
Episode #30
The Wrap Up | 30 October 2026
From questions about the NBA's influence in Africa to the race for continental qualification, there's plenty happening on and off the court. Catch up on the stories shaping African basketball this week.


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African basketball. Five days a week.The Afro Playbook Daily is your weekday dose of African basketball, hosted by me...OG.New episodes Monday to Friday.
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Recent episodes include "The Wrap Up | 30 October 2026" (30 October 2026, 3 minutes), "The Cost of a Contract | Basketball Economics" (29 October 2026, 7 minutes), and "Why Do Basketball Players Lick Their Fingers?" (28 October 2026, 6 minutes).
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