Ijeoma Ofomata, MSc
About Ijeoma Ofomata, MSc
Ijeoma Ofomata, MSc, serves as the Basketball Operations Liaison for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) under the NBA, leveraging her extensive background in professional basketball and sports administration.
Current Role at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Ijeoma Ofomata currently works as the Basketball Operations Liaison for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been involved in basketball operations for the BAL since its inception in 2020. Her role involves liaising between various basketball operations to ensure smooth functioning within the league.
Professional Basketball Career
Ijeoma Ofomata has a diverse background as a professional basketball player, having played in multiple countries including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, and Malta. She began her professional career with UBCUA Alencon in France and subsequently played for teams such as Nottingham Wildcats in the UK, Honey Athleta in Malta, CAB Madeira in Portugal, Libertas Sporting Basket School in Italy, and CB Adareva in Spain.
Transition to Sports Administration
After her extensive career as a professional basketball player, Ijeoma transitioned into roles within sports administration. She worked at London South Bank University as a Sports Centre Administrator & Duty Officer for a decade, gaining experience in managing sports facilities. This was followed by a position at Jesus House as an Executive Administrative Assistant and a Business Development Officer role at Eclipse Live Africa.
Educational Background
Ijeoma holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Business from London South Bank University, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also achieved a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Central State University, completing her studies there from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background in business complements her role in sports administration.
Experience at JustGiving and SEVENOAKS SUNS BASKETBALL CLUB
Between 2019 and 2020, Ijeoma worked in two distinct roles: as a Professional Basketball Player for SEVENOAKS SUNS BASKETBALL CLUB in Kent, UK, and as a Customer Support Executive at JustGiving in London, UK. These positions allowed her to gain a unique set of skills in both customer support and professional sports.
International Playing Experience
Ijeoma Ofomata’s professional basketball career has seen her play in multiple international leagues. She spent time with Furiani BC in Corsica, France; Honey Athleta in Malta; CAB Madeira in Portugal; Libertas Sporting Basket School in Italy; and CB Adareva in Spain. This extensive international experience has contributed to her diverse skill set and understanding of global sports operations.