As therealbuckets reported yesterday, it’s rumoured that the Rivers Hoopers followed through today with the signing of Offia Abel. Soon the full release from the Rivers Hoopers will be made public.
RIVERS HOOPERS SIGN OFFIA ABEL.
The Rivers Hoopers are soon to announce that they have signed formal Nigeria Customs Star Offia ABEL after beating off competition from Kwara Falcons, Lagos Islanders and some few teams. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Offia Abel speaking to the press made good remarks about it and feels happy about the opportunity. He had to say. “From when I played against the Rivers Hoopers last year, I liked the way that they competed as a team,” Abel said. “They’ve got great players, so it will be an easy no-brainer for me (to sign with the Rivers Hoopers ).” Thus, Abel already forecasting great things to come with his new team.
“Being with the Nigeria Customs last year—we made it to the NBBF final 8 – but I see (the Hoopers) as a team that has taken that next step to be in the position to fight for the Basketball Africa League ticket this season ,” Abel said. “I felt like the skill set that I have was easy for me to be able to make this move to be able to come back down here and be around a great organization and a great city around great fans and just bring my game here.”
Rivers Hoopers, acknowledged that targeting players of Abel’s this summer was one of the team’s high priorities. “Definitely we wanted to improve shooting, and then also versatility,” Rivers Hoopers Insider said. “Players that can play and defend multiple positions, so it was absolutely a key.”
Indeed, Abel is looking forward to giving the Hoopers an up close and personal look at his resume when training camp starts. “I’m just ready to be out there and compete with my teammates and us going out there and trying to bring W’s back,” Abel said. “That’s my main goal for this team and I’m just excited and ready to get it started.”
