Unable to apply necessary skills to resolve the political conflict in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, produced the lowest of thoughts by invoking the name of President Muhammadu Buhari to decree a ban of Nigerian basketball from international activities for two years. So much like burning the house to kill […]
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Nigeria Customs were on Sunday night, crowned Champions of the 2022 Mark D Ball Men’s Basketball Tournament, after inflicting a 61-55 defeat, on new Abuja franchaise Mo Heat, in the final of the Elite 8 tournament, played at the Indoor Sports Hall, located in Package B, of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. D’Tigers player, […]
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The Local Organising Committee of the 2022 Mark D Ball Basketball Championship has announced the date for the final 8 of the Men’s tournament, which will take place at the Indoor Sports Hall, located in Package B of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The final-8 is scheduled to run from June 15 to June […]
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According to a press release by the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports, a caretaker committee has been set up to administer basketball in the country. It is sequel to the dissolution of the two warring faction of the hitherto Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). The leadership of the interim committee was however not stated in […]
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The Organizing Committee of Mark D Ball Basketball Championships has announced a slight change in date for the commencement of the men’s round of 16 tournament, otherwise tagged “Sweet 16.” A Statement from the Organizers, signed by the Secretary of the Committee, Umar Abdullahi has it that the Round of 16 jump balls have now […]
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Head coach of Nigeria Women’s Basketball team, Otis Hughley has been appointed coach of Alabama A&M men’s basketball team. Hughley’s appointment was announced during a press conference held in Alabama on Monday. In March this year, the American threatened to leave his role with the D’Tigress over broken promises and unpaid bonuses. Hughley said he […]
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By Akin Bolarinwa Samuel Oguche Basketball Foundation in conjunction with Bullet Energy drink is setting Abuja buzzing with the now-famous basketball youth camp. According to the organizers of the camp, lots of goodies are expected to come from the main sponsor, Bullet Energy drink. The camp has been described as a good way to self-scouting […]
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