AS Police (basketball, Mali)

AS Police is a basketball club based in Bamako, Mali. The team plays in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and in the Malian Basketball League, where it has won one championship. The roster mainly consists of civilians from N'Tomikorobougou, a neighborhood in Bamako, and police officers.[2]

AS Police
LeaguesBAL
Ligue 1
ArenaPavillon des sports Modibo Keita
Capacity1,100
LocationBamako, Mali
Team colorsBlue, yellow, white
     
Main sponsorOrange
PresidentAbdoulaye Cissé[1]
Head coachMoussa Sogoré
Championships1 Malian League
2 Malian Cup
BAL

The team has known recent success, winning its first national championship in 2019.

History

In 2019, Police won its first ever Malian national championship. Under head coach Moussa Sogoré, the team went unbeaten (9–0) on its way to its maiden title. By winning this title, Police earned the right to play in the 2020 BAL qualifiers.[3] In the first round, the team finished first in Group A and advanced to the second round after upsetting GS Pétroliers.[4] On 1 December 2019, the Police qualified for the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season after winning the third place game over ABC.[5]

Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

AS Police roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.Name
PG 4 Samaké, Badra
5 Sangaré, Amadou
PG 6 Coulibaly, Boubacar
G 7 Traoré, Ousmane
C 8 White, Malcolm
SG 9 Tandina, Papa
F 10 Mula, Dércio
11 Ndiaye, Saliou
G 12 Steed, Tim
PF 13 Diarouma, Benke
F 14 Ndiaye, Alpha
15 Ascofaré, Elhadji
Head coach
  • Moussa Sogoré
Assistant coach(es)
  • Mamoutou Kané
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured
Updated: 2 November 2019

Honours

Ligue 1

  • Winners (1): 2019

Malian Cup[6]

  • Winners (2): 2005, 2017

References
  1. "Coupe d'Afrique des clubs de basket-ball : AS Police, une qualification historique –". Maliactu.info. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  2. "Basketball, championnat nationale : AS Police, cette année sera-t-elle la bonne ?". Sportsmali (in French). 16 April 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. "African clubs to compete in qualifying tournaments for the Basketball Africa League confirmed". FIBA Africa. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  4. "Jubilation as AS Police stun GSP to advance to the Second Round of the Basketball Africa League Qualifiers". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  5. "AS Police secure maiden Basketball Africa League ticket". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  6. "AS Police basketball team". Afrobasket.com. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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