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Nigerian basketball prospect Ugonna Onyenso has described his selection in the NBA Draft as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, following an inspiring journey from Africa to the biggest basketball stage in the world. The Owerri-born center…
Newly drafted Nigerian basketball prospect Tobi Lawal has encouraged young athletes across the country to remain focused on their dreams after achieving his own ambition of reaching the NBA. Lawal, who was selected 48th overall by the…
A chain of malfunctioning facilities and equipment that marred the early minutes of action in the Enugu zone of this year’s Nigerian Basketball Premier League has been blamed on ‘a little hitch manufacturers got at the Lagos airport.’…
The recent move by Nigerian-born sensation, Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has revived memories of a similar deal that took American sensation, Shaquille O’Neal to the same franchise some…
The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft was held in the early hours of this morning at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Overall, more than 10 players from and with at least one parent from Africa were selected in this year’s NBA Draft.…
Greece international with Nigerian roots NBA star, Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally sealed a huge transfer that takes him from Milwaukee Bucks to join Bam Adebayo at Miami Heat in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA). READ ALSO:…
The President of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad Musa Kida has expressed excitement with the increased array in which talents of the sport are emerging across the country, which he says is a good sign for the future.…
Phase two of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) youth camp will open this Wednesday in Benin City, with the main focus of invited players and coaches on the upcoming Wedt African zonal championship in Burkina Faso, Sports247…
Los Angeles Sparks of USA star, Nneka Ogwumike was an undisputed heroine on the night, as she hit home a last-minute winner for her side in a 98-97 win over New York Liberty after a dramatic double-digit comeback, Sports247 reports. It was…
Nigerian-born Greece international, Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on his way to joining Bam Adebayo at Miami Heat in USA’s prestigious league, as he links with another player with ancestral origin from Africa’s most populous country.…
The New York Knicks: The drought is over
Dallas Wings of USA star, Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and made five 3-pointers, while Jessica Shepard had 15 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, as their side beat Las Vegas Aces 96-66 in the team’s fifth straight WNBA win at home,…
New York Knicks’ Nigerian-born star, Ogugua ‘OG’ Anunoby is still relishing his team’s conquest of USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) championship and believes his impact will motivate hosting the competition in England. READ…
More revelations are emerging about a number of secret factors that helped former D’Tigers of Nigeria head coach, Mike Brown lead New York Knicks in winning this year’s National Basketball Association (NBA) title, Sports247 reports. The…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to youth empowerment and grassroots sports…
Newly crowned NBA champion OG Anunoby has reflected on his Nigerian heritage and remarkable journey to basketball glory after helping the New York Knicks capture their first NBA Championship in 53 years. READ ALSO: ‘They Will Regret It…
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought with a 94–90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, clinching the series 4–1 at Frost Bank Center on Sunday, June 14. Knicks captain Jalen Brunson…
Former Nigeria men’s national basketball team coach Mike Brown has admitted that leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years still feels unbelievable. READ ALSO: Favour Eseigbe Refuses To Celebrate As Nigeria…
A former head coach of Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers has described the recent Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp in Lagos as ‘a worthy improvement from previous editions’ of the youth development project. READ ALSO:…
The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida is relishing the nationwide tryouts that took place last weekend, which he described as a milestone moment for development of the sport. READ ALSO: Seven…
The general manager of Nigeria’s basketball national teams, Musa Adamu has stated that the tryouts arranged by the governing body last weekend helped the country continue building a long-term pipeline that will sustain the game in years to…
Renowned basketball administrator and promoter, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (retired) has poured more accolades on the latest youth development camp that was organised by former national team player, Jordan Nwora in Ilupeju, Lagos. READ ALSO:…
Nigerian-born small forward and power offensive player for London Lions in the British Basketball League (BBL), Ovie Soko has finally called it quit with the game of giants at the age of 35, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Sunday Oliseh’s…
New York Knicks’ Nigerian-born forward, Ogugua ‘OG’ Anunoby pulled off a rare ‘magical move’ in one of the highlights during his team’s Game 2 win over San Antonio Spurs in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) 2026 Finals. READ…