Rivers Hoopers signs Obekpa from the D'Tigers

Rivers Hoopers announced on Monday that it has officially recruited D'Tigers center Chris Obekpa for the Final 8 which ends today.

Hoopers made the announcement on their official Facebook account on Monday.

The KingsMen last played in a competitive game on February 5 when they won the Crown Elite Championship in Lagos and are ready to add to their laurels hence the signing of the experienced center.

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Obekpa, 28, is one of the most prolific shot blockers in the country and his quality will help the team led by Ogoh Odaudu in the competition which starts today.

A six-foot-nine cross from Makurdi, Nigeria, Obekpa has been consistent in his Basketball Africa League appearances.

Before returning to Africa this year, Obekpa last played full-time in Turkey in the 2017-18 season, largely through injury. During his time with Trabzonspor, the now 28-year-old averaged 8.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game in 24 outings in the Basketbol Süper Ligi.

When he turned pro in 2016, Obekpa signed with the Golden State Warriors and was assigned to G League affiliate team the Santa Cruz Warriors. In 29 G League games with Santa Cruz, he averaged 5.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.

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