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Smokin Aces, a team predominantly featuring players from Union Island and a newcomer to the Annual Bequia Basketball Tournament, won the 24th edition of the competition on the weekend, defeating…
In spite of a long line of defeats suffered by the female national team, D’Tigress, the president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad Musa Kida insists the players are well prepared and adequately motivated to do well…
Basketball Fiji has reached a new milestone, with captain Joshua Fox believing the national side’s historic qualification for the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers Second Round could mark a turning point for the sport in the country. Fiji…
Nigerian-born star, Nneka Ogwumike received a befitting early send-off into retirement from one of her former clubs, as players, staff and fans of the Seattle Storm gave her a standing ovation before she lined out for her present team, Los…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have kept their hopes of returning to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive after responding to a difficult qualifying window with a commanding 100-84 victory over Cape Verde in Radès, Tunisia. The victory was exactly…
D’Tigress point guard Ezinne Kalu has called on Nigerians in Germany and supporters around the world to rally behind the national team as they prepare to begin their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Kalu said…
D’Tigers guard Josh Okogie has refused to give up on Nigeria’s 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup dream, insisting that the team remains “within striking distance” of qualification despite a difficult qualifying window. Nigeria endured a…
History was made by the Fiji men’s 5×5 basketball team in Mongolia after beating Vietnam 69-57 to advance to the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers Second Round for the first time. The national team secured the historic win last night after…
D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has expressed his satisfaction after Nigeria ended a difficult qualifying window on a high, defeating Cape Verde 100-84 to revive their hopes of reaching the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Nigeria entered…
Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers, have gained words of commendation from the country’s governing body for the sport of giants, following their last-gasp victory over Cape Verde on Sunday at the FIBA World Cup…
Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers will go all out for victory on Sunday in their final game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, as they take on Cape Verde in a must-win’ fixture, Sports247 reports. David Fizdale’s…
A basketball player who was born to Nigerian parents in Greece, where he has lived almost all his life, Nikolaos Okekuoyen has admitted he will face many challenges while playing for Rivers Hoopers in the domestic league, but added it will…
Mostly known for its dominance in the swimming pool, Swami Vivekananda College from Nadi made a strong impression at the Vodafone Secondary Schools Basketball Championships over the past three days. The championship featured more than 70…
D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has remained optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of turning around their fortunes despite suffering consecutive defeats in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. READ…
D’Tigers point guard Caleb Agada has admitted that Nigeria were not at their best during their 82-79 defeat to South Sudan, but insists there is still room for improvement as the team battles to keep its 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup…
Nigeria’s men’s basketball national team, D’Tigers are in search of redemption, after their bold effort could not prevent them from falling 82-79 to South Sudan and they suffered a second straight defeat in two days, Sports247 reports.…
Nigeria’s men’s basketball national team, D’Tigers put up a bold battle on Friday, but still fell 82-79 to South Sudan and suffered a second straight setback in two days, Sports247 reports. D’Tigers slumped again at the FIBA Basketball…
Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers have quickly turned their attention towards getting a reival of status with victory against South Sudan on Friday, following their loss to Cameroon on Thursday at the ongoing FIBA…
Fiji’s national basketball team begins its FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers campaign tonight, taking on Thailand at the Mbank Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The opening clash tips off at 8pm Fiji time, with Fiji using the three-game…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers opened the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers on a disappointing note, falling 78–62 to Cameroon in their Group E encounter at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Tunisia on…
D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians at home and abroad for the continued support the national team has received, insisting that the players are determined to repay that faith with their performances…
Former D’Tigers head coach Sanni Ahmed has warned current Nigeria coach David Fizdale that the team must urgently tighten up defensively if they are to survive the tougher challenges awaiting them in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup…
Basketball Fiji interim CEO Peter William says he is expecting a more exciting and tougher competition this year after the secondary schools championship officially started this morning. The tournament features a total of 70 teams from 16…
The Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Basketball Championship 2026 will get underway tomorrow, bringing together the country’s top young basketball talent for three days of competition in Suva. The national championship follows last month’s…