Island Storm (NBL Canada) released naturalized Kenyan guard Kenneth Otieno (188). In 18 NBL Canada games he had 3.2ppg and 1.4rpg this season. The last season Otieno played at Golden Bears (CIS). In 23 games he recorded 14.3ppg, 4.8rpg and 2.2apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won CanWest championship title in 2014. Otieno was also voted All-CanWest 2nd Team in 2014.
Blades slay Co-op, close in on play-offs - 21 days ago
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Strathmore University-sponsored Blades moved closer to qualifying for Kenya Basketball Federation men's Premier League play-offs after collecting two crucial points at the weekend. Blades, coached by Tonny Ochieng, laboured to upset former champions Co-op Bank 45-44 in a return leg match characterised by low scores on Sunday. Blades have now enhanced their chances of making the six-team play-offs, climbing to third from seventh in the table of standings with 27 points. The university stud... [read more]
Strathmore University-sponsored Blades moved closer to qualifying for Kenya Basketball Federation men's Premier League play-offs after collecting two crucial points at the weekend. Blades, coached by Tonny Ochieng, laboured to upset former champions Co-op Bank 45-44 in a return leg match characterised by low scores on Sunday. Blades have now enhanced their chances of making the six-team play-offs, climbing to third from seventh in the table of standings with 27 points. The university students, who missed last year's play-offs by a whisker, have so far won 12 matches and lost three. Co-op Bank, who nevertheless remain second in the league with 28 points despite losing their fourth match of the season, had beaten Blades in the first leg. But on Sunday, Co-op Bank totally collapsed as Blades turned the heat on them from the word go. Blades raced to a 16-6 first quarter lead, thanks to their points-hungry forwards Fidel Okoth who scored seven points, Shilton Ochieng and Deril Omondi. Co-op Bank's efforts to get back into the game flopped miserably as Blades, who had also beaten Lions 67-55 before the competition took a two-week break, led 29-17 at the break. And Blades continued to make Co-op Bank look ordinary with a 45-33 run in the last quarter. The bankers regrouped to threaten the students, with shooting guard Titus Musembi firing in two three-pointers in a row that prompted Blades coach Ochieng to call his last time-out to salvage the situation. The bankers gained confidence, cutting Blades' lead to half a basket at 44-45 with nine seconds to go. It soon became anybody's game. However, the clock did not favour Co-op Bank, with referees Justus Akhwesa and Eric Omondi blowing the final whistle, prompting wild celebrations' from Blades after the dramatic 45-44 victory. Blades coach Ochieng said: 'We played well, opening a 10- point gap against our opponents but turnovers due to pressure nearly cost us victory.'' Co-op Bank coach Carey Oketch said: 'We played poorly and it was a bad day for us. Blades deserved to win.'' Leaders Ulinzi Warriors, on 31 points, Umoja, champions KPA, Equity Bank and USIU-A Tigers are among the top contenders to qualify for the play-offs. Equity Bank made bright their chances of finishing sixth when they clobbered Trailblazers 80-48. The motivating result saw Equity Bank increase their points tally to 24 from seven wins and 10 loses. Trailblazers, who have won only four matches and lost 13, will require a miracle to win all their remaining five matches to sail into the play-offs. Trailblazers a lie a distant ninth with 21 points. Courtesy of: nation.co.ke
Thunder trounce Co-op Bank at Strathmore courts - 2 months ago
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Thunder registered a stunning 79-75 victory over Co-op Bank in a fiercely contested Premier League clash at Strathmore University courts. The self-supporting Thunder, who missed the injured star guard Griffin Ligare were superb taking the opening quarter 24-17 before trailing 21-17 in the second. Co-op were up 38-36 at the breather. The winners blasted off 26-19 in the third quarter and were unperturbed even after Co-op had it 18-17 in the deciding quarter. Paul Nyakinda' nailed 17 points... [read more]
Thunder registered a stunning 79-75 victory over Co-op Bank in a fiercely contested Premier League clash at Strathmore University courts. The self-supporting Thunder, who missed the injured star guard Griffin Ligare were superb taking the opening quarter 24-17 before trailing 21-17 in the second. Co-op were up 38-36 at the breather. The winners blasted off 26-19 in the third quarter and were unperturbed even after Co-op had it 18-17 in the deciding quarter. Paul Nyakinda' nailed 17 points and Abel Nson (183-G-77) fired in 16 with Jack Agunda contributing shot 11. New signing forward Kevin Kigotho led Co-op scoring tally with game high of 19. Joshua Kisali (189-G/F-88) bagged with 15 while Job Byron picked up 14 for the bankers whose fluctuating form is worrying. Trailblazers enjoyed a fruitful weekend making it two wins in two ties with a 77-50 victory over Thunder and another 75-55 win over Lions. Umoja pipped KCA University 43-34. The women's matches saw Eagle Wings beat Storms 75-62 with Volnet Wanyama scoring 18 and Sylvia Omollo hitting the losers' 16. In Mumias, Zetech University hit Western Delight 43-33. In the lower division matches at Upper Hill School courts, Riara University fell 74-65 to Dan Imbalis'4-Christ, World Hope were nipped 56-52 by Africa Nazarene University, KDF Morans hit Emyba 43-38 and Mt. Kenya University (MKU) Thika eat Neoasa Morans 47-44. In the women's category, Brenda Ngaira shot 12 and Daisy Ayodi 11 as the duo led Footprints to a 58-34 triumph over Gladiators. Courtesy of: the-star.co.ke
Ulinzi suffer shock loss at the hands of Umoja - 2 months ago
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Former national champions Ulinzi Warriors suffered a shock 54-48 defeat at the hands of Umoja in a premier league clash played at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium. The winners got off to a 15-13 first quarter edge and never looked back, ripping the only unbeaten run in the league. Nick Ogoll managed 13 points for Umoja and Erick Mutoro posted 18 for the soldiers. Alex Ramazani poured in 29 points as United States International University (USIU) defeated Equity Bank 76-68 in a tight duel. Yoni Wana... [read more]
Former national champions Ulinzi Warriors suffered a shock 54-48 defeat at the hands of Umoja in a premier league clash played at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium. The winners got off to a 15-13 first quarter edge and never looked back, ripping the only unbeaten run in the league. Nick Ogoll managed 13 points for Umoja and Erick Mutoro posted 18 for the soldiers. Alex Ramazani poured in 29 points as United States International University (USIU) defeated Equity Bank 76-68 in a tight duel. Yoni Wanambiro (191-F-80) added 16 while Brian Obimbo had the bankers' 12. Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) University squeezed a close 63-62 victory over Lions. Collins Odhiambo hit 14 and David Omondi 12. Harisson Kaudia registered 16 while Dennis Opiyo had 14 for Lions. Co-op Bank whipped Western Delight 51-33. Vivian Atieno scored 14 and Irene Makori 11 for Co-op Bank. The visitors had Cathy Anyi sinking 12. USIU pipped Strathmore University 60-57. Angela Okoth bagged 31 and Cilia Atieno 11 for the 'Flames'. Susan Manya had 17 and Edna Kola 12 for 'Strath'. In Mombasa, champions Kenya Ports Authority clobbered Thunder 79-57. Evans Leting made 11 for the porters, who were up 36-24 at the breather while Patrick Koriana shot the losers' 13. In the lower division matches, Emyba hit Riara University 63-57. Jkuat lost 48-44 to Africa Nazarene University while Little Prince hit MKU Thika 50-44. KBF Morans nipped NIBS 36-35. Courtesy of: the-star.co.ke
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