LISTEN: Mzansi’s Samkelo Cele to shine in Basketball Africa League playoffs
The KwaZulu-Natal player has exploded onto the international basketball scene, playing in Africa, Europe and the United States.
Basketball player, Samkelo Cele. Photo: 947/Vusi Adonis
947’s Robert Marawa speaks with Petro de Luanda basketball player, Samkelo Cele.
Listen below:
Cele will play in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs this weekend with Angola’s Petro de Luanda in Pretoria.
The reigning champions are one of eight teams in Pretoria for the BAL playoffs, which kick off at the SunBet Arena on Friday (6 June).
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“Petro has given me a little bit more motivation because of the love that I receive over there, so I just want to give it back by helping them win..."
– Samkelo Cele
Basketball player Samkelo Cele sits down with Robert Marawa. Photo: 947/Vusi Adonis
Cele made his mark in the NBA Summer League last year with the New York Knicks, scoring 11 points.
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“It was a great experience… those opportunities don’t come for everybody..."
– Samkelo Cele, Basketball Player
“I learned that I belong, and that I can play...That was the biggest lesson for me and for everyone who was watching to see.”
– Samkelo Cele
Tickets to the BAL playoffs and finals are still available on Ticketmaster.
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