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Elite Competition
International tournaments and showcases that pit Africa's brightest talent against America's finest. We forge greatness on hardwood.
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Community
The Front Office
AfroAm Basketball Association
One Game · Two Cultures
Las Vegas · Houston · San Francisco
EST. 2026 — Las Vegas · Houston · San Francisco
VOL. 01 / 2026
Basketball Association
AFROAM
One Game. Two Cultures. One Family.
A premier digital platform uniting African and American basketball cultures through elite competition, community mentorship, and cultural exchange.
The Movement2026 — Inaugural
One Game●Two Cultures●One Family
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— Our Mission
Uniting cultures
through elite
competition.
AfroAm Association is more than a league. We are a movement binding two continents through the language of the game. From dusty courts in Lagos to legendary blacktops in Brooklyn — every dribble carries the story of a people, a diaspora, a future written in motion.
Field Notes
The Court Knows
14
Countries
320+
Athletes
48
Programs
9
Cities
— Programs
Three pillars.
One mission.
Each pillar is built to move communities forward — on the court, in the classroom, across continents.
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Community Mentorship
Year-round development. Pro players and coaches working directly with youth — building character before championships.
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Cultural Exchange
More than basketball. A bridge between continents through music, fashion, education — celebrating the diaspora's shared rhythm.
AFROAM / COMMUNITY / CULTURE / COMPETITION / BROTHERHOOD /
AFROAM / COMMUNITY / CULTURE / COMPETITION / BROTHERHOOD /
Inaugural Event
Southwest Region · 2027
Men's & Women's
Showcase.
Elite Talent · Global Opportunity
This isn't just another tournament — it's the inaugural stage where the next generation of African and American hoopers earn their seat at the table. Two weekends. Two cities. One mission: hand elite talent the global opportunity it has been chasing.
Hosted across Houston and Bryan College Station, Texas, the Southwest Region Showcase brings men and women from every corner of the diaspora face-to-face with pro international coaches, scouts, and agents, media partners, and the AfroAm family. Skill evaluations in the morning. Conditioning labs in the afternoon. Team showcase games under the lights. Every possession on camera. Every game streamed.
"One Game. Two Cultures. One Family." This is where that promise gets played out.
Men's Showcase
Jan 29 – 30, 2027
Women's Showcase
Feb 26 – 27, 2027
Location
Prairie View A&M · Houston, TX
Texas A&M · College Station, TX
Texas A&M · College Station, TX
Showcase Fee
$250 / $300
Early Bird thru Jan 2, 2027
Regular after
Regular after
- ▸Skill & Conditioning Evaluation
- ▸Team Showcase Games
- ▸Media Exposure
- ▸Pro International Coaches & Scouts
- ▸International Agents in Attendance
— The Front Office
Faces of the
movement.
The leaders, scouts, mentors, and operators building AfroAm — on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Michael Lewis
President of Sports Operations
College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hometown
South San Francisco, CA
A 40+ year veteran of the sports industry. A three-sport collegiate and professional athlete, veteran sports broadcaster for the WNBA Sacramento Monarchs, and a coach with over 600 wins and numerous awards. Brings unmatched knowledge of the professional sports arena and sports management. Also serves as Project General Manager, Executive Director of Sports Events, and Southwest Division Director.
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Justin Allen
Vice President & CFO — National Division
College
Cheyney University
Hometown
Baltimore, MD
A powerful presence among the top entrepreneurs in the Washington DC metropolitan area for over a decade. Known for excellence in developing and growing businesses across the community alongside a successful security business. Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cheyney University with numerous awards and licenses.
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Wayne Wooten
Director of International & Regional Scouting — National Division
Hometown
Raleigh, NC
One of the sports industry's most accomplished basketball professionals. His career spans international FIBA, the NBA G League, and NCAA — bringing deep expertise in coaching, player development, and scouting across both US and international markets.
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Javan Smith
Director of Operations — International Division (Pacific Rim)
College
Palm Beach State College
Hometown
Palm Beach, FL
A former college and overseas basketball star with strong international management expertise in team ownership. Operates a 3x3 tournament basketball platform and brings sharp sports-management expertise to every play AfroAm makes.
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Musa Shabazz
Player Development / Assistant — International Division (Senegal)
A former college and overseas athlete with deep on-court experience. Known for developing and recruiting collegiate and professional talent — sharpening the next generation, one rep at a time.
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ZaRaya Porter
College Intern Recruitment Director — Southwest Division
College
Prairie View A&M University
Hometown
Fairfield, CA
Leads year-round recruitment of college undergraduates into AfroAm internship opportunities across operations, marketing, scouting, media, and community programs. Champions the next generation of front-office talent — opening doors on campuses nationwide.
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Raven Hudson
Regional Director — Houston Region
College
Sam Houston State University
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Leads the Houston region — overseeing athlete relocation and housing across Metro Houston, driving sports projects, marketing, and promotions for AfroAm. Ensures every athlete who arrives in the Southwest has a soft landing and a clear path forward.
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Shardee Noel
Legal Counsel Executive / CFO — Southwest Division
College
Stephen F. Austin State University
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Leads the review and development of legal documents and compliance for AfroAm, and manages the financials for the Southwest Division. Brings sharp legal rigor and disciplined financial stewardship to every move the division makes.
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Gianna Trotter
National Events Director
College
Texas Southern University
Hometown
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Orchestrates AfroAm's national event slate — showcases, tournaments, community activations, and league-wide programming. Brings sharp operational focus and a deep production playbook to every event the organization stages.
— Get Involved
Join the
movement.
Athletes, partners, mentors — if you believe in the bridge between Africa and America, we want to hear from you.
Home HQLas Vegas, Nevada
SW Office708 Main Street, Suite 1000
Houston, Texas 77002
Houston, Texas 77002
PC Office470 Noor Street, Suite B
South San Francisco, California 94080
South San Francisco, California 94080
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