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Eight players of Nigerian descent selected in NBA Draft 2020

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 20, 20200

13 international players from 10 countries were selected: seven in the first round and six in the second round. Precious Achiuwa was selected 20th overall

Athens to host Basketball Champions League Final Eight

Sheriff Owolabi BadaSep 2, 20200

The city of Athens has been awarded the hosting of the 2020 Basketball Champions League Final Eight. Following FIBA’s decision on March 12 to cancel

FIBA’s Foundation launches new “Basketball For Good” platform

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 22, 20200

FIBA’s Foundation, the International Basketball Foundation (IBF), is launching its new “Basketball For Good” digital platform today. The Foundation uses the power of basketball to initiate positive

FIBA lifts its suspension of competitions

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 13, 20200

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has lifted the suspension of competitions which has been in place since March 13. The governing body postponed its events

FIBA freezes FIBA 3×3 rankings

Sheriff Owolabi BadaApr 28, 2020May 2, 20200

FIBA has announced today that it will freeze the FIBA 3×3 Individual World, Team and Federation Rankings in all categories. The FIBA 3×3 Rankings are based

FIBA’s Executive Committee confirms global calendar update

Sheriff Owolabi BadaApr 10, 20200

FIBA’s Executive Committee met today via video conference for an extraordinary meeting concerning the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic to the FIBA Calendar. The

Neymar pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with goal celebration after learning of NBA legend’s death

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJan 27, 20200

Neymar has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after one of basketball’s greatest ever players died in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. The news broke

France and Russia win FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League 2019 at World Urban Games

Sheriff Owolabi BadaSep 16, 20190

France and Russia won the third edition of the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League at the World Urban Games in Budapest on September 13-15. In

NBA, FIBA and Senegalese Basketball Federation to host 17th edition of Basketball Without Borders Africa in Senegal

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJul 10, 20190

The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Senegalese Basketball Federation today announced that Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa 2019 will