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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Sat down with Nour Gassim Touré, a high-major 2027 PG recruit and one of the youngest players in #AfroBasket history, representing Guinea. Find our discussion for MADE Hoops on playing up, repping his country, and latest offers below: www.madehoops.com/made-society...

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2027 G Nour Gassim Toure Becomes One of the Youngest FIBA AfroBasket Participants Ever

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Jonathan Kuminga has arrived in Kinshasa and is expected to join Congo’s national team as they prepare for AfroBasket this month. Originally absent due to his NBA contract negotiations, he will be a huge addition to a balanced DRC team that went 5-1 in qualifiers.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Full analysis of NBA Draft prospect, Khaman Maluach. Check it out below for: 🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman 🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes 🎥Clipped film 📊Contextualized stats 🔎Intel 🏀Role projection

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Otega Oweh looked adaptable at the combine, easing into his role there and making plays for himself and others on both sides of the ball.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

High major recruit Mouhamed Camara has a chance to produce for South Africa’s BAL team, MBB. As NBA Academy Africa’s focal point and the oldest BAL Elevate player on a modest roster, look for him to get real minutes over the next week.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

UNC-Greensboro commit Assane Mandian will make another appearance with a BAL contender in Rwanda’s APR starting this weekend. Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Pre-lottery, 60-player big board. I may do an actual mock later on but these are what I would do at each selection. All thoughts are welcome. #NBADraft

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Swedish unsigned senior forward Samuel Obenjo has picked up two offers since our chat a few days ago. He gave me great insight into his experience as an international player, and getting recruited in the transfer portal era. 📈: www.madehoops.com/made-society...

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2025 Swedish Forward Samuel Obenjo Talks Recruitment

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Game-tying FTs, game-winning tip-in, and instant overall impact for Lewis Uvwo in his first game with extended minutes in the Basketball Africa League. The 17 year old put up 14 PTS, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL yesterday to help Kriol Star to potentially qualify for the BAL playoffs.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Modou Fall Thiam makes his 1st BAL appearance tomorrow since breaking out as a 16 year old 2 seasons ago. Joins his home country’s team ASC Ville de Dakar. His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Regionals in Wisconsin begin tomorrow and there is a lot of talent representing the Big 8. Here’s who to watch for out of that conference this postseason. www.madehoops.com/made-society...

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2025 Wisconsin Regionals: Big 8 Players to Watch

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The last AfroBasket qualifiers saw the breakout of the tournament’s only unsigned high schooler present, ‘25 Daniel Akoue. I spoke with him in my latest for @madehoops to learn about his journey so far. 🔗: www.madehoops.com/made-society...

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Unsigned 2025 Wing Daniel Akoue Impresses At AfroBasket Qualifiers

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Ousmane N’Diaye (2004) was huge for Senegal in their undefeated window at #AfroBasket qualifiers. Amid a solid season at Baskonia, he showed his shooting touch, mobility and ability to attack close outs on the wing. He should be firmly back on NBA radars this cycle.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Mathias M’Madi (2005) showed his on-ball creativity and shotmaking, driving Madagascar to qualify for AfroBasket 2025. He put pressure on the rim and was a threat pulling up from mid and long range. He also made plays for others in transition and the PnR.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Spain, Australia, and Congo have some of the most teenagers playing in their respective FIBA competitions this weekend. In my first piece for MADE Hoops, I went over some of the top prospects representing their senior national teams in each region: www.madehoops.com/made-society...

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Twelve Top International Prospects In FIBA Competition This Weekend

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

6’10” 19-year-old Daniel Akoue is developing nicely into an aggressive and versatile two-way option. For Gabon’s senior national team, he read the game well on both sides of the ball and showed good spot up shooting and passing instincts in his first AfroBasket qualifier game.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The final AfroBasket qualifier tipped this morning. Here are some of the most intriguing prospects of draftable age: Ousmane N’Diaye🇸🇳 Mathias M’Madi🇲🇬 Assémian Moularé🇨🇮 Younes Boukichou🇲🇦 Daniel Akoue🇬🇦 open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...

