Basketball

NBBF promises Technical Support to Stakeholders and investors

Published

6 years ago

May 14, 2019

NBBF promises Technical Support to Stakeholders and investors

…commends Ejike Ugboaja Foundation camp.

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has promised Technical Support to all individuals and corporate bodies investing in basketball camps and development at the grassroots level.

While commending the Players’ representative on the NBBF board Ejike Ugboaja who recently concluded a well-attended training camp in Lagos held between the 7th and 11th May at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, the NBBF President Engr Musa Kida said investment in grassroots development is the only long term solution to a sustainable growth of basketball in Nigeria.

Engr. Kida lauded Ejike for his resilience and consistency in organizing the 2019 edition which incidentally was the 14th edition.

“From the reports made available to me, the camp was well attended with young and aspiring basketball players coming from all over the country for the 5-day event.”

He described it as a commendable gesture as he urged others to take a cue from Ejike and Adams Joel who also recently organized the Mini Master Africa u-12 basketball championship.

“The federation is always ready to provide technical support to everybody whose aim is to develop the game. The NBBF is also trying to put up mechanisms in place to ensure that there is a database from these camps for its age grade teams.”

Kida said the Secretariat of the federation is open at every time for persons or organisations who require assistance from the Nigeria Basketball Federation in moving the game forward.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

Published

2 months ago

January 21, 2025

The Gleamer

Bauchi State Football Association Chairman, Patrick Pascal, was honored at the recently concluded Be Happy Basketball Tournament in Bauchi. The annual event, sponsored by former basketball international Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, brought together over 13 basketball teams from across Nigeria for a week of exciting competition.

The 2025 edition of the tournament saw Suns Basketball Academy of Jos emerge as champions, clinching the top prize of ₦500,000. Adamawa Stars of Yola finished second, while Mak-Town Flyers of Makurdi claimed third place, earning ₦200,000 for their efforts.

Several standout players received individual accolades:

•   Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy, Jos).
•   Most Improved Player: Modupe Lawrence (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Best Defensive Player: Thomas Abo (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Highest Scorer: Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy).
•   Best 3-Point Shooter: Solomon Iliya (Be Happy Stars, Bauchi).

Teams from across Nigeria took part, including Maktown Flyers (Makurdi), Joe Geez (Jos), Adamawa Stars (Yola), Gamji (Maiduguri), Elite Basketball Club (Takum), Suns Basketball Academy (Jos), Abba Gida Gida (Kano), Katsina United (Katsina), D Block Basketball Club (Kaduna), Yankari Kings (Bauchi), The Cubs Basketball Club (Bauchi), and Be Happy Stars (Bauchi).

Speaking on his recognition, Patrick Pascal expressed gratitude to the tournament sponsor, Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, for his commitment to youth empowerment and development through sports. He praised the players for their remarkable display of skill and teamwork throughout the competition, highlighting the event’s importance in fostering talent and unity.

The Be Happy Basketball Tournament continues to grow in stature as a major platform for discovering and nurturing basketball talent across Nigeria.

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