The NBA is focusing on Southeast Asia, holding a Rising Stars Invitational and investor conference in Singapore to capitalize on the region's rapidly growing fan base and digital engagement. Basketball is the most-played sport in the Philippines and growing across other nations.
Sourav Ganguly revealed on a podcast that he personally travelled to Jamshedpur to scout MS Dhoni before his India selection. Ganguly emphasized fast-tracking exceptional talent, a philosophy that shaped careers like Dhoni's.
The India Basketball League (IBL) is launching with a unique approach, focusing on building passionate, engaged communities rather than competing directly with cricket. Drawing lessons from Australia, where Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger has origins, the league emphasises entertainment, inclusivity, and local-player development
