for match in Africa
Basketball is the second most popular sport in Africa. The NBA is focused on growing the game across the continent by making it more accessible for both players and fans. Ahead of the second NBA game on African soil, which takes place this weekend, Amadou Gall Fall, VP of the NBA & MD Africa spoke with CNBC Africa about the continent’s incredible talent pool.
Read More15th edition of Basketball Without Borders Africa tips off
ESPN.com: More than 80 African boys and girls will have their lives changed forever this week after taking part in the NBA’s flagship development camp Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa.
Read MoreWarriors’ Kevin Durant extends NBA’s reach with landmark trip to India
USA Today Sports: Six weeks after leading the Golden State Warriors to the franchise’s second NBA championship in three years, Kevin Durant went on a vacation.
Read MoreDurant says Indian basketball needs a Yao to beat cricket
Agence France Presse: NBA behemoth Kevin Durant set a world record in India on Friday but admitted it will take a lot more for basketball to overtake cricket in the country.
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