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Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

2026 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Returning Series · ESPN App

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.

Episodes

  • S01E01The Long Road to the BAL2026-02-11

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

  • S01E02Right Here, Right Now2026-02-11

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

  • S01E03More Than a Game2026-02-11

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

  • S01E04The Stage Is Set2026-02-11

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