Testimonials

"b1gplay is a great tool for players and coach to find the right fit for each other. b1gplay is doing an amazing job to help young athletes who are under the radar find a pathway to achieve their dreams."

Pedro Garcia Rosado

Assistant Coach at Eastern Washington University

"I’m proud and honored to be associated with b1gplay because they are using basketball and academics to empower the youth of today and that’s important for our future.”

Claire Lamunu

Uganda, b1gplay ambassador

"b1gplay changed my life. I am originally from Burundi. My family lives in a refugee settlement in Uganda. Thanks to b1gplay, I received a basketball scholarship and moved to Italy, where I am back in school, and chasing my dream to become a professional basketball player."

Blessing Mugisha

Burundian refugee, b1gplay ambassador

"As a former national team player, and serving on the Uganda women's national basketball team coaching staff, I have first hand experience on the challenges faced by our players when it comes to exposure and access. b1gplay changes the narrative by widening individual networks and creating a safe space for young women and men to get a great education and elite basketball opportunities."

Mavita Ali

Executive Director at Score Beyond Leadership Organization

The Founders

Jessica and Diego met in Uganda in 2002. We have been happily married since 2006 and have lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia. Jessica is an Internal Medicine physician, trained in the US and focused on leading global health initiatives. Diego, in addition to being PhD economist, is a professional basketball player with 30 years of experience playing in Europe, the USA and Africa.

Diego Angemi

Founder

Jessica Oyugi

Co-founder

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