Nigeria Premier Basketball League: Rivers Hoopers emerge Atlantic Conference Champions

For a second consecutive game, the KingsMen had a slow start to the game. Hoopers came from a six-point deficit in the opening quarter to tie the game 26-26 before the break.

Hoopers forward Victor Mohammed explained why they had a slow start to the game which dunked off at 9am.

”We were tired, fatigued and didn’t eat before coming for this game so we had to pick up in the game.”

On how they finished the Conference 8 without a defeat, Mohammed said “I am very happy. It’s a great achievement for the team because it was a collective effort and we were able to achieve this streak with discipline so it was a good one for us.”

Hoopers outscored Police Batons 18-5 in the third for a 52-31 lead going into the fourth.

The former champions held on to dismantle the helpless Police Batons.

Hoopers finished the Atlantic Conference phase without a defeat, winning all 10 games.

Ahead of the Final Four, the former Kwara Falcons forward said they still have areas to work on to be 100% ready.

”At the moment we are 80% ready. We will go back home, train and work on some of our deficiencies and come back 100%.”