In a bid to bolster youth development through basketball, NBA Africa and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) joined forces to unveil a newly refurbished court at the Campos Stadium in Lagos on Thursday, September 14. This initiative is part of the Jr. NBA and AFD Basketball Experience program, aimed at providing opportunities for young […]
In a whirlwind of color, energy, and passion, the “Giants of Africa” festival emerges as a transformative force, fusing the universal language of basketball with the dreams of a continent. This annual celebration, much more than a mere sporting event, has evolved into a rallying cry, weaving together diverse African cultures while fostering hope for […]
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Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, once again etched their name in history by clinching the title of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament with a thrilling 84-74 victory over Senegal in the final. This remarkable triumph marks the Nigerian Ladies as only the second team, following Senegal, to secure four consecutive titles. After […]
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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, known as D’Tigress, have triumphed once again, securing their fourth straight trip to the final of the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket tournament. In a remarkable display of prowess, D’Tigress soared to a resounding 79-48 victory against the host nation, Rwanda, at the BK Arena on Thursday, August 3, 2023. This […]
Nigeria, a country with a rich basketball culture, has produced some exceptional talent that has made its mark on the international stage. In this article, we celebrate the Nigerian-born players who have been drafted into the prestigious National Basketball Association (NBA). In this article, BOUNCE focuses specifically on the Top Five individuals who were […]
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In an impressive start to the AFROCHAN tournament, Nigeria’s home-based D’Tigers triumph over Mali with a hard-fought 62-56 victory. Overcoming travel challenges, the team showcases their skill and determination, setting the stage for a successful campaign in this highly anticipated basketball competition. The encounter showcased the exceptional talent and competitive spirit of both teams as they battled for […]
Nigerian basketball fans have reason to celebrate as Chimezie Metu, the talented forward for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, has confirmed his commitment to play for Nigeria in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament to be held in Lagos. The announcement was made through the social media account of the D’tigers, where he […]
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Basketball has a long and interesting history in Nigeria. The sport was introduced to the country in the 1950s by American missionaries and has since grown in popularity, with Nigeria becoming a major basketball-playing nation in Africa. In the 1960s and 1970s, basketball began to gain traction in Nigeria, with schools and universities across […]
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The D’Tigress story begins in the early 1990s when women’s basketball in Nigeria was still in its infancy. The team’s first major success came in 2003 when they won the African Women’s Championship, which at the time was known as the FIBA Africa Women’s Championship. This victory marked the beginning of a new era for […]
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The growth of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has been quite impressive since its inception in 2019. The league was created through a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the aim of providing a platform for the best basketball talent in Africa to showcase their skills and […]
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The 2023 edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) began on March 11, with the Sahara Conference tipping the tournament off in Dakar, before moving on to Cairo for the Nile Conference and then Kigali for the playoffs and finals, which take place from May 21–27. The tournament once again has 12 participating teams; […]
As is common with most NBA All-Star Weekends, the major headlines are made by the players, the main stars of the weekend — regardless of the deluge of celebrities that fly in just to be courtside — and 2019 wasn’t any different. Team Giannis set an All-Star record with 23 field goals in the first […]
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