I wish Adaora Elonu and Akhator made the list

On Sarah Ogoke

lovewins:


Compared to those we have on the Roster, Michaela is obviously a great addition. I've watched most Chicago Sky games this season and she's not been bad. But we don't have anyone like Kiki in that team. The sheer potential she has for the future is enough reason to cap her now.

...I get you as regards Kiki, unfortunately,the federation is run by some unserious people in my own opinion.

Michaela and Kiki should be contacted ASAP (assuming there have been no contacts between the NBBF and the players) to secure their availability for the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket.

We certainly don’t want a situation where the NBBF has to beg FIBA to ‘permit’ both players to don the GWG

PDPGuy:
Michaela and Kiki should be contacted ASAP (assuming there have been no contacts between the NBBF and the players) to secure their availability for the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket.

We certainly don’t want a situation where the NBBF has to beg FIBA to ‘permit’ both players to don the GWG

Funny thing is we won't have that problem with them since they didn't play for team USA at any level. So they do not fall under the category of players needing FIBA permits

lovewins:


Funny thing is we won't have that problem with them since they didn't play for team USA at any level. So they do not fall under the category of players needing FIBA permits

I get your point. But what if USA Basketball decides to invite them to training camps and fields them in a couple of exhibition games within the next year?

PDPGuy:

I get your point. But what if USA Basketball decides to invite them to training camps and fields them in a couple of exhibition games within the next year?

Michaela is never getting an invite from USA basketball. Lol she's not that good, not even close.

The only person who potentially has a chance is Kiki and even that is subject to her being very good.

That Solape Amusan on the list is very good. I am happy Ezinne Kalu is back. With Sarah Ogoke not being able to make the list for the camping, I believe Ezinne Kalu will be the captain of Dtigress at the Olympics.

lovewins:


Michaela is never getting an invite from USA basketball. Lol she's not that good, not even close.

The only person who potentially has a chance is Kiki and even that is subject to her being very good.

Cool

Rita Igbokwe, Lucy Ibeh and Christeen Iwuala and Amusan are fresh faces to Dtigress camp. I don't know what will happen to the chances of Adebola Adeyeye and Blessing Ejiofor making the team to the Olympics now. I am also thinking Pallas Kunaiyi Akpanah will have to battle hard for a shirt in the squad. Except some of the fresh invitees do not make it to camp. Rita Igbokwe has already had a training camp with the New York Liberty ( A WNBA team ).

PDPGuy:
I wish Adaora Elonu and Akhator made the list

Personally, it is Evelyn Ojeimen ( Nee Akhator ) that I want to see in camp. However, I don't think she has been playing professional basketball for some time now.

Redman44:


Personally, it is Evelyn Ojeimen ( Nee Akhator ) that I want to see in camp. However, I don't think she has been playing professional basketball for some time now.

...she is very much active, she played o the same with Amy Okonkwo last season (Landerneau, France).

carbonado:
...she is very much active, she played o the same with Amy Okonkwo last season (Landerneau, France).

And she didn't exactly do well. I also think she recently became a mum so there's that.

lovewins:


And she didn't exactly do well. I also think she recently became a mum so there's that.

...Might not be the same player that she used to be, however, she is still very much better than most of the bigs we have at the moment, i catch their games on youtube. her baby should be close to a year if not..

lovewins:


And she didn't exactly do well. I also think she recently became a mum so there's that.

Yes, She ( Akhator ) had a baby not too long ago. She talks more about motherhood via her Twitter Page these days. I did not know she has been playing professionally though.

Redman44:


Yes, She ( Akhator ) had a baby not too long ago. She talks more about motherhood via her Twitter Page these days. I did not know she has been playing professionally though.

...she is active.

Getting players is not our problem. Nigeria has many talented basketball players all over the world especially in the USA. I believe we should also be looking at College players and lower division basketball clubs in Europe to spot gifted players with a Nigerian heritage or origin.

Our problem is we don't know how to craft out victories at the Olympics and FIBA World Cup levels. Otis Hughley tried his best for Nigeria but we were not able to medal at Tokyo 2021 Olympics. We need to fight harder this time around. We just need the right mindset. Cheers.

carbonado:
...she is active.

So, why was she not invited to Camp?

Redman44:


Personally, it is Evelyn Ojeimen ( Nee Akhator ) that I want to see in camp. However, I don't think she has been playing professional basketball for some time now.

Ok

Redman44:
Getting players is not our problem. Nigeria has many talented basketball players all over the world especially in the USA. I believe we should also be looking at College players and lower division basketball clubs in Europe to spot gifted players with a Nigerian heritage or origin.

Our problem is we don't know how to craft out victories at the Olympics and FIBA World Cup levels. Otis Hughley tried his best for Nigeria but we were not able to medal at Tokyo 2021 Olympics. We need to fight harder this time around. We just need the right mindset. Cheers.

.....Do not expect too much Sir, for where we are, we are overachieving. We are, i think 11th in world ranking, that is a serious feet, considering the unseriousness and lackadaisical approach of the federation, their in-fighting, we still find a way to stay on top, it is a major feet. Also this team is just coming together as the federation keeps finding a way to disrupt what we have going as against using a plug and play approach. I hope the ladies surprise me, however i know this is no Afrobasket, this is the Olympics. If we really wanted to medal, we will go for serious talents to rival almost every team except the U.S, however, federation is on isha Allah and vibes.

