Three-time league champions Rivers Hoopers have secured the signature of American Billy Baptist and Egyptian Ahmed Hamdy Mohamed. Baptist spent his 2013/2014 season in the NBA Developmental League for the Bakersfield Jam. He appeared in 42 games for the Jam and averaged 7.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 1.2 APG. The 32 year old small forward […]
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned the NBBF President Cup champions after a resounding 97-57 points win over Raptors of Lagos in the final to book the only NBA-FIBA Basketball League ticket. Ikechukwu Benjamin recorded 20 points, 1 assist and 3 rebounds on a night that the team under Coach Ogoh Odaudu got everything right. The […]
via Rivers Hoopers pick NBA-FIBA Basketball League ticket — finixsportsblog
Rivers Hoopers and Raptors have qualified for the semifinals of the 2019 President Cup National Final 8 currently going on in Lagos after two straight wins in group A and B respectively. Hoopers popularly referred to as the KingsMen defeated hard fighting Benue Braves 91-66 points with Abdul Yahaya scoring 19points and 8 rebounds while […]
via NBBF President Cup: Hoopers, Raptors Qualify for Semifinals — finixsportsblog
FIBA Africa Zone 3 Champions Rivers Hoopers have been drawn in Group A of the 2019 NBBF Premier League tagged “President Cup”. Hoopers will play against two Lagos-based teams Lagos Islanders and Police Baton, Benue Braves and new comers Nigeria Army Rockets and Ondo Raiders in Group A. 13 teams who honoured NBBF’s invitation to […]
via Rivers Hoopers Drawn in Group A Of The NBBF President Cup — finixsportsblog
Following an outstanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in December, Rivers Hoopers forward Buchi Nwaiwu has earned an invite to the senior men’s national team, D’Tigers. The management of the club confirmed the invitation of the forward to the D’Tigers camp in preparation for the final round of the FIBA World Cup […]
via Rivers Hoopers Forward Buchi Nwaiwu Gets Maiden D’Tigers Invite — finixsportsblog
Rivers Hoopers tipped off their Conference six playoffs campaign with a 70-56 win over Nigeria Customs at the Indoor Sports Hall, Kwara Stadium, Ilorin on Tuesday. Ronald Alalibo had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals, Solomon Ajegbeyi added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists while Somto Managor contributed 10 points. Hoopers joined Kwara […]
via KWESE PBL Conference Six Playoffs: Rivers Hoopers Off To Flying Start — newfanzoneblog
Rivers Hoopers rebounded from Thursday’s loss to Kwara Falcons defeating Oluyole Warriors 71-60 points on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall, Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. Hoopers were led by two backcourt players Ikechukwu Benjamin and Emmanuel Balogun, who scored 14 points and 12 points respectively in a game dominated by the Atlantic Conference Leaders. The KingsMen […]
via KWESE PBL: HOOPERS DUO LEADS THE KINGSMEN PAST WARRIORS — newfanzoneblog
Rivers Hoopers rebounded from Thursday’s loss to Kwara Falcons with a comfortable 79-61 points win over Ibadan based, Oluyole Warriors on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Belema Alamina led three other KingsMen on double figures with 17 points and 4 rebounds. Emmanuel Balogun added 13 points and 3 rebounds with 2 steals, Ronald Alalibo contributed 10 […]
via KWESE PBL: HOOPERS BOUNCE BACK WITH RESOUNDING VICTORY — newfanzoneblog
A late rally ensured Rivers Hoopers beat Nigeria Customs by 96-91 points at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos on Thursday thus extending their imperious winning streak on the road to five games. Solomon Ajegbeyi led four other players to score in double figures. Ajegbeyi scored 20 points and 9 rebounds, Oba […]
via KWESE PBL: SOARING HOOPERS EXTEND AWAY WINNING STREAK TO FIVE — newfanzoneblog
Rivers Hoopers guard, Victor James has assured that his team will continue to make up for the loss against Atlantic Conference leaders, Kwara Falcons when they continue their road trip this week. The KingsMen will head to Lagos to face two newly promoted sides, Nigeria Airforce (NAF) Rockets on Thursday before playing against Hoops
via RIVERS HOOPERS GUARD VICTOR JAMES TARGETS VICTORY IN LAGOS — newfanzoneblog
Somto Managor led two Hoopers in double figures with a game high 17 points as Rivers Hoopers routed Nigeria Customs 78- 50 on Thursday in Port Harcourt. Managor added 4 rebounds and a block while former Custom star Solomon Ajegbeyi and Ronald Alalibo both contributed 12 points each with 5 and 3 rebounds respectively. The […]
via HOOPERS CRUSH NIGERIA CUSTOMS, EXTEND KWESE PBL UNBEATEN RUN — newfanzoneblog
Rivers Hoopers head coach, Ogoh Odaudu has promised that his team will not underestimate the threat posed by their opponents this week. After losing their season’s opener, Hoopers are now on a run of three consecutive victories and the KingsMen will host two newly promoted teams this week, NAF Rockets on Thursday and Hoops & […]
via KWESE PBL: We Will Not Underestimate NAF Rockets and Hoops & Read – Odaudu — newfanzoneblog
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