'Strongest Uncle' Efevberha Returns to Taiwan, Joins Wangbao 3x3 Basketball Team
Michael Efevberha, dubbed the 'Strongest Uncle' by Taiwanese fans, returns to Taiwan's basketball scene to compete in international 3x3 professional tournaments. Wangbao Integrated Marketing Chairman Wu Tongqiao stated on the 12th that he hopes to leverage Efevberha's rich professional experience to make him the team's commander.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Jianzhong, Taipei 12th) Michael Efevberha, dubbed the 'Strongest Uncle' by Taiwanese fans, has returned to Taiwan's basketball scene, this time taking on the international 3x3 professional tournament stage. Wangbao Integrated Marketing Chairman Wu Tongqiao stated on the 12th that he hopes to leverage Efevberha's rich professional experience to make him the team's commander.
Standing 198 cm tall and weighing 88 kg, Efevberha is known for his all-around offensive ability. He won the scoring title in the T1 League during the 2022-23 season. The following year, he transferred to the Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers in the P. LEAGUE+ league, where he once again secured the scoring title with an average of 23.03 points per game.
Wu Tongqiao stated, 'Efevberha is not just a league-level scorer, but also a leader with international 3x3 professional experience. We look forward to his joining to further enhance the team's competitiveness on the international stage, while also helping young players grow quickly. We hope to let the world see Taiwan through 3x3 basketball.'
Efevberha is scheduled to make his debut for Wangbao at the FIBA 3x3 Singapore Challenger on June 20, officially beginning his new international journey.
In a statement, Efevberha said, 'Since leaving Taiwan last December, I have been hoping for a chance to come back. Although this time it's a different format of 3x3 basketball, Wangbao made me feel their determination to become a world-class team. I look forward to training and playing with my teammates, and I also look forward to seeing the passionate Taiwanese fans again.'
Wu Tongqiao emphasized, 'Within the next two years, we hope to push the Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao team into the top 20 of the FIBA world rankings and make it one of the most competitive 3x3 professional teams in Asia. We are not just building a team; we are building a platform for Taiwan to step onto the world stage.'
The Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao 3x3 professional basketball team already boasts talents like Petar Ivanovic from Montenegro, Nikola Kovacevic from Serbia, and Leonardo Branquinho from Brazil. With the addition of Efevberha, the team's overall strength is expected to be further enhanced. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150612
Standing 198 cm tall and weighing 88 kg, Efevberha is known for his all-around offensive ability. He won the scoring title in the T1 League during the 2022-23 season. The following year, he transferred to the Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers in the P. LEAGUE+ league, where he once again secured the scoring title with an average of 23.03 points per game.
Wu Tongqiao stated, 'Efevberha is not just a league-level scorer, but also a leader with international 3x3 professional experience. We look forward to his joining to further enhance the team's competitiveness on the international stage, while also helping young players grow quickly. We hope to let the world see Taiwan through 3x3 basketball.'
Efevberha is scheduled to make his debut for Wangbao at the FIBA 3x3 Singapore Challenger on June 20, officially beginning his new international journey.
In a statement, Efevberha said, 'Since leaving Taiwan last December, I have been hoping for a chance to come back. Although this time it's a different format of 3x3 basketball, Wangbao made me feel their determination to become a world-class team. I look forward to training and playing with my teammates, and I also look forward to seeing the passionate Taiwanese fans again.'
Wu Tongqiao emphasized, 'Within the next two years, we hope to push the Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao team into the top 20 of the FIBA world rankings and make it one of the most competitive 3x3 professional teams in Asia. We are not just building a team; we are building a platform for Taiwan to step onto the world stage.'
The Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao 3x3 professional basketball team already boasts talents like Petar Ivanovic from Montenegro, Nikola Kovacevic from Serbia, and Leonardo Branquinho from Brazil. With the addition of Efevberha, the team's overall strength is expected to be further enhanced. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150612
FAQ
How old is Michael Efevberha?
Not specified in the article, but he is presumed to be born in the 1980s.
What is Wangbao Integrated Marketing?
It is a Taiwanese company that operates the Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao 3x3 professional basketball team.
Where is the home base of Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao?
Not specified in the article, but it is presumed to be Taipei City based on the team name.