Basketball / FIBA issues, NBA contract... the reasons for Mo Bamba's absence from the Elephants revealed

Moussa Diarra, president of the Ivorian Basketball Federation, explained that Mo Bamba, a player for the Utah Jazz, faced qualification issues with FIBA due to his participation in the U19 World Cup with the United States. Although he expressed a desire to play for Ivory Coast, his application was blocked, and the FIBB ultimately chose to retain another player for the Afrobasket. Additionally, Bamba prioritized his search for an NBA contract over his participation in the national team.