Despite being easily the youngest player on the roster at 19-years-old, Nwora has been the top performer for the Nigeria national team this summer as the squad attempts to qualify for the FIBA World Cup.
In the Nigeria’s most recent game, a 93-53 win over Mali, Nwora poured in 36 points. That total marked the most points ever scored by a Nigerian player in a major tournament, surpassing former NBA player Ike Diogu’s 31-point mark.
Nwora’s play helped Nigeria cruise to a 6-0 record in the first round of World Cup qualifying. He will be back with Louisville when the second round of qualifying takes place in September.
In the Nigeria’s most recent game, a 93-53 win over Mali, Nwora poured in 36 points. That total marked the most points ever scored by a Nigerian player in a major tournament, surpassing former NBA player Ike Diogu’s 31-point mark.
Nwora’s play helped Nigeria cruise to a 6-0 record in the first round of World Cup qualifying. He will be back with Louisville when the second round of qualifying takes place in September.