D’Tigresses Excluded from 2026 WNBA Season Roster

The D’Tigresses, Nigeria's women's national basketball team and current African champions, will not feature in the 2026 WNBA season as no Nigerian player has secured a spot on the final roster. Ami Okonkwo, a Nigerian-born player, participated in the preseason training camp with the Dallas Wings but was ultimately released before the start of the regular season.

This outcome is disappointing for Nigerian basketball fans, especially given the D’Tigresses' recent dominance in African basketball and their growing reputation in women's basketball. The absence of Nigerian representation in the WNBA season highlights challenges faced by players in securing contracts with franchises despite their potential.