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Gabon

Central Africa
🇺🇸 Immigrant, Visitor, Student & Exchange Visa Suspended (Limited Exceptions)

US Entry Status

Gabon is subject to a partial suspension of nonimmigrant B-1/B-2, student, and exchange visas, as well as all immigrant visas.

US visa status last updated: Nov 9, 2026

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Players in Database
54
IDI Rating
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FIBA World Ranking
130
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In Our Database

  • 38 players from Gabon are currently tracked in the Diaspora Drop database
  • IDI Rating: [subscription required]
  • Gabon's player pool is modest in size, reflecting the country's small overall population

About Gabon

  • Located in Central Africa, situated along the Atlantic coast
  • Capital city: Libreville — national population of approximately 2,650,000
  • Gained independence in 1960
  • Official language: French
  • Dominant religions: Christianity, Islam, and Traditional practices
  • One of the highest per-capita wealth levels on the continent, with a median household income of approximately $775/month

Basketball in Gabon

  • FIBA World Ranking: 130
  • AfroBasket appearances: 3 — best recorded finish of 8th place
  • Domestic league is active and stable, though facing challenges common to developing basketball markets
  • National team has struggled to achieve consistent results on the continental stage, in part due to limited monetary investment in the program

Notable Players

  • Stéphane Lasme — former NBA player and one of Gabon's most prominent basketball exports
  • Chris Silva — professional player with NBA experience, representing Gabon's continued presence at the top level
  • Anthony Tsegakele — notable Gabonese basketball figure
  • Hermann Junior Boukosso Igouwe — notable player representing Gabonese talent on the international stage

Players from Gabon

54 players

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