Rhinos slip past Eagles, Marines hold off Heaters - Jun 12, 2013
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Eagles 51-69 Rhinos
Marines 58-53 Heaters
Stormers 34-60 Leopardss
Promoted side, Charging Rhinos pilled more misery on Eagles as they handed last years playoff visitors a sixth straight loss Sunday afternoon at YMCA [read more]
Eagles 51-69 Rhinos
Marines 58-53 Heaters
Stormers 34-60 Leopardss
Promoted side, Charging Rhinos pilled more misery on Eagles as they handed last years playoff visitors a sixth straight loss Sunday afternoon at YMCA. The Eagles are off their worst start in the last three years and look destined for the lower division
Eagles (0-6) were edged 18-16 in the first quarter and took the second 12-9 to close out the first half up by a point but their inability to take care of possession and defend saw them get out scored 42-23 in the second half. Raymond Lubega scored game high 20 points on a 69.2% shooting from the floor and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead Rhinos (2-4) to their second straight win. Abel Omoding added 17 points on a 50% shooting from the field. Eagles were led by Raymond Bukenya with 17 points and Brian Mutwala added 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Nkumba Marines meanwhile beat Heaters 58-53 in a game that was played close most of the time. Center, Brian Sivachi scored game high 14 points to lead the way for marines. Rogers Kavuma added 12 points for Marines who started slow and needed strong words from the coach. I dont feel your presence on court, neither offensive nor defensive. If you dont want to win this game then lets give it away then we go and relax Timothy Odeke told his players in a first quarter timeout. The response was minimal but paid off as the former champions got their second win of the season as well as out-boarding the opponents 50-44. Javan Adhiambo had team high 12 points for Heaters and Alex Mugoya added 10.
KCCA Leopards cruised past Magic Stormers who had an off day 60-34. Clare Lamunu led the way for leopards (7-0) with game high 19 points and Flavia Oketcho chipped in with 10. On top of coming for the game late, nearly all Stormers had an off day. Center, Carol Nyafwono had a mere 5 points going 1-for-15 from the field; Belinda Feni had 3 points all off freebies. Guard, Sylvia Twesigye scored team high 12 points and picked 5 rebounds for Stormers (3-3) and Esther Awayo added 6 points and 10 rebounds. In the other women's game, MUK Sparks got a walkover Nabisunsa fro not showing up. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
Warriors 60 APR (Rwanda) 46
Warriors 70 Muzinga (Burundi) 56
Warriors 68 Espoir (Rwanda) 80
Final
Urunani 63 Espoir 61
Airtel National Basketball League
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Heaters v Rhinos 6:30pm
Vegeterian v KIU Titans 8:30pm
AIRTEL National Basketball League reigning men champions Kyambogo Warriors point guard Ivan Enabu, thinks it was a wise move to compete in the Gisembe Memorial Basketball tournament in Rwanda over the weekend [read more]
Warriors 60 APR (Rwanda) 46 Warriors 70 Muzinga (Burundi) 56 Warriors 68 Espoir (Rwanda) 80 Final Urunani 63 Espoir 61 Airtel National Basketball League Men Heaters v Rhinos 6:30pm Vegeterian v KIU Titans 8:30pm AIRTEL National Basketball League reigning men champions Kyambogo Warriors point guard Ivan Enabu, thinks it was a wise move to compete in the Gisembe Memorial Basketball tournament in Rwanda over the weekend. We had a chance to face the very best in the region before encountering them in the August Zone V clubs championships. The move was healthy for the team especially to these young stars, Enabu explained yesterday after arriving in Kampala. He further referred to the Kigali tournament as a great success as they met their targets; team bonding and exposure for the young players in the team. Warriors finished 3rd after beating Pool Bs second placed APR 60-46 in the third place playoffs. Urunani of Burundi won the championship after a narrow 63-61 victory over Rwandas Espoir at the Amahoro Indoor Stadium. Despite being a good experience overall, it came at a cost as 2009 MVP Ronnie Kasewu (199-F) damaged soft tissues his upper right leg which will keep him out for some weeks. Kasewu joins Collin Mukiza who dislocated his left shoulder on the sidelines. League resumes On Wednesday, the National Basketball League resumes with two games at YMCA, Wandegeya. Bottom Vegeterian who are still looking for their first win will host seventh placed KIU Titans. Victoria University Heaters will face on-form and newly promoted side Charging Rhinos in the opening encounter of the day. Rhinos has so far won two consecutive games; against Nkumba Marines and Miracle with the help of Raymond Lubega and Abel Omoding. The two posted 20 and 17 points respectively in their teams recent win over Miracle. A Rhinos win will lift them to fourth position, while victory for Heaters will propel them to seventh. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
Seamless Power pose questions to Falcons - Jun 9, 2013
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When Power beat Falcons 79-75 courtesy Joseph Ikongs 18 points, they ended the latters 14-match winning streak to keep this game as one of the biggest tickets every season.
DMark Power never really dealt with the technical and matchup problems that led to their demise to UCU Canons, a 2-1 loss, in last years Airtel National Basketball League
Instead they re-signed Norman Blick, a small forward, and brought in guard Brian Odong from lower division side, Bush Court [read more]
When Power beat Falcons 79-75 courtesy Joseph Ikongs 18 points, they ended the latters 14-match winning streak to keep this game as one of the biggest tickets every season.
DMark Power never really dealt with the technical and matchup problems that led to their demise to UCU Canons, a 2-1 loss, in last years Airtel National Basketball League
Instead they re-signed Norman Blick, a small forward, and brought in guard Brian Odong from lower division side, Bush Court. They completely ignored the lack of size, almost completely. A month into the season, the interim report is quite impressive. Power have won all their six games as they strive to become as successful as Falcons on six titles.
Playing to the script Save for the 68-65 win over City Oilers on the opening day, the rest went according to script. The one against Falcons, tonight at the Lugogo MTN Arena, will definitely be a contest unlike the other five.
And Powers lack of size could be brutally exposed by centre Philip Ameny, just like UCUs Desmond Owili did during last years series. You have got to give the new players a chance to grow, point guard Ben Komakech, a two-time MVP, said in reference to Herbert Akhita, a big man signed from Victoria Heaters.
David Kiberu has had to shoulder the burden as Michael Kojo, the other natural inside player, has featured intermittently due to work. Kenyan Ameny is far from full fitness following his return a fortnight ago.
Weight matters His started with 13 points as Oilers beat them 75-65 and will definitely get better once his waist thins. Before he, Stephen Omony, Steven Mwesigye and Peter Elungat pound the inside, Falcons will have to keep from breaking out in the open floor with their transition game.
When Power beat Falcons 79-75 courtesy Joseph Ikongs 18 points, they ended the latters 14-match winning streak to keep this game as one of the biggest tickets every season. Last year Power defeated Falcons 79-75 in the first round and then lost 78-66 in the second.
TODAY AT LUGOGO
MEN: Falcons vs. Power (8.30pm) WOMEN: A1 vs. UCU (6.30pm)
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