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2024 NBBF Final 8: Hoopers confident of defending championship title

Posted : 14 November 2024

Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu says his team is confident of defending its title ahead of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final Eight, slated for Port Harcourt.


Odaudu stated that the team is well-prepared to defend its title and ultimately qualify for the continental Basketball Africa League (BAL).

 

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He mentioned that a lot of hard work has gone into preparations and that the team is in high spirits to defend its title, especially in front of their home fans.


“We expect tough competition because every team wants to put up a spectacular performance to lift the championship trophy.


“We understand this and will take each game as it comes. We are ready and unfazed by any challenge the opposing teams bring to the game.


“We have strengthened our squad with new players who have settled well with the team and contributed to our success in the conference championship,” Odaudu said.


Odaudu, who has been in charge of the team since 2009, led them to two consecutive titles in 2011 and 2012 after losing in the final against Kano Pillars in 2010.


Rivers Hoopers will kick off their title defense against Gombe Bulls, Kwara Falcons, and Nile University Spartans of Abuja in Group B.


The Port Harcourt-based team will face Gombe Bulls in their first game on Thursday at 4 p.m.


2023 runners-up City Chiefs will play Hoops and Read of Lagos, Kwara Falcons, Police Batons of Lagos, and Kano Pillars in Group A.


Games will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other teams in its group (a total of 3 games per team).


The teams that place first and second in each group will qualify for the semifinals, while the overall champion will secure the sole BAL ticket.


The Premier Basketball League Final 8 will take place in Port Harcourt from Nov. 14 to Nov. 19.

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