2024 NBBF Premier League Day 2: Rivers Hoopers maintain unbeaten run

Posted : 29 October 2024

The defending champions of the Nigeria Basketball League, Rivers Hoopers, have remained unbeaten in the 2024 edition, achieving their second consecutive victory with a commanding 77-43 win over Oluyole Warriors in the Atlantic Conference of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League held in Benin.

Hoopers jumped to a 16-2 lead midway through the first quarter and stretched it to an 18-point lead by halftime.

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The KingsMen dominated the second half, leaving the helpless Warriors defeated for the second game in a row.

“We are getting enough practice, and the games are not stressful at this stage,” said Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu.

“We are giving players ample rest, so we are rotating all 12 players on the bench, which is beneficial for us. The opposition is not too tough, so we have been getting sufficient practice.”

Odaudu added, “We are treating it as our daily practice sessions. I know it will get tougher, but we are content with what we have, and we hope to improve with every game.”

Three Hoopers players finished in double figures: Patrick Abah (11), Ifeanyi Koko (11), and Michael Daramola (11), combining for a total of 33 points.

Abah added 4 rebounds, made 2 of 5 from deep, and shot 50% from the free-throw line. Koko also contributed 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, while Daramola had 3 rebounds and 6 assists.

Despite not scoring in double figures, Victor Mohammed and Samuel Sani were both efficient on the boards for the second consecutive game. Mohammed grabbed 8 rebounds along with 3 assists and 1 steal, while Sani recorded 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.

The KingsMen had 13 turnovers in the game, made 8 of 16 free throws, and shot 5 three-pointers.

Rivers Hoopers will next play against Police Batons later today at 12:30 p.m.

Ahead of the game against Police Batons, Odaudu expects an aggressive Batons team but emphasizes that his team will not rest on their efforts until the final buzzer.

“Every game against Police Batons is always aggressive. We won’t rest on our laurels until the final buzzer.

“We won’t underestimate them. Police can surprise you. We will have a specific game plan against Police Batons,” he said.

2024 NBBF Premier League Day 2: Rivers Hoopers maintain unbeaten run

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