Ahead of the start to the 2025 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Final Eight Playoffs campaign, Rivers Hoopers Guard Isaiah Williams has set his sights on winning with the KingsMen, as he prepares for his league debut.
The 30-year-old American, who joined the defending champions in time for the Final Eight playoffs, says he already feels like part of the Hoopers family and can’t wait to get started on the court.
“I love it here so far. Since day one, everybody’s treated me like family. They’ve been very welcoming, and I can’t wait to get started.” he revealed.
Williams, who plays as a guard, is renowned for his laser-sharp court vision, intricate passing, and efficient shooting. He most recently starred for Patriots Basketball Club during the 2025 Rwanda League Playoffs semifinals against APR.
In Game One of the 2025 playoff semifinals vs. APR (June 20), he scored 16 points and handed out 6 assists to help Patriots win 78-61. He also posted 22 points, 7 assists, and 2 steals in Game Three of that same semi-final series, in a 65-59 win.
Now representing the six-time champions of the Nigeria Basketball League, Rivers Hoopers, Williams, who also played for Mexico’s Los Mochis earlier this year, says he wants to help the KingsMen to keep winning.
“Every time I step on the court I try to win. That’s all that matters.”
“It’s already a winning club, and I wanted to come here to help the team win a third [straight league title],” he said.
The KingsMen will begin their 2025 NPBL Playoffs campaign against Hoops & Read with tipoff billed for 6pm on Monday, 27th October, 2025, at the Basketball Stadium, #59 Niger Street, Port Harcourt Township, Rivers State.
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Rivers Hoopers v Hoops & Read 6pm
