Babacar Sane leads G League Ignite to win to wrap up FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Potential second-round pick Babacar Sane led the G League Ignite to a win on Sunday to wrap up the 2023 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Kallang, Singapore.
Sane produced a game-high 22 points, 11 rebounds and three assists in the 80-60 win over Al Manama of the Bahraini Premier League. He went 6-of-10 from the field and 9-of-11 from the free-throw line as the Ignite finished 1-2 in the tournament.
Ron Holland, the potential No. 1 pick next year, also registered a double-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block. London Johnson added nine points and five assists, and Izan Almansa had four points and six assists.
Matas Buzelis, Thierry Darlan and Dink Pate did not play.
G League Ignite ends the 2023 @FIBAIC #IntercontinentalCup with a win in double-double fashion from Ron Holland and Babacar Sanè! the two 2024 NBA Draft prospects showcased their best skills in Singapore 🙌 pic.twitter.com/gsCUY9ZLSa
— NBA G League Ignite (@gleagueignite) September 24, 2023
The Ignite were one of six teams that competed in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup this year representing different countries around the world, including Brazil, China, Egypt and Germany. The group finished fifth with its win on Sunday.
After facing the Perth Wildcats twice earlier this month, and finishing their three-game run in Singapore, the Ignite will now look ahead to the start of the regular season in the G League. They will host the Ontario Clippers in their season opener on Nov. 10.
With several draft-eligible prospects, the Ignite will take the court with perhaps their most talented roster yet. The team figures to attract plenty of attention and should be one of the most exciting groups to watch in the G League.
