The Blue Soldiers and Hoop Hustlers claimed victory at the first-ever Half Court National Finals, earning the right to represent South Africa at the World Championships.
Johannesburg, South Africa (15 September 2025) – Wits University courts were buzzing with an electric crowd, and history was made as the first-ever Red Bull Half Court National Finals took place in Johannesburg. After weeks of qualifiers in multiple cities across South Africa, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria, South Africa’s best streetball teams finally clashed for national glory and the chance to represent the country at the world finals in Dubai this November.
By the end of a thrilling day, it was the MBB Blue…
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Van, startled, spins around and answers the rep, \”It\’s my donkey\’s ears. When they walk under the highway their ears rub along the roof and hurt them. I\’m making it taller so that doesn\’t happen\”.
The rep looking confused, because it\’s a dirt track that runs under the bridge, asks him, \”Why don\’t you grade or dig some of the soil to lower the surface so they can pass through without their ears touching?\”
Van – no the one looking confused then angry answers, \”No man, it\’s their ears that are too long, not their legs!\”