The NBA has closed its only elite training academy in Africa, located in Senegal, as part of a shift in global development strategySportOct 1 at 7:58 AM – Oct 1 at 5:35 PM3 outletsCTV NewsNBA closes sole training academy in Africa in blow to young players seen Oct 1 at 10:10 AMRNZNBA closes sole training academy in Africa in blow to young players seen Oct 1 at 5:35 PMThe Straits TimesNBA closes sole training academy in Africa in blow to young players seen Oct 1 at 7:58 AM