Free-agent combo guard Emmanuel Okpene plans to sign a contract with a team in the Nigeria Basketball League for the 2022-23 season, his sport lawyer told Mr. Kenny of BALL CHAT WITH KENNY and it’s made available to www.freshvoicenewsmedia.com.ng
Emmanuel’s decision comes after him and his lawyer reached a decision towards being able to get him on the best team which he is yet to disclose to the public. Emmanuel was at his best season last year, before trying out for other teams this year. Emmanuel tools and overall talent are pretty obvious. He is said to be an excellent athlete with good instincts on both ends of the floor, and shows great sparks of potential from time to time with some of the moves he’s able to execute.
“It’s a conversation that we’ve had with him, just trying to figure out what’s the right thing to do,” His Sport Lawyer told Ball Chat With Kenny this month. “And then, we’ll figure out the best for him.” Emmanuel did not lack for suitors once it became apparent he was opened toward trying out for few teams. Teams in the Nigeria Basketball League have open roster spot heading into this season. Most have also become a haven for veterans in recent seasons, with the majority of the Rivers Hoopers rotation comprising of guys who are either deep in their primes or past them.
Coaches from the Unical Basketball League all spoke the same to the media about Emmanuel ” He runs a variety of plays to take advantage of his athleticism, trying to get a clear path to the rim with backdoor cuts, and always looking for transition where he truly excels.” He is said to be a champion at calabar end of year tournament 2022, which gave him MVP honours.
