Archives Tag: NBA

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo was born on May 4, 1992 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Christopher Oladipo and Joan Amaze Oladipo. Oladipo is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started his career first as a high school basketball player for DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland. … Continue reading Did You Know? NBA Player, Victor Oladipo, Has A Song With Rapper, 2 Chains

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EDUCATION News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian-born basketball legend, Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon, has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Exxon Mobil initiative to contribute to development of Nigeria through sports. Olajuwon was in Abuja for the dedication of a basketball court and coaching clinic for more than 300 students from 10 secondary schools in the capital city. The … Continue reading Hakeem Olajuwon Joins NBA, Exxon Mobil Initiative to Develop Nigeria

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

It’s barely 7 a.m, and despite the wet floor as a result of rainfall the previous night, the boys are already on the basketball court knocking down shots. One of the boys, Emeka Ezechi, a 6’8 forward, is taking his friends through different drills aimed at improving their shooting touch from different spots on the … Continue reading Basketball Within Borders: Bidding their Time…

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian basketball star, Ike Diogu has been snapped up by the New York Knicks. The 31-year old forward signing was announced by the New York based club on Friday. Diogu has had a nomadic career since being picked by Golden State Warriors as the ninth overall draft in 2005. He’s also played for Indiana Pacers, … Continue reading Ike Diogu Returns to the NBA; Joins NY KNicks

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Emeka Okafor, Washington Wizards Centre and University of Connecticut alumnus, is out indefinitely from the team roster after being diagnosed with a herniated C4 cervical disc. A statement from the 6’10 big man reflected a mood of devastation, noting that his preparation for the new season which opens October 29, 2013 is now futile. “I … Continue reading Emeka Okafor Out Indefinitely with Neck Injury

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The bright lights, the camera, the glamour, the fame, the endorsements and celebration affiliated with great athletes do not come cheap or on a platter. There is a story for every successful and great athlete, and for the 18 year old, 6foot, 9inches tall, Giannis Adetokunbo, this is his story. Giannis was born into the … Continue reading Giannis Adetokunbo: From the Streets to the NBA

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