After days of fierce contests, eight teams have booked their tickets to the national finals of the 2021 Nigeria Basketball Federation organised Men’s Premier Basketball League which will serve as qualifiers for the 2021 Basketball African League organised by FIBA.
Rivers Hoopers who had an unbeaten run in eight matches to confirm their status as the Atlantic Conference kings are joined by Kwara Falcons until their last game against Hoopers won seven matches, losing narrowly to the eventual champions to close out their conference run with a 7-1 run.
Police Batons of Lagos did just enough with five wins and two losses to emerge as one of the Atlantic Conference representatives alongside Lagos Islanders who won 4 games.
In the Savannah Conference, Kano Pillars also started their BAL qualification journey on a high note, closing their conference campaign with a commanding 83-75pts win against Gombe Bulls.
Bulls coached by Mohammed AbdulRahman will also be joining Customs and Benue Braves as they continue their journey to emerge as Nigeria’s continental representatives.
Meanwhile, following a request from clubs, the NBBF has tentatively announced a shift in the commencement date of the National Final 8 slated for Lagos.
To this end, a new date for the National Finals earlier slated for September 26 October 2, will be announced soon.
