Ugo Udezue to host South East basketball tournament, new Commission court in Ebonyi

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By Silvernews

The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, will host a three-day South East basketball tournament in Ebonyi State from June 5 to 7 as part of ongoing efforts to promote grassroots basketball development and youth empowerment in the region.

The tournament will take place at Ebonyi Mall, Abakaliki, with participating teams from the five South Eastern states of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Anambra and Abia.

One of the highlights of the event will be the commissioning of the Hon. Richard Idike Basketball Court, a facility facilitated by Udezue to provide an environment conducive to basketball development and talent discovery.

The Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in Ebonyi State, Hon. Richard Idike is expected to attend as a special guest of honor and officially inaugurate the course during the tournament.

Speaking ahead of the event, organizers said the competition aims to discover young talent, encourage healthy rivalry between participating states and strengthen grassroots basketball in the Southeast.

Udezue noted that the initiative is in line with the vision of expanding basketball opportunities in the region and creating pathways for young athletes to develop their careers in the sport.

The tournament is expected to attract basketball stakeholders, coaches, administrators and fans from across the South East, providing a platform for exciting competitions and the continued growth of the game in Ebonyi State.