United States-based basketball star Oluchi Okananwa has expressed her intention to represent Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, in the near future.

The 22-year-old guard, currently playing for the Maryland Terrapins women’s basketball, confirmed her plans amid an outstanding season in the United States.

Okananwa is having a career-best campaign, averaging 18 points per game and 5.5 assists, while shooting 52 percent from the field—numbers that highlight her rapid development and growing influence on the court.

Her potential commitment is expected to be a significant boost for Nigeria, as D’Tigress continue to strengthen their squad with top talents from across the globe.

Having dominated African women’s basketball in recent years, Nigeria could further elevate its international competitiveness with the addition of a player of Okananwa’s caliber.