Kelvin Amayo led the Hoopers in the season opener with 19 points, with Madut Akec adding 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Hoopers won the battle on the boards 49-43 and were more organized on the offensive end, finishing the game with 19 assists. Mahamane Coulibaly led Malien with 20 points while Mouhamed Doumbya finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
One of the day’s highlights was Moroccan rapper ElGrandeToto’s halftime performance during the FUS Rabat vs. Al Ittihad’s game at the packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.
The Kalahari Conference continues this afternoon when Stade Malien take on Al Ittihad at 4 p.m. local time, while Rivers Hoopers face the home team FUS Rabat at 7 p.m.