The I Really Hoop Podcast is back! In Episode 25, hosts Javan (Basketball Twin) and Edu (Mini-Lebron) break down the biggest stories in basketball from Kenya, Africa, and around the world. STARTING WITH THE 2026 NBA 2026 BETWEEN the San Antonio Spurs vs the New Yourk Knicks!

We also talk about the NBA Playoffsonference Finals reactions, NBA Awards, Steph Curry's new deal, AI referees, the NBA Draft Lottery, and the latest Basketball Africa League (BAL) action, including Rwanda's historic championship victory.

On the Kenyan basketball side, we dive into the ongoing KBF friendlies, Nairobi City Thunder's performances, basketball governance issues, proposed arena developments, Medina Okot's growing WNBA profile, Ariel Okall's BAL 2026Ubuntu Trophy win, and much more.

Whether you're a fan of the NBA, BAL, Kenyan basketball, or the global game, this episode has something for you.IRHP WhatsApp Fan-Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/FsoF8OR1uLmIRB0mO54tBv

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:27 What We Will Cover

01:43 2026 NBA Finals Start Date

02:22 BAL Season 6 RSSB Tigers (Rwanda) Win

02:53 Kenyan Basketball Updates

04:33 Controversies And Deals

05:13 Western Conference Finals Game Seven Reactions

05:50 NBA Ratings And Local Leagues

09:37 Subscriber Milestone Thanks

10:43 EasternConference Finals Breakdown

14:27 Knicks Title Prediction

18:29 Rest Versus Rhythm Debate

20:48 2026 NBA Awards Recap

24:27 Steph Curry New China Deal

26:04 2026 NBA Draft Lottery And AI Refs

27:22 AI in Sports Debate

28:07 BAL Season 6 Finals Recap

29:38 Voting and Leadership in Kenya Talk

31:08 BAL League Format and Future

33:04 BAL 2026 Ubuntu Trophy Spotlight

36:44 Kenya Basketball vs Bravehearts from Malawi Friendlies

39:02 Thunder Blowout Highlights

44:24 Controversies and Arena News

49:55 Madina Okot WNBA Buzz, she dope!

54:11 WNBA Commissioners Cup and Wrap

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