Mark 'D' Ball Basketball Championship To Return Soon -Igoche Mark

Mark 'D' Ball Basketball Championship To Return Soon -Igoche Mark

Ibrahim Lateef

The initiator and founder of the Mark ‘D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark has assured lovers of the 'Slam and Dunk' to anticipate the return of the glamorous championship, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

Mark 'D' Ball, an annual basketball championship fiesta, blends basketball and entertainment; and has recently raised the gold standard of basketball championship, following last year's edition that had various incentives for participating teams.

Speaking to sports journalists at the weekend, Mark explained that the championship which had indeed helped to resurrect the moribund state of domestic basketball in the country, took a short break due to some circumstances beyond the control of the organizers, as he assures of a return of the championship soon.

"Let me use this medium to inform all stakeholders that the next edition of the Mark ‘D’ Ball Basketball Championship will become a reference point in Africa.

"We are currently working on using a new basketball arena for the championship which was one of the reasons for the break.

"But by the grace of God, we are excited that we have one now as the Mo Arena just opened. So we are in discussion with the owner as we intend to use this magnificent facility for our next tournament, we are returning with a bang very soon," he said.

The Mark ‘D’ Ball brand and its affiliations have contributed so much to the ecosystem of the game in the country, with verifiable proof.