Nigeria Rosters
Nigeria 2017 African World Cup Qualifier Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | Birth Date | Birth City | Pre-NBA Draft Team | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Agada | GF | 6-3 | 209 | Aug 31, 1994 | Ottawa | Canada Nigeria |
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| Ibe Abuchi Agu | G | 6-7 | N/A | May 2, 1997 | N/A | Nigeria | |
| Deji Akindele | C | 7-1 | 240 | Apr 2, 1983 | Lagos | Chicago State | Nigeria |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | F | 6-9 | 220 | Sep 21, 1990 | Atlanta (GA) | Wake Forest | United States Nigeria |
| Alade Aminu | C | 6-10 | 225 | Sep 14, 1987 | Stone Mountain (GA) | Georgia Tech | United States Nigeria |
| Ike Diogu | PF | 6-8 | 255 | Sep 11, 1983 | Buffalo (NY) | Arizona State | United States Nigeria |
| Eli Abraham Dung | PG | 6-2 | N/A | Oct 14, 1994 | N/A | Nigeria | |
| Mike Efevberha | G | 6-4 | 195 | Aug 22, 1984 | Pompano Beach (FL) | Cal State Northridge | United States Nigeria |
| Obi Emegano | GF | 6-3 | 215 | Apr 29, 1993 | Edmond (OK) | Oral Roberts | United States Nigeria |
| Michael Patrick Gbinije | SF | 6-6 | 200 | Jun 5, 1992 | Hartford (CT) | Syracuse | United States Nigeria |
| David Godwin | SG | 6-5 | N/A | Nov 1, 1996 | N/A | Nigeria | |
| Brian Ibekwe | F | 6-9 | 220 | Jul 19, 1985 | Los Angeles (CA) | Maryland | United States Nigeria |
| Ike Iroegbu | G | 6-2 | 195 | Mar 14, 1995 | Elk Grove (CA) | Washington State | United States Nigeria |
| Tonye Jekiri | C | 7-0 | 227 | Jul 23, 1994 | Lagos | Miami (FL) | Nigeria United States |
| Bryant Mbamalu | SG | 6-2 | 194 | Dec 11, 1991 | Houston (TX) | Louisiana | United States Nigeria |
| Tosin Mehinti | F | 6-9 | 238 | May 30, 1994 | Lithonia (GA) | UAB | United States Nigeria |
| Buchi Nwaiwu | F | 6-7 | N/A | Aug 20, 1998 | N/A | Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) | Nigeria |
| Ike Nwamu | GF | 6-5 | 205 | Jun 3, 1993 | Greensboro (NC) | UNLV | United States Nigeria |
| Lotanna Nwogbo | FC | 6-8 | 255 | May 30, 1993 | Lithonia (GA) | Longwood | United States Nigeria |
| Jordan Nwora | F | 6-8 | 225 | Sep 9, 1998 | Buffalo (NY) | Louisville | United States Nigeria |
| Christopher Obekpa | PF | 6-9 | 230 | Nov 14, 1993 | Centereach (NY) | UNLV | United States Nigeria |
| Uche Ofoegbu | GF | 6-4 | 220 | Oct 10, 1993 | San Antonio (TX) | UNLV | United States Nigeria |
| Braxton Ogbueze | G | 6-1 | 181 | Nov 23, 1993 | Charlotte (NC) | Charlotte | United States Nigeria |
| Michael Ojo | G | 6-5 | 200 | Jun 28, 1989 | Santa Monica (CA) | Lehigh | United States Nigeria |
| Augustine Okosun | FC | 6-11 | 239 | Jul 4, 1986 | Benin City | Northwood (FL) | Nigeria |
| Stan Okoye | GF | 6-6 | 215 | Apr 10, 1991 | Raleigh (NC) | Virginia Military | United States Nigeria |
| Keith Omoerah | GF | 6-5 | 200 | Mar 2, 1992 | Winnipeg | Canada Nigeria |
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| Emmanuel Omogbo | PF | 6-8 | 210 | May 28, 1995 | Lanham (MD) | Colorado State | United States Nigeria |
| Michael Umeh | G | 6-2 | 205 | Sep 18, 1984 | Houston (TX) | UNLV | United States Nigeria |
| Musa Mohammed Usman | GF | 6-4 | N/A | Sep 27, 1991 | N/A | Nigeria | |
| Ben Uzoh | SG | 6-3 | 205 | Mar 18, 1988 | Houston (TX) | Tulsa | United States Nigeria |
| Abdulwahad Yakubu | F | 6-7 | 187 | May 6, 1990 | N/A | Nigeria | |
| Talib Zanna | PF | 6-9 | 230 | Oct 1, 1990 | Kaduna | Pittsburgh | Nigeria |
Recent Nigeria History
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Olympic Pre-Qualifier - Nigeria | 5th |
| 2023 | FIBA AfroCan | 8th |
| 2021 | African World Cup Qualifier | 8th |
| 2021 | FIBA AfroBasket | 9th |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | 10th |
| 2020 | AfroBasket Qualifiers | N/A |
| 2019 | FIBA World Cup | 17th |
| 2017 | African World Cup Qualifier | Gold |
| 2017 | FIBA AfroBasket | Silver |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | 10th |
| 2016 | Team USA Exhibitions | N/A |
| 2015 | FIBA AfroBasket | Gold |
| 2013 | FIBA AfroBasket | 7th |
| 2013 | Borislav Stankovic Cup | N/A |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | 10th |
| 2012 | Olympic Qualifiers | Bronze |
| 2011 | FIBA AfroBasket | Bronze |
| 2009 | FIBA AfroBasket | 5th |
| 2007 | FIBA AfroBasket | 5th |
| 2007 | U19 World Cup | 13th |
| 2006 | FIBA World Cup | 14th |
| 1998 | FIBA World Cup | 13th |