Last year in January, Startimes took over the naming rights of record six time champions Falcons, in a three year partnership worth Shs250m. The partnership, both parties envisaged would propel the most successful side on the domestic basketball scene to greater heights. "As record champions we have always strived to be at the forefront of basketball's growth," Falcons' Club Chairman, Friday Kagoro said then. 18 months on, the desired effect has not really materialized. They failed to improve on the previous season's playoff quarterfinal exit after going down 2-1in their series against Power at the same stage lasts season. This season has seen them start with a 1-4 run with the only bright spot being Sunday's 56-49 defeat of new comers Destiny Phenoms. This was on the back of the departures of coach Sam Obol, players,Caesar Kizito and Isaac Afidra while Kenyan centre Ariel Okall is yet to report back. Off the court, the picture has been as grim with the team's fans forced into a fundraising drive on social media to keep the team afloat. And despite picking their maiden win this season, Falcons who dominated the domestic scene in the late 1990's and the start of the century will start as underdogs this evening against UCU Canons. Last season's finalists are coming off the back of a gut wrenching 73-72 defeat to champions City Oilers. The defeat was the second for the Nick Natuhereza coached Canons who have made a 3-2 start to the season. Courtesy of: monitor.co.ug
George Galanopoulos named head coach of Ugandan National Team - 3 days ago
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Texas Legends assistant coach George Galanopoulos has been named the head coach of the Ugandan National Team the team announced today. Galanopoulos will lead Uganda in the FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in Tunisia and Senegal September 8 - 16. The 16-team tournament is an automatic qualifier for the Olympics. Galanopoulos joined the Legends last season under head coach Bob MacKinnon [read more]
Texas Legends assistant coach George Galanopoulos has been named the head coach of the Ugandan National Team the team announced today. Galanopoulos will lead Uganda in the FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in Tunisia and Senegal September 8 - 16. The 16-team tournament is an automatic qualifier for the Olympics. Galanopoulos joined the Legends last season under head coach Bob MacKinnon. The 2016-17 team finished with the winningest record in franchise history and earned a record five NBA Call-Ups. "I am so grateful for Coach MacKinnon and the opportunities he's given me," said Galanopoulos. "He is constantly thinking of ways to help those around him. I am in this position because of him and more prepared because of the time I've spent under his tutelage. I cannot thank him enough for everything he's done." Galanopoulos came to the Legends after spending the 2015-16 season working in player development with the Dallas Mavericks. The Indiana University graduate used his experience with the Hoosiers' men's team to get his first position on the Bakersfield Jam's staff. After three seasons with the Jam, Galanopoulos headed overseas to serve as an assistant for the Hawkes Bay Hawks of the New Zealand NBL. "I couldn't ask for a better opportunity for my first head coaching position" said Galanopoulos. "To lead a team in an Olympic qualifier is an experience I'll never forget." Galanopoulos focused on scouting and player development with the Legends last season, heading up the team's video coordination. "I am very excited for Coach Galanopoulos," said Legends Head Coach Bob MacKinnon. "This is a tremendous honor and accomplishment in his coaching career. Our Legends Coaching staff is committed to the game; Coach Hamilton is coaching in the prestigious Tim Grgurich NBA camp in Las Vegas, Coach Chu helped run a Nike Camp in China, and now Coach G will be leading Uganda's National Team in an Olympic qualifier - when you love the game there is no off season!" Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com
George Galanopoulous named head coach of Ugandan National Teamu - 3 days ago
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Texas Legends assistant coach George Galanopoulous has been named the head coach of the Ugandan National Team the team announced today. George Galanopoulous will lead Uganda in the FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in Tunisia and Senegal September 8 - 16. The 16-team tournament is an automatic qualifier for the Olympics. George Galanopoulous joined the Legends last season under head coach Bob MacKinnon . The 2016-17 team finished with the winningest record in franchise history and earne... [read more]
Texas Legends assistant coach George Galanopoulous has been named the head coach of the Ugandan National Team the team announced today. George Galanopoulous will lead Uganda in the FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in Tunisia and Senegal September 8 - 16. The 16-team tournament is an automatic qualifier for the Olympics. George Galanopoulous joined the Legends last season under head coach Bob MacKinnon . The 2016-17 team finished with the winningest record in franchise history and earned a record five NBA Call-Ups. "I am so grateful for Coach MacKinnon and the opportunities he's given me," said George Galanopoulous . "He is constantly thinking of ways to help those around him. I am in this position because of him and more prepared because of the time I've spent under his tutelage. I cannot thank him enough for everything he's done." George Galanopoulous came to the Legends after spending the 2015-16 season working in player development with the Dallas Mavericks. The Indiana University graduate used his experience with the Hoosiers' men's team to get his first position on the Bakersfield Jam's staff. After three seasons with the Jam, George Galanopoulous headed overseas to serve as an assistant for the Hawkes Bay Hawks of the New Zealand NBL. "I couldn't ask for a better opportunity for my first head coaching position" said George Galanopoulous . "To lead a team in an Olympic qualifier is an experience I'll never forget." Galanopoulos focused on scouting and player development with the Legends last season, heading up the team's video coordination. "I am very excited for Coach Galanopoulos," said Legends Head Coach Bob MacKinnon . "This is a tremendous honor and accomplishment in his coaching career. Our Legends Coaching staff is committed to the game; Coach Hamilton is coaching in the prestigious Tim Grgurich NBA camp in Las Vegas, Coach Chu helped run a Nike Camp in China, and now Coach G will be leading Uganda's National Team in an Olympic qualifier - when you love the game there is no off season!" Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com
Makiadi's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - 5 days ago
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28-year old Mickeal Makiadi (199-C/F-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for second-ranked Power and receives a Afrobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 20. He had a double-double of 23 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat Ndejje (#6, 5-4) 88-81. Power is placed at 2nd position in Ugandan league. They are still close to the very top. Power would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 8-2 record. Makiadi h... [read more]
28-year old Mickeal Makiadi (199-C/F-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for second-ranked Power and receives a Afrobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 20. He had a double-double of 23 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat Ndejje (#6, 5-4) 88-81. Power is placed at 2nd position in Ugandan league. They are still close to the very top. Power would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 8-2 record. Makiadi has many years of experience at Power, through which he has constantly improved. Makiadi has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 17.7ppg).
Second best performed player last round was Henry Okoth (F-99) of UPDF. He is a forward in his first season at UPDF. In the last game Okoth recorded impressive 31 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as UPDF lost that game 57-63 to slightly higher-ranked Sharing Youth (#8, 3-7). UPDF is still second from the bottom in the standings. 8 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories UPDF managed to get this year. Okoth is a newcomer at UPDF and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.3ppg (#1). He also registered 5.6 boards per game.
Third place about best performers goes to forward Ndikumana Landry (F-93) of City Oilers (#5). Landry showcased his all-around game by recording 15 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of City Oilers, leading his team to a 73-52 easy win against the lower-ranked Sharing Youth (#8, 3-7). City Oilers needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 3 lost games. Landry has a great season in Uganda. After 10 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 9.1rpg (6th best). He also has 1.1bpg and FGP: 58.3%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Micheal Otieno (193-G-93) of Ndejje - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Maker Deng (94) of Ndejje - 17 points and 9 rebounds 6. Steven Mwesigye (F) of Our Saviour - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Michael Buzangu (F-82) of Pemba Warriors - 18 points and 3 rebounds 8. Kojo Micheal (C-87) of Power - 16 points and 7 rebounds 9. Tong Gatwech (F-92) of Sharing Youth - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Nasser Guddi (F-92) of Power - 15 points and 3 rebounds
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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