Men's Basketball U 18 selection of Zimbabwe will make its first appearance on Afrobasket in this category to be held in Rwanda from , 8 to 17 October 2010.
Zimbabwe has obtained its ticket through a "wild card" issued by FIBA, following a request.
The competition director of the Basketball Union of Zimbabwe said that for his first participation, the main objective is not to reach the top step of the podium.
"We go with the disadvantage of lack of experience because this is our first participation. Our objective is the semi-final, because we will play against strong teams like Angola and Mozambique that are before us in terms of development programs, "said Lawson.
Because of the academic commitment of the players operating in the Zimbabwe team, the team has its training the week end only.
Representatives of ZONE VI in this championship are Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique.