D’Tigers Complete Perfect Qualifying Window with DMonday, July 6, 2026
Nigeria rsquo;s senior men rsquo;s basketball team, D rsquo;Tigers, wrapped up the latest phase of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers in impressive style after defeating Rwanda 106-62 in their final Group C encounter. The commanding victory completed a flawless qualifying windo ...
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D'Tigers Edge Guinea to Reach FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Second RoundSaturday, July 4, 2026
Nigeria 39;s D 39;Tigers booked their place in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers after edging Guinea 80-79 in a thrilling Group C encounter played on Friday in Luanda, Angola. The Nigerian side displayed resilience to secure the narrow victory, exten ... |
NBBF Announces D'Tigers Squad for 2027 FIBA World Cup African QualifiersMonday, June 29, 2026
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has confirmed the 12-man D 39;Tigers squad that will compete in the third qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Luanda, Angola, from July 2 to July 5. The tournament will mark the first competitive assignment for newly appointed head ... |
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Strong Showing At 2026 NBA Draft With Six SelectionsThursday, June 25, 2026
Africa enjoyed a strong presence at the 2026 NBA Draft as more than 10 players with African roots were selected across both rounds in Brooklyn, New York. Nigeria led the way with six players drafted, further highlighting the country 39;s growing influence in global basketball. The draft began ... |
New York Knicks End 53-Year Wait With Historic NBA Championship TriumphSunday, June 14, 2026
The New York Knicks have finally ended more than five decades of heartbreak after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94 ndash;90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, sealing a 4 ndash;1 series victory to claim their first championship in 53 years. The historic win, which took place at the Frost Center in Te ... |
LeBron James Speaks On Retirement After Lakers’ Playoff ExitTuesday, May 12, 2026
LeBron James has admitted he remains uncertain about his basketball future after the Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs following a defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers suffered a 115-110 loss on Monday night, allowing Oklahoma City to complete a 4-0 sweep in their West ... |
D’Tigress to Discover World Cup Opponents on April 21Friday, April 17, 2026
Nigeria rsquo;s senior women rsquo;s basketball team, D rsquo;Tigress, will find out their group stage opponents for the 2026 FIBA Women rsquo;s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament on April 21. The official draw ceremony is scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, where the 16 qual ... |
FIBA Sets Deadline For NBBF Board Elections Amid Governance ConcernsWednesday, March 25, 2026
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has instructed the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to conduct board elections by October 15, 2026. The directive follows concerns from stakeholders and former board members about the expiration of the tenure of the current Musa Kida-led board, w ... |
D’Tigress Retain Top 10 Spot In Latest FIBA RankingsSaturday, March 21, 2026
Nigeria rsquo;s senior women rsquo;s basketball team, D rsquo;Tigress, have retained their impressive position in the latest FIBA Women rsquo;s World Rankings, reaffirming their dominance on the African continent. According to the updated rankings released by FIBA, D rsquo;Tigress amassed a ... |
Nigerian-American Star Bam Adebayo Stuns NBA With Record-Breaking DisplayWednesday, March 11, 2026
Nigerian-American basketball star Bam Adebayo has reportedly etched his name into the record books after delivering a historic scoring performance for the Miami Heat in their emphatic victory over the Washington Wizards. The Miami Heat center produced an unforgettable display during the game as h ... |
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