Ceasar Adim, UMBC’s rising assistant coach, is now stepping onto the global stage as a key member of Nigeria’s Men’s National Basketball Team for the 2026 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers. Set to begin July 2nd in Luanda, Angola, Nigeria faces fierce competition from Angola, Guinea, Tunisia, and Rwanda in a 16-team battle for five African spots. Adim, who helped UMBC reach the NCAA Tournament’s First Four just two seasons ago, credits head coach David Fizdale — a former NBA coach — for this opportunity. Fizdale’s bold vision? Leading Nigeria all the way to the 2028 Olympics in LA. Adim’s international move isn’t just a career milestone — it’s a powerful signal of his growing influence in basketball, bridging college success with global ambition.

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DJ Armstrong Jr., UMBC’s standout shooter and NBA Summer League-bound rookie, is headed to Vegas with the Orlando Magic—where his elite three-point game and championship-caliber scoring will be put to the test against top-tier talent. After dominating the America East with record-breaking threes and tournament MVP honors, Armstrong Jr. is ready to prove he’s NBA-ready on the biggest stage yet.

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