Peter Olisemeka don welcome Rivers Hoopers return to di Basketball Africa League, as e tok say im ready to compete again for continental stage. Di forward help di Port Harcourt side collect back di Nigeria Premier Basketball League crown and secure Nigeria ticket to 2027 BAL.
Di KingsMen seal dia seventh NPBL championship wit unbeaten Final Four run for Port Harcourt, finish di title-clinching phase wit dramatic 92-90 overtime victory over Maktown Flyers. Dat result avenge last season painful 74-72 defeat to di same opponent for di championship decider.
Olisemeka, wey describe di season as challenging for am personally, post double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds for di 88-76 win over Gboko City Chiefs and add five assists. E finish among di NPBL All-Star Five selection for di Final Four.
Attention don turn to BAL now, where Rivers Hoopers dey return afta one season away. Dia previous best na third-place finish for 2024 edition. "I no fit wait to play for BAL again," Olisemeka tok, stressing say preparation must start early if dem wan strong continental campaign.
