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The Nigerian National Team has finalized its roster for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

The list includes eight NBA players - Jahlil Okafor (Detroit Pistons), Gabe Vincent, KZ Okpala, Precious Achiuwa (all Miami Heat), Miye Oni (Utah Jazz), Josh Okogie (Minnesota Timberwolves), Metu Chimezie (Sacramento Kings), and Jordan Nwora (Milwaukee Bucks).

Forwards Michael Gbinijie, Stanley Okoye, and point guard Ike Iroegbu were the last players cut from the team.

Nigeria will compete in Group B, alongside Australia, Germany, and Italy.

Nigeria NT final roster

Jahlil Okafor Gabe Vincent KZ Okpala Precious Achiuwa Miye Oni Josh Okogie Metu Chimezie Jordan Nwora Obi Emegano Caleb Agada Ekpe Udoh Chima Moneke Thank you for reading us! We have even more content for you.
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