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Nigeria recorded another landmark achievement. Six players of Nigerian heritage were selected in the historic 2026 NBA Draft, further cementing the country's growing impact on the global basketball landscape.

The class features a remarkable mix of homegrown talent developed through programmes like the NBA Academy Africa, alongside standout diaspora athletes from the U.S. college system.

Among those selected are Ugonna Onyenso, Zuby Ejiofor, Felix Okpara, Otega Oweh, Tobi Lawal, and Ebuka Okorie, a new generation of stars proudly carrying Nigerian heritage onto basketball's biggest stage.

Nigeria recorded another landmark achievement. Six players of Nigerian heritage were selected in the...

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