Ngijol Songolo
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Scout/Writer: MADE Hoops | Founder: Diaspora Drop
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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...
Find our discussion for MADE Hoops on playing up, repping his country, and latest offers below: www.madehoops.com/made-society...
2027 G Nour Gassim Toure Becomes One of the Youngest FIBA AfroBasket Participants Ever
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August 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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...
Find our discussion for MADE Hoops on playing up, repping his country, and latest offers below: www.madehoops.com/made-society...
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.
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.
August 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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.
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.
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
🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman
🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes
🎥Clipped film
📊Contextualized stats
🔎Intel
🏀Role projection
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman
🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes
🎥Clipped film
📊Contextualized stats
🔎Intel
🏀Role projection
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.
May 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
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.
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.
Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.
May 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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.
Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.
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
#NBADraft
May 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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
#NBADraft
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...
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...
2025 Swedish Forward Samuel Obenjo Talks Recruitment
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May 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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...
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...
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.
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.
May 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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.
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.
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.
His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.
April 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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.
His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.
The Diaspora Drop’s latest African big board just dropped.
First 30 are free to view.
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March African Big Board (v.3)
Board featuring the world's best available African NBA draft prospects from around the world, and their projected professional ceilings. Top-100 available for paid subscribers.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Diaspora Drop’s latest African big board just dropped.
First 30 are free to view.
Up your subscription to view the full Top-100 ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/diaspora...
First 30 are free to view.
Up your subscription to view the full Top-100 ⬇️
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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...
Here’s who to watch for out of that conference this postseason.
www.madehoops.com/made-society...
2025 Wisconsin Regionals: Big 8 Players to Watch
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March 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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...
Here’s who to watch for out of that conference this postseason.
www.madehoops.com/made-society...
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...
I spoke with him in my latest for @madehoops to learn about his journey so far.
🔗: www.madehoops.com/made-society...
Unsigned 2025 Wing Daniel Akoue Impresses At AfroBasket Qualifiers
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March 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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...
I spoke with him in my latest for @madehoops to learn about his journey so far.
🔗: www.madehoops.com/made-society...
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.
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.
February 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
February 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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.
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.
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...
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...
Twelve Top International Prospects In FIBA Competition This Weekend
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February 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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...
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...
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.
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.
February 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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.
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.
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🇬🇦
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Ousmane N’Diaye🇸🇳
Mathias M’Madi🇲🇬
Assémian Moularé🇨🇮
Younes Boukichou🇲🇦
Daniel Akoue🇬🇦
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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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February 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🇬🇦
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Ousmane N’Diaye🇸🇳
Mathias M’Madi🇲🇬
Assémian Moularé🇨🇮
Younes Boukichou🇲🇦
Daniel Akoue🇬🇦
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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)
Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam)
Amadou Seini (Varese Academy)
Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan)
Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey)
Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)
February 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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)
Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam)
Amadou Seini (Varese Academy)
Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan)
Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey)
Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)
I reviewed the 15 players with African roots at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm for the Diaspora Drop ⬇️
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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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February 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I reviewed the 15 players with African roots at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm for the Diaspora Drop ⬇️
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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🇳🇬
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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🇳🇬
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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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February 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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...
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🇳🇬
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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.
At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.
February 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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.
At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.
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
The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team.
#BWBGlobal
February 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team.
#BWBGlobal
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.
He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.
February 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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.
He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.
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.
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.
February 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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.
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.