Nigeria
Ike Joseph Udanoh joins Nilan Bisons
The Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) have landed Ike Joseph Udanoh (203 cm, Wayne State for the upcoming 2015/16 season. Udanoh is a 26-year-old Nigerian-American basketball player who spent the 2014/15 season playing for Tapiolan Honka, also from Finland’s Korisliiga. He played 38 games for them and was able to register averages of 16.7 ppg and…
Read MoreChamberlain Oguchi to Wloclawek
Anwil Wloclawek (Poland, TBL) announced the signing of Chamberlain Oguchi (198 cm, Illinois State’09) for the upcoming season. The ex-Nigerian international had a busy 2014/2015 season playing in several leagues and countries. The swingman started the campaign with Maine Red Claws in the USA D-League where he played 24 games and averaged 9.0 points, 2.3…
Read MoreNBA Game in Africa Opens Doors
An exhibition NBA game in Africa opened doors, being the first of its kind in NBA history. Held at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a team of players born in Africa and second-generation African players, aptly called “Team Africa” and a composed of various current NBA players representing “Team World.” Fans in attendance…
Read MoreEkpe Udoh to strengthen Fenerbahce Ulker
Ekpe Udoh (208 cm, Baylor’10) is Europe bound this 2015/16 after putting pen to paper on a deal with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL). Udoh is a 28-year-old Nigerian player who has played in the NBA for majority of his pro career. Udoh was under contract with the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2014/15 season. The…
Read MoreSuleiman Braimoh joins Giessen 46ers
German Bundesliga club Giessen 46ers have reinforced their roster this 2015/16 season with the recent addition of Suleiman Braimoh (203 cm, Rice’11). Suleiman is a Nigerian-American player who is coming off a brief stint with the IMS Payroll Hawks from New Zealand’s NBL. He played 16 games for them and averaged 17.8 ppg and 8.6…
Read MoreGani Lawal returns to EA7 Armani
Nigerian-American player Gani Lawal (205 cm, Georgia Tech’10) will be rejoining EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) this 2015/16. He previously played for the club in the 2013/14 season. Gani was just recently released by Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A). In 2014/15 Lawal initially played for Trabzonspor Basketbol (Turkey-TBL). In nine EuroChallenge games he…
Read MoreJeleel Akindele joins Metros de Santiago
The Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LNB) have added Nigerian big man Jeleel Akindele (216 cm, Chicago State’05) for their trip to LNB Finals this 2015. Akindele has already committed to Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-TBL) for the 2015-16 season. He recently played a six-game stint for the Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico-BSN) where he averaged 15.8 ppg and…
Read MoreEkenechukwu Ibekwe to Enel Brindisi
Enel Basket Brindisi from the Italian Serie A has signed Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206 cm, Maryland’07) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. Ibekwe is a 29-year-old Nigerian-American player who was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2005-06, 2009, and 2012. He just finished playing 11 games for Atenieses de Manati (Puerto Rico-BSN) where he…
Read MoreTrevor Mbakwe signed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Trevor Mbakwe (207 cm, Minnesota’13) has agreed to terms with Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) and will be a new face on their roster this 2015/16 season. Trevor is a Nigerian-American player who played for German club Brose Baskets Bamberg (BBL) in 2014/15. He appeared in 18 games during their run in the Eurocup. He…
Read MoreOlaseni Lawal secured by FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona (Spain-Liga Endesa) has landed a gem of frontcourt player in Olaseni Lawal (208 cm, Wayne State’09) for the 2015/16 season. Lawal is an American player who also holds a Nigerian passport. He was an integral part of the success of Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Italy-Serie A) in the 2014/15 season. He played 10…
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