Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, believes the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, can achieve a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics with some minor adjustments.
Mark expressed his pride after watching Rene Wakama’s team face France on Thursday. Despite a 75-54 loss to the host country, he was impressed by the team’s courage, tenacity, and skill.
“I must commend the D’Tigress for their impressive performance against one of the world’s best women’s basketball teams,” Mark said in a post-game interview. “Their determination and skill on the court were evident, and I’m proud of the way they represented Nigeria.”
D’Tigress displayed several standout moments with aggressive defense, resulting in 13 steals and showcasing their quick hands and alertness. The team also demonstrated depth, with contributions from all players, particularly in rebounding, grabbing 32 boards, including 7 on the offensive end.
As D’Tigress prepare to face Canada in their next match on Sunday, Mark advised them to refine their defense. “With some fine-tuning on defense, I believe this team has the potential to go far in the competition. They’ve already shown they can compete with the best; now it’s time to take it to the next level,” he stated.
