Every year, the NBA holds a prestigious event Called the NBA Draft(in which the teams from the league select eligible basketballers) the 2019 edition saw the emergence of three Nigerians in the biggest basketball league in the world. They are ; #ChumaOkeke 20-year-old Okeke played for the Auburn Tigers, Auburn University men's basketball team. His interest in basketball started in high school, where he was named 'Mr Georgia Basketball' after his senior season. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic. . . #Chikezie 'KZ' Okpala Born in California to Nigerian parents, KZ Okpala is also 20 years old. He played for Stanford University, where he emerged as a semifinalist for the 'Forward of the Year' award. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns. 3/5 . . #Olumiye 'Miye' Oni Oni played for the Yale Bulldogs at Yale University. The 21-year-old proved his mettle by steadily improving to the point that he was named on the 'All-Ivy League First Team' He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors and later traded to the Utah Jazz. . . #nigerianews #tundeednut #news #bellanaija #gist #preweddingnaija #davido #wizkid #nigerianwedding #naijacelebrity #hustlers #trendingnews #aycomedian #naijaweddings #breaking #breakingnews Source:Nigerian in Diaspora comm. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMDNPBjaoe/?igshid=1wuriuiaeg3tg
