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BAL Players with NBA Experience

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has quickly become a launchpad for elite basketball talent across the continent—and beyond. This table highlights BAL players who have made their mark in the NBA or its G League affiliates, showcasing the growing pipeline between Africa’s premier league and the global basketball stage.

NBA2K26 Summer League Players from The BAL

24 coaches from Africa Coaches Program, three referees, three BAL players (Babacar Sane, Minnesota Timberwolves; Aliou Diarra, Dallas Mavericks and Jean Jaqcues Boissy, Milwaukee Bucks) are en route to attend the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Jean Jacques Boissy (Al Ahil SC) - Milwaukee Bucks

DateTimezone (ET)Timezone (GMT)Timezone (CAT)Watch
July 109:30 pm1:30 am3:30 amNBA League Pass
July 123:30 pm7:30 pm9:30 pmNBA League Pass
July 139:30 pm1:30 am3:30 amNBA League Pass
July 165:30 pm9:30 pm11:30 pmNBA League Pass

Aliou Diarra (APR) – Dallas Mavericks

DateTimezone (ET)Timezone (GMT)Timezone (CAT)Watch
July 108:00 pm12:00 am2:00 amNBA League Pass
July 124:00 pm8:00 pm10:00 pmNBA League Pass
July 146:30 pm10:30 pm12:30 amNBA League Pass
July 176:00 pm10:00 pm12:00 amNBA League Pass

Babacar Sane (US Monastir) – Minnesota Timberwolves

DateTimezone (ET)Timezone (GMT)Timezone (CAT)Watch
July 116:30 pm10:30 pm12:30 amNBA League Pass
July 134:00 pm8:00 pm10:00 pmNBA League Pass
July 156:00 pm10:00 pm12:00 amNBA League Pass
July 174:30 pm8:30 pm10:30 pmNBA League Pass

Whether drafted into the NBA, signed as undrafted free agents, or developed through the G League and NBA Summer League, these athletes represent the BAL’s expanding influence and the NBA’s commitment to global talent development.

From Khaman Maluach, a top-10 NBA Draft pick, to seasoned pros like Chasson Randle and George King, these players are proof that the BAL is more than a league—it's a gateway to the world’s biggest basketball platform.

PlayersCountry BAL TeamsNBA Draft InfoNBA Experience
Khaman MaluachSouth SudanCobra Sport, AS Douanes, City OilersDrafted 10th overall (2024) by Rockets traded to SunsNBA2k26 Summer League
Aliou DiarraSenegalAPR, Fus de Rabat, Stade MalienG League International Draft 5th overall (2025) Texas LegendsNBA2k26 Summer League
Jean-Jacques BoissySenegalAl Ahil SCG League International Draft 5th overall (2025)NBA2k26 Summer League
Babacar SaneSenegalUS MonastirUndrafted (2024)NBA2k26 Summer League
Ulrich ChomcheCameroonNBA Academy Africa, REG, FAPDrafted 57th overall (2024) by Memphis Grizzlies traded to RaptorsToronto Raptors
Obadiah NoelUSAAPRUndrafted (2024)G League: Westchester Knicks, Indiana Mad Ants, Raptors 905; 2024 NBA Summer League
Teafale Lenard Jr.USAMBBUndrafted (2023)G League: Texas Legends
Cheikh DiongSenegalNairobi City ThunderUndrafted (2022)G League: Westchester Knicks, Santa Cruz Warriors
Dane Miller Jr.USAAPRUndrafted (2014)G League: Oklahoma City Blue
William Davis IIUSANairobi City ThunderUndrafted (2015)G League: G League Ignite
Aliou DiarraMaliAPR, Fus de Rabat, Stade MalienUndrafted (2023)NBA Summer League: Milwaukee Bucks
Evans GanapamoFranceNairobi City ThunderUndrafted (2018)NBA Summer League: Milwaukee Bucks
Anas MahmoudEgyptAl Ittihad, ZamalekUndrafted (2019)NBA Summer League: Toronto Raptors
Jaylen AdamsUSAAl Ahli TripoliUndrafted (2018)Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks
George KingUSAAl IttihadDrafted 59th overall (2018) by Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks
Chasson RandleUSAAPRUndrafted (2015)76ers, Knicks, Wizards, Magic; G League: Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks, Stockton Kings, Iowa Wolves, OKC Blue, Capital City Go-Go
Ben UzohUSARivers Hoopers, Cape Town TigersUndrafted (2010)New Jersey Nets, Rio Grande Vipers (G League), Celevland Cavailers, Toronto Raptors, Tulsa 66ers, Canton Charge