By Silvernews
Teams across the South-East region have intensified preparations for the South-East Basketball Championship scheduled to hold in Ebonyi State from May 15 to 16, 2026.
The championship is expected to bring together top basketball talents from the five South-East states in what stakeholders have described as a major step towards repositioning the game in the region.
The tournament is sponsored by the South-East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation and CEO of Alfa Sports, Mr. Ugo Udezue, who has continued to champion the revival and development of basketball in the zone.
Speaking ahead of the championship, Coach Victor Oguguo of the Imo State Basketball Association said preparations were in top gear, adding that Imo State players were fully ready for the competition.
According to him, teams from across the South-East are approaching the championship with seriousness and determination as they hope to use the event to demonstrate their readiness for future national and regional competitions.
Coach Oguguo noted that the tournament would also provide players with the needed exposure and competitive experience ahead of forthcoming national engagements.
Also speaking, Coach Chiedozi Nwoye of the Enugu State team described the championship as timely, stating that the competition would greatly assist his players in preparations for the forthcoming National Sports Festival.
He expressed confidence that the tournament would help teams in the region improve their level of competitiveness while strengthening basketball development in the South-East.
The championship comes at a crucial period when the region is in need of more grassroots and elite competitions to boost basketball growth and create opportunities for young talents.
Sports enthusiasts believe the competition will also serve as part of preparations for other national league events organised by the Nigeria Basketball Federation.
The two-day championship is expected to attract basketball lovers, scouts, coaches, and administrators from different parts of the country.
