Nigeria Basketball league traditional teams such as Ebun Comets, Rivers Hoopers and First Bank are some of the top clubs already confirmed to feature in the next edition of the Sam Oguche Energy Bullet Basketball Championship.
The competition billed for November 1 to 6, 2022 will be staged at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere Lagos.
Sam Oguche who spoke from his base in the USA said just a few teams would be invited to join the list of the 19 already confirmed for the competition.
“We are almost good to go with the teams featuring this time. There about two or three teams especially in the women’s category still under consideration,” he said.
Oguche, an ex-Nigeria international who was also a guard with the Lagos Islanders had earlier said “I am delighted once again to expand the next edition of the championship to add more teams.”
Hoopers who represented Nigeria in the first edition of the African continental event, BAL are tipped as favourites for the trophy. Lagos Legends are steadily on the rise while Abuja-based scholars, Nile University cannot be overlooked. They have won the NBBF National Division Two League and later Division One.
There will be quality prizes for teams and individuals backed by a lot of entertainment and fun in the American style.
Male Teams
Hot Coal Abuja
Nile University Abuja
Mo Heats Abuja
Correctional Services Abuja
Ebun Comets
Legends Lagos
Kwara Falcons
Rivers Hoopers
DYTO Lome, Togo
Warlords Ogun
Delta Force
Grizzly Bear
Women’s Teams
First Bank
MFM
Air Warriors
Impression Basketball Academy
War Queens, Ogun
Peace Basketball Academy
Tap Queens