An alumnus of Baruch College, Hassam Khan is a Staten Island, New York resident who serves as the director of an organic supermarket in Queens and a gourmet deli on Staten Island. Beyond his professional pursuits, Hassam Khan enjoys playing and watching basketball.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is furthering its efforts to grow the game of basketball in Africa with the establishment of a 12-team league to begin operations in January 2020. The league had previously launched programs like Giants of Africa and Basketball Without Borders.

The new league will provide a structured setting as well as financial support, training, and other resources for some of Africa’s already established professional teams. Nations likely to be represented include Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, and Morocco, among others. Over the years, Africa has produced several talented NBA players, including OG Anunoby, Bismack Biyombo, Joel Embiid, and Pascal Siakam.

In addition to the NBA, former President Barack Obama is expected to be involved with the creation of the league. Since leaving office in 2017, Obama has aided Masai Ujiri, a Nigeria native and president of the Toronto Raptors, with the Giants of Africa youth program.