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NBA and Basketball Africa League launch Gender Equality Initiatives in Africa

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMarch 9, 2021

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaMarch 9, 20210195

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the launch of several initiatives to...

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Greece leapfrog France in FIBA World Ranking Men, Presented by Nike

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMarch 2, 2021

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaMarch 2, 20210188

The FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike has been updated following a thrilling third window of the FIBA Continental Cup Qualifiers, with the USA...

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BREAKING: Orisabunmi’s elder brother dies less than 24 hours after prominent Nollywood actress

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 20210187

Coach Steve Onishola, the Technical Director of Kwara Falcons Basketball Club of Ilorin, is dead. The Chairman of the Kwara State Basketball Association, Dr. Joseph...

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NBA Rosters Feature 107 International Players From 41 Countries

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDecember 25, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaDecember 25, 20200260

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that 107 international players from 41 countries are on opening-night rosters for the 2020-21 season NEW YORK, United...

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Eight players of Nigerian descent selected in NBA Draft 2020

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNovember 20, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaNovember 20, 20200200

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...

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Two-Time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo and NBA Champion Festus Ezeli headline first virtual ‘Power Forward Huddle’

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNovember 14, 2020November 14, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaNovember 14, 2020November 14, 20200232

ExxonMobil Foundation, the NBA, and Africare Donate Masks, Sanitizers, and Handwashing Stations to 30 ‘Power Forward’ Schools in Abuja ExxonMobil Foundation, the National Basketball Association...

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Miami Heat, an inch closer to NBA glory with 111-108 in Game 5 win over LA Lakers

Sheriff Owolabi BadaOctober 10, 2020October 10, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaOctober 10, 2020October 10, 20200179

It was a fantastic outing for Miami Heat as Jimmy Butler got his second triple-double in the Finals with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 11...

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Athens to host Basketball Champions League Final Eight

Sheriff Owolabi BadaSeptember 2, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaSeptember 2, 20200182

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...

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Nigeria sports industry loses yet another sports personality

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJuly 23, 2020July 27, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaJuly 23, 2020July 27, 20200208

Nigeria sports industry and Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has been hit again with the death of one of the most vibrant Basketball referees in Nigeria,...

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

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJuly 22, 2020

by Sheriff Owolabi BadaJuly 22, 20200245

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...

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