The 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Round 2 action in the African zone got underway on Friday, with a memorable national team debut. FIBA Roundup: Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Okogie stood out in Friday play.

The 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers action continued on Friday with the start of Round 2 in the African area.

Despite the fact that only the African continent on the court on Friday, the NBA was well represented on the schedule. Jonathan Kuminga (Congo DR), Josh Okogie (Nigeria), Chimezie Metu (Nigeria), Bruno Fernando (Angola), and Ishmail Wainright are some of the NBA stars who represented their home countries (Uganda).