As D’Tigress step up preparations for the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo, 24-year-old Nicole Enabosi is confident and pleased with her ability to provide Coach Otis Hughley with selection options.
Based on her experience with the team, she said, “I think I can bring more to the defence. I am a very handy player, love stealing the ball and playing full-court defence.
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“I can also bring some versatility and match-up problems as I am a big guard and a small post (player)”.
She also applauded the team spirit and work ethics which she believes remains a cutting edge as preparation continues for the 2020 Olympics game in Tokyo.
Nicole who missed the 2018 FIBA World Cup in Spain due to injury said her return to the team has been made easier with the attitude of the players and coaching staff as they welcomed her back to the fold like she never left.
“Honestly, I don’t think there are any changes from the 2018 team and the current team. Both groups are easy going, easy to talk to and the coaching staff are really helpful.”
The 24-year-old plying her trade in Slovakia said since she was not the only new face in camp, she never had a reason to feel out of place.
“I had a great time and I was able to bond with girls my age who were just getting out of college or in college while also learning from other older girls.
“They did a great job showing the ropes to the new players and being there for us to answer a lot of questions”, Nicole said.
For the 2020 Olympics, Nigeria is grouped alongside world number one- USA, France and Japan.
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