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Mark D Ball Elite 8 Championship: We aren’t going to underrate any team -Mo Heats Coach

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Coach of Mo Heats basketball team, Adeka Dauda has said they will not underrate any team in their quest to Nick the title.


Dauda whose defeated FCT Hardrockers 75 – 59 on Wednesday said since every team is a potential winner, he would be carried away by the two victories recorded after beating Delta Force yesterday to back the maximum points in the series.


“Our next game is against Nigeria Customs on Friday and they are better side deep in experience but we will map out a strategy that will see us overwhelm them,” he said.


Adeka explained that the Delta Force team they defeated was equally a good side but they matched them grit for grit only to slow down the gap was too much.


He said they are going to take each match as it comes and would sound confident until they get to the semifinal.


Asked what was the secret of their performance so far, he said it was as a result of the hard work on part of the players, management and the coaching crew.

Meanwhile,Wednesday’s conquerors of Kano Pillars, HotCoal Ballers of Abuja lost to Kwara Falcons 54 56 in an entertaining clash on Thursday.

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Igoche Mark Seeks Collaboration,Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders in 2024

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The Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with a renewed hope and face the the year with an unwavering determination.

Mark’s admonition was contained in his new year message issued on Sunday in Abuja.
The message reads, “As we bid farewell to an eventful year and step into a new chapter, but let us embrace the new year with renewed hope and unwavering determination.


As members of this incredible basketball family, we have faced our fair share of hurdles, disappointments, and setbacks. But remember, it is during these trying times that our true strength lies. It is through the darkest of nights that the brightest stars emerge.


So, let us unite our hearts and minds as we eagerly embrace the promises that 2024 holds for us. Close your eyes for a moment, and visualize a future where we stand tall as a force to be reckoned with on the international basketball stage. The time has come to cast aside the shadows of the past and embark on a journey towards a brighter tomorrow. 


Dare to dream, dear basketball family, for dreams can weave miracles into reality. Together, let us forge ahead into the new year, armed with indomitable spirit, unwavering dedication, and an unbreakable bond that defines our basketball family.

Let us support one another, applaud each other’s achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles.” He stated.
Mark who reaffirmed his commitment towards the development of basketball,says the new year signals a new dawn to a positive turning point for the game.


“In this new year, let us reaffirm our commitment to the sport we love with every beat of our hearts. Let us nurture the young talents that lie in wait, providing them with guidance, encouragement, and the platform to shine.Believe in the power of our basketball family, dear friends. Believe that we have what it takes to soar to new heights, to defy all odds, and to emerge victorious.


Together, let us raise our heads high, brush off the dust of the past, and embrace the future with open arms.

For 2024 promises to be the dawn of a new era, a chapter where our basketball legacy shall flourish like never before. Wishing you all a year brimming with hope, growth, and joy. May the courts be our canvas, and may the game forever unite us”.Mark’s new year message concludes

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