Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane, who has Nigerian heritage, expressed his desire to help Nigeria’s basketball team, D’Tigers, by recruiting fellow NBA stars for future competitions. Nigeria’s basketball team has previously qualified for the Olympics but missed out on the 2024 Games in Paris. Bane is in discussions with other NBA players, including Aaron Nesmith and Gabe Vincent, about joining the national team. Currently ranked 50th globally, Nigeria aims to qualify for the 2028 Olympics through upcoming tournaments.
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