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A new era for the Basketball African League is brewing
The BAL plans on moving toward a franchise-based structure; however, Stakeholders and fans expressed their concern, stating that the existing format seems more suited to the basketball climate on the continent.

Victor Komonibo
Nov 32 min read


Community, clips, and conversion to opportunity: UK's Basketball Creators are leading the new wave
UK basketball may not always dominate the headlines, but a vibrant content-creation scene is steadily growing. Over the past few years, there’s been a spike in the number of basketball creators who have made a name for themselves across multiple platforms. In a time when the British basketball federation is under scrutiny, these creators shine light on the under-reported basketball scenes—street courts, local tournaments, and raw talent hidden outside the mainstream spotlight

Victor Komonibo
Oct 271 min read


Victor Olalerin: The Scoring Machine Powering Reading Rockets' Historic Treble Season
Ultimate confidence – Fierce Competitor – Winner. These are some words you can use to qualify Victor Olalerin, and his performance this...

Victor Komonibo
May 121 min read


London's curtain call after an historic season
Up 6, down 1 on aggregate with 22.4 seconds left on the clock. Holly Winterburn hits the biggest shot in British basketball history to...

Victor Komonibo
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Elevating the Game: The Undeniable Impact of Storytelling
It's been over a month since the video of Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner discussing media narratives on the No Chill podcast went viral....

Victor Komonibo
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Wild Ball - From China to the World
Since the Olympics in 2008 and the formation of the CBA, there’s been a staggering demand for high-level basketball games in China. The...

Victor Komonibo
Oct 29, 20232 min read


Revolutionizing sports tourism in Africa
Tourism is a cornerstone for the economic growth of African countries, accounting for roughly 13% of revenue generated per year.

Victor Komonibo
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Ifunanya Okoro's stock continues to rise
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing a young, rising basketball star in Nigeria on the Flat out show. She was coming off a...

Victor Komonibo
Dec 21, 20221 min read


The Highs and Lows of playing Basketball in England
The United Kingdom is known for its football prowess, with the EPL being the world’s biggest football league, while other sports, like in...

Victor Komonibo
Dec 6, 20223 min read


Naija's Home-grown talents shine at BAL Qualifiers
Basketball in Nigeria has been through turbulent times, but the hunger and passion for the game remain the same. The hiatus certainly...

Victor Komonibo
Nov 23, 20222 min read


I Don’t Want To Be a Mechanic, I Want To Be a Baller.
“ What do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember getting this question at every function when I was younger and my answer was...

Victor Komonibo
Oct 8, 20222 min read


The Summer Craze Finally Ends
I never thought I’d see people so excited to get out in the sun as I did a few months ago but I totally get it. The world has been on...

Victor Komonibo
Oct 2, 20222 min read


Nigeria's uphill battle for a FIBA World Cup ticket
A 3-4 record going into the last window of the FIBA world cup qualifiers isn’t what we’d expect from Nigeria. Unfortunately, the Giants...

Victor Komonibo
Sep 14, 20222 min read


The Hottest team in Africa isn't slowing down soon.
African basketball is in a new era, and the Bright stars of South Sudan are a reflection of that. As we count down to the fourth window...

Victor Komonibo
Aug 25, 20222 min read


British Basketball sucks
“British basketball sucks!” said no one ever – At least not in recent times If there’s ever been a statement like that, it’s clear the...

Victor Komonibo
Aug 20, 20222 min read


Who wins it all?
The Boston Celtics beat the Miami heat in a thrilling game 7 win, advancing to their first final appearance since 2010. This will be...

Victor Komonibo
Jun 2, 20223 min read


NBBF: What comes after the ban?
The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Ministry of Sports announced a 2-year ban on the basketball federation from...

Victor Komonibo
May 15, 20222 min read


The rise of African Basketball
Entertainment and Sports. A match made in heaven. Nothing beats the euphoria created by the infusion of music, dance, and art to sport....

Victor Komonibo
May 2, 20222 min read


Back from the future
The ’90s was a big time for basketball globally and the NBA was in the spotlight. Not surprising for a league deemed the best in the...

Victor Komonibo
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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