Analysis, editorial, and player discovery from Diaspora Drop
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2026 U18 AfroBasket Tournament Preview
Full team previews and prospects to watch in this year's FIBA U18 AfroBasket.
By Ngijol SongoloAug 4, 2026
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2026 NBA Academy Games Recap
The NBA Academy Games is an annual staple for evaluating African talent; this year was no different.
By Jerry NgobiJul 30, 2026
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FIBA U17 World Cup: African Recap
Discover the two African teams who played in the FIBA U17 World Cup — and African players who represented other countries.
By Ngijol SongoloJul 10, 2026
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No Single Road: The Many Paths of Nigeria's 2026 NBA Draft Class
As African influence on basketball grows, Nigeria remains at the forefront of this push.
By Jerry NgobiJul 3, 2026
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2026 NBA Draft: African Big Board
The draft's best available African players from around the world and their projected landing spots. Updated regularly.
By Ngijol SongoloJun 24, 2026
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BAL Elevate Prospects: Sahara Conference
The BAL routinely produces top-notch young talent and the Sahara conference was no exception.
By Ngijol SongoloMay 23, 2026
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It’s live. The Diaspora Drop scouting platform is open.
Discover African players.
By Ngijol SongoloApr 28, 2026
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BAL Elevate Prospects: Kalahari Conference
Season 6 is here, lets check out the young talent
By Jerry NgobiApr 22, 2026
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Here's what Diaspora Drop actually does (and who it's built for)
Last week we told you we’d built something.
By Ngijol SongoloApr 17, 2026
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We built something. It's almost ready.
For a while now (longer than we’ll admit publicly) we’ve been building something.
By Ngijol SongoloApr 8, 2026
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Prospect Report: FIBA African World Cup Qualifier
NBA Draft entrants, NCAA hopefuls, and potential role players in Europe's top leagues competed in Groups B and D's first window.
By Ngijol SongoloMar 18, 2026
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BWB Global 2026 African Selections (Los Angeles)
Standouts from the continental BWB camps are selected for the BWB Global Camp, annually held during NBA All-Star Weekend. This year, there is no shortage of African talent, lets learn more about them.…
By Jerry NgobiFeb 14, 2026
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Basketball Without Borders Africa 2025 Standouts
A recap of Africa's summer event ahead of BWB Global
By Ngijol SongoloFeb 13, 2026
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NBA Academy Africa Newcomers
Meet the next wave of prospects who have joined NBA Academy Africa.
By Ngijol SongoloFeb 2, 2026
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NBA Academy Africa Returners
Meet the returning class of prospects making up the 2025-26 NBA Academy Africa team.
By Ngijol SongoloJan 29, 2026
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The Teenage Stars Seeking World Cup Tickets
Three notable youngsters will make their senior national team debuts in FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers.
By Ngijol SongoloNov 28, 2025
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We’re Back: FIBA U16 AfroBasket Recap
Africa’s next generation was on display as Côte d’Ivoire captured gold and new prospects emerged from across the continent.
By Ngijol SongoloNov 19, 2025
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2025 NBA Draft: African Big Board
The draft's best available African players from around the world and their projected landing spots. Updated regularly.
By Ngijol SongoloJun 25, 2025
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NBA Draft: Khaman Maluach Analysis & Projection
The big man from South Sudan's characteristics and outlook following comprehensive film, source interview, and intel review.
By Ngijol SongoloJun 23, 2025
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2025 NBA Draft Combine Recap
Evaluating and projecting the scrimmage performances of the five African prospects in the NBA Draft Combine
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