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South African talent abroad
South African basketball players are making their mark in leagues around the world. We track their signings, achievements and milestones — proof of the pathway from South African courts to the global game.
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Tinyiko Makhubela
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Enzokuhle Mweli
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Tshilidzi Kawata
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David Craig
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Tshiamo Ngakane
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Storm Gilchrist
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Samkelo Cele
IsraelProfessionalHlangi Holeni· Western New England University· NCAA Division III· United States
Commits to Western New England University after prep year at South Kent School
South African wing Hlanganani "Hlangi" Holeni, 6'5" and class of 2026, played prep basketball at South Kent School in Connecticut. He has committed to the Western New England University Golden Bears for the 2026-27 season.
22 October 2026Read the source
Tinyiko Makhubela· Egoli Magic· Basketball National League· South Africa
Player watch: Tinyiko Makhubela
South African guard Tinyiko Makhubela, a St John's College product, represented South Africa at the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket and played at the 20th Basketball Without Borders Africa camp in Johannesburg. He now plays for Egoli Magic in the Basketball National League.
22 October 2026Read the source
Enzokuhle Mweli· Iowa United Prep· Nike EYBL Scholastic· United States
Enzokuhle Mweli continues his journey at Iowa United Prep in the United States
The 6'9" South African forward from Johannesburg starred for South Africa at the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket and shone at Basketball Without Borders Africa 2025 in Kigali, winning the 3-Point Contest and a place on the Boys All-Star Team. Now in the class of 2028, he plays his school basketball at Iowa United Prep in Des Moines, Iowa, a Nike EYBL Scholastic programme, with recruiting services ranking him among the top prospects in his class.
22 October 2026Read the source
Tshilidzi Kawata· Shinshu Brave Warriors· B.League Premier· Japan
Tshilidzi Kawata signs with the Shinshu Brave Warriors in Japan
Veteran 6'10" centre Tshilidzi Kawata, who grew up in Limpopo and starred at New Mexico State University in the United States, has signed with the Shinshu Brave Warriors for the 2026–27 season of Japan's B.League Premier after last season with the San-en NeoPhoenix.
22 October 2026Read the source
David Craig· Worthing Thunder· British Championship Basketball· United Kingdom
Worthing Thunder add David Craig for 2026–27
Eurobasket reported on 26 August 2026 that Worthing Thunder signed South African centre David Craig for the 2026–27 season. The report links his move to spells with the Johannesburg Giants and Germany’s TSV Neustadt temps Shooters, following college basketball at Mercer and Tennessee Tech.
22 October 2026Read the source
Tshiamo Ngakane· Soweto Panthers· Basketball National League· South Africa
Player watch: Tshiamo Ngakane
South African guard Tshiamo Ngakane is listed with the Soweto Panthers in the 2026 Basketball National League. Follow his basketball journey through his public Instagram account. His current listed club is in South Africa; an overseas affiliation has not been verified.
22 October 2026Read the source
Storm Gilchrist· Missouri Southern State Lions· NCAA Division II· USA
Storm Gilchrist carries the flag in NCAA Division II
Durban big man Storm Gilchrist — son of South African great Craig Gilchrist — is now at Missouri Southern State University in NCAA Division II, after starring for the KwaZulu-Natal Marlins in the BNL, Cape Town Tigers in the Basketball Africa League and Temple College. Another example of SA talent earning its place on the college stage abroad.
22 October 2026Read the source
David Craig· Worthing Thunder· British Championship Basketball· United Kingdom
David Craig: a South African basketball journey
Watch the supplied video feature on David Craig. The South African centre played college basketball at Mercer and Tennessee Tech before moving into professional basketball; Eurobasket reports his 2026–27 signing with Worthing Thunder in the United Kingdom.
22 October 2026Read the source
Samkelo Cele· University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma· NAIA· United States
Cele earns 2023 NAIA All-American third-team honors
Cele received NAIA All-American third-team recognition in 2023 while playing for the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
22 October 2026Read the source
Samkelo Cele· Otef Darom BC· Liga Leumit· Israel
Cele joins Otef Darom BC in Israel
Cele's career history lists a move to Otef Darom BC in 2025. The South African guard competes in Israel's Liga Leumit.
22 October 2026Read the source
Samkelo Cele· Otef Darom BC· Liga Leumit· Israel
Samkelo Cele earned NAIA All-American Third-Team honors in 2023
Cele earned NAIA All-American Third-Team recognition in 2023 while playing college basketball at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. He now plays for Otef Darom BC in Israel.
22 October 2026Read the source
Samkelo Cele· Otef Darom BC· Liga Leumit· Israel
Samkelo Cele joins Otef Darom BC in 2025
Cele's career history lists a move to Otef Darom BC in 2025 following spells with Real Valladolid and Petro de Luanda. He plays in Israel's Liga Leumit.
22 October 2026Read the source