The Lagos Islanders are a Nigerian basketball club based in Lagos, founded in 1984. The franchise was co-owned by the late music artist Sound Sultan since 2014.[1] They play their home games at the Rowe Park Sports Centre in the Yaba area.
| Lagos Islanders | |
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| League | Nigerian Premier League Crown Elite Basketball Championship |
| History | Lagos Islanders 1984–present |
| Arena | Rowe Park Sports Centre |
| Location | Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria |
| General manager | Adekunle Binuyo |
In 2016, the Islanders played in the private African Basketball League (ABL). Because the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) did not recognise this league, they were suspended from domestic leagues.[2] The ban was lifted in 2019.[3]
Honours
edit- Winners (5): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
FIBA Africa Club Champions Cup
- Third place (1): 2000
References
edit- ^ "Lagos Islanders' owner, Sound Sultan proud of packed arena". pulse.ng. April 13, 2016. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ vanguard (2016-03-14). "Dstv Basketball: NBBF bans Warriors, Islanders, Union Bank". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ Alao, Seyi (2019-06-21). "NBBF Premier League commences on July 8". Latest Sports News In Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ "Lagos Islanders BC". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
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