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The 2024 Basketball Championships provided an opportunity to share Nigeria's success stories over the years.
The Nestle MILO Basketball Championship has been a premier platform for identifying and nurturing young basketball talents in Nigeria for over two decades.
Many of the players who have graced this prestigious competition have gone on to achieve great success at the professional and international levels.
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Here are seven standout players who have made their mark through the Nestlé MILO Basketball Championship:
FIBA-Sanctioned Milo Basketball Stars
- Precious Achiuwa
The 2013 MILO Basketball Championship Most Valuable Player (MVP) is now making waves in the NBA, playing for the New York Knicks.
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Achiuwa's journey from the MILO courts to the NBA highlights the championship's ability to uncover and propel exceptional talents.
Chukwudi Maduabum
A MILO Basketball Championship alumnus, Maduabum has carved out a successful professional career, playing in top leagues around the world, including the NBA.
Ewaoche Obekpa
Another MILO Basketball Championship standout, Obekpa showcased his skills on the national stage, which led to a college scholarship in the United States and eventually a professional career.
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Solomon Alabi
The MILO Basketball Championship provided Alabi with the platform to showcase his talents, leading to a college career in the US and a stint in the NBA.
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Nkechi Akashili
Chioma Udiaja, Upe Atusu, Nkem Akaraiwe, Patience Nene Upe - These female players, all alumni of the MILO Basketball Championship, have gone on to represent Nigeria in major international tournaments, including the AfroBasket, FIBA World Cup, and Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
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Akashili is a 2017 FIBA Afro Basketball Women winner, a former MVP of the ZenithBank Women Basketball League and a member of the 2018 World Cup fantastic 12.
Rueben Abuchi Chinyelu
A recent MILO Basketball Championship participant, Chinyelu's outstanding performance at the 2019 FIBA Africa U16 Championship led to him being scouted by the NBA.
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He would earn a scholarship to the NBA Academy in Senegal and now looks set to continue his basketball journey at the University of Florida.
Oladapo Afonja
A standout player in the 2022 MILO Basketball Championship, Afonja's talent and potential have caught the attention of scouts, paving the way for further development and opportunities in the sport.
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The Nestlé MILO Basketball Championship has proven to be a remarkable platform for nurturing and showcasing the skills of young basketball players in Nigeria.
Ahead of its 24th grand finale, these success stories demonstrate the championship's enduring impact on the country's basketball landscape and its ability to uncover future stars.
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