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Here are the latest basketball news from Nigeria:

Nigerian Basketball League (NBL)

• The 2022 NBL season is set to tip off on March 26, with 12 teams participating. (Source: ThisDay Live)
• The league has introduced a new format, with teams playing each other twice in the regular season, followed by a playoffs and finals series. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
• The defending champions, Rivers Hoopers, are looking to retain their title, while new teams like Kwara Falcons and Delta Force are hoping to make a splash. (Source: Vanguard News)

International Competitions

• The Nigerian national team, the D'Tigers, will participate in the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, which will take place from February 24 to March 1. (Source: FIBA)
• The team is currently ranked 44th in the world and will face off against teams from Group B, which includes Rwanda, Uganda, and Mali. (Source: ESPN)
• The D'Tigers are looking to improve their ranking and qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which will take place in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Player News

• Nigerian-American player, Jordan Nwora, has signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. (Source: ESPN)
• Another Nigerian-American player, Chimezie Metu, has signed with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. (Source: NBA.com)
• Nigerian player, Ike Diogu, has retired from professional basketball after a successful career in the NBA and abroad. (Source: ESPN)

Coaching News

• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has appointed a new head coach for the national team, with former player and coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed, taking the reins. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
• The NBBF has also appointed a new coach for the national women's team, with former player and coach, Mfon Udoka, taking charge. (Source: Vanguard News)