The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has extended its congratulations to Coach Ogoh Odaudu and Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed of Rivers Hoppers Basketball Club. They are among the 25 African coaches selected to participate in the NBA Summer League, which will be held from July 12-22, 2024, in Las Vegas, USA.
This milestone marks a historic first for Nigerian basketball.
Coach Odaudu, assisted by Coach Mohammed, led the Rivers Hoppers to a podium finish at the recent BAL Championship and was honored as the BAL Coach of the Season.
In the congratulatory message, NBBF President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida applauded Odaudu and Mohammed for their achievements. He remarked that their selection is a testament to the NBBF’s long-standing developmental plans aimed at encouraging Nigerian coaches and technical officials to enhance their basketball knowledge. These efforts include deliberate selections by the federation to lead national teams at various times.
NBBF highlighted that this development promises significant opportunities for the growth and development of basketball in Nigeria, particularly within the local community. Both coaches are expected to return with enhanced technical knowledge, which they will share with other local coaches.
The federation urged the two coaches to be worthy ambassadors of Nigeria during their time in the USA.
Coach Odaudu has been assigned to coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Coach Mohammed will be with the Utah Jazz, both prestigious NBA clubs in the United States.