Redman44:


So, why was she not invited to Camp?

...she resigned from national team duties awhile back.

Redman44:
Getting players is not our problem. Nigeria has many talented basketball players all over the world especially in the USA. I believe we should also be looking at College players and lower division basketball clubs in Europe to spot gifted players with a Nigerian heritage or origin.

Our problem is we don't know how to craft out victories at the Olympics and FIBA World Cup levels. Otis Hughley tried his best for Nigeria but we were not able to medal at Tokyo 2021 Olympics. We need to fight harder this time around. We just need the right mindset. Cheers.

I think our best opportunity to make a case for herself was at the 2022 world cup which we unfortunately didn't make.

Scouting and talent isn't enough, teams need time to gel and build synergy. The core of that team had been together for about 2 years and were beginning to get the hang of it. The qualifiers were proof of this.

I don't expect much from the girls at these Olympics. The synergy just isn't there. The team at Afrobasket and the qualifiers is literally a new team and it's likely that at least a quarter of those who will make the Olympic roster will be new, so we are more or less starting from scratch again. In comparison, the french team barred players from participating in the WNBA so they can prepare adequately for the Olympics. The USA team has had at least 3 training camps the last 1 year. Other teams have similar preparations.

I however agree that we need a building plan. Go for college players and young professionals.

carbonado:
...she resigned from national team duties awhile back.

Oh, I see. Thanks.

lovewins:


I think our best opportunity to make a case for herself was at the 2022 world cup which we unfortunately didn't make.

Scouting and talent isn't enough, teams need time to gel and build synergy. The core of that team had been together for about 2 years and were beginning to get the hang of it. The qualifiers were proof of this.

I don't expect much from the girls at these Olympics. The synergy just isn't there. The team at Afrobasket and the qualifiers is literally a new team and it's likely that at least a quarter of those who will make the Olympic roster will be new, so we are more or less starting from scratch again. In comparison, the french team barred players from participating in the WNBA so they can prepare adequately for the Olympics. The USA team has had at least 3 training camps the last 1 year. Other teams have similar preparations.

I however agree that we need a building plan. Go for college players and young professionals.

Actually, I believe we have a good crop of players on the camping list. Some of them have played together at last year's Afrobasket and the Olympic qualifiers. It is the coaching I am not too cool with. Can Coach Rena take these ladies to the medal stand? The Olympics is a serious basketball competition. Does Coach Rena have what it takes to coach at Olympics level? I keep saying it that we need a Coach that can surpass Coach Otis Hughley . Hughley remains our benchmark for basketball success when it comes to coaching. Under Hughley , we started giving the USA a tough time on the court. We beat France under Otis Hughley. The NBBF should have searched for a very good Coach who has a bold blueprint for the future of the Dtigress after the last Afrobasket.

Some self help tips:

1. We need to get a Nigerian basketball legend with an amazing career to spend some time with DTigress in camp. I am thinking of Hakeem Olajuwon . Olajuwon is always ready to help out. We need him to talk to the 12 selected players and tell them out to turn things around and win a championship . Olajuwon has a winning mentality. His pep talks and advice will help our ladies at the Olympics. The NBBF should take note.

2. Ezinne Kalu should be the captain of the Squad. She is a fighter and very dogged on the court. She is a natural leader.

3. Coach Rena and the NBBF should also reach out to Coach Otis Hughley for advice as training camp progresses. The advice and tips can come virtually e g phone , WhatsApp.

4. The Nigerian community in France and neighbouring European nations should be encouraged to come out and support Dtigress at the Olympics. Cheers.

D’Tigress pre Olympic friendlies

It's good to know Micheala Onyewere will be joining the dtigress later,the commentator just said it at the Sky vs Dream game...

carbonado:
It's good to know Micheala Onyewere will be joining the dtigress later,the commentator just said it at the Sky vs Dream game...

Oh really? Didn't hear that and I watched the game. Maybe because I was watching 2 games at the same time.

lovewins:


Oh really? Didn't hear that and I watched the game. Maybe because I was watching 2 games at the same time.

....yes, the male commentator said it, let me see if i can get the the exact time, however it was close to the half way into the 1st quater...

lovewins:


Oh really? Didn't hear that and I watched the game. Maybe because I was watching 2 games at the same time.

...That info is wrong,I listened again,you can listen for the 5mins mark to go in the 1st quarter. They were talking about her as she was the player micked up today, and the male commentator made a remark talking about her dad ran track for Nigeria at the Olympics. It sounded like he said she do be repping Nigeria at the Olympics.

carbonado:
...That info is wrong,I listened again,you can listen for the 5mins mark to go in the 1st quarter. They were talking about her as she was the player mixed up today, and the male commentator made a remark talking about her dad ran track for Nigeria at the Olympics. It sounded like he said she do be repping Nigeria at the Olympics.

Oh ok then. I figured her name should have at least been on the list if that was the case. Thanks for clarifying

Lovewins see how Caitlin's teammates caused all these turnovers. Seems u were right afterwards

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