Basketball

Igoche Mark Hails Organisers Of Felix Kimto Memorial Basketball Tournament

Published

3 years ago

November 8, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Proprietor of Mark Mentors Basketball Club,Igoche Mark has hailed organisers of the Felix Kimto Memorial Basketball Championship held over the weekend in Abuja.

Mark,spoke to Sports Journalists at the finials of the championship on Sunday,noted that the idea to honour one of Nigeria’s most dedicated Basketball player was a welcome development.

“Felix Kimto was a great basketball player who once played for my club.Unfortunately,he was murdered last year in front of the national stadium in Abuja; and that is why this memorial championship was put together to honour him.The massive turn out shows that players have been starved of basketball for a long time.”

Others who commended the organisers are;Coach Scott Nnaji(newly electedTechnical/Coaches Rep in NBBF board),Ubom Udoh,Kingsley Agbonaga(Peekay) and Ebango Joeseph.

The 3 days memorial Championship saw Hardrockers defeating Defenders by 63-54 to win the Felix Kimto memorial Basketball Championship,while Nile Spartan defeated Apo Settlers by 75-66 to win the third place game.

12 Basketball teams participated in the championship to honour the late Felix Kimto who was murdered on Nov.4,2020 in front of MKO Abiola Stadium,Abuja.

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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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