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Fri, 23 Oct

Recognising Greatness: Gemini Sports Brand Partners for the All-Star Awards

Gemini Sports Brand is the official partner of the 2026 Top 10 Tournament All-Star Awards.

Wed, 21 Oct

The Right Court. The Next Chapter: A Stage for Life Beyond School

University coaches, scouts and recruiters are being invited to Top 10 Tournament. From courtside conversations to full games on YouTube, this is about helping young players be seen — and be ready for what comes after school.

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Wed, 21 Oct

The Player's Pathway: Life After Matric in South African Basketball

Three high-performance routes for South African ballers after high school — varsity, academies and international scholarships — and how to protect your NCAA eligibility along the way.

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Tue, 20 Oct

FIBA Rules & Pure Basketball: 40 Minutes of Stop-Clock Intensity

Every game at the Top 10 is played under FIBA rules with certified referees and table officials. Here is how it works.

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Sat, 17 Oct

Investing in Our Coaches: We Will Build It Ourselves

Great players are developed by great coaches. In 2027 Top 10 Development will host specialised coaching clinics, workshops and a national certification course for South African coaches.

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Fri, 16 Oct

Coast to Court: KZN & Cape Contenders Head for Johannesburg

From the Natal Midlands to the Cape Peninsula, the coastal and inland schools on the shortlist are ready to travel with a point to prove.

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Wed, 14 Oct

The Big Picture: Rebuilding the Foundation

Part 2: why South African basketball thrives at youth level but fractures above it, the institutional standoff in the boardroom, and the four pillars of a meaningful way forward.

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Tue, 13 Oct

Gauteng Powerhouses: The Battle for Provincial Supremacy

Gauteng carries the largest group of schools on the shortlist. Only a handful can make the Final Top 10.

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Sun, 11 Oct

The State of South African Basketball: A Community Reality Check

Boardroom gridlock, the BAL qualification tug-of-war and a pay-to-play nationals: the unfiltered truth about where our sport stands, and the four structural pillars required to fix it.

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Fri, 09 Oct

Wear the Legacy: Inside the 2026 Official Merchandise Collection

Hoodie, commemorative tee, warm-up long sleeve and snapback - made to order for the first Top 10 Tournament. Pre-orders close 13 November.

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Tue, 06 Oct

The Anatomy of an Elite Squad: What Coaches Need on Their 12-Man Roster

A complete team profile is a programme's shop window. Here is what every coach should load for each player before the Final Top 10 is announced.

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Fri, 02 Oct

30 Contenders. 10 Places. One Champion.

Thirty leading school basketball programmes from four provinces have made the shortlist. At the end of October, only ten will earn their place at Mandeville.

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Thu, 01 Oct

Beyond the Final Buzzer: Why Your Digital Profile Matters More Than Ever

For decades, schoolboy basketball memories lived in paper scorebooks and dusty yearbooks. At the 2026 Top 10 Tournament, every team gets their own live digital platform — complete with team galleries, player headshots and real-time live stats that stay online permanently.

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Thu, 01 Oct

The invitations are out: the race for the final Top 10 begins

South Africa has never had a national ranking for school basketball — public and private schools have never met on one court. That changes this December. Direct invitations are out: here's how the final Top 10 will be decided.

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Thu, 01 Oct

Nominations close: direct invitations now underway

Open nominations for the Top 10 Tournament have closed. The committee is now inviting regional and national champions directly, with a push to bring leading Western Cape schools into the field.

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Tue, 29 Sept

Three-peat royalty: ESCA confirmed as the first Top 10 team

ESCA have won the St Peter's Basketball Tournament for a third straight year and accepted their place at the Top 10 Tournament in December.

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Tue, 29 Sept

Become Part of the Top 10 Experience

More than a tournament. Build the experience with us.

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Mon, 28 Sept

The Cathedral: Why Mandeville Sports Club is the Ultimate Stage

From its storied heritage to its electric indoor atmosphere, Mandeville Sports Club in Johannesburg is the perfect arena for 24 knockout-intensity fixtures.

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