By Silvernews
Southeast representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Mr. Ugo Udezue, has praised the federation for what he described as an impressive display of domestic basketball excellence at the Super 4 Finals, where Lagos Legends emerged champions.
The Legends clinched the title after a hard-fought 74–72 victory over Rivers Hoopers in a gripping final played in Rivers State — a contest Udezue said reflected the steady progress the sport is making under the current federation.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Udezue, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Sports kits Manufacturing Company, noted that the competition brought out the finest quality of talent on the local scene. He expressed confidence that the standard witnessed at the finals would be replicated in future domestic and international engagements.
He attributed the steady rise in basketball performance nationwide to the sustained efforts of the NBBF led by its president, Engr. Musa Kida, describing the federation’s developmental drive as “a clear indication that basketball is regaining its place among Nigeria’s leading sports.”
Udezue also revealed that the Southeast Zone would intensify its developmental programmes to ensure that teams from the region compete more strongly in subsequent conference playoffs leading to the Super 4.
He commended Rivers Hoopers for their spirited display in the final, noting that their performance contributed significantly to what he described as “one of the most competitive endings in the Nigeria Basketball League in recent years.”
