‘Now, guys want to play for Nigeria’ | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

Thus, countries like the U.S., Australia, Argentina, Lithuania, Greece, Spain Serbia, Canada and Puerto Rico, among others, are constantly among the most successful teams in every competition, no mater the delineation in terms of age or gender.

In the recent past, such stars as former Houston Rockets player, Hakeem Olajuwon, Toronto Raptors of Canada President, Masai Ujiri and Gianni Antetokunpo have shown that the Nigerian physiological make up makes it easy for it to produce excellent sportsmen.Nigeria has always been known as a supplier of sports talents to other countries. The challenge has always been in harnessing such talents to represent the nation.

Veteran basketball journalist, Segun Ikuesan believes Nigeria is at the right road to success, adding, however, the basic amenities must be put in place to achieve the expected success. “One thing that must be understood is that the home front has produced some notable players that have left the country to excel abroad.

Stressing the need to keep working on the team, as well as encouraging the players to continue working on their games, Masai Ujiri said hard work and perseverance could see the country’s teams among the best sides in world basketball. “Nigeria basketball officials have been coming to me in America to seek for advice, which I gladly give. Most of the time I visit the team’s camp to motivate the players. All we need is to give the players our total support,” he declared.

“I see the future is bright with him and the guys we got. I’m excited with what we can accomplish.”Veteran captain, Ike Diogu describes Nigerian basketball as an emerging force. “We feel right now is the golden age for Nigerian basketball and we have a lot of exciting up and coming players,” he said.

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