People just shouting USA will beat us haplessly. Calm down its just an exhibition game

Yh USA will win but not with that 2012 point gap. I'm very optimistic that we're getting positives from this game

I've been following the team right from Afro basket 2015 and trust me this team is doing well

2wins out of 5 in the group stages is achievable.. We can make the Olympics quarters and that in itself is great success

Mordyb:
I can't look at this slaughter but am confident it won't be like that of the last Olympic

Yes and that's what people must realize

Don't known if i should place my bet on Nigeria,knowing that they can't win the game.I think i will have to place my bet on USA.Naijabet man say so.

oloriooko:
What is this confusion about the time being posted here?
2am Monday 9ja time should have passed now cuz it's already past midday monday
It should be 2am Tuesday morning 9ja time

2 am Tuesday morning

New exchange rate
Coming soon after this match

Op... wetin we wan comment again wen we don know d result already.... unless we wanna deceive ourselves. NEXT!!!

An0nimus:
Let this not be another flogging

No country contests basketball olympic gold medal with USA as no country contests U 17 soccer gold medal with Nigeria.I don't expect miracle,
boy,girl,old toddler plays basketball in USA.D'tigers should just keep the score respectable.Good luck to the team.

oloriooko:
What is this confusion about the time being posted here?
2am Monday 9ja time should have passed now cuz it's already past midday monday
It should be 2am Tuesday morning 9ja time

There's no confusion. The match is at 7pm on Monday (Houston time) and 2am on Tuesday (Nigerian time).

^^^ are we in Houston?

Flogging loading.................
#prayforNigeria

RichYoungNigga:
No doubt, Nigeria will loose.
Almost every Americans plays, loves and watch basketball games just like Nigerians are addicted to soccer

U 100% right .a guy in d US WS asked wo won d elp e said barka

Gudiza:
^^^ are we in Houston?

There are nairalanders in nearly every city in the world.

Where is the match being played?

Once beaten, twice shy.
But in sports anything can happen.

my money on USA ....naijabet straight

Spot betting tins on point

Sijo01:
Gosh, the guy on green jessy in the first pic is hoooot

Ehn? I'll tell that uncle.

The bookies are bad sharp guys
BasketBall
USA - Nigeria 02.08.16 01:00 < 1 2
USA 1.01
Nigeria 7.50.. lol see odd difference !!!!

naptu2:


There are nairalanders in nearly every city in the world.

Where is the match being played?

You shld have specified the precise time zone for each country

naptu2:


There are nairalanders in nearly every city in the world.

Where is the match being played?

You shld have specified the precise time zone for each country.

ayokunlei:

You shld have specified the precise time zone for each country.

I did. Go back and look at my posts. 7pm on Monday (Houston time), 2am on Tuesday (Nigerian time). I posted it twice. I also posted the graphic and someone quoted me.

naptu2:


2am

[img]http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComuOsdWEAA0U34.jpg:small[/img]

Bad news. One of our best players has withdrawn from the team. The NBBF can not afford to insure him.

[size=14pt]OFFICIAL: Aminu cites ‘unresolved challenges with NBBF’ as reason for Olympic withdrawal.[/size]

Adekunle Binuyo
August 1, 2016



An official statement explaining Al-Farouq Aminu’s non-participation with the Nigeria Men’s Basketball Team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games has been released by the media department of the Portland Trailblazers.

Per Casey Holdahl, Digital Reporter for the Portland Trailblazers, disclosed the information via Twitter on Monday July 1st, which states that the 6’9 defensive specialist will not be able to participate at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games “due to continued and unresolved organizational challenges with the Nigerian Basketball Federation.”

Aminu states he will not participate “due to continued and unresolved organizational challenges with the Nigerian Basketball Federation”

— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) August 1, 2016

Aminu’s statement hinted at a habitual occurrence of the differences with the Nigeria Basketball Federation over provision of insurance cover to enable him represents the country.

