Basketball Africa League (2026)
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Basketball Africa League 2026
In 2026 the league decreased number of teams from 32 to 12.
Basketball Africa League Final: Tigers BB Kigali - Atletico Petroleos de Luanda 90-88 Tigers BB Kigali (Henry Mwinuka): Randall II Craig 33, Lenard Jr Teafale 15, Mathiang Mangok 11, Ballo Oumar 11, Habimana Ntore 6, Jackson Antino 6, Ndizeye Dieudonne 5, Mpoyo Alex 3, Bizimana Paul 0, Twizeyimama Chandelier 0, Ndiaye Bathie 0, Osborne Shema 0, Hagumintwari Steven 0 Standings 2026
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- qualified to the play-offs ↑ - newly prompted Stats Leaders 2026
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 Enisey Player of the Week: Round 4 (RS)  Club Africain Basketball Africa League Final  Randall's 33 caps stunning comeback as RSSB win first BAL title for Rwanda (Photo: cdn-bal.nba.com)
Average Height: 197.9 cm (6'5.9'')
Average Age: 29.8
 Tigers make history: Randall's 33 caps stunning comeback as RSSB win first BAL title for Rwanda-May 31, 2026
The RSSB Tigers are champions of Africa. In front of a delirious home crowd at the BK Arena on Sunday, the Tigers overcame a catastrophic start to beat Petro de Luanda 90-88, becoming the first Rwandan team ever to win the Basketball Africa League title. It looked like a rout in the making. Petro raced to a 7-0 lead, forcing coach Henry Mwinuka to burn a timeout barely two minutes in, and the Angolan champions piled on to build a 20-0 advantage before RSSB had even scored. Craig Randall II (193-SG-1996, college: UT Martin) the tournament's leading scorer missed his first four shots before finally getting the Tigers on the board with a layup. By the end of the first quarter, RSSB trailed 27-16 and the 2024 BAL champions looked firmly in control. Then came one of the great comebacks in BAL Final history. Randall caught fire in the second quarter, drilling a three to cut it to 28-19, then another to make it 28-22, sending the BK Arena into a frenzy. When he buried a third triple to give the Tigers their first lead at 37-35, the packed arena erupted into chants and dancing. Petro coach Sergio Valdeomillos called a timeout to stem the tide, but the momentum had shifted irreversibly. RSSB took a 42-37 lead into halftime and never relinquished it. Randall finished with a game-high 33 points despite a grueling 8-of-40 shooting night, playing all 40 minutes and willing his team to the title. It was the Tigers' second victory over Petro this season. For Petro, Aboubacar Gakou (201-F-1997) was magnificent with 28 points, but his foul trouble proved pivotal when he picked up his third foul with 20 points already on the board, Valdeomillos was forced to sit him, and the Angolans lost their offensive engine at a critical juncture. He fouled out in the fourth quarter. Petro's 13 turnovers, excessive fouling, and a rotating defense that had served them so well all season faltered in the biggest game of all. Randall capped his historic campaign by being named 2026 BAL Most Valuable Player. The 30-year-old shooting guard led the league in scoring at 36 points per game across 38 minutes a night, and headlined the All-BAL First Team alongside teammate Mangok Mathiang (208-C-1992, college: Louisville), Petro's Childe Dundao (169-PG-1998), and Al Ahly Ly duo Donovan Williams (198-G-2001, college: UNLV) and Majok Deng (205-F-1993, college: ULM). Afrobasket.com All-Basketball Africa League Awards 2026-Jun 8, 2026
 The standout American shooting guard Craig Randall II was selected as the Player of the Year of the championship-winning champion team Tigers BB Kigali from Rwanda.
He graduated from UT Martin six years ago.
Randall II received multiple other awards, was honored as the Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, and was chosen to the First Team and Imports Team.
With Randall II's excellent performance, the champion team Tigers BB Kigali achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 4 to 1 in the regular season.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Atletico Petroleos de Luanda 90 to 88 in the final.
Randall II averaged almost 5 assists per game in the league.
He led the Basketball Africa League in points per game with over 36.
Randall II has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 7 games.
His 54 points against Dar City were the most he scored in the 2026 season.
9 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
The standout South Sudanese center Mangok Mathiang earned the African Player of the Year of the championship-winning Tigers BB Kigali from Rwanda.
He Is Louisville alumni from 2017.
Mathiang collected multiple other honors, picked up the Center of the Year, and was named to the First Team and was named to Honorable Mention selection.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Atletico Petroleos de Luanda 90 to 88 in the final.
Mathiang registered almost 16 points per game that season in the league.
He was the Player of the Week honoree in the league.
Mathiang led the Basketball Africa League in rebounds per game with over 14.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 6 games on the year.
Mathiang's 32 points against the Giants were the most he scored in the 2026 season.
The standout American forward Teafale Lenard Jr was named the Forward of the Year of the championship-winning Tigers BB Kigali from Rwanda.
He Is ex-Memphis from 2024.
Lenard Jr received multiple other awards, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team and Imports Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Atletico Petroleos de Luanda 90 to 88 in the final.
Lenard Jr recorded over 19 points and 4 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
His 27 points against Ahly Benghazi were the most he scored in the 2026 season.
9 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Charlie Moore, American point guard Al Alhy Benghazi from Libya, was voted to the First Team at the Basketball Africa League.
He Is alumni of Miami from 2022.
Moore was also selected to the Imports Team.
He orchestrated his way to the third spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of over 22 and second position in averaging over 9 assists per game.
Moore has totalled 4 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
His 24 points against Al Ahly Cairo were the most he scored in the 2026 season.
9 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Among many awards he was selected to the ACC All-Defensive Team as well as the All-ACC Honorable Mention back in 2022.
He was also selected to the Eurobasket All-Italian Serie A Second Team in 2024.
Majok Deng, 33-year old South Sudanese forward Al Alhy Benghazi from Libya, was chosen to the First Team of Basketball Africa League.
He graduated from Louisiana at Monroe ten years ago.
Deng also earned Honorable Mention.
He was previously voted the Finals MVP, Honorable Mention back in 2024, Forward of the Year, and named to the First Team and Second Team last year.
Deng averaged over 19 points and 5 rebounds per game in the league.
His 28 points against Al Ahly Cairo were the most he scored in the 2026 season.
Among many awards he was selected to the Australiabasket All-Australian NBL1 First Team back in 2023.
He was also selected to the Asia-Basket All-West Asia Super League Final 8 Second Team in 2025.
Deng was selected as the Afrobasket All-Basketball Africa League Honorable Mention in 2024.
Player of the Year:  Finals MVP: Defensive Player of the Year: African Player of the Year:  Import Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Coach of the Year:  Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League First Team 2026 Randall II  Mathiang  Lenard Jr.  Moore  Deng First Team  Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League Second Team 2026 Abada  Ballo  Dundao  Gakou  Kuany Second Team    Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League Third Team 2026  Lual-Acuil  Lofton  Williams  Perry  Fall Third Team  Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League Honorable Mention 2026  Murphy  Baugh  Michineau  Jackson  Marei  Diagne  Foster Jr.  Toupane Honorable Mention     Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League All-Africans Team 2026 Mathiang Abada Dundao Deng Gakou All-Africans Team Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League All-Imports Team 2026 Randall II Lenard Jr. Moore Perry  Olisemeka All-Imports Team  Afrobasket.com Basketball Africa League All-Prospects Team 2026 Lenard Jr. Ballo Williams  Mohammed Foster Jr. All-Prospects Team  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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