Tag: basketball
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers beat Tunisia as Metu delivers in Luanda
Admin Nigeria closed the final 4:42 on a decisive 16-5 run to claim a dramatic 81-84 win over Tunisia on Thursday, July 2, at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. It was a Group C game of the 1st Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. In a game defined by razor-thin margins,…
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NBBF releases D’Tigers roster for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola
Editor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the 12-man D’Tigers roster that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3). The competition will be held in Luanda, Angola, from July 2 to 5, 2026. The tournament will see the new Head Coach, David Fizdale, take charge of D’Tigers for…
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NBA Draft: Selected Nigerians excite Nigeria Basketball Federation
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has extended congratulations to the exceptional Nigerian talents selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. The just-concluded Drafts marked another historic milestone for Nigerian basketball and further reinforced the country’s growing influence on the global game. “The Federation proudly celebrates the achievements of Ebuka Okorie, 17th Overall Pick (Oklahoma City Thunder,…
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NBBF Premier League: Raptors defeat Rivers Hoopers
Editor Lagos Raptors handed Rivers Hoopers their first defeat of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Phase Two on Friday evening, as they hit the former league champions 71-64. It was a game played on Day Seven at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The Raptors set the pace early, taking an 18-15 lead in the…
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Samuel Ogazi turns professional after historic NCAA career
Editor Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, has officially announced his decision to turn professional, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable collegiate career with the University of Alabama. The institution established him as one of the greatest 400m runners in NCAA history. The quarter-miler who turned 20 last month elected to forgo his remaining NCAA…
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South-East Basketball enjoying a rebirth with court and quality events
South East basketball continues to wear a new look of growth with every passing month By Pius Ayinor It was a buzzing weekend a fortnight ago for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about this section of the country when it comes to the game of…
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Rivers Hoopers celebrate fifth straight win at 2026 NPBL Phase Two
Admin Rivers Hoopers won a scrappy contest against local counterparts Athletes 4 Peace 50-47 as John Idoga dealt a devastating blow with a buzzer-beating corner three to ensure the KingsMen notched their fifth straight win, maintaining their perfect run in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL), Phase Two. The indoor basketball court at the…
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Basketball: Rivers Hoopers thrash Comets as they begin Premier League phase two campaign
Admin Abel Offia overcame pre-game illness to score 18 points, leading Rivers Hoopers to a dominant 83-55 victory over Comets as Phase Two of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League began on Saturday. The match was played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The sharpshooter, who had been dealing with flu-like symptoms before tip-off, ignited…
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Masai Ujiri in Time’s ‘The 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026’
Pius Ayinor Nigeria and Africa’s highest sports franchise Executive in America, Masai Ujiri, made the latest list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026. The list also includes the FIFA President, Gianna Infantino, lady golfer Nelly Korda, Stephen Curry, and 19-year-old Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli. There is also Prince Harry, the…
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NBA finals: Wembanyama silences Garden’s party as Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3
Admin The spectacle at Madison Square Garden on Monday night was such that the basketball almost took a back seat to everything else. The president is in the suites. The mayor in the crowd. Movie stars along the sideline. The culmination of days of talk over $10,000 tickets, heightened security and cancelled watch parties alongside…
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