The stage is set for a thrilling competition as Rivers Hoopers and 30 other teams gear up to compete for Nigeria’s single slot in the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL).
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The action will unfold during the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NBBF) Premier League, which will kick off in three distinct phases starting on October 21.
The participating teams will be divided into two conferences: the Atlantic Conference, consisting of 16 teams, and the Savannah Conference, with 15 teams. The NBBF has outlined that the league will follow a structure comprising three phases: Phase One, Conference finals, and Final Four.
During the initial Phase, both the Atlantic and Savannah Conferences will be further divided into four divisions. Teams will simultaneously play matches across various venues from October 21 to 29.
In the Atlantic Conference, eight teams will compete in Ibadan and Asaba. The featured teams in Asaba include the Rivers Hoopers, Delta Force, Oriental Giants (Awka), Camac (Warri), Lagos Raptors, Police Batons, Lagos Legends, and Lagos Warriors. These teams will face off in a round-robin format.
The top four teams from each division will earn their spots in the Conference finals, slated for November 4 to 12, with the exact venue yet to be decided.
The most formidable two teams from each conference will advance to the thrilling Final Four stage, where they will engage in a best-of-three-game series starting from November 20.
The competition promises to be intense, as these teams battle for the coveted spot in the Basketball Africa League.
The NBBF Premier League will showcase the best of Nigerian basketball talent, providing fans with thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments as they chase their dreams of representing Nigeria on the African and international stage.
