Kriol Star is a Cape Verdean professional basketball team. They play in the Capeverdean Basketball League (CBL). They were the first Cape Verdean team to play in the Road to BAL in 2024.
| Kriol Star | |
|---|---|
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| League | CBL Road to BAL |
| Established | 2024 |
| History | Kriol Star (2024–present) |
| Head coach | Hugo Da Silva Salgado |
| Ownership | Kriol Star Foundation |
History
editEstablished in 2024 by the two professional players and brothers Joel and Ivan Almeida,[1] through the holding Kriol Star Foundation, they played in the Road to BAL 2025, becoming the first club from Cape Verde to play in FIBA's continental qualifying tournaments.[2][3]
Led by head coach Hugo Da Silva Salgado, they were allocated in Group A.[4] The first roster was revealed in October 2024, and included national team players Ali Lahrichi, Joel Almeida, Dieudonné Ndizeye and Oumar Barry, among others.[5] Kriol Star lost its both games against hosts Al Ahli Tripoli and Stade Malien and was eliminated in the first round.[6]
Roster
editThe following was Kriol Star's roster in the 2025 BAL qualification:Note: Flags indicate national team, as has been defined under FIBA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIBA nationality.
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Performance in the Road to BAL
edit| Competition | Season | Coach | Won | Lost | Win % | Final stage | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road to BAL | 2025 | Hugo Da Silva Salgado | 0 | 2 | .000 | Eliminated in the first round | Dieudonné Ndizeye (12.5) |
| Totals | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | |||
References
edit- ^ Lehohla, Manyehlisa (15 October 2024). "Almeida waxes lyrical about his music and success on the court". The Big Tip Off. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Kriol Star Stats, Games, Results, Rosters, Photos & Videos - FIBA Africa Champions Clubs ROAD TO B.A.L 2025 | FIBA.basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Things to know about the Road to BAL 2025 - West Division". www.fiba.basketball. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Kriol Star Stats, Games, Results, Rosters, Photos & Videos - FIBA Africa Champions Clubs ROAD TO B.A.L 2025 | FIBA.basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ @theofficial_cbl (11 October 2024). "The Kriol Star will play in the Road to BAL" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Party time in Tripoli as four teams advance to the Elite 16". www.fiba.basketball. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
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