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U23 Players to Watch in AfroBasket Qualifiers Window 3

Previews of several NBA draft-eligible players who will participate in the final window of FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Cameroon put out its preliminary selections for the U19 World Cup, including a few high-level prospects: Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam) Amadou Seini (Varese Academy) Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan) Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey) Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I reviewed the 15 players with African roots at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm for the Diaspora Drop ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...

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NextGen EuroLeague Ulm: African Players Recap

Full individual recaps featuring evaluations and film for notable players with African backgrounds.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Broke down the African contingent at BWB Global ⬇️ Lots of players with breakout potential, but I’m most interested to see the progression of: Arafan Diane🇬🇳 Ater Maker Bol🇸🇸/🇪🇸 Ajak Nyuon 🇸🇸/🇦🇺 David Ugonna Ike🇳🇬 Theo Edema🇳🇬 open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...

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Basketball Without Borders Global: African Players to Watch

What to expect from some of the world’s top U18 African players at BWB Global.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Though he was largely inefficient throughout ANGE Ulm, El Hadji Deme’s positive flashes were very encouraging. At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Recently selected to play at BWB Global, Endurance Aiyamenkhue showed improved strength, flexibility and approach at ANGE Ulm. The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team. #BWBGlobal

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Anthem Prep lands another U18 AfroBasket top performer, Isaac Ezekiel. The high-flying wing was Nigeria’s leading scorer thanks to potent drives, aggressive transition attacks and timely shot making. He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Amath Diop is a name to monitor for the next few years as a 6’7” 2010 guard. Dubai’s trigger-happy movement shooter was skilled on offense and had enough length on defense to be a threat across positions at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Théo Guedegbe was an intriguing playmaker for ASVEL, using his length and creativity in space to create advantages. He used his tools to affect every area of the box score but his primary and connective passing stood out. Turned in 23 assists to 10 turnovers over four NextGen EuroLeague games.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Adam Atamna turned in an all-time performance at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague with 43 PTS in his final game. He averaged 33 PPG on 63% 2FG, 49% 3FG, 93% FT. Production was great but the shooting efficiency at his age is uncommon. He didn’t score less than 29 in a game and landed in the all-star five.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Talented scoring guard Sekou Bagayoko🇲🇱 is joining Anthem Prep (UT) in the class of 2026. A strong shooter with good size and no conscience, Bagayoko made the all-tournament team and won gold at U18 AfroBasket.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The Ulm qualifier of Adidas NextGen EuroLeague tips soon and there’s a large African contingent playing. Here are previews on some of the notable prospects taking part. *note: Cherif Ndiaye will not participate as he recovers from injury open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...

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NextGen EuroLeague Ulm: African Players to Watch

A deep pool of talent from the continent (and with not-so-distant ties to it) is expected in this leg of competition.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

McDonald’s All-American rosters released today, and the Burger Boys included a few players with African roots: AJ Dybantsa🇨🇬 (West) Nate Ament🇷🇼 (East) Tounde Yessoufou🇧🇯🇳🇬 (West)

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The rate at which Daniel Osayi is improving at Valencia this season is worth monitoring. In Munich, he had a better understanding of where scoring opportunities come from by running the floor and making himself available for drop offs and lobs. Also showed solid interior passing and rim protection.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Videos and recaps on the following guys and more within: Sidi Gueye🇸🇳 Dorian Rinaldo Komlan🇫🇷🇹🇬 Gildas Giménez🇪🇸🇧🇫 Obinna Ekufu🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇬 Subscribe for full access to my evals 🔒 open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...

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NextGen EuroLeague Munich: African Players Recap

Post-event recaps, evaluations, and film for performances of notable players with African backgrounds.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Intrigued by Dorian Rinaldo Komlan🇫🇷🇹🇬 who stood out for a balanced NGT Munich with his length, ball skills and fluidity. 6’9” and just turned 17, he averaged 10 PPG, 3 RPG in 16 MPG at ANGT and plays for Limoges Espoirs in France, averaging 9.3 PPG in 16.7 MPG there.

