The 2025 edition of the Educational Basketball Summer Classic took place on June 28 and 29 at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, marking the first time the tournament was held indoors.

Organised by Educational Basketball and sponsored by Nike, the event featured six participating teams: EB Elite, KAO Elite, Team Mezie, Anjorin Sports, Rowe Park, and Tunez Squad.

The tournament followed a group stage and playoff format. The final between Tunez Squad and Team Mezie extended into double overtime before concluding with a 95–94 victory for Tunez Squad. A deep three-point shot at the buzzer by Tunez Squad’s Prince Nduba secured the win. In a post-game interview, Nduba described the effort required, noting that his team had played three games that day and stating that he was anticipating the final shot even before receiving the ball.

Team Mezie had mounted a significant comeback after trailing by 20 points in the second half. Late in regulation, guard Soji Ahmed completed a coast-to-coast drive to force overtime, and teammate Damilare Salami added a critical floater in the first extra period to keep the team in contention.

The event also drew attention from basketball scouts, with several players standing out during the games. Among them was Precious Faraday of KAO Elite, who scored 41 points in the opening match. EB Elite relied on forwards Taiwo and Kehinde Adedoyin alongside guard Koko Adetola Clinton.

Team Mezie’s Ahmed and Worship Adelle showed consistency as a backcourt duo. Rowe Park’s Kareem Joseph and Tolani Buhari, both with experience in the Basketball Africa League and Nigerian national team, led their squad. Anjorin Sports saw notable contributions from Adeloye Adewunmi. Tunez Squad’s title run was led by Nduba, Seun Otuyemi, and Sunday Victor.

Sponsorship connections were also evident, with Tunez Squad supported by musician DJ Tunez, Team Mezie linked to NBA player Chimezie Metu, and KAO Elite associated with professional basketball player Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu.

Educational Basketball co-founder Iseolupo Adepitan explained that the Summer Classic represents more than a weekend of competition. He said the tournament reflects broader efforts to provide youth with opportunities, adding that Nigeria has significant talent deserving of attention