The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has unveiled a preliminary 24-man roster for D’Tigers ahead of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers’ third window, scheduled from February 17 to 24, 2025, in Tripoli, Libya.
The list comprises a blend of 11 home-based talents and 13 international players, all selected under the guidance of Head Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed.
Preliminary Roster:
– Zaid Hearst (Zamora, Spain)
– Okiki Michael (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria)
– Sulaimon Azeez (Hoops & Reads, Nigeria)
– Mike Nuga (Valmiera Glass, Latvia)
– Rayyan AR Salis (Gboko City Chiefs, Nigeria)
– Ike Nwamu (CCMB, France) – *Team Captain*
– Patrick Abah (Royal Hoopers, Nigeria)
– Agada Caleb (Avtador, Russia)
– Abel Offia (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria)
– Ugochukwu Simon (Virtus Ragusa, Italy)
– Wisdom Anyaoha (Gboko City Chiefs, Nigeria)
– Kareem Joseph (Hoops & Reads, Nigeria)
– Martins Igbanu (Niigata Albirex BB, Japan)
– Ifeanyi Koko (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria)
– Ibe Agu (Customs, Nigeria)
– Abdul Malik Abu (Arriva P. Cukier, Poland)
– Christian Mekowulu (Akita Northern Happinets, Japan)
– Talib Zanna (KK Cibona, Croatia)
– Bassey Effiong (Spinet Knight, Ghana)
– Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (Pallacanestro Varese, Italy)
– Vincent Buchi (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria)
– Jason Jitoboh (Vellaznimi, Kosovo)
– John Egbunu (Breogan, Spain)
– Clinton Osabuohein Best (Hoops & Reads, Nigeria)
The NBBF has announced that D’Tigers will commence their preparation in two phases. Home-based players are to report to camp at Bentley Hotel, Abuja, on Monday, February 10, for the initial phase, which will run until February 16.
The coach will be assisted by former Nigerian international Deji Akindele and Isikaku Ikenna Smart, an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers (NBA).
