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Cabo Verde

West Africa
🇺🇸 Visa Accepted

US Entry Status

Standard visa processing is available, though nationals are subject to a visa bond requirement as of January 2026.

US visa status last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Visa status information is sourced from publicly available records including the US State Department and Wikipedia and is updated weekly. This is provided for general awareness only. Always verify current requirements with the US Embassy or official US government sources before making travel arrangements.

Players in Database
18
IDI Rating
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FIBA World Ranking
50
Upcoming Events
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In Our Database

  • 14 players from Cabo Verde are currently in the Diaspora Drop database
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  • Despite a small player pool, Cabo Verde benefits from strong diaspora representation that broadens its scouting footprint

About Cabo Verde

  • Island nation located in West Africa, situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of the African continent
  • Capital city: Praia; national population approximately 529,630
  • Gained independence in 1975
  • Official language: Portuguese
  • Dominant religion: Roman Catholicism
  • Median household income is approximately $480/month ($3,600/year), reflecting a developing economy

Basketball in Cabo Verde

  • FIBA World Ranking: 50th globally
  • AfroBasket appearances: 8; best recorded finish: 8th place
  • FIBA World Cup appearances: 1
  • All-time NBA players: 1
  • Domestic league is growing and improving, though it faces challenges common to developing basketball markets

Notable Players

  • Walter "Edy" Tavares — one of the most prominent players of Cabo Verdean descent; a notable name on the African continental basketball landscape
  • Ivan Almeida — recognized alongside Tavares as a leading figure in Cabo Verdean basketball
  • Marcus Armani Santos Silva — notable player in the Cabo Verdean basketball ecosystem
  • Betinho Gomes — notable player representing Cabo Verde

Scouting Notes

  • Cabo Verde has a strong and engaged diaspora community that actively supports the national basketball program and broadens the talent pipeline
  • Walter "Edy" Tavares and Ivan Almeida serve as high-profile reference points that bring visibility to the country's basketball development

Players from Cabo Verde

18 players

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