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MaceoBaller @maceoballer.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Hello everyone New beginnings where the sky is blue, but not new to scouting. Links to my previous work Film www.youtube.com/@MaceoBaller... Fiba Youth Bball write ups www.backdoorpodcast.com/author/maceo... CBB Mid-Major write ups www.midmajormadness.com/authors/mace... Plenty more to yet come

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Théo Chaney came back from injury and played his first club game since breaking out in U18 AfroBasket this fall. Knocked off his rust and showed playmaking creativity and flashes of downhill craft. 20 PTS, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK on 83% 2PT and 83% FT. No assists but had quite a few potential assists.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Had fun live scouting prospects Brooks Barnhizer, Baye Ndongo, Miles Rubin and a few other standouts at the MKE Tip-Off last month. Check out my notes ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/draftsta...

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Live Scouting Notes: MKE Tip-Off

Observations on 30 standouts from the Milwaukee-based multi-team event.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Isaiah Mbeng🇨🇲 is top 2 in assist rate (29.8%) and top 3 in offensive rating (118.2) among NCAA freshmen. Among that group, he’s also 2nd in eFG at 58.2%. The William & Mary PG has been a steady source of offense in a limited role.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Younes Boukichou🇲🇦 showed interesting flashes in limited minutes for Morocco in his senior national team debut. The 20-year old lead guard has a good feel for the game, making sound decisions out of the PnR. Reacts well based on 2nd defenders and uses his plus length to find passing angles.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

This sequence is a snapshot of who 16 year old Lewis Uvwo🇳🇬 is as a player right now. Recovers from blown PnR coverage to swat a lay up at the rim before cutting nicely to clean up a teammate’s missed shot with a dunk.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Really impressed with Mouhamed Camara’s improved playmaking on both sides of the ball. He wreaked havoc defensively, instantly creating transition opportunities for NBA Academy Africa. Guarded 1-5, and logged three 5+ stocks games in one week at the Winter Showcase.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

The G League doesn’t often get a ton of NBA draft coverage but this year there’s a handful of draft-eligible players there spearheaded by potential first round pick Dink Pate. Check out my evals on all six prospects here ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/draftsta...

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Dink or Swim: The G League's NBA Draft-Eligible Prospects

Evaluations on this season's NBA Draft-eligible G League players.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Who is Abdullah Ahmed and why should NBA teams get familiar with him? Find out in our evaluation of the draft-eligible, second leading shot blocker in the G League 🔒 open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...

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NBA Draft Scouting Report: Abdullah Ahmed

Scouting report on the Westchester Knicks' NBA Draft-eligible Egyptian rim protector who's the G League's 2nd leading shot-blocker.

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Nick Kalinowski @kalidrafts.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Where are some of the projected first round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft taking their shots from? I built this handy visualization to compare. Blue = Rim Orange = Mid-Range Green = Three Pointers You wouldn't know that the middie is a dying art from some of these guys #Rstats #ggplot

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Abdullah Ahmed🇪🇬 is eligible for the NBA Draft and has been dominant defensively in the G League. He’s the league’s 2nd leading shot blocker at 3 BPG and a 13.9% block rate. Has great timing with a quick second jump and moves well on that side of the ball.

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

i do like that Miller is actively looking to dunk the ball. This + 3P% are contributing to a significant TS% spike (52% -> 62.3%) Miller dunks 23.9% of his rim attempts, which is 100th (!) percentile

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Selton Miguel🇦🇴 has been an impactful transfer for Maryland, providing needed complementary shooting. He’s scored 24 PTS in two consecutive games going 10/15 from 3. For December, he’s averaging 17 PPG on 59% FG and 58% 3FG.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

2022 Wizards draftee Yannick Nzosa🇨🇩 upped his production since returning from national team duty. This month, he’s averaging 11 PTS, 7 REB, 2.5 BLK on 68% FG in 20 MPG for an 11-1 Fuenlabrada club set on returning to the ACB. Production is starting to catch up to his 1st healthy stretch in a while

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

One of the knocks against Thierry Darlan as a prospect since joining the G League has been his shooting efficiency. In his first game at the G League Showcase, he went 4/4 from deep. All c&s corner shots which would be the type of looks he’d get at the next level.

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Ngijol Songolo @ngij.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Despite going winless on day one of #TorneigBasketLH Juom Maker Bol stood out showing his close and midrange shooting touch, versatility, and offensive rebounding prowess. As a young 16 year old he contained older guards and held his own on the block.

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