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The Diaspora Drop scouting platform is officially live.
Physical data. Domestic context. Film. Contact pathways. All in one place.
Franck Nyembo🇨🇩 helped power the @Namblazers through to the Elite 16 after an all-around performance in the opening Road to BAL phase.
The combo forward was a potent penetrator, consistently getting downhill and finishing strong at the rim.
Patient footwork, a high motor and explosive athleticism led Nyembo to averages of:
15 PPG
7.8 RPG
1.3 SPG
56% FG
20% 3PT
53% FT
The 20-year-old comes off an MVP season in Uganda and could be an immediate NCAA contributor in a complementary role.
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Moussa Balla Traore, a 6-foot-8 prospect from Bamako, Mali, posted 16 points and 15 rebounds to help Real Madrid defeat Mega Belgrade at the International U16M Euro Cup NO BORDERS Tournament in Trieste.
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Jerror Tarwo🇱🇷 was a consistent force on the wing for NPA Pythons in the Road to BAL. The 19-year-old showed an improved handle and ability to efficiently create from the perimeter while consistently showing up on the glass and in passing lanes.
For the competition, Jerror Tarwo averaged:
18.3 PPG
9.3 RPG
2 SPG
1 BPG
52% FG
33% 3PT
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Introducing our real-time US Visa Status tracker. Integrated into the Immersion tool, find out which African countries have potential emigration pathways to the US.
Updated weekly via official government sources and free for all users.
Click into a given country for more details on their visa status along with historical, cultural and economic context relative to African basketball.
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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.
Cameroon failed to qualify but Fondong averaged 20.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.5 APG on 50/40/90 shooting splits.
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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.
Codé Mbengue🇸🇳 played in his second U18 AfroBasket qualifying Senegal for U19 World Cup and showed why he was the top big man of the competition.
The captain was extremely impactful as a force in the paint and balanced gambling on hedges with sound rim protection.
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Prep schools with i20 capabilities, Plamedie is available!
Intriguing prospect that’s able to guard multiple positions and impact the game on defense
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Plamedie Bizimana 🇷🇼 (6’7 F 2008) had a very good u18 @AfroBasket Zone V showing - averaging 8.5 PPG 12.3 RPG 2.3 SPG
An athletic 4 that can impact the game through his athleticism, defense, and defensive focus.
Actively looking for prep school opportunities
After the conclusion of #U18AfroBasket, we ranked top players of the tournament by position 🧵
#U18AfroBasket Top PFs:
1. Ngaba Yaya🇹🇩
17.3 PPG, 13.2 RPG, 2 APG, 3.2 BPG, 1.8 SPG
2. Ronny Ewanke🇨🇲
9.5 PPG, 8 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2 SPG, 1 BPG
3. AJ Muhirwa🇷🇼
7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 3 BPG
HM: Junior Nangha-Ngoualh🇬🇦
13.8 PPG, 11.6 RPG, 1.6 BPG, 1.8 APG
#U18AfroBasket Top Cs:
1. Codé Mbengue🇸🇳
11.3 PPG, 10 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.7 SPG, 1.7 BPG
2. Belal Sohaib🇪🇬
11.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.3 APG, 3 BPG, 1.5 SPG
3. Abdoul Diallo🇲🇱
8 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.3 SPG, 2 BPG
HM: Ekene Unekwe🇳🇬
7 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.8 BPG
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.