Business Standard

Monday, January 06, 2025 | 04:16 AM ISTEN Hindi

Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Amjyot makes it to final roster of Oklahoma City Blue

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Indian basketball star Amjyot Singh Gill has made it to the final roster of NBA G League team Oklahoma City Blue.

The 25-year-old from Chandigarh became the first Indian national to get drafted to the final roster directly from the G League Draft.

"It is a dream come true for me and I'm blessed to be in the OKC Blue squad. I request the entire Indian basketball fraternity to keep supporting me," said Amjyot, who was one of the four players added in the 2017 G League Draft by OKC Blue on October 21.

The Indian had reported to the team for a week-long camp, after which he was drafted in the roster.
 

OKC Blue will opens their regular season on November 3.

G League is a minor league and playing in it will give him more opportunities, opening the door for elite leagues in Europe, Australia, South America or China.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Nov 02 2017 | 10:13 PM IST

Explore News