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Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, a 17‑year‑old seven‑foot forward, pledged to Duke University, bringing a rare blend of size, skill and international pedigree that has scouts already projecting a top‑ranked future.
Coach Ryan Odom announced the signing of Mahamadou Landoure, a 17‑year‑old prospect who impressed in the Basketball Africa League, marking the first verbal pledge for the upcoming class.
Mahamadou Landoure, a former NBA Academy Africa standout, will prep at Bridgton Academy before joining the University of Virginia, joining a pipeline that includes Ugonna Onyenso, Thijs De Ridder, Johann Grünloh, Martin Carrere and Favour Ibe.
The BAL is transitioning to a permanent 10‑team franchise system, driving attendance milestones, creating thousands of jobs and attracting investor interest across African cities.
The 2026 Basketball Africa League concluded with the RSSB Tigers clinching their first title, drawing record crowds and over a billion social media impressions.
The Basketball Africa League postseason opens in Kigali on May 22, featuring eight qualified clubs vying for the title, with the final scheduled for May 31 in the Rwandan capital.
St. John’s University is reshaping its men’s basketball roster with an eye toward seasoned international talent, a move prompted by the NCAA’s recent relaxation of eligibility rules that now permits older, professionally‑exposed players to compete.