Nigeria V Argentina

[Cristao II]

Q3 Nig 20 Arg 19

That first quarter wrecked the game for Nigeria. This might be nasty but that injury to Skinn was a blessing in disguise!

[wanaj0]

So which big star would want to play for naija now?

Hopefully none. If we can't build a basketball program then we should let basketball die a natural death, it wasn't meant to be.

We do have a basketball program (I have seen Nigerian players hold clinics for children at VGC club) and a league that is televised on SuperSports. Give it time. I just pray we dont have the equivalent of NFF and the greedy twats in football in basketball.

The fans are the greatest problem. Now they are missing the coach and players who made it possible for us to play in our first Olympics. Deceiving ourselves that with another coach we will do better. They forget where we are coming from!

Anyway, some here seems to be better than the players and coaches on parade. Will be looking forward to their contribution at the next Olympics. Remove the first quarters and we are not that bad!

[Cristao II]

So which big star would want to play for naija now?

Hopefully none. If we can't build a basketball program then we should let basketball die a natural death, it wasn't meant to be.

We do have a basketball program (I have seen Nigerian players hold clinics for children at VGC club) and a league that is televised on SuperSports. Give it time. I just pray we dont have the equivalent of NFF and the greedy twats in football in basketball.

I know but you will agree with me that more can be done.

I agree a little but for the most I say you are expecting too much. For example this is an Argentine team that has played together for years. First quarter aside, Nigeria is holding its own against the Argies. Nigeria will get there. Give the nation time. I only pray that basketball is allowed to develop without some useless people damaging it the way we have damaged football.

[grandverve]

I don't know much about bball but it seems this players travel a lot...all of them not just naija players.

[sabb]

according to the commentators, our bois are good individually but as a team woeful which is normal considering they haven't been together a long time, dat's a positive. Go back, train, continue to play together and with time know each others game and we mite just get there, baby steps. Keep at it d'tigers

[Super Eagle]

Those boys are piss poor, to say the least. How do you expect to win as a basketball team when you:
can't shoot
can't defend
can't run or track back
can't play to your strength
don't communicate
....and generally playing as if you're in a slow motion roll.

Can't even beat Lithuania....the same team you beat in the qualifiers
And then disgraced my country against the team USA

[sabb]

Those boys are piss poor, to say the least. How do you expect to win as a basketball team when you:
can't shoot
can't defend
can't run or track back
can't play to your strength
don't communicate
....and generally playing as if you're in a slow motion roll.

Can't even beat Lithuania....the same team you beat in the qualifiers
And then disgraced my country against the team USA

Lithuania took team usa to the wire

[Super Eagle]

Those boys are piss poor, to say the least. How do you expect to win as a basketball team when you:
can't shoot
can't defend
can't run or track back
can't play to your strength
don't communicate
....and generally playing as if you're in a slow motion roll.

Can't even beat Lithuania....the same team you beat in the qualifiers
And then disgraced my country against the team USA

Lithuania took team usa to the wire

The team USA wasn't at their best in that game. I think they thought that they were playing against Nigeria again
But either way, the fact remains that we beat the same Lithuania team a few weeks ago during the qualifiers

[Cristao II]

The 1Q wrecked this game. Q4: 22-17

[skillful]

Dbanji needs to pay this DJ some royalities

[Super Eagle]

But to be fair, they played a much better defense against the Argies.

Their efforts against the team USA was pathetic

[pajimoh]

The 1Q wrecked this game. Q4: 22-17

22 to naija?

[Cristao II]

The 1Q wrecked this game. Q4: 22-17

22 to naija?

Yes!

Q1 Arg 37 Nig 19
Q2 Arg 20 Nig 18
Q3 Arg 19 Nig 20
Q4 Arg 17 Nig 22

The first quarter really wrecked it. After that it was a much more equal game.

[pajimoh]

The 1Q wrecked this game. Q4: 22-17

22 to naija?

Yes!

Q1 Arg 37 Nig 19
Q2 Arg 20 Nig 18
Q3 Arg 19 Nig 20
Q4 Arg 17 Nig 22

The first quarter really wrecked it. After that it was a much more equal game.

Improved performance. Hopefully they can win their last game

[Robotnik]

The 1Q wrecked this game. Q4: 22-17

22 to naija?

Yes!

Q1 Arg 37 Nig 19
Q2 Arg 20 Nig 18
Q3 Arg 19 Nig 20
Q4 Arg 17 Nig 22

The first quarter really wrecked it. After that it was a much more equal game.

More like Argentina shot into the lead, and become comfortable with 15-20 point game.
Hopefully we can get something against France.

[juventuss]

Whew, so we did not get blown out... ope..

[mcal]

...so who won? With the subdued postings looks like we got kicked again

[Lager-back]

[kolinzo]

Okay folks, the math is simple! These boys have to play that defense in the first quarter and keep France under 23points. They need to concentrate on defense first and the offense will fall naturally! Defense first! Defense first!!! Defense first!!!

[Man Ataye]

b ball not being owa ting back home, 1st olympiad, new team together etc etc iwas not exoecting dem to get out talkless of medal..this is a painful but needed lesson..we will return..just have a lot of meshing to do..still love those boys..Lets see in 4 yrs, more pros, more experience from these few.. it is all good.

according to the commentators, our bois are good individually but as a team woeful which is normal considering they haven't been together a long time, dat's a positive. Go back, train, continue to play together and with time know each others game and we mite just get there, baby steps. Keep at it d'tigers

[Man Ataye]

france ain't all dat..thy barely beat Tunisia.

[wanaj0]

b ball not being owa ting back home, 1st olympiad, new team together etc etc iwas not exoecting dem to get out talkless of medal..this is a painful but needed lesson..we will return..just have a lot of meshing to do..still love those boys..Lets see in 4 yrs, more pros, more experience from these few.. it is all good.

according to the commentators, our bois are good individually but as a team woeful which is normal considering they haven't been together a long time, dat's a positive. Go back, train, continue to play together and with time know each others game and we mite just get there, baby steps. Keep at it d'tigers

You wish. Knowing our people, we will dismantle the team, sack the coach get one messiah coach and then fail to qualify for the next Olympics and start looking for the next scapegoat goat. We don't believe in building so no way are we going to build on this "achievement". Definitely not with the current fans!

[soothsayer]

b ball not being owa ting back home, 1st olympiad, new team together etc etc iwas not exoecting dem to get out talkless of medal..this is a painful but needed lesson..we will return..just have a lot of meshing to do..still love those boys..Lets see in 4 yrs, more pros, more experience from these few.. it is all good.

according to the commentators, our bois are good individually but as a team woeful which is normal considering they haven't been together a long time, dat's a positive. Go back, train, continue to play together and with time know each others game and we mite just get there, baby steps. Keep at it d'tigers

You wish. Knowing our people, we will dismantle the team, sack the coach get one messiah coach and then fail to qualify for the next Olympics and start looking for the next scapegoat goat. We don't believe in building so no way are we going to build on this "achievement". Definitely not with the current fans!

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