History: 5 Nigerians Are Drafted Into The NBA

Five (5) Nigerians were drafted to play in the new Basketball season by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the first time in history.



They are: Bam Adebajo picked by Miami Heat, OG Anunoby picked by the Toronto Raptors.

Others are: Wesley Iwundu picked by Orlando Magic, Semi Ojeleye picked by the Boston Celtics and Ike Anigbogu picked by the Indiana Pacers. 

The 2017 annual NBA drafting list of 60 was released earlier today.