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
Lleon Tillman (ex City Oilers) agreed terms with Real Esteli - 11 days ago
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Real Esteli (LSB) strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old American power forward Lleon Tillman (198-88kg-92, college: W.Alabama). He played in the summer at played at City Oilers in Ugandan NBL league. In 6 African Champions Cup games he recorded 7.7ppg and 6.5rpg. Tillman played in the final of GSC Tournament in 2015. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Tillman has played previously... [read more]
Real Esteli (LSB) strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old American power forward Lleon Tillman (198-88kg-92, college: W.Alabama). He played in the summer at played at City Oilers in Ugandan NBL league. In 6 African Champions Cup games he recorded 7.7ppg and 6.5rpg. Tillman played in the final of GSC Tournament in 2015. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Tillman has played previously professionally in Argentina (CA Temperley), Spain (Cantbasket and UCAM Murcia II) and Peru (San Jose). He attended University of West Alabama until 2015 and it will be his third season in pro basketball.
BRANDON SEBIRUMBI Cockburn Cougars (SBL) inked 27-year old Ugandan international center Brandon Sebirumbi (205-105kg-90, college: Furman). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Sebirumbi played most recently at Aomori Watts in Japanese B2 League. In 56 games he averaged 7.1ppg and 4.2rpg last season. Sebirumbi played in the final of Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off in 2016. He also represented Uganda at the Afrobasket Championships in Rades (Tunisia) three years ago.... [read more]
BRANDON SEBIRUMBI
Cockburn Cougars (SBL) inked 27-year old Ugandan international center Brandon Sebirumbi (205-105kg-90, college: Furman). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Sebirumbi played most recently at Aomori Watts in Japanese B2 League. In 56 games he averaged 7.1ppg and 4.2rpg last season. Sebirumbi played in the final of Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off in 2016. He also represented Uganda at the Afrobasket Championships in Rades (Tunisia) three years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 8.6ppg, 7.8rpg, FGP: 46.9%, FT: 61.9%. Sebirumbi has played previously professionally in Portugal (Sampaense) and Spain (Caceres Basket, Fontedoso Carrefour and Navarra). He attended Furman University until 2012 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.
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