IBADAN — The fifth edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament ended on a thrilling note at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan, as Showtyme Hoopers completed a historic three-peat, defeating Beavers Basketball 86–76 in a pulsating men’s final. The triumph further cements Showtyme’s dominance of the competition after their 2024 championship success, when they…
The 2026 Dreams Basketball Tournament has reached its climax, with defending champions Showtyme Hoopers and Beavers Basketball securing their places in the men’s final after two thrilling semi-final encounters at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan. The fifth edition, organised as a platform for competitive development and talent discovery, has produced several absorbing contests…
IBADAN — The race for the 2026 Dreams Basketball Tournament championship has entered its decisive stage, with Showtyme Hoopers, Delta Force, Beavers Basketball and Gidi Giants booking their places in Friday’s semi-finals after contrasting quarter-final victories at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan. The fifth edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament, organised as a…
IBADAN — The fifth edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament tipped off in Ibadan on Wednesday, August 12, with a thrilling opening day that produced comebacks, high-scoring encounters and a major statement from defending champions Showtyme Hoopers. The tournament, being held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan, brings together veterans and emerging talents…
IBADAN — The stage is set for another exciting edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament, with eight teams expected to battle for supremacy at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan, from August 11 to 16, 2026. Following the competitive 2025 edition, anticipation is building as the tournament returns with another blend of established sides,…
The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged triumphant in the Men’s Final of the Ibadan Basketball Championship, defeating Rising Stars 46-42 in a hard-fought match. UI’s victory marks the culmination of a strong campaign, following their dominant 68-24 win over Embrace in the semi-finals. Rising Stars had also put in a strong performance, beating Yellow…
The 5th edition of the Ibadan Basketball Championship, a premier annual tournament highlighting male and female basketball talent from Oyo State, is set to tip off on February 6th, 2026, afrosportnews.com reports. The two-day event, concluding on February 7th, will be hosted at the esteemed Lekan Salami Stadium (Adamasingba) in Ibadan, promising an exhilarating showcase of…
Rising Stars Basketball Club emerged champions of the 2025 Propella 3×3 Challenge after edging defending champions, University of Ibadan (UI), 21–18 in a pulsating final played at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The fast-paced final lived up to expectations as both teams traded baskets in a fiercely contested encounter. Rising Stars showed composure…
Basketball excitement is back in Ibadan as the 2025 Propella 3×3 Basketball Tournament Tip off on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Outdoor Basketball Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba. Fans can expect a fast-paced, thrilling competition as teams battle for supremacy on the court. This year’s tournament features 12 top teams, including…
— An Opinion Piece by Boluwaji Ogunmola What do slam dunks and sickle cell anemia have in common? If your first instinct is “nothing,” then you’re not alone—but Showtyme Foundation is here to prove us all wrong. Last week at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, I witnessed something truly remarkable: the 2025 edition of…