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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 59308, member: 636"]
Bulawayo Basketball Association prepares to restore the city's former basketball dominance under president Mono's leadership. The organization launches its 2025 campaign on September 27 with a three-on-three tournament at Khanyisile Sports Centre. Elite league competition begins in early October after a pre-season tournament. The initiative aims to recapture the glory days when Bulawayo teams like Peking Stars and Highlanders dominated Zimbabwean basketball during the 1980s and 1990s. Schools such as Founders and Northlea previously achieved national recognition in tournaments like the Major Leyland Trophy.

Men's competition features Bulawayo City Royals, Mavericks, Lakers, Highlanders, Catch Them Young, and Nust. Women's divisions will showcase Lakers, Titans, Imbizo, and Giants teams. The association emphasizes grassroots development through school partnerships and community programs. Mono leads a diverse executive team featuring Secretary General Tino Gumbo, Treasurer Tanaka Masarirambi, and Women and Youths coordinator Zanele Nzima. The strategy focuses on building sustainable structures for player development, coaching improvement, and administrative professionalism.
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