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  Men's U17 World Cup: The "Éléphanteaux" continue their preparations in France ahead of Türkiye.

  With the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup just around the corner, Côte d’Ivoire’s young Elephants are continuing their preparation campaign ahead of the tournament scheduled from June 27 to July 5 in Turkey. The reigning African U16 champions are preparing for their first-ever appearance at the U17 World Cup. Led by head coach Anderson Affi, the Ivorian squad is currently training in France, focusing on tactical…
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  FIBA U17 World Cups 2026: Ivory Coast officially launches its historic campaign

  The Federation Ivoirienne de Basket-Ball officially launched the campaign of its men's and women's U17 national teams on Friday, May 29, at the Noom Hotel Plateau in Abidjan ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cups. The event marks a historic milestone for Ivorian basketball, as both teams will compete in the global tournament for the first time in the country's history. The boys' competition will take place in Turkey…
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  EuroLeague: Matt Costello’s Valencia Basket Stuns Panathinaikos in Game 5 to Reach Historic Final Four

  Valencia Basket produced one of the greatest nights in club history by defeating Panathinaikos in the decisive EuroLeague playoff Game 5. In front of a packed and electric Roig Arena crowd, the Spanish side secured an emphatic 81-64 victory to book a historic place in the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four. The qualification carries even greater significance considering Valencia had lost the first two games of the series…
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  JL Bourg Crowned 2026 EuroCup Champions as Moulare Secures First Major Title

  April 28, 2026 will go down as a historic night for JL Bourg-en-Bresse, who captured their first-ever European trophy by winning the EuroCup. The French side edged Beşiktaş in a dramatic final, sealing the title with a 73–71 win in the second leg after a commanding 72–60 victory in the first. The decisive moment came in the closing seconds, when Adam Mokoka delivered a clutch basket with just 1.1 seconds remaining,…
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  The NBA and FIBA are set to approach European clubs regarding a new basketball league project.

  The NBA and FIBA are moving forward with their ambitious plan to create a new professional basketball league in Europe, reaching out to clubs across the continent. The proposed competition is expected to feature between 14 and 16 teams, combining permanent franchises with clubs qualifying through domestic and international performances. The league is targeting a potential launch around 2027 and is designed to…
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  Dakar 2026 YOG: 3x3 basketball teams officially confirmed

  FIBA has announced the lineup of teams set to compete in the 3x3 basketball tournament at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar in 2026. This historic edition — the first Youth Olympic Games held in Africa — will feature top young talent from across the globe, qualified through continental competitions and FIBA rankings. Among the confirmed nations: 🇸🇳 Senegal (host nation) 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸…