Blood, sweat and tears. These three are nothing new to Jeff Tigere whose story is a testimony that hard work pays off. His “work ethic, discipline and focus “have always landed him the top spot in his endeavors making him one of Zimbabwe’s sporting icons.

Jeff was born, bred and one can say even buttered in Zimbabwe. His story starts in the small rural town where he was born to the lucky couple. He spent the early parts of his primary education at Hillside Primary school however after the untimely passing of his father he had to move to Gweru where he learnt at Cecil John Rhodes Primary School. In 1987, Jeff had to change schools again but lucky this time he moved to BG Primary school in Bulawayo where he would go on to find the love of his life at first bounce.

In 1988, remained in the City of Kings and Queens where he attended Founders High School. During his time at Founders his newly found love for basketball would grow immensely and through his hard work and commitment his skills grew immensely too. This saw him get his first team cap in just form 2 whilst most his age mates were still learning how to dribble. Jeff also takes pride in being “one of the key players that helped Founders claim the National Schools Championship.”

His efforts did not go unnoticed. That same year Jeff got the attention of numerous basketball clubs in the province. Later that year he would go on to join Highlanders where he developed his talent.  In 1993 he left the Highlanders and joined the Memphis. His stay there was short-lived though as he started getting attracted to a newly founded club, the Giants, which his friends were playing for.