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

Aliou Diarra (APR) – Dallas Mavericks

Babacar Sane (US Monastir) – Minnesota Timberwolves

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.