ceo/co-founder: @diasporadrop | @thebal advance: next play 2026 cohort | fmr: @madehoops, intl pro🏀
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Very blessed to have been selected into the 2026 cohort of @theBAL Advance: Next Play program!
In a short time, it’s been inspiring and impactful to build and grow in such a unique accelerator next to other current and former pros.
Some of the most frequent questions I get from coaches are around international players’ ability to actually enter the US.
With how unclear the immigration landscape can be these days, this tool has saved a good amount of research time.
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Yann James Fondong🇨🇲 showed his capability as an offensive engine in AfroCan qualifiers as the team’s young leader.
He was an efficient scorer using high touch to score on three levels. A savvy mover, he leveraged angles, opponent positioning and footwork to create advantages.
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Just completed the annual update of the European Basketball Leagues Streaming Database. Some unfortunate changes, but the majority of games remain available for everyone. Feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested! docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
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Mohamed Keita🇷🇼 has committed to St. Joseph Montvale (NJ) in the class of 2029.
One of the most vertically athletic wings on the continent, he brings a loud play style and transition dominance. The 6-6 athlete combines defensive playmaking with emphatic finishing above the rim.
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🌍 I've spent the last few weeks building the NBA Academy Games Database.
The database covers every edition of the event from 2017, 2019, and 2022-2026 and includes more than 400 prospects.
I believe this can be a valuable tool for D-I colleges especially and even NBA teams scouting the Games.
academy-games-database.floor…
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Class of 2028 big Joel Patrick🇬🇭 is transferring to Montverde (FL).
The 6-10 C comes off a summer playing up with a talented PSA Cardinals team in the Nike EYBL. He was a force as a rim protector and paint finisher, providing high impact on low usage all season long.
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Great call on Ngaba Yaya. Performing against top competition. @5ongolo @DiasporaDrop
30 seconds of Ngaba Yaya doing absolutely everything on the floor. He makes his much anticipated #U18AfroBasket debut with Chad tomorrow.
Top-down, this year should be an even more competitive event than the last edition of U18 AfroBasket.
#U18AfroBasket tips off tomorrow! Here’s everything you need to know about the teams and this deep generation of prospects.
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30 seconds of Ngaba Yaya doing absolutely everything on the floor. He makes his much anticipated #U18AfroBasket debut with Chad tomorrow.
NEWS: 2027 SF Abdul Rashid Issah is transferring from Mt. Zion Prep (MD) to Monsignor Bonner Prendergast (PA).
The 6-8 Ghanian forward is coming off a summer with 3SSB team New World and holds offers from programs including Northern Kentucky, McNeese State and Iona.
This was harder than I thought
Hala Borac (Čačak, SRB)
Arena Kilamba (Luanda, ANG)
Hala Čair (Niš, SRB)
Kohl Center (Madison, WI)
Nemzek Fieldhouse (Moorhead, MN)
Palais Polyvalent (Yaoundé, CMR)
Wachs Arena (Aberdeen, SD)
Salle Omnisports (Rades, TUN)
Pentagon (Sioux Falls, SD)
TOP 10 BASKETBALL ARENAS 🏀
Tough one for me, but have been fortunate to play in a ton of awesome spots. Atmosphere was included when making these rankings!
*AI made this graphic*
Let me hear your list 🏟️ #Kyle’sList
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This is such a blessing for my siblings and I to be put in this position. The way they inspired me to be great is something I will always be grateful for❤️
Ivory Coast continues to impress with their roster construction across youth competitions.
Karl Kouame is rumored to have turned down France’s U18 opportunity to be a focal point of Côte d’Ivoire’s backcourt.
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Former refugee Wenyen Gabriel becomes first professional basketball player to be appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
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Pape Moussa Diallo is one of the most intriguing guards on the continent due to incredible burst and downhill finishing ability paired with solid passing feel.
@NgobiJerry took a deeper look at PMD’s game during this month’s NBA Academy Games.
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FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2026 - The Preview
Another major European summer youth competition tips off today and it's an especially exciting one with some of the top 2008-born talents taking the court!
Let's take a look at all the teams and Players to Watch in the thread below 🧵⬇️
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Get it done - congratulations to Hilar Irankunda 🇷🇼 on his commitment to New Mexico Military Institute @NMMIhoops @EchevarriaTy @JUCOadvocate
