Warriors centre Sam Gombya was no threat as UCU Canons Desmond Owili (with ball) flew past him to dunk four times during last Fridays league game.
Warriors centre Sam Gombya was no threat as UCU Canons Desmond Owili (with ball) flew past him to dunk four times during last Fridays league game. PHOTO BY ISMAIL KEZAALA. There isnt anything fundamentally wrong with champions Warriors and there is no need to press the panic button, at least according to Ivan Enabu [read more]
Warriors centre Sam Gombya was no threat as UCU Canons Desmond Owili (with ball) flew past him to dunk four times during last Fridays league game.
Warriors centre Sam Gombya was no threat as UCU Canons Desmond Owili (with ball) flew past him to dunk four times during last Fridays league game. PHOTO BY ISMAIL KEZAALA. There isnt anything fundamentally wrong with champions Warriors and there is no need to press the panic button, at least according to Ivan Enabu.
We are not worried at all, Enabu said after losing 63-58 to UCU Canons at the Lugogo MTN Arena last Friday. Judgement on his assertion can be made today as Warriors face strugglers Nkumba Marines at YMCA Court. Truth be told, we were not ready to play, Enabu lamented. He can answer those questions against a side expected to spend the year fighting relegation.
Nkumba lost their season opener to Power, 79-64, despite putting up a show for three periods. Brian Sivachi scored 29 points and 15 rebounds but there wasnt much support on the offense for coach Timothy Odeke. John Chipulanghelo, with 11, was the only other in double figures. Odeke is honest about how far they can go. New team
We are building a totally new team, he noted. He has only eight players to rotate and the roster lacks genuine size. Warriors uncharacteristically disorganised start to the season has happened without big men Henry Malinga (injury) and Michael Kariuki (away in Kenya).
Their return is close. Likewise, centre Sam Gombya featured for the first time this season in the defeat after skipping the opening day 94-27 victory over Miracle Eagles.
Skipper Ronnie Kasewu is coming off a 13 points and six-rebound performance, having to play for long periods to cover for the thin team. In the other game, playoff hopefuls KIU Titans are widely expected to win for the first time against Proline. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
Titans post second straight win as Warriors bounce back - May 16, 2013
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After edging out Charging Rhinos 75-70 ten days back, KIU Titans did not look comfortable against Heaters until late third quarter and the rest of the game. The university side rolled past Heaters 74-56 after pulling away in the twilight of the third quarter and taking the game out of Heaters reach in the final period.
Titans (2-1) edged the opening two quarters 14-12 and 16-15 respectively [read more]
After edging out Charging Rhinos 75-70 ten days back, KIU Titans did not look comfortable against Heaters until late third quarter and the rest of the game. The university side rolled past Heaters 74-56 after pulling away in the twilight of the third quarter and taking the game out of Heaters reach in the final period.
Titans (2-1) edged the opening two quarters 14-12 and 16-15 respectively. Heaters (1-1) rallied back to tie the game at 42 with just over 2 minutes remaining in the third only for a pair of throws from Moses Olobo (196-F) (8 points) and a 3-pointer from Chris Omaye (5 points) to take KIU up 47-42 before closing the quarter on 51-42. KIUs 10-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter permanently curbed any legitimate Heaters momentum.
Donald Habiyambere scored team high 14 points to lead Titans. Centers, Bol Akol and Edwin Katerega added 12 points and 10 points respectively for the victors. Adam Kakurus game high 18 points were in a losing effort and so were Javan Adhiambos 10.
Meanwhile, Kyambogo Warriors bounced back from Fridays loss to UCU with an emphatic 78-40 win over Nkumba Marines. Guard, Ronnie Kasewu nailed game high 21 points to lead Warriors (2-1). Ivan Enabu added 13 points and handed out 5 assists. Centers, Sam Gombya chipped with 10 points and Henry Malinga also contributed 10 points off the bench in his first game of the season.
Marines (1-2) who put up a show against Power before switching off in the fourth quarter struggled offensively against Warriors. The teams best player Brian Sivach was 3-of-9 from the field and 4-of-8 from the line adding up team high 10 points. Emmanuel Nyabuto added 9 points. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
For the first time in Ugandan basketball history, a league match will be broadcast live on TV as defending champions Kyambogo Warriors take on UCU Canons on NBS TV, writes Felix Eupal.
Last year, Warriors shooting guard Ronnie Kasewu had a number of options to pass the ball to and deliver it into the hoop [read more]
For the first time in Ugandan basketball history, a league match will be broadcast live on TV as defending champions Kyambogo Warriors take on UCU Canons on NBS TV, writes Felix Eupal. Last year, Warriors shooting guard Ronnie Kasewu had a number of options to pass the ball to and deliver it into the hoop. Norman Blick was one of those with his experience and finesse; Cyrus Kiviri would drop those big three pointers; Michael Kariuki would give the post play while Ivan Enabu would produce the wizardry. This evening only Enabu will be available. Warriors, who have signed a deal with NBS TV to telecast their main games, had a field day in their opening fixture brushing off Miracle 94-26. However, it will be a different ball game against perennial underachievers Canons. Even Warriors head coach Emmy Samanya admitted: We dont read much into Miracle win but I liked the way my new players combined together. On the other hand, the Canons opened their account with a win over a resilient KIU Titans and are looking very solid. Head coach Nick Natuhereza is known for keeping his cards close to his chest and has refused to reveal his game plan for Warriors. What is clear is that centre Desmon Owili will benefit from the presence of Ivan Lumanyika and Sam Lukaire to ease the pressure on him in the paint, while point guard Suudi Ulanga is in blistering form. And then there is Kiviri, who will provide the much-needed support on the backcourt. All said, it will also be a good test to assess how TV affects basketball in the country. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
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