NEW YORK: The NBA announced on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the Basketball Africa League.

At least five former NBA players - Junior Bridgeman, Grant Hill, Joakim Noah, Congo native Dikembe Mutombo and South Sudan native Luol Deng - are investors in the venture. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum will be on the board of directors.

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