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Joel Almeida is set to receive the 2025 BAL Ubuntu Trophy in recognition of his impactful efforts in youth basketball development.
Cape Town’s Kriol Star Basketball team guard Joel Almeida is set to be feted with the 2025 BAL Ubuntu Trophy.
The event will be held during an on-court ceremony at SunBet Arena before the second semifinal game on Wednesday, June 11.
The Ubuntu Trophy, which recognises the BAL player who has made an outstanding effort and impact in the community during the BAL season, will be awarded to Joel Almeida.
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The move will be to recognise his ongoing efforts to use the game of basketball to positively impact the lives of youth in Cape Verde.
Joel Almeida: Transforming Basketball in South Africa
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Joel Almeida, with his brother Ivan, have played a pivotal role in shaping Kriol Star Basketball from a local club and foundation into a top club on the continent.
They have helped the team and South Africa at large to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the first time this season.
According to a press statement, Joel Almeida has managed to organise basketball clinics and camps over the past year, reaching over 100 youth and aspiring players.
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His efforts have also fostered player and coach development while helping to popularise the sport in Cape Verde.
The primary goal of the club is to provide access through sports to marginalised communities and promote inclusion. It is also centred towards providing opportunities for vulnerable youth.
During the 2025 BAL regular season, Joel Almeida played in all six games, contributing to his team's postseason qualification.
His team managed to secure a third-place finish in the Sahara Conference with a 3-3 record, and Joel Almeida averaged nine points and three rebounds per game.
Showcasing his consistency on the court, Almeida is also a key member of the Cape Verde Men’s National Team.
Past BAL Ubuntu Trophy winners include Hichem Benayad-Cherif (Groupement Sportif des Pétroliers, Algeria; 2021), Jean-Jacques Nshobozwabyosenumukiza (Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club; 2022), Tonny Drileba (City Oilers, Uganda; 2023), and Alkaly Ndour (AS Douanes, Senegal; 2024).
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