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
Date | Timezone (ET) | Timezone (GMT) | Timezone (CAT) | Watch |
July 10 | 9:30 pm | 1:30 am | 3:30 am | NBA League Pass |
July 12 | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 9:30 pm | NBA League Pass |
July 13 | 9:30 pm | 1:30 am | 3:30 am | NBA League Pass |
July 16 | 5:30 pm | 9:30 pm | 11:30 pm | NBA League Pass |
Aliou Diarra (APR) – Dallas Mavericks
Date | Timezone (ET) | Timezone (GMT) | Timezone (CAT) | Watch |
July 10 | 8:00 pm | 12:00 am | 2:00 am | NBA League Pass |
July 12 | 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | NBA League Pass |
July 14 | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm | 12:30 am | NBA League Pass |
July 17 | 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | NBA League Pass |
Babacar Sane (US Monastir) – Minnesota Timberwolves
Date | Timezone (ET) | Timezone (GMT) | Timezone (CAT) | Watch |
July 11 | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm | 12:30 am | NBA League Pass |
July 13 | 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | NBA League Pass |
July 15 | 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | NBA League Pass |
July 17 | 4:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:30 pm | NBA 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.
Players | Country | BAL Teams | NBA Draft Info | NBA Experience |
Khaman Maluach | South Sudan | Cobra Sport, AS Douanes, City Oilers | Drafted 10th overall (2024) by Rockets traded to Suns | NBA2k26 Summer League |
Aliou Diarra | Senegal | APR, Fus de Rabat, Stade Malien | G League International Draft 5th overall (2025) Texas Legends | NBA2k26 Summer League |
Jean-Jacques Boissy | Senegal | Al Ahil SC | G League International Draft 5th overall (2025) | NBA2k26 Summer League |
Babacar Sane | Senegal | US Monastir | Undrafted (2024) | NBA2k26 Summer League |
Ulrich Chomche | Cameroon | NBA Academy Africa, REG, FAP | Drafted 57th overall (2024) by Memphis Grizzlies traded to Raptors | Toronto Raptors |
Obadiah Noel | USA | APR | Undrafted (2024) | G League: Westchester Knicks, Indiana Mad Ants, Raptors 905; 2024 NBA Summer League |
Teafale Lenard Jr. | USA | MBB | Undrafted (2023) | G League: Texas Legends |
Cheikh Diong | Senegal | Nairobi City Thunder | Undrafted (2022) | G League: Westchester Knicks, Santa Cruz Warriors |
Dane Miller Jr. | USA | APR | Undrafted (2014) | G League: Oklahoma City Blue |
William Davis II | USA | Nairobi City Thunder | Undrafted (2015) | G League: G League Ignite |
Aliou Diarra | Mali | APR, Fus de Rabat, Stade Malien | Undrafted (2023) | NBA Summer League: Milwaukee Bucks |
Evans Ganapamo | France | Nairobi City Thunder | Undrafted (2018) | NBA Summer League: Milwaukee Bucks |
Anas Mahmoud | Egypt | Al Ittihad, Zamalek | Undrafted (2019) | NBA Summer League: Toronto Raptors |
Jaylen Adams | USA | Al Ahli Tripoli | Undrafted (2018) | Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks |
George King | USA | Al Ittihad | Drafted 59th overall (2018) by Phoenix Suns | Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks |
Chasson Randle | USA | APR | Undrafted (2015) | 76ers, Knicks, Wizards, Magic; G League: Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks, Stockton Kings, Iowa Wolves, OKC Blue, Capital City Go-Go |
Ben Uzoh | USA | Rivers Hoopers, Cape Town Tigers | Undrafted (2010) | New Jersey Nets, Rio Grande Vipers (G League), Celevland Cavailers, Toronto Raptors, Tulsa 66ers, Canton Charge |