🏀 The U.S. Embassy was pleased to host leaders of FEBABU (the Burundi Basketball Federation), former NBA player Tyrus Thomas, and Dr. LaKeitha Poole, an expert in sports psychology. The discussion highlighted how American expertise in sports, education, and leadership can help create opportunities for Burundian youth. Through partnerships like these, the United States is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders both on and off the court. #USinBurundi #SportsDiplomacy #FEBABU

🏀 #Burundi has unveiled a 16-player squad for the upcoming @FIBA Africa U18 Zone 5 Championship, with the young talents set to represent the country in #Kampala, #Uganda, from June 14 to 19, 2026. ⛹️ The selected players began preparations on May 26 at the Sports Department grounds, according to the #FEBABU. Training sessions are being led by head coach Aimé Bitagoye, assisted by Fernand Ndamama, as the national U18 side intensifies preparations ahead of the regional tournament. 🏀 Burundi’s rising basketball generation is now attracting growing attention, with hopes that the country could be entering a new era for the sport. 🇺🇸 Former @NBA player @tyrusthomas , best known for his time with the @chicagobulls , joined the team’s first training session on Tuesday, May 26, bringing international experience to the young squad. ⛹️ Thomas, who arrived in #Burundi on May 21 at the invitation of Febabu, is expected to assess local talent and explore potential collaboration opportunities aimed at developing Burundian basketball. Febabu officials say discussions could lead to future partnerships that would allow young Burundian players to train or play in the #unitedstatesofamerica as part of a broader talent development program. 💬 According to the federation’s vice president, at least one player each year could eventually earn an opportunity to continue their basketball journey in the #usa. 🏀🇧🇮 The U18 national team camp officially opened on Tuesday, May 26, as Burundi steps up preparations for the FIBA Africa Zone 5 competition scheduled for next month in #Uganda. The opening training session was supervised by former NBA star Tyrus Thomas alongside Burundi’s national technical staff. Best wishes to Burundi’s Intamba U18 as they prepare to compete on the regional stage. #andikamagazine #writeyourownstory #basketball #Burundi #Africa #U18 📸: @LaFebabu

🚨🇧🇮🏀 Basketball burundais: La délégation internationale en visite au 🇧🇮 reçue par la Ministre #Nsekera En attendant une communication officielle détaillée sur la mission internationale initiée par la @FEBABU, les membres de la délégation conduite par le vice-président de la FEBABU, @JoeRukundo, ont été reçus par la Ministre de la @MinJSCBdi,Lydia Nsekera. Cette visite de 10 jours s’inscrit dans le cadre du projet de développement et de professionnalisation du basketball burundais à travers une collaboration internationale annoncée récemment dans un communiqué de presse par la #FEBABU. @patbizindavyi @tyrusthomas #LekheithaPoole 📸: whattsapp group

Welcome to Burundi dear Tyrus Thomas @tyrusthomas @NBA @FIBA

Former Tiger and NBA star Tyrus Thomas along with renown LSU sports psychologist Dr. LaKeitha Poole are taking part in a 10-day strategic mission to elevate the basketball ecosystem in the East African country of Burundi 🇧🇮 📄 lsul.su/4u6nox3

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#LSU HOMEGROWN HEROES WEDNESDAY AT 6:30 PM! We honor the 20-year anniversary of @LSUBasketball 2006 Final Four squad by reliving the thrilling run with those who made it happen! Watch on @WAFB and streaming LIVE on Roku! @JohnBrady_Coach @tasminmitchell

Bechler Search should take a serious look at Brandon Barnes for the Auburn Montgomery position. He is from the area & has strong recruiting ties in the Southeast. The son of former Ole Miss Coach Rod Barnes is someone who could take a D2 program to the next level, quickly!

Junior season complete. 18 games | 8.9 PPG | 2.9 APG | 2.5 RPG 32.2% FG | 30.1% 3PT (high volume) | 79.6% FT Grateful for the growth. Senior year loading. ⁦@KREYOLTS2⁩ ⁦@tyrusthomas⁩

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🤩LIFE. IS. BEAUTIFUL.👨🏽‍🎓 Bugg and I both did a thing this weekend!!! To @uwgb, you’ll always hold a special place in my heart!!! Rise. With. Us. 🐦‍🔥 c/o 2025 Bugg & Dad, Out!!!! - With Love, TT 🤞🏾💫🧡 #PardonMySoliloquies

If you’re coaching 15U or younger, and your team is DOMINATING locally, stop taking them kids all over the country wasting time and money!!!! DEVELOP!!!!!! DEVELOP!!!!!! DEVELOP!!!!!! - With Love, TT 🤞🏾💫🧡 #PardonMySoliloquies

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Anthony Edward’s is a generational talent… We will be watching him for another 15 years. -With Love, TT 🤞🏾💫🧡 #PardonMySoliloquies