As Bam prepares for his first All Star game on Sunday, Bam took home some silverware as he won the 2020 Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Bam continues to showcase the full skillset that earned him his first NBA All Star appearance.
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Bam’s Career Night Helps Heat Get Win in OT
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Miami Heat’s forward Bam Adebayo recorded his first career triple double last night to help the Heat defeat the Atlanta Hawks in OT 135 – 121. Bam put up 30 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals in over 43 minutes. This was Bam first career 30-point game as well. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Bam is the youngest Heat player to record a triple double at 22 years and 145 days old, breaking Heat’s legend Dwayne Wade record.
Continue readingMasai Ujiri Brings NBA Trophy To Nigeria
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After leading the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 NBA Championship in June, Masai Ujiri brought the trophy back to Nigeria to celebrate with his family. Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors President, became the first African in a president or general manager role to lead a team in one of the four major American professional sports leagues to a championship. Ujiri was always viewed as one of the best President/GMs in the NBA and this championship validated that. HBO Real Sports did a great feature on Ujiri’s trip back to Africa this summer and also discussed his career journey. For the past sixteen years, Ujiri hosted a basketball camp in Africa called Giants of Africa. The camp teaches the campers fundamental basketball skills on the court but also life skills that will help excel off the court. Check out the full segment.
Continue readingNigeria Final Roster Set For FIBA World Cup
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The 2019 FIBA World Cup is finally set to start this Saturday August 31st in China. Nigeria opens up the 1st Round of Group Play against Russia on Saturday at 16:30 (GMT +8). The final twelve man roster was announced today.
Continue readingD’Tigress Wins 2019 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championships
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The FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship took place this past weekend in Dakar Arena in Senegal where Nigeria was victorious against host country Senegal 60 -55. The D’Tigress win gave them their second straight AfroBasket title (fourth overall).
Continue readingJosh Okogie Will Play For Nigeria In FIBA World Cup
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Josh Okogie took to Twitter today to announce that he will suit up for the Nigeria National Basketball Team in the upcoming 2019 FIBA World Cup. The tournament begins on August 31st in China. Okogie had an up and down rookie season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but I liked his decision to play for the Nigeria national team for several reasons.
Continue readingGIANNIS SIGNATURE SHOES WILL DEBUT DURING PLAYOFFS
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There’s been a lot of speculation and rumors about when Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signature shoes with Nike were going to debut. Well we finally have an answer about the Nike Freak 1. During Nike’s Quarter 3 2019 Earnings Call, Nike’s CEO Mark Parker revealed that Giannis will be lacing up his signature shoes during the upcoming 2019 NBA Playoffs. That’s all of the news that we have now, but I’m sure we’ll be getting some content soon.
ERICA OGWUMIKE WINS CONFERENCE USA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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Erica Ogwumike won Conference USA Player of the Year as she led the Rice to Conference USA regular season and Conference Tournament titles. Erica averaged 16.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.7 APG, and 1.6 SPG in helping Rice to an undefeated conference play during the regular season. Ogwumike becomes Rice’s first Conference USA Women Basketball Player of the Year. Also, if you couldn’t tell Erica is the younger sister of Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike. The Ogwumike’s family is becoming a powerhouse in women basketball.
Continue readingKristine Anigwe Makes History with 30-30 Game
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Kristine Anigwe, University of California senior center, recorded 32 points (14/22 FG and 4/8 FT) and 30 rebounds in a win vs. Washington State. Anigwe becomes the first player in Division I college Women basketball with a 30 point and 30 rebound game in over fifteen years. She also tied the Pac-12 Conference single game record for rebounds in the process. Another crazy stat from this game is that Anigwe outrebounded the entire Washington State team 30 to 22. For the season Kristine is leading the NCAA leader in rebounds with 15.9 RPG and she ended the regular season with her 30th straight double-double.
Continue readingNneka Ogwumike Alumnae Reflections
Former Stanford Women Basketball All American, Nneka Ogwumike reflects on her past experiences and learnings as a student athlete at Stanford University.
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