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Mike Brown 'Talking' To Wes Iwundu, Jahlil Okafor After Monte Morris Commits To Nigeria

Mar 20, 2021 5:07 PM

Mike Brown said that he has had discussions with Wes Iwundu and Jahlil Okafor over representing Nigeria in this summer's Olympics.

"I have been talking to Wes, Jahlil; he has been to Nigeria and spent some time there when he was 11, 12 years old. He's a guy that I am excited about. We all should be excited about a guy like Jahlil because of his talent and his ability on that low post," said Brown.

Brown's comments come after Monte Morris committed to the Nigerian national team.

The roster includes current NBA players Morris, Spencer Dinwiddie, Al-Farouq AminuJosh Okogie, and Chimezie Metu. 

Brown noted that more NBA players have approached him about potentially representing the country.

"The crazy part is there are a lot more American players and coaches that have approached me about being a part of the team, whether it is from a coaching standpoint or from a playing standpoint, and I look at it as fantastic for the program."

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Monte Morris Commits To Nigeria For Summer Olympics

Mar 19, 2021 1:18 AM

Monte Morris committed to the Nigeria national team for this summer's Olympic games.

Morris joins a roster that includes Al-Farouq Aminu, Josh Okogie, Chimezie Metu, and Ekpe Udoh.

Nigeria are currently coached by Mike Brown.

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