Sudan
Angelo Chol signs in Belgium
Angelo Chol (206 cm, F) has agreed to terms with Phoenix Brussels Basketball. Chol, born in Khartoum, Sudan, played last season in Japan. There he averaged 14 ppg and 9.7 rebounds for Aomori Watts. Chol has also played professional basketball in Spain and Portugal. Angelo Chol, 27 years old, played college basketball at Arizona and…
Read MoreTrumps immigration ban worries NBA
The NBA has contacted the State Department to understand better how the U.S. ban on immigration from seven countries might affect the league. President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibits immigration from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen for a 90-day period. Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng and, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Thon Maker were both born in Sudan (now South…
Read MoreMajok Deng Goes Pro With 36ers
Sudanese forward, Majok Deng (208 cm, La-Monroe’16) is set to begin his professional career this 2016 with a stint Down Under, after penning a deal with the Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL). The 23-year-old Deng saw 30 games in his senior year at La-Monroe and he managed to produce averages of 18.6 ppg and 7.0 rpg. He…
Read MoreAter Majok signed by Trefl Sopot
Trefl Sopot of Poland’s TBL has acquired the services of Sudanese big man, Ater Majok (208 cm, Connecticut’10) for the upcoming season. In December 2014 Ater signed with the Los Angeles D-Fenders (USA-D-League). He played 23 games for them before departing the team in February 2015. During his run Majok was able to put together…
Read MoreNBA Game in Africa Opens Doors
An exhibition NBA game in Africa opened doors, being the first of its kind in NBA history. Held at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a team of players born in Africa and second-generation African players, aptly called “Team Africa” and a composed of various current NBA players representing “Team World.” Fans in attendance…
Read MoreMangisto Arop goes pro with Norrkoping
The Norrkoping Dolphins from Sweden’s Basketligan are adding a new face to their roster this 2014-15 in Mangisto Arop (198 cm, Indiana State’14). He is listed as one of the team’s starting forwards for the upcoming season. Arop is a Sudanese player who also has Canadian citizenship and is a former member of the Canadian…
Read MoreAndrew Bynum and picks traded for Luol Deng
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found a taker for their oft-injured big man, Andrew Bynum (213 cm). The Cavs are sending his contract and several draft picks to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for British-Sudanese, All-Star forward Luol Deng (206 cm, Duke’04). As reported on NBA.com: In addition to sending Bynum’s contract to Chicago, the Cavaliers…
Read MoreNayal Mac Koshwal trains with the 76ers
Nayal Mac Koshwal (208 cm, De Paul´10) has joined up with the Philadelphia 76ers (USA, NBA) for the franchises training camp. This year the power forward /center has played three times for the Rochester Razorsharks (USA, PBL) where he tabbed numbers of 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. The native of Sudan was drafted…
Read MoreEagle Wings Soar Over Uganda Varsity Side in Zone Five Tourney
NATIONAL women’s basketball champions Eagle Wings started their Fiba Africa Zone Five campaign on a winning note hitting Uganda Christian University (UCU) 75-64 in a tough match at Lugogo Indoor Stadium Kampala, Uganda. The Kenyans who played their opener a few hours after arrival looked fatigued in the first three quarters but picked up in…
Read MoreTeams Set for Zone V Championships in Uganda
UGANDA will have four flag-bearing teams in the upcoming Zone V basketball championships due August 20-26 in Kampala, Uganda. Local basketball governing body, FUBA intermitted that all is set to host the week long regional club basketball competition at two different venues – Lugogo Indoor Stadium (MTN Arena) and Makerere Mainground Basketball Court. “All is…
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