Bright Akhuetie part of Nigeria pool for Fiba World Cup qualifiers

By: Mark Giongco - 2 years ago

UP big man Bright Akhuetie. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Bright Akhuetie has been included in Nigeria’s national team pool for the Fiba World Cup African qualifiers.

The 15-man selection also includes former NBA players Ike Diogu and Ben Uzoh.

Akhuetie last played for the Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 82.

The 6-foot-7 big man was named UAAP MVP in 2018. He led UP to the finals in the same season, ending the school’s 32-year finals drought.

Nigeria, which is in Group A, begins its campaign in the qualifiers on November 26 against Cape Verde.

The D’Tigers finished 10th in a 12-team field at the Tokyo Olympics last August.

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