Post by Engr. Olusola Adedayo (@Moschino)

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A record-breaking six Nigerian players made history at the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center, solidifying Nigeria's expanding footprint in global basketball. The historic class was headlined by first-rounders Ebuka Okorie (17th pick, Oklahoma City Thunder/Pistons) and Zuby Ejiofor (23rd pick, Atlanta Hawks), followed by second-round selections Otega Oweh (41st pick, Heat/Thunder), Felix Okpara (46th pick, Magic/Wizards), Tobi Lawal (48th pick, Mavericks), and Ugonna Onyenso (53rd pick, Rockets/Pistons). This draft marked a massive milestone as Okpara and Onyenso became only the second pair of Nigeria-born players ever selected in the same draft class. Furthermore, Onyenso's selection highlighted the growing success of continental development pipelines, making him the third alumnus of NBA Academy Africa to successfully transition into the NBA.

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