Nigerian women's basketball player Ezinne Kalu has secured a move to the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team Atlanta Dream. Kalu, who averaged 18.5 points per game at the Paris Olympics, will join the team on a 7-day hardship contract.
The hardship contract is an emergency contract extended to a player by a team that has less than 11 players available to play due to injuries or illness. Kalu is no stranger to basketball in Georgia, having attended Savannah State University, where she guided the Tigers to their first MEAC Championship in 2024 and became the first player in school history to score over 2,000 career points.
Kalu's move to the WNBA is a significant milestone in her career, and she is expected to bring her skills and experience to the Atlanta Dream team. The team announced the signing on their Instagram page, welcoming Kalu to the team.
This move is a testament to Kalu's hard work and dedication to the sport, and she is sure to inspire many young Nigerian basketball players with her achievement.
