SA basketball league needs a shake-up, says Vincent after MBB’s early BAL exit

Not enough league matches in a season for players to improve, compared to other countries

27 May 2025 - 04:25 By ANATHI WULUSHE IN KIGALI

Experienced head coach Sam Vincent has bemoaned the current structure of South Africa’s domestic Basketball National League (BNL), saying it needs to change if the country’s teams are to be successful on the continent. ..

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