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AFRICA WELL REPPED AT THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME THIS YEAR

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Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) and Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) combined for 107 points and the East beat the West 211-186 in the NBA All-Star Game 2024 last night, becoming the first All-Star team in NBA history (www.NBA.com) to score 200 points.  Lillard became the second player-ever to win a Saturday event, this ...

SCOOP’S ‘CATCHING WAVES’ RETURNS WITH STAR STUDDED LINE UP

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Hennessy proudly announced an expansion of its partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), which makes it the first global spirit partner in the franchise’s history.This ushers in a new chapter in the relationship, with a synergy that celebrates everything that pushes the spirit of the game forward. As a brand that’s deeply entrenched in ...

INAUGURAL BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE KICKS OFF IN MAY

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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league’s historic inaugural season will tip off Sunday, May 16 at the Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, with 12 teams from across Africa competing in the new professional league. The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com), builds ...