D’Tigress of Nigeria has risen to eighth place in the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA), Ranking, thanks to their exceptional performance in the women’s basketball competition at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.
As of right moment, D’Tigress is the eighth-best squad in the world. No African team (male and female) have ever made it to the top 10 of FIBA rankings.
D’Tigress’s ascent is linked to their remarkable performance in the women’s basketball competition at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.
The African champions defeated Australia and Canada in the group stage and became the first African team to reach the Olympic quarterfinals, but in the last eight, they bravely bowed out the Olympic champions (United States of America).
