Nigeria
Jeleel Akindele heads to Petrochimi
Iranian club Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor (Iran-Superleague) has secured the services of Nigerian big man Jeleel Akindele (216 cm, Chicago State’05). He was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2006-07 and again in 2009. Jeleel has played two games for Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL), where he started the 2015-16 season. His two games…
Read MoreMichael Efevberha pens with Sagesse
Michael Efevberha (193 cm, CS Northridge’06) is a fresh addition to the roster of Sagesse-Al-Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Division A) this 2015. Efevberha is a 31-year-old Nigerian-American player who was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2009. He spent the last couple of seasons playing in the Chinese CBA. His 2014-15 season was spent…
Read MoreReggie Okosa back with Gaiteros
Veteran Nigerian-American player Reggie Okosa (208 cm, La Salle’02) is set to make his return to Gaiteros de Zulia (Venezuela-LPB) this 2015. He began the 2015-16 season playing for Penarol Mar del Plata (Argentina-Liga A). He played 18 games for his former club before his departure and averaged 11.7 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Reggie has…
Read MoreCyril Awere inks with Naft Abadan
Naft Abadan (Iran-Superleague) has secured the services of Nigerian player Cyril Awere (211 cm) for the 2015-16 season. He is a two-time member of the Nigerian national team in 2003 and 2015. He began the 2014-15 season playing for the Kumamoto Vorters (Japan-NBL). In 25 games in the Japanese league Cyril recorded averages of 9.3…
Read MoreIke Ofoegbu signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) is strengthening its frontcourt this 2015-16 after landing Ike Ofoegbu (205 cm, SMU’07). He is a Nigerian-American international player who was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2011. Ike spent the preseason with Tuenti Movil Estudiantes Madrid (Spain-Liga Endesa), before putting pen to paper to come and…
Read MoreO.D. Anosike joins AEK Athens
O.D. Anosike (203 cm, Siena’13) has agreed to terms on a deal that will make him a member of AEK Athens (Greece-A1) this 2015-16. Anosike is a 24-year-old American player who also holds a Nigerian passport. He was originally set to play for Laboral Kutxa Vitoria of Spain’s Liga Endesa before signing with AEK Athens. In 2014/15…
Read MoreAlade Aminu to play for Hapoel Eilat
Alade Aminu (210 cm, Georgia Tech’09) is ready to contribute and make an impact for his new team, Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner league) this season. Aminu is a 27-year-old Nigerian player who has been a member of the Nigerian national team since 2012. He recently helped his national squad win at the 2015 Afrobasket championships and…
Read MoreNigeria wins Afrobasket 2015, Rio Bound
Nigeria wins Afrobasket 2015 after defeating Angola 74-65 in the Finals. As the African champions, Nigeria qualifies for the 2016 Olympic Games which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is Nigeria’s first continental championship. Angola were the favorites to claim Afrobasket, having already claimed 12 titles, missing out only in 2012. The…
Read MoreEbi Ere, newcomer to Adelaide 36ers
Ebi Ere (195 cm, Oklahoma’03) is set to make his return to Australia this coming 2015/16 season after signing a deal with the Adelaide 36ers (Australia-NBL). Ebi is a Nigerian-American player was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2006-07 and again in 2009. He is coming off a stint in Puerto Rico’s…
Read MoreO.D. Anosike joins Laboral Kutxa
Laboral Kutxa Vitoria from Spain’s Liga Endesa has agreed to terms with O.D. Anosike (203 cm, Siena’13) and will bring him in this 2015/16. Anosike is a 24-year-old American player who also holds a Nigerian passport. In 2014/15 the player was on the roster of Sidigas Avellino (Italy-Serie A). He played 30 games for his…
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