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NBA Closures and Global Academy Shifts

Updated 2026-10-02 09:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The NBA is closing its sole Africa training academy, focusing instead on a new global academy in Abu Dhabi. This move affects young players across several regions including Africa, Mexico, and Australia.

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Al Jazeera

NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players

NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.

2026-10-02 09:26 UTC