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Team USA played Team Nigeria in an exhibition match in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. This was the first of five exhibition games the teams will play. Team Nigeria defeated the U.S. 90 to 87 in one of the biggest upsets in recent memory.  This could be the best win for any country on theContinue reading “Team USA vs Nigeria Recap”

JaVale McGee is going to Tokyo? JaVale McGee is going to Tokyo. To be selected as one of the 12 basketball players to play for Team USA in the Olympics is one the biggest honors any athlete can achieve. Being on the select team is impressive in itself but being one of the members fightingContinue reading “Team USA adds a familiar face”

The final 12-man roster has been announced for the D’Tigers as they plan to head to Tokyo for the Olympics. The team has been nothing short of amazing in the 3 preliminary exhibition matches in Las Vegas. The Nigerians defeated Team USA and Argentina and lost to the formidable Australian national team whom is alwaysContinue reading “Nigerian Basketball Roster Announced”