[Opinion] How The NBPA and a Top African University Are Investing in Africa's Future — One Startup at a Time

How The NBPA and a Top African University Are Investing in Africa's Future — One Startup at a Time

One Court Africa hosted NBA players at UM6P in Marrakech for a four-day program focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainable business, which included mentoring six African startups and awarding $160K in grants through its Innovation Challenge.

How The NBPA And A Top African University Are Building Player Legacies Off The Court - Data Intelligence

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The bridge between the African continent and the NBA was first built by legends like Hakeem Olajuwon and the late Dikembe Mutombo — trailblazers who not only dominated on the court but gave back to the communities that shaped them. Today, that legacy is expanding. Earlier this summer, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) partnered with Mohammed VI Polytechnic Universit…