Basketball camp: Participants commend organiser

Commendation

By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju

Ibadan, June 23, 2024 (NAN) Some participants at the just concluded annual Aminu Good WorK Foundation (AGWF) elite basketball camp have commended the organiser for successfully hosting the event.

The participants in separate interviews told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that they learnt so much in the three days camping.

NAN reports that the annual basketball camp has been organised by Al-farouq, 2015 AfroBasket Champion, and former D’Tigers forward.

NAN reports that 35 boys and 41 girls of U-19 categories from Oyo state, participated in the event which impacted so much knowledge in the participants.

Daniel Oladejo, a 17-year-old participant, said that the camp was very nice and worthwhile.

“We did not only learn about basketball but about life issues. We were taught punctuality, honesty, neatness and many more.

“It gave us an opportunity to play with the best players in the state,” he said.

Another participant, Victor Ariyo, 13-year-old, said he had been playing basketball for two years now but that it was his first time at the camp.

“This is the second camp I ever attended. But this appeared to be the best.

“I learnt how to dribble, post man move, court vision and so on.

“I hope we get another opportunity soon so that we can keep learning and improving our skills,” he said.

Okikiola Akintayo, a 14-year-old participant, said he can now pass and cut and had also learnt how to move to the last angle and footwork.

Akintayo said that It was a good experience and exposure.

“I came not expecting much, but they exceeded my expectations. They made us comfortable and they provided us with all that we needed.

“We were fed; they provided clothes and took good care of us,” he said.

Pelumi Ogundele (15-year-old), said this was his second time attending the camp.

“We came from home, and I guess the economic situation of the country caused it.

“I now know the proper way to jab, chase down and be calm on the court,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Emmanuel Afonne