Published on October 5th, 2018 | by Landon Buford

Nigeria’s head basketball coach, Otis Hughley received news of family car crash after FIBA World Cup win

Courtesy of Nigeria National Team

Nigeria’s Women’s National basketball team made history last month, when they were victories after beating Greece 57-56 in the FIBA World Cup. The Women’s World Cup to place in San Cristobal de la Laguna, Spain.

Upon the conclusion of the tournament Nigeria’s women’s team became the first African Team to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Dating back to the first World Championship in Chile in 1953.

During the conclusion of the tournament, Nigeria’s head basketball coach, Otis Hughley received some bad news involving his family. His wife and kids were involved in a car accident back in Atlanta. Per Basketball Society’s Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson and Punchng.com

Both reports stated that “Hughley’s wife, two daughters, youngest son and mother-in-law’s SUV was struck by a car that ran a stop sign.”

“I got a phone call from my daughter and she was hysterical,” Hughley recounted last night via phone.

“I thought she was excited because we won.”

Everyone is safe and you can read the full report here.

SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTER

Tags: Atlanta, FIBA, Nigeria, Otis Hughley, The Hype Magazine

About the Author

Landon Buford Washington State Graduate Past Interviews include Grammy Award Winner Kenny G, David Banner, WNBA President Lisa Borders, What's Trending's CEO Shira Lazar, Ice Cube, NBC's Chicago PD LaRoyce Hawkins, Family Matters Darius McCrary, En Vogues Maxine Jones, Team USA Track & Field Member Norris Frederick, James Kyson, WNBA Great Lauren Jackson, and more.