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Basketball League: Rivers Hoopers Begin Title Defence October

Basketball League: Rivers Hoopers Begin Title Defence October

by Blackcoin,
Oct 09, 2024
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Rivers Hoopers will tip off their title defence when the 2024 Nigeria Premier Basketball League begins on 25th October, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

According to a press statement released by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to all teams, the league will be held in two phases: the first phase and the final eight.

Atlantic and Savannah Conferences will be played in Benin and Jos, respectively, from 25th October to 3rd November.

Hoopers will play against Lagos Legends, Police Batons, Delta Force, Kwara Falcons, Comets, Oluyole Warriors, and Hoops and Read in the Atlantic Conference in Benin.

The top four teams from each of the conferences will advance to the final eight, billed for 13-19 November in a yet-to-be-decided venue.

The champion will represent Nigeria at the 2025 Basketball Africa League.

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ABIDOYE BABATUNDE BLACKCOIN Editor of BSNSports, Radio Presenter of (Grajos 88.3FM), TV Presenter of (KAFTAN TV), Media Officer of NNL Club Side (36 Lion FC) He is a graduate of National Broadcast Academy with 6 years experience working with reputable publications including CITY 105.1, MAX 102.3FM, AOIFootball, Sportsday Newspaper, Opera News, Freekick Naija An unbiased football writer with penchant for sports and historical analysis. While football is his main strength he also keeps abreast of a wide variety of sports.

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