The 2025 Rivers Hoopers season is the 20th season in club history and the 3rd season of the team in the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The Hoopers will play in the Nigerian Premier League (NPL) as defending champions. They were eliminated in the BAL quarterfinals by APR. Roster Will Perry signed with ASC Ville de Dakar, John Wilkins retired.
Meanwhile, Kelvin Amayo, who led the team to the 2024 Nigerian Premier League title, returned to the Hoopers. Madut Akec, who played in the 2024 BAL season with AS Douanes, was also signed.
BAL roster
Transactions Additions Date Player Former teamMarch 13, 2025Jackson MakoiCairns Taipans March 13, 2025Madut AkecAS DouanesMarch 23, 2025Raphiael PutneyPioneros de Los MochisMarch 26, 2025Maxi Munanga Shamba
Subtractions Date Player New teamOctober 26, 2024Devine Eke Santa Cruz Warriors February 26, 2025 Will Perry ASC Ville de DakarJohn WilkinsRetired
Games
BAL
Nile Conference The Hoopers were placed in the Kalahari Conference, which began on 5 April 2025 and was held in Rabat, Morocco.
Playoffs
Seeding game
Quarterfinals
References