Nigerian basketball star, Benjamin Uzoh is hoping for a good outing at the forthcoming FIBA World Cup.
The 31-year-old admits the exploit of D’Tigress at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018 can inspire the team to a greater height at the mundial.
“A shout-out to our senior women’s squad! Both of our success in recent years shines a greater light on Nigeria and Africa,” Uzoh said.
“Hopefully this World Cup stage will be one of Nigeria’s best experiences yet. As a unit, we like our chances,” Uzoh told FIBA.basketball.
“We have a competitive group of teams with respected history. No fear, just respect. Definitely, I have a ton of respect for the countries in our pool and their history but I feel we’re a dark horse that can compete beyond the preliminaries,”
The 1.91m (6ft 3in) guard who plays for Caballeros de Culiacán of CIBACOPA Mexico added that playing at the World Cup means so much to him.
“Personally, the World Cup means a great deal to me as it’s a stage I’ve never been on. But any time I share the court and a stage with my brothers in representing the country, it takes on a whole greater meaning for me.”
“First off, being the No.1 team in Africa is something my brothers and I are proud of. But rather than pressure, it’s a great opportunity that we have as a country to continue to spearhead the growth and respect of basketball on the continent.”
