NGNigerian basketball player Michael Eric, known as D’Tigers' assistant captain, announced plans to host a Top 50 elite basketball camp in Lagos on July 24. Organized by the Erico Sports Legacy Foundation, the event aims to provide opportunities for young Nigerian athletes aged 14 to 18, focusing on both basketball skills and life mentorship. Eric, who grew up in Lagos and pursued basketball after a growth spurt and a trip to the U.S., emphasized creating pathways for youth beyond sports. The camp will bring together 50 players and coaches from across Nigeria, with participants receiving training, equipment, and potential exposure to European club trials. The program, now in its fifth year, has trained over 1,000 children since its inception.
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