Player Scouting Reports
NBA Academy Africa: The League’s Next Great Feeder System, Part II
See part I of this story below. With Basketball Without Borders Global approaching, scouts will be locked in on top prospects from the NBA Academies. The strides NBA Academy Africa and its players have made in such a short time are remarkable; they’ve quickly gone from a group of raw athletes who overwhelm with their physicalit…
The Hottest January In the World
Antibes combo guard and international Cameroonian Samir Gbetkom started the new year strong after a below average first half of the season. The first three months of the season saw him average 5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game on 28% shooting from the field, 18% shooting from three-point range and 74% free throws.…
NBA Academy Africa: The League's Next Great Feeder System, Part I
The basketball world at large is slowly beginning to realize what a small piece of the community has been shouting from the rooftops for years: “The future of basketball runs through Africa.” That’s how ESPN NBA Draft Analyst and Draft Express Founder,
Early Ignitors: Thierry Darlan
Film Breakdown below The start to the G-League Ignite’s season has been rough to say the least. The on-court product has been lackluster as the team has gotten off to a disappointing 0–8 start to the season. Their offense has looked stagnant, defense uninspired and developmental uncertainty is in abundance. Except for
Top African Players at NBA Summer League 2023
Africa is the NBA’s best kept secret. Superstars like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo have strong ties to the continent and are perennial MVP candidates, so it’s no surprise that the league is expanding its footprint throughout African nations.