The Sports Renaissance Africa Partners (SRAP), an international sports Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has recommended for a stronger focus on coaching training for the development of basketball in Nigeria.
Speaking to reporters on Friday in Abuja, Mrs Relindis Mbu, CEO of SRAP, predicted that Nigeria would rejoin the top tiers of basketball with the necessary coaching and training resources.
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She stated that in order to accomplish this, the group has made the decision to conduct an internationally renowned coaching session with renowned basketball skills coach Ganon Baker.
While Ganon Baker is one of the most respected figures in the world of basketball, he has been into training and coaching for over 30 years, working with the NBA, WNBA, CBA, Euro League, NCAA, NJCAA, U Sports among others.
“At SRAP, we are passionate about bringing in experts from the world with a tactical experience that can help develop our young talents.
“The training clinic and certification programme with the renowned Ganon Baker will hold in Abuja at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium from Aug. 15 to Aug. 20; while that of Lagos is from Aug. 22- Aug. 27,” she said.
Mbu said the NGO was working with Baker because of his over 30 years of experience in the game and his systematic curriculum that takes young players from zero to pro.
She said SRAP would also be working with other stakeholders and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to ensure better exposure and scouting for young Nigerian talents.
