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Hoops and Hopes: Basketball's Rise in Africa

This chapter highlights the surge of basketball popularity in Africa, emphasizing a pivotal playoff game in Senegal and the growing presence of African players in the NBA. It also addresses the ambitions of local leagues to nurture talent and the obstacles they face in fostering the sport's growth amidst a backdrop of social and political change.

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