NBFL: Rivers Hoopers’ Amayo inspires Kingsmen to sixth title

Rivers Hoopers’ point guard, Kelvin Amayo, shone brightly during the Nigeria Basketball Final playoffs on Monday night in Port Harcourt.

He scored an impressive 29 points, leading the Hoopers to retain their title and claim the sole ticket to the 2025 Basketball Africa League following their debut in the competition in 2024.

Rivers Hoopers defeated their Lagos-based Hoops and Reads 71-54 to grab the only ticket for the BAL championship next year. They have now won the title in 2011, 2012, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024.