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Nigerian basketball legend Sarah Ogoke has retired at 36 after becoming the only player in history to win five consecutive AfroBasket championships. The podiatric surgeon and mother balanced elite sports with medicine while helping establish Nigeria as Africa's basketball powerhouse.
Nigeria's Junior D'Tigers swept every game at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers, earning their spot at the continental championship. Both the boys' and girls' U-18 teams will now represent Nigeria in Ivory Coast this August.
Nigeria's five-time champion D'Tigress basketball team announced their 12-player roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in France this March. The squad features 11 players from their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win.
After missing most of the 2025 season with injuries, basketball star Caitlin Clark returned to lead Team USA to a perfect 5-0 record and earned MVP honors at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers. The Indiana Fever guard averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists per game in her senior team debut.
The Gilas Pilipinas Women's basketball team just made history in Poland, defeating world No. 11 Italy for their first-ever FIBA 3x3 World Cup victory. After three tough losses, the underdogs rallied to finish strong and prove they belong on the global stage.
The NBA is bringing its game to Europe with a fresh competition launching within two years, hoping to capture the electric atmosphere of European soccer culture. Commissioner Adam Silver envisions passionate fans creating the same tribal energy that makes soccer matches unforgettable.
After eight months of injury setbacks limited her to just 13 WNBA games, basketball star Caitlin Clark is ready to wear a Team USA jersey for the first time. The NCAA's all-time scoring leader will compete in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
Four basketball players scattered across New Zealand went undefeated at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, crediting their genuine friendship as their secret weapon. In a sport where three of four players are always on court, their trust in each other has become unstoppable.
Nigeria's top-ranked women's basketball team will face France and South Korea again at the 2026 World Cup, the same teams that handed them defeats just months ago. Now ranked eighth in the world, D'Tigress sees the rematch as a chance to prove how far they've come.
Nigeria's women's basketball team opened their World Cup qualifying tournament with a commanding 70-37 victory over Colombia in Lyon, France. The reigning African champions dominated the game with fierce defense and balanced scoring that left their opponents struggling to keep pace.
Nigeria's women's basketball team faced a tough loss to South Korea but received an inspiring message to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Coach promoter Mark Igoche reminded the players that champions are made in how they respond to defeat.
Three Las Vegas Aces stars dominated the court in World Cup qualifying games, leading their countries to decisive victories. Team USA crushed Puerto Rico 91-48 while Spain topped Senegal 84-51.
Basketball legend Diana Taurasi gave her blessing as rising star Caitlin Clark wore the iconic Team USA #12 jersey for the first time. Clark earned MVP honors in her debut tournament, carrying forward a legacy two decades in the making.
Basketball star Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return to the court after eight months of injury recovery, leading Team USA to a dominant 110-64 victory. Her performance proved she's ready for this September's World Cup in Germany.
Six new players, including WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, made their Team USA debuts in a dominant 110-46 victory over Senegal. The win marks the beginning of a new era for women's basketball as the sport's brightest young stars join the national team.
Nigeria's government flew to France to hand championship basketball players the keys to their new homes. The gesture keeps a promise made after D'Tigress won their fifth straight African title.
Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Saffron Shiels and Manuela Puoch just became the latest Australians to reach the world's top women's basketball league. The duo joins a growing wave of Australian talent making their mark in the WNBA.
New Zealand's 3x3 basketball team punched their ticket to the World Cup in the most dramatic way possible: a game-winning shot as the overtime clock hit zero. Chris Martin's two-pointer from beyond the arc sparked wild celebrations and sealed a 19-17 victory over Brazil.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
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