Rivers Hoopers drawn in Group A of NBBF President Cup Final eight

Rivers Hoopers have been drawn with Niger Potters, Civil Defenders and Benue Braves in Group A of the NBBF President Cup Final 8 starting on Tuesday November 12 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

National Daily learnt that the KingsMen will play their opening Group A game against Niger Potters on Wednesday at 4pm before playing Benue Braves and Civil Defenders on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Hoopers who are on a five game winning streak in the NBBF President Cup will hope to grab the only automatic slot awarded to Nigeria for the Basketball Africa League billed for March 2020.

Kwara Falcons who also finished unbeaten in the first phase in Ilorin have been grouped alongside Lagos Islanders, Nigeria Army and Raptors in Group B.

Meanwhile, Rivers Hoopers have left Port Harcourt for the NBBF President Cup Final 8 in Lagos.