BUCKET BAY SHOWDOWN: The Clash Nobody Saw Coming, but Everyone Wants to See
- Discovery Community
- Dec 5, 2025
- 2 min read

Basketball fans across Lagos are gearing up for what is already being called the most explosive one-on-one matchup of the year. This Saturday, December 6th, at Ivory Court, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, two players with a long, intertwined history will finally settle a rivalry that has lived in whispers for years.
On one side: Jerris, popularly known as Morris a polished, explosive shooting guard currently playing for a respected team in Nigeria’s basketball circuit.
On the other: Joe the mysterious, ghost-like hooper who has floated around the scene for years, feared in private runs but rarely seen under bright lights.
This isn’t just a matchup.
This is a story of history, pride, unfinished business, and two former academy brothers stepping into the spotlight one more time.
A Rivalry Born in the Same Academy
Both Jerris and Joe trained in the same academy, sharpened their skills on the same concrete court, and pushed each other into becoming the players they are today.
But as time passed, their paths separated.
Jerris entered structured pro basketball.
Joe drifted into the underground hoop scene, building a reputation as the guy who shows up, dominates quietly, and disappears before anyone gets his full story.
Now fate has brought them back to the same court.
The Pro vs The Ghost
On paper, Jerris is the favourite.
He’s proven.
He’s explosive.
He’s a reliable scorer with the discipline of a professional and the confidence of someone who has been tested by the best.
But Joe?
Joe is the wildcard.
The athlete with raw power, unpredictable motion, and a fearlessness that makes him dangerous.
And this isn’t even their first encounter.
The Rumored First Battle
For years, players have spoken quietly about a secret matchup that happened back when both hoopers were still rising.
Rumor has it:
Joe dropped a poster dunk on Morris.
But in the same game…
Morris sent Joe’s shot into the next generation with a nasty block.
No videos.
No proof.
Just stories.
This Saturday, the world finally gets the truth.
Why This Matchup Is Special
This is more than bragging rights.
It’s a test of:
Experience vs raw talent
Structure vs street instincts
Reputation vs redemption
Both players have something to prove.
Both players have something to lose.
And both players have everything to gain.
The anticipation is electric. Fans are already choosing sides.
Some believe Morris will dominate with his pro-level discipline.
Others believe Joe has been hiding his true power for years and is finally ready to unleash it.
Matchup Details
📍 Location: Ivory Court, Allen Avenue, Ikeja
📅 Date: December 6th, 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM
📺 Watch Live: On YouTube (Bucket Bay)





I’m rooting for my babe we bringing this home papa 😛❤️😎
All of una wey Dey look Bron less, this guy don tey for game oo!!!
Morris is now soft and I guess it’s because of his injuries, After I watched Bron poster KD one of the toughest in YCT and I saw him play at Unilag sometime ago hmmmm Morris should be worried
Bro no dey fear anything oo, i have seen the outcome already but I no be God sha
This Matchup really be matchup of the year Lol
Hope you all know that if Joe win this matchup, that automatically makes him a pro right🤔
Bron Rep the street, one of the best street hooper I have come across 🔥🔥
Two athletic players, I’d love to see this fr