Wakama honoured in Wake Forest High School Hall of Fame
Rena Wakama has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at Wake Forest High School, joining the Class of 2026. The recognition celebrates her achievements as both a player and coach on the global stage. Wakama, who leads D’Tigress and holds coaching roles with Hive BC and the Chicago Sky, expressed gratitude for the collective support behind her success. Her leadership has brought significant milestones to Nigerian women’s basketball.
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- Rena Wakama was inducted into the Wake Forest High School Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, alongside four other honourees.
- She became the first female head coach of D’Tigress in 2023 and led Nigeria to a fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall, defeating Mali 78–64 in the final in Abidjan in August 2025.
- At the 2024 Olympic Games, D’Tigress reached the quarter-finals for the first time, following a 79–70 victory over Canada, and Wakama was named Best Coach by the International Basketball Federation.
- After Nigeria’s 2025 AfroBasket win, President Bola Tinubu rewarded players and officials with cash, housing, and national honours.
- Wakama credited her success to divine guidance and the support of her community, highlighting the shared nature of her achievements.
