Eke, who is the cousin of the WNBA's Ogwumike sisters, averaged 16.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game for Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers as they finished third at last year's BAL. "Yes, it's 100% ...

The BAL is Africa's premier basketball competition, organised by the NBA in partnership with FIBA, and tips off on April 5 in Rabat, Morocco, with the first ever conference there ending on April 13.

The BAL is Africa's premier basketball competition, organised by the NBA in partnership with FIBA, and tips off on April 5 in Rabat, Morocco, with the first ever conference there ending on April 13.

The gold tie event also had some students who are die-hard hawk fans. “I mean it’s exciting,” said Dravin Murti, a student from Pennsylvania. “You know Ben McCollum, he’s gonna do great things with ...