City Oilers rightly hogged the headlines as they built up a 14-game unbeaten run in the National Basketball League. KIU Titans on the other hand started the season with three straight defeats and used that period to string together an 11-game winning run of their own. But following their 70-67 win over City Oilers last weekend, the Kansanga-based university side will firmly be back in the limelight when they take on Power at the Lugogo MTN Arena this evening. "The win gives us belief that we can beat any team in the league," KIU Titans assistant coach Chris Kyebambe said of the victory over City Oilers. Their opponents Power have won three straight games including a 78-67 defeat of Our Saviour in the previous fixture. On Wednesday, Startimes Falcons gave their playoffs hopes a major shot in the arm by improving to a 4-13 record following an 83-75 win over Ndejje University. Stephen Omony (198-G/F-79) and Francis Karoro led Falcons with 17 points with Sulaiman Bbaale and forward Vinnie Jurua adding 16 and 15 points respectively. "It is a game at a time but we are confident of reaching the playoffs," Omony stated afterwards. Ndejje, who had Innocent Ochera score a game high 21 points, lost for the 10th time in 16 games. Earlier Jimmy Enabu (183-G-88) scored 16 points and Landry Ndikumana 13 to lead Oilers to a 82-61 win over UPDF. Courtesy of: monitor.co.ug
Buzangu number one in Uganda for round 32 - 8 days ago
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Forward Michael Buzangu (F-82) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked Pemba Warriors, receiving a Afrobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 32. The 35-year old player was the main contributor (26 points, three rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Ndejje (#6, 10-7) 74-61. It allowed Pemba Warriors to take over top position in the Ugandan NBL. Pemba Warriors have a solid 13-2 record. In the team's last game Buzangu had a remarkable... [read more]
Forward Michael Buzangu (F-82) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked Pemba Warriors, receiving a Afrobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 32. The 35-year old player was the main contributor (26 points, three rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Ndejje (#6, 10-7) 74-61. It allowed Pemba Warriors to take over top position in the Ugandan NBL. Pemba Warriors have a solid 13-2 record. In the team's last game Buzangu had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Pemba Warriors' top player in his first season with the team. Michael Buzangu has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 19.2ppg. Buzangu is in league's top in and averages impressive 2.4spg.
The second best player in last round's games was another Pemba Warriors' star - 30-year old Amisi Saidi (F-87). Saidi had a very good evening with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Of course together with Buzangu he helped Pemba Warriors with another comfortable win 74-61 over the lower-ranked Ndejje (#6, 10-7) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Pemba Warriors to move up to 1st position in the standings. His team lost just two games this season, while they won 13 matches. Saidi is a newcomer at Pemba Warriors, but is already one of team's top players.
Third on the list of top players last round was international forward Jonathan Egau (190-F-93) of UCU Canons (#3). Egau scored 11 points. He was a key player of UCU Canons, leading his team to a 57-37 easy win against #4 ranked KIU Titans in a game of the week. UCU Canons needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 5 lost games. Egau has a great season in Uganda. After 12 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 3.5apg (2nd best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Micheal Otieno (193-G-93) of Ndejje - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Maker Deng (94) of Ndejje - 10 points and 12 rebounds 6. Philip Amenyi (C-89) of Pemba Warriors - 3 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Steven Wundi (G-93) of UCU Canons - 10 points and 6 rebounds 8. Brian Namake (F-90) of UCU Canons - 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Innocent Ochera (G-97) of Ndejje - 17 points and 4 rebounds 10. Lual Titus (C-98) of UCU Canons - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
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)
NBL Round 32: KIU Titans are defeated by UCU Canons - 9 days ago
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBAL. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. The most important game in the last round took place in Kampala between third ranked KIU