Nwora calls up 44 players as D’Tigers begin FIBA W’Cup warm-ups in July

D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora has released a 44 man preliminary roaster ahead of the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup billed to hold in China.

Nwora included five Nigerian-based players in the list, to battle for spots in the final 12-man squad that will represent the country at the tournament.

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) also noted that the team’s camping exercise will commence on July 7, 2019 in Erie Community College, Buffalo, USA.

D’Tigers will face fellow World Cup-bound Dominican Republic at the Palacio de Los Deportes in San Domingo on July 20th and 22nd before another test game against Ex NBA and Euro All Stars on the July 26, as they round off the first phase of camping.

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The Second phase of camping will commence on July 29, while the invited NBA players are expected to report to camp on August 1 before departing for Toronto on August 5, where they will be facing Canada on the 7th and 9th of August.

Nwora will be assisted by Glynn R. Cyrien (Ex Memphis Grizzlies), Mfon Kokoete Udofia (Atlanta Hawks) and Ogoh Odaudu (Rivers Hoopers).

The final 12-man list will depart for Nigeria on August 12, for the final round of training before leaving for China on August 18.

Nigeria have been drawn in Group B of the global showpiece to battle Korea, Argentina and Russia.

The FIBA Men’s World Cup will kick off September 15th, 2019.

The Invited Players

1 Ben Uzoh – CB Caballaeros, Chile

2 Ike Iroegbu – Science City Germany

3 Michael Oguine – University of Montana USA

4 Jordfan Ogundiran – Cal Poly Pomona USA

5 Agu Abuchi Ibe – Defenders, Nigeria

6 David Nwaba – Cleveland Cavaliers

7 Ochai Agbaji – Kansas University USA

8 Josh Akogie – Minneasota Timberwolves, USA

9 Vincent Nnamdi – Stockton Kings USA

10 Miye Oni – Miami Heat USA

11 Agada Caleb – Melillq Baloncesto Spain

12 Nwamu Ike – Fort Wayne Mad Ants

13 Emegano Obinna – Rouen Basket France

14 Efevhera Michael – Homemement Lebanon

15 Stephen Domingos – Donar Holland

16 Okpe Ocheibi Victor – Defenders, Nigeria

17 Stanley Okoye – Tecyconta Zaragoza Spain

18 OG Anunoby – Toronto Raptors Canada

19 Jordan Nwora – Louisville University USA

20 Al Farouq Aminu – Portland Trailblazers USA

21 Achiuwa Precious – Memphis University USA

22 Chuma Okeke – Orlando Magic USA

23 Semi Ojeleye – Boston Celtics USA

24 Abdul Yahaya – Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria

25 Kezie Okpalla – Phoenix Suns USA

26 TK Edogi – Sakarya BSB Turkey

27 Stephen Ugochukwu – Texas Legends USA

28 Diogu Ike – Sichun Blue Whales Cihna

29 Aminu Alade – Hapoel SP tel Aviv Israel

30 Chimezie Metu – San Antonio Spurs USA

31 Moneke N. I. Chima – Melbourne Phoenix, Australia

32 Tosin Mehinti – Real Murcia, Spain

33 Vincen Buchi Nwaiwu – Rivers Hoopers Nigeria

34 Zana Talib – Hapoel SP tel Aviv Israel

35 Joshua Ifeoluwa Ajayi – South Alabama University, USA

36 Chris Obekpa – Al Riyadh Lebanon

37 Ekpe Udoh – Utah Jazz USA

38 Micahel Eric – Darussafaka , Turkey

39 Victor Koko Anthony – Rivers Hoopers Nigeria

40 Charles Bassey, Western Kentucky USA

41 Fetus Ezeli – Former Golden State Warriors, USA

42 Ado Abdul -Mississipi State USA

43 Ike Obiagu -Seaton Hall University USA

44 Ayodeji Akindele -Fuerza Regia Mexico

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