Royal Bafokeng hosts thrilling NBA Junior Finals

ROYAL BAFOKENG (South Africa) - The future of South African basketball is looking more and more promising by the day thanks to efforts by FIBA and the NBA in development of grassroots development across the country. 

Mafenya primary school defeated Bonwakgogo to lift the U13 boys trophy while Molotlegi overcame Matale in the U16 girls final to emerge winners. 

Molotlegi stood out in the U16 girls category

In the U16 boys category, Kitsong beat Tshukudu Secondary School to walk away with the title in well-deserved fashion after a game that left many amazed at the talent on display. 

Kitsong continued their superiority on the day when they beat Charora in the U19 boys category to close a day filled with dominance, class and exceptional talent speaking volumes about their future and a platform for future stars.  

FIBA Africa President Anibal Manave was in attendance on Friday and Saturday at the Royal Bafokeng NBA Junior Finals that brought together top schools in both the girls and boys categories. 

L-R: Engelbrecht, Manave and Mugwiza

In attendance also was the NBA's Toronto Raptors Director of Global Scouting and International Affairs Patrick Engelbrecht as well as Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) president Desire Mugwiza. 

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