Africa 100 camp only the beginning

Updated: September 15, 2003, 4:40 PM ET

The Africa 100 camp was a success, but a lot more needs to be done to develop players in Africa.

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By By Chad Ford
NBA Insider

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA -- Samba Gueye, a skinny 16-year-old , 6-foot-9 forward, has learned more than drop steps and motion offenses here at the NBA Africa 100 Camp.

He's also learned a bit of humility.

"I practice a lot, but I'm not sure I was practicing the right way," Gueye begins. "People in Senegal tell me I am good player. But I come here and see that I have a long way to go."

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