carbonado:
....someone not going to a tournament actually means, things got fumbled, especially, when you know the history of the people that are suppose to talk to the player,....NBBF are the biggest fumblers that could ever be....No be today..

MYMINDER:



Michaela never said she was interested in playing for Nigeria. That's the assumption you're making. Because she has a Nigerian name and acknowledges her heritage, is different from wanting to represent the country.

Quote for you "We have been talking to Michaela and she will be on our roster to the Olympics," NBBF vice-president Babs Ogunade told ESPN.

She has not spoken about her international representation as yet, but she has never shied away from speaking about her Nigerian roots

MYMINDER:


Someone not going for a tournament doesn't mean anything got fumbled. People make decisions/demands. Being invited doesn't mean you will accept. I (on paper) don't see anything that implies the last team that wasn't competitive in the 3 Olympic games is better than this one. Chidera Odom that quit the team last year (still active in basketball) will be missed.

Michaela hasn't played a minute over the past 5 games approximately for Chicago Sky. She is out of favor and has little offensive efficiency; though very energetic on the floor.

lovewins:


I get your point, but you sprinkled falsities here and there to make it. First, the last team is factually better than this team. Yea they didn't win any games last Olympics, but that's largely due to team time together and preparation. Despite this they gave the USA a run for their money. By qualification for the world cup in 2022 they had become very competitive and beat France I think, but sadly didn't make it to the world cup due to NBBF's and Sport ministry's incompetence. All of the starters in the new team (save Ezinne) now were bench players of the last team, that shows you how good they were.

Also, Michaela has had issues with game time truly, but that she hasn't seen minutes particularly the last 5 games is false. She's been most active in the team lately and was one of their best players the last 2 games. With Mabery gone to Connecticut she's projected to be the best starter. I won't speculate on reasons why she didn't make the team, it could have been for many reasons, but people are free to make up theirs especially knowing the NBBF'S precedence.

carbonado:
...Making false bold claims is wild to me, saying the former squad is not obviously better that this new squad makes me laugh ...At the last Olympics every other team in our group went on to finish on the podium, that says alot about the group. Also there was the lack of preparation and the news of switch of the Ogwumike sisters that the federation did not manage well at all..The following year,the dtigress went on to beat France in the OQT, coming back from a 20 points deficit to beat the no 5 team in the world. Then the Federation happened to the ladies. As regards representation, Anyone that played the game knows that players dream of 2 things..1) Making the WNBA /NBA, 2) Playing at the Olympics, wonder why all the superstars tend to show up for the Olympics for the U.S.A mens national team, however, when it comes to basketball world cup they tend to opt out. Hence, for not wanting to rep, then something is wrong somewhere, as she is almost never going to get the call from the other side and she is steady reping 234. As regards MIcheala at sky, i see her limited minutes as a function of the coach not knowing her personnel. T-spoon, is a first time head coach and the squad is new, hence all of the trying different mix. Remember, T-spoon had Chennedy Cater coming in from the bench, her most lethal weapon, it took so much noise to make Chennedy a starter, she had Dshields and Dana staring, now both have been shipped to the bench...Micheala has be delivering everytime she stepped on the court, high energy player, she can post up, can shoot it too, and she play their last 4 games giving a solid minutes played to point ratio...Abeg bro what time is our match and link to watch...

lovewins:


All of this!!!

2022 was primed for those girls to announce themselves at the world stage but Nigeria happened to them. Amy, Pallas, Musa, Nicole and Sarah who are starters now were all bench players in the last team.

Very important to note that Michaela wants to represent Nigeria, there's no disputing that. Not sure what happened this time but her reluctance to represent isn't the reason.

And yes, you're right about Tspoon. She's new at the job and still learning. She had to be bullied to start Chennedy. Michaela is definitely starting now with Marina traded to the suns.

Our game is 4pm Nigerian time. Will post a link once it starts.

MYMINDER:


Not sure why this is hard for you. I put a quote up there from NBBF saying they are speaking with her and she will be on the Olympic roster. She then comes out and categorically states she will not be representing Nigeria at the Olympics on social media. Nevertheless, you believe she was prevented as opposed to politely declining based on events thus far. Accept it that she declined the invitation.

lovewins:


Did you read what I wrote at all? Take your time and read carefully.

This is literally a direct quote I made:

"I won't speculate on reasons why she didn't make the team, it could have been for many reasons, but people are free to make up theirs especially knowing the NBBF'S precedence".

I also said

"Not sure what happened this time but her reluctance to represent isn't the reason".

I intentionally chose not to speculate even though I could have because I don't have all the facts. Her absence could be for many reasons part of which the NBBF's negligence which I didn't rule out. No where did I suggest she was prevented from representing Nigeria. I only dispelled your claim that she could have been reluctant which is factually incorrect.

carbonado:
..any link to watch the game yet..

lovewins:


I got the timing wrong. It's 5:30pm and not 4pm. Will post one once I get it.

carbonado:
I think it is 4:15 p.m.

CC : lovewins

carbonado:
...I think they just started.

lovewins:


Then our folks probably got the timing wrong

lovewins:
So sorry for the late update. Got busy with something.

You can watch here

https://emmal4r7.publicspeed5c.shop/basketball/international-women-1690388/germany-women-vs-nigeria-women.html?icg=Tkw&ilang=en

carbonado:
..no p bro...let see what they got in the second half...for now,I am not impressed.

lovewins:


Anyone who's paid attention wouldn't be surprised frankly. It's Afrobasket and the qualifiers over again. We've got no perimeter shooting, no height, bang average defence, terrible free throw percentage and reliance on Amy to perform magic.

I again repeat, we have a personnel problem. This is a German team without the Sabally sisters btw.

Fira09:
Link for the match: https://www.magentasport.de/event/deutschland-nigeria/9958098

carbonado:
... absolutely,there refused to invite Vicky, however,still not go after Michaela and Kiki...it is well..

MYMINDER:


Don't forget Chidera Odom (still playing professionally AND under 30 years old) that withdrew from the team early last year due to repeated unprofessionalism from NBBF that she refuses to continually tolerate. Most of these women hold non-Nigerian citizenship...

Nonetheless, they made it to the Olympics as one of only 12 qualifiers in the world. They earned it and should enjoy it. 3 losses and out should be expected just like the last time.

MYMINDER:


Don't forget Chidera Odom (still playing professionally AND under 30 years old) that withdrew from the team early last year due to repeated unprofessionalism from NBBF that she refuses to continually tolerate. Most of these women hold non-Nigerian citizenship...

Nonetheless, they made it to the Olympics as one of only 12 qualifiers in the world. They earned it and should enjoy it. 3 losses and out should be expected just like the last time.