The Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF) has appointed Nathalie Reshard Mansaray as its new Director of Development and Women’s Basketball, in a move aimed at strengthening the growth of the sport and expanding opportunities for women and girls across the country.
The appointment, announced on 31 October 2026, forms part of the federation’s efforts to promote basketball development, particularly among women and girls, through grassroots initiatives, school programmes and club competitions.
Mansaray brings extensive international experience as a basketball player, coach and sports operations professional. In 2024, she was part of the inaugural FuturePros cohort of the Basketball Africa League, where she supported league operations and team management across several African countries.
Her coaching experience includes serving as a Jr. NBA International Head Coach in India, working with the University of Maryland women’s basketball programme, and coaching at SISU Basketball in Denmark.
In her new position, Mansaray will work closely with the SLBF Executive Board, Secretary-General and Technical Director to advance women’s participation and strengthen development structures within the sport.
Her responsibilities will include creating development pathways for female coaches, referees and technical officials, promoting safe and inclusive participation, and supporting the implementation of the FIBA+ Governance Programme.
Her appointment is expected to contribute to the development of women’s basketball in Sierra Leone by strengthening grassroots participation, building local capacity and creating more opportunities for women and girls to participate in the sport at different levels.