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NBA stars such as Josh Okogie who plies his trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the trio of Gabe Vincent, Precious Achiuwa, and KZ Okpala (Miami Heat), Detroit Pistons’ Jahlil Okafor, and Miye Oni (Utah Jazz), would be looking to make a mark with the Nigerian team. Recently crowned NBA champion, Jordan Nwora (Milwaukee Bucks), also made the cut alongside Chimezie Metu of the Sacramento Kings. Others include Obi Emeghano of Fuenlabrada, Spain, Ike Nwamu (Samara, Russia), Ekpe Udo (Virtus Bologna, Italy), and Israeli-based Caleb Agada (Hapoel Be’er Sheva).
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Coach Otis Hugely of the D’Tigress listed team captain, Adaora Elonu, Aisha Balarabe (the only member of the squad with an Olympics experience), Ezinne Kalu, Ify Ibekwe, Atonye Nyingifa, Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpannah, Promise Amukamara, Elizabeth Balogun, and Amy Okonkwo. The trio of Erica Ogwumike, Victoria Macauly, and Oderah Chisom complete the list ahead of the team’s first game against the United States on July 27, 2021.
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