Less than two weeks in, Young \u2014 who is still with the Phoenix Suns as associate head coach through the remainder of the team s time in the playoffs \u2014 has retained most of the players from Mark Pope s roster that finished fifth in the Cougars first season in the Big 12.
NBA Head of Egypt, Mohamed Abdel-Motaleb Soliman, says the BAL has become "a goal" for young players, as they improve, signalling a rise in basketball interest.