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Our Only Quest is Reviving Domestic Basketball- Mark

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3 years ago

January 1, 2022

The quest to revive the already dead domestic basketball in Nigeria is the sole focus of Igoche Mark, the proprietor of Mark Mentors Basketball Club.

Mark made this known to newsmen on Saturday at the ongoing Sarkin Daji Foundation Basketball Tournament in Doma, Nasarawa state organized by Mo Foundation.

“Let me again categorically state, our resolve is the New Face of Basketball is to revive the already dead domestic basketball in Nigeria. Our focus is to develop the game that was killed because of maladministration, and I commend Mohammed Shehu for kick-starting the revival. “Mark stated.

In his response, the Founder Mo Foundation, Mohammed Shehu thanked Mark Igoche for bringing like minds who are determined to rescue basketball in Nigeria.

“I want to thank Igoche for bringing people with the same interest with the sole aim of rescuing basketball. Basketball that has been functional before is now dead, but we are determined to rescue the game. Also, we cannot talk about this tournament without Mark who has been part of the basketball progress being witnessed today in Doma land. His Mark D Ball pattern is what I am replicating .”Shehu stated.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Sports, Nasarawa state, Hon. Lucky Isaac Targima said basketball is one of the games the state government is going to focus its attention on, as he asked citizens of the state to support the game.

Present at the tournament was the Paramount Leader of Doma, HRH Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Dr.Ahmadu Aliyu Oga Onawo, as well as the Chairman Nasarawa State Basketball Association, Ahmed Tijani Sani.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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3 weeks 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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