Raptors Basketball Academy
Nigerian basketball team
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Raptors Basketball Academy, better known as Raptors, is a Nigerian basketball team based in Lagos. It plays in the Nigerian Premier League.
LeaguesNigerian Premier League
Founded2001
HistorySpiders
2001–2006
Raptors Academy
2006–present
2001–2006
Raptors Academy
2006–present
ArenaIndoor Sports Hall
| Raptors | |
|---|---|
| |
| Leagues | Nigerian Premier League |
| Founded | 2001 |
| History | Spiders 2001–2006 Raptors Academy 2006–present |
| Arena | Indoor Sports Hall |
| Capacity | 3,000[1] |
| Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Main sponsor | Flour Mills of Nigeria |
| President | Dipo Fagbemi |
| Head coach | Charles Ibeziakor |
The team was founded in 2001 by coach Charles Ibeziakor as Spiders. In 2006, he changed the name to Raptors as a reference to the Toronto Raptors. In the 2019 season, the Raptors made their debut in the Premier League.[2] In its debut season, Raptors reached the final of the 2019 NBBF President Cup after beating Niger Potters in the semifinals.[3] In the final, the team lost to Rivers Hoopers.
Honours
Head coaches
Charles Ibeziakor (2001–now)
