KIGALI, Rwanda — Dozens of young players sprawl out across a pair of colorful basketball courts at Club Rafiki, a youth center in Kigali, Rwanda. Parents and supporters watch from rows of bleachers.

Not only are Rwandan children paying attention to the game of basketball, but some see it as a path to a brighter future. In 2021, the National Basketball Association and the International Basketball ...

If you said you had a star rapper playing for an African pro team in 2021 on your bingo card, we’d call you a liar. But, J. Cole is reportedly on the roster of the Rwanda team in the new Basketball ...

The national basketball team will play the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola from July 2-5. Rwanda finished the first window winless last year, ...

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The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future. KIGALI, Rwanda — Dozens of young players sprawl out across ...