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  • Oladipo Surprises Fan With A Car

    During the holiday season, it’s always great to hear about stories like this. Victor Oladipo, who won the NBA 2017-2018 Most Improved Player award last season, surprised a fan Renita Hills by donating the car that he won to her.…

  • Ifunanya Ibekwe’s Jersey Retired

    On November 23rd, Ifunanya ‘Ify’ Ibekwe was inducted into the University of Arizona Women Basketball Ring of Honor. Ify played for the Wildcats from 2007 through 2011 where she had a great career. She was the last Wildcat to receive…

  • Okogie Dunk of the Night

    Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Josh Okogie dunks all over the San Antonio Spurs on this play. Okogie finished 12 points (3/4 from three point), 2 rebounds, & 2 assists. I’m sure we’ll be seeing more highlights like in the future…

  • Giannis Off to A Fast Start To The Season

    Gary Dineen/Milwaukee Bucks   We all thought that this season could be the breakthrough season where Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first MVP award. With only two week into the 2018 – 2019 NBA season, Giannis is proving many of us…

  • Nigeria Run Comes To End at the FIBA World Cup

    In the Quarterfinals matchup yesterday, the USA defeated Nigeria 71-40. Nigeria led after the first quarter 17-9, but the D’Tigress couldn’t withstand the star power on the dominant Team USA squad. Ezinne Josephine Kalue was the top performer for the…

  • Nneka Ogwumike Is Excited About Upcoming Nigeria vs USA Matchup

    On Friday, the Nigeria will face the USA in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup. For Nneka Ogwumike this will be a bittersweet game. Nneka is Nigerian, but she is playing for Team USA in this…

  • Nigeria Advances to the Quarterfinals

    The D’Tigress survive a close game versus Greece in the Quarter Final Qualification round today. Nigeria defeated Greece 57-56 to advance to the Quarterfinals in the 2018 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup. Evelyn Akhator was the top performer with 14…

  • Nigeria’s First FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Victory

    The Nigeria D’Tigress earned their first ever victory in the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Nigeria defeated Turkey 74-68 in the second game of the Group Phase round. Sarah Ogoke led the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3…

  • The D’Tigers Qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup

    After defeating Central Africa Republic 114 – 69 today, the Nigeria D’Tigers becomes the first team to officially qualify for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Al-Farouq Aminu was the star player today during the game with 12 points, 8…

  • Oladipo Top Athletic Plays From 2017-2018 Season

    On this Throwback Thursday, check out Indiana Pacers’ All Star guard Victor Oladipo most athletic plays from this past season: