2026 Road to BAL: Johannesburg Giants complete perfect group stage

Johannesburg Giants - Ferroviario da Beira 77-68

The Johannesburg Giants closed out their debut Road to BAL campaign in style, finishing with a flawless 5-0 record after handing Ferroviário da Beira their first defeat of the tournament, 77–68.
Pieter Prinsloo (208-PF-1992, college: Marist) led by example with a remarkable shooting performance, connecting on seven of 11 three-point attempts to record a game-high 21 points. Nino Dim (2000) added 16 points, while Josh Ozabor (201-F-2002, college: Bryant) contributed 13 points to maintain the Giants’ offensive rhythm. Dominant on the glass, Nkosinathi Sibanyoni posted eight points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the team’s interior defense.
For Beira, Ke'Tarrious Bouchum (196-F-1998, college: Butler CC, KS) and Josh Thomas (193-G-1997, college: Milwaukee) each scored 16 points, with Ayad Munguambe (197-SF-1996) adding 13 points in a hard-fought effort.
The victory sealed a perfect group-stage run for the Giants, who now advance to the Elite 16 as one of the standout teams on the Road to BAL 2026.