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Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

2026•Documentary
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Documents the creation and launch of the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America, a pan-African professional basketball league in partnership with FIBA featuring 12 top club teams from across Africa's 54 countries competing in a caravan format.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 11, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Long Road to the BALE1

The Long Road to the BAL

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) begins its historic first season as the stakes are set for game one.

Feb 11, 2026

Episode 2 - Right Here, Right NowE2

Right Here, Right Now

Group stages begin as players reflect on the BAL's potential impact on Africa's global perception.

Feb 11, 2026

Episode 3 - More Than a GameE3

More Than a Game

Africa's complex history and promising future is explored as the 8-team playoff begins for the BAL.

Feb 11, 2026

Episode 4 - The Stage Is SetE4

The Stage Is Set

Africa's complex history and promising future is explored as the 8-team playoff begins for the BAL.

Feb 11, 2026

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