Although this is Hoops & Read`s first season in the Premier Basketball League, the players of the club (often referred to as The Students) are already making a name for themselves. Three of the club`s player made it to the Atlantic Conference All Star Team. This will be their first All Star experience. Hilary Aigbokhaode will also feature in the All Star event in the 3 point contest.
Kwara Falcons` Mobuja Oyeleye, Customs` Okiki Michael and Rivers Hoopers` Solomon Ajegbeyi who are fans` favourites also made it to the Atlantic Team.
ATLANTIC ALL STAR TEAM
Owen Oriakhi - Hoops & Read
Kamal Ayanlere - Police Batons
Oghenetano Emuhowo - Rivers Hoopers
Victor Komonibo - Hoops & Read
Jide Ogunsemore - Hoops & Read
Mojuba Oyeleye - Kwara Falcons
Okiki Michael - Customs
Solomon Ajegbeyi - Rivers Hoopers
David Godwin - Kwara Falcons
Balogun Emmanuel - Rivers Hoopers
Seun Akinwale - Customs
Kevin Odoh - Oluyole Warriors
In the Savannah Conference, the usual suspects from Mark Mentors and Kano Pillars made the list including Stanley Gumut, Abubakar Usman and Dele Ademola. They`d be joined by other stars from Gombe Bulls, Civil Defenders, Bauchi Nets and Niger Potters.
SAVANNAH ALL STAR TEAM
AbdulWahab Yakubu - Gombe Bulls
Sylvanus Mamaki - Gombe Bulls
Gar Kator Shedrack- Gombe Bulls
Stanley Gumut - Mark Mentors
Abubakar Usman - Kano Pillars
Dele Ademola - Kano Pillars
AbdulWahab Yahaya - Kano Pillars
Azuoma Dike - Kano Pillars
Eli Abraham - Kano Pillars
Joel Ijigba - Defenders
Apara Akita - Bauchi Nets
Wisdom Prince - Niger Potters
The All Star Game which is scheduled for this Saturday will feature a couple of events including the Skills Challenge, 3 Point Shooting Contest, Dunking Competition and a Ceremonial 3x3 Challenge.
Players selected to feature in these contests are;
3 POINT CONTEST
Kevin Ikhalo - Delta Force
Roland Alalibo - Rivers Hoopers
Hilary Aigbokhaode - Hoops&Read
Seye Ayodele - Customs
Umar Alhaji Madu - Niger Potters
Timothy Kwaor - Gombe Bulls
SKILLS CHALLENGE
Adeolu Olaiya - Bauchi Nets
Kevin Pam - Plateau Peaks
Anaye Johnson - Kwara Falcons
Sulaimon Owolabi - Oluyole Warriors
Emilagba Bolaji - Hoops&Read
Shedrack Ovi - NAF Rockets
SLAM DUNK
Ibe Agu - Gombe Bulls
Lucky Subel - Kano Pillars
Ossai Godspower - Kwara Falcons
Azolibe Chijioke - Hoops&Read
Richard Odoh - Oluyole Warriors
Idris Brown - NAF Rockets
The All Star Events will be hosted by Kano Pillars at the Kofamata Sports Hall, Kano. It is the first time the event will be held outside Lagos and Abuja.
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