Rivers Hoopers successfully defended their Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) title, defeating Hoops and Read Basketball Club 71-54 in the playoffs final on Monday in Port Harcourt.
Key Highlights:
- Hoopers’ guard Kelvin Amayo scored 29 points, with 20 in the first half.
- The team achieved a perfect 12-0 record from the Conference finals to the playoffs.
- This marks Rivers Hoopers’ sixth league title.
- They will represent Nigeria in the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL).
The Port Harcourt club dominated the game, leading 24-18 after the first quarter and 34-29 at halftime. They extended their advantage to 51-41 by the end of the third quarter and sealed the victory with a 71-54 final score.
Rivers Hoopers made history earlier this year as the first Nigerian team to reach the BAL podium, defeating Cape Town Tigers 80-57 in Kigali. They will return to the BAL in 2025, seeking another impressive performance.
