Nigerians in NBA
Quite a number of Nigerian players are plying their trades in the NBA.
While a few are already member of the Nigeria men’s Basketball team, D’Tigers, others of Nigerian descent are not.
On this page we focus on the known Nigerians in NBA who are playing for franchises in the NBA and the others who are not known but are of Nigeria origin.
Also on focus are Nigerians in NBA players who are in the college in America that have declared for draft picks.
Everyone knows Nigerian in NBA such as Al-Farouq Aminu, Josh Okogie, Chimezie Metu, Ekpe Udoh.
But not many know that Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Oladipo, Deandre Ayton, Semi Ojeleye and OG Anunoby are of Nigerian descent.
We also cover their awards, feats, milestones, interviews and records.
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Unstoppable Phoenix Suns pick up 13th consecutive NBA win
Phoenix Suns continued their remarkable resurgence in the NBA with a 13th consecutive win to reach second place on the…
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No Curry, No Problem as Golden State Warriors defeat Pistons
Golden State Warriors were without four of their star players as they defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-102 in an away…
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Gabe Vincent impresses as Miami Heat defeat Wizards
D’Tigers star Gabe Vincent was one of the top performers for the Miami Heat as they defeated the Washington Wizards…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo stars as Milwaukee Bucks snap two-game losing streak
Reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered his best performance of the season for the Milwaukee Bucks in their 109-102…
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Phoenix Suns overcome slow start to the season to make it nine straight wins
Last year’s NBA runners-up Phoenix Suns defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-96 to pick up their ninth straight win in the…
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Curry drops 50 points as Warriors defeat Atlanta Hawks
Steph Curry delivered a performance for the ages as he recorded 50 points and 10 assists for the Golden State…
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Udoka’s Boston Celtics end winless run with win over Orlando Magic
Ime Udoka picked up his third win of the season with his Boston Celtics side as they claimed a 92-79…
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Chris Paul makes history as the Phoenix Suns win against Pelicans
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul further etched his name in the history books for the NBA as he overtook Steve…
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Dosunmu impresses as Chicago Bulls extend impressive start to the season
Chicago Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu reached double figures in points for the first time in his career as he helped…
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Chicago Bulls win to secure best start to a season since 1996
Chicago Bulls continued their brilliant start to the season by picking up a 111-108 win over the Toronto Raptors to…
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Ime Udoka sets record, claims first NBA win as Boston Celtics defeat Rockets
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka became the first Nigerian head coach to win a match in the NBA after his…
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Milwaukee Bucks bounce back with win over Spurs as Bulls continue perfect start to season
Champions Milwaukee Bucks recovered from a crushing defeat to Miami Heat last time out to pick up a 121-110 win…
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Vintage Curry leads Golden State Warriors to win over Clippers
Steph Curry delivered a performance for the ages for the Golden State Warriors as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers…
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Udoka makes history; Dosunmu, Bassey make debuts on NBA opening night
Erstwhile D’Tigers player Ime Udoka made history as he became the first Nigerian to coach an NBA team when his…
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Jordan Nwora drops 15 as Bucks start title defence with win against Nets
Jordan Nwora contributed 15 points as the reigning NBA champions Bucks beat Nets 127-104 in the season opener. The Milwaukee…
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Jordan Nwora leads NBA champs Bucks to first pre-season win
Jordan Nwora again was the best player on the court for the reigning NBA champions Buck as they secured their…
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D’Tigers crash out of Tokyo Olympics after defeat to Italy in final Group B match
Nigeria’s D’Tigers bowed out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after suffering a third defeat in three Group B matches at…
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Cunningham emerges as first pick in 2021 NBA Draft, joins Detroit Pistons
At the 2021 NBA Draft, 19-year-old Cade Cunningham was selected by Detroit Pistons as the number one pick from Round…
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Disappointment as D’Tigers fall to second consecutive defeat at Tokyo Olympics
Nigeria’s D’Tigers were on the losing side once again as they took on Germany in their second preliminary round match…
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Aussies defeat D’Tigers 84-67 in Group B Olympics opener
Nigeria’s male basketball team D’Tigers has lost its opening match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to the Australian Boomers 84-67…
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D’Tigers smash Argentina to make it two exhibition wins from two
Nigeria’s male basketball national team, D’Tigers, pulled off a brilliant win in their second exhibition game ahead of the Tokyo…
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Antetokoumpo leads Bucks to big Game 3 win over Suns
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokoumpo was at his best as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-100 win over…
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Caleb Agada who stars in Nigeria win vs USA heading to NBA?
Caleb Agada one of the stand-out D’Tigers stars in Nigeria men’s basketball team historic 90-87 win against Team USA could…
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D’Tigers make loud announcement of arrival with 90-87 win over USA in Olympics warm-up
Nigeria’s D’Tigers completed a brilliant 90-87 victory over the US Basketball Men National Team to pick up an impressive and…
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Super Sunday in Sports with Copa America, Euros finals
Sunday, July 11th promises to be an action packed day in the world of sports, with the events lined up…
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Hawks wins Game 4 to tie Eastern Conference Finals against Bucks
Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 110-88 in Game 4 of their seven-game NBA Eastern Conference Finals to level the…
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Udoka makes history, becomes first-ever Nigerian NBA coach
Former Nigerian International Ime Udoka has made history after he was officially announced by the Boston Celtics as their Head…
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Antetokoumpo stars, Nwora impresses as Milwaukee Bucks breezes past Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks handed out a comprehensive 125-91 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in a complete performance in Game 2 of…
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2019 NBA champion OG Anunoby and 48 others invited for D’Tigers Olympics camp
Nigeria men’s national team headcoach Mike Brown has invited top NBA stars to camp as the team prepare for the…
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Jordan Nwora, Precious Achiuwa star for respective sides as curtain drops on NBA regular season
Milwaukee Bucks and D’Tigers youngster Jordan Nwora was in impressive form as he contributed a double double for the Milwaukee…
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