A pro basketball team in Iraq, owned by a paramilitary group, has made headlines for signing American players to boost their chances in the Iraqi Basketball Super League playoffs. Uchenna Iroegbu, a talented 6-foot point guard from Sacramento, recently joined Hashed al-Shaabi, despite the political complexities surrounding the team's ownership.
Iroegbu, a former standout in Qatar's league, leads the team in scoring and maintains a focus on basketball, steering clear of political discussions. The team, like others in Iraq, is state-owned and sponsored by various government entities, with games broadcast on a state-run sports channel.