Aminu, however, hoped that the Nigerian team would fare better at the Olympic Games in his absence.

“I wish the Nigerian players, coaches and staff great success in the Olympics and hope to participate in future opportunities with the national team.” – Aminu

The Portland Trailblazers signed a four-year contract worth US$30 million in July 2015 and the amount needed to provide insurance cover for his participation on the national team is in the ballpark of US$15,000.

The 6’9 forward who was drafted 8th by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Wake Forest University in 2010 helped Nigeria qualify for its first ever Olympic outing via the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Caracas, Venezuela in 2012 and was also a member of the historic squad at the London 2012 Games. He was also a vital resource at the 2015 FIBA Africa Men’s Championship in Rades, Tunisia where Nigeria won its first ever African title, which also earned it the ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Aminu’s defensive prowess, particularly in his ability to guard all five positions, and his agility will no doubt leave a vacuum in the defensive strategies of Will Voigt, head coach of the Nigerian Basketball Team.

http://www.basketballwithinborders.com/news/official-aminu-cites-unresolved-challenges-nbbf-reason-olympic-withdrawal/

naptu2:


I did. Go back and look at my posts. 7pm on Monday (Houston time), 2am on Tuesday (Nigerian time). I posted it twice. I also posted the graphic and someone quoted me.

Alright

Elebiju:
I won't watch the match because I know we will surely beat them this time...... I pray the coach brings in Onazi and Ahmed Musa.

does ur eyes see things in greyscale??

Elebiju:
I won't watch the match because I know we will surely beat them this time...... I pray the coach brings in Onazi and Ahmed Musa.

just what happens when you eat Ghanaian #jelloff rice in your dream!!

naptu2:
Bad news. One of our best players has withdrawn from the team. The NBBF can not afford to insure him.




http://www.basketballwithinborders.com/news/official-aminu-cites-unresolved-challenges-nbbf-reason-olympic-withdrawal/

If Al farooq Aminu is not going to play for Nigeria then it is a big blow for us, but why won't Nigeria is just pay the $15k insurance.

Our hope is still on people like Diogu and oguchi

De mar Rozan
Kyrie Irving
De andre Jordan
Klay Thompson
Draymond green
Kevin durant
Carmelo anthony
Harrison barnes
Jimmy butler
De marcus cousins
Paul george
Kyle lowry
- i know all these ones, they made the all star team and they shoot 3 pointers like crazy. To me, a win with a margin less than 50 is a MIRACLE.


PREDICTION - USA 139-84

Elebiju:
I won't watch the match because I know we will surely beat them this time...... I pray the coach brings in Onazi and Ahmed Musa.

lolzzzz



no lebron james

no kobe Bryant

no tim duncan

no chris Paul

no blake griffin

no Dwayne wade

no chris bosh

no kevin love

no j.r smith
























and you think that is gonna stop them??

NIGERIA WILL WIN... I HAD A DREAM ON THIS.

Vikings007:
Stake Your life savings on USA to win.

surebet, before nko

naptu2:
[size=14pt]Nigeria Vs USA (basketball) on Monday August 1st, 2016.[/size]

The match will be shown live on the NTA.



http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com/events/detail/usabasketball2016

Monday, August 1, 2016

7:00 PM (Houston time), 2AM (Nigerian time).

Doors Open

5:30PM

Ticket Prices

$1,600, $850, $250, $125, $99.50, $70, $50, $40

Venue: Toyota Centre, Houston.

2AM....woaaahhhh dats my name....feel free to ask hw come I have 2AM as my real name

Last time they molly whooped us 156 - 73 at the 2012 London Olympics. And adding to their accolades is an undefeated streak they've maintained since 2010. Results of their recent prep exhibition games for the 2016 Rio Olympics :
Argentina  74–111 United States
China 57–106 United States
China 57–107 United States
Venezuela 45–80 United States.
Let's see how we fair this time around coming into the game as the recent champions of Africa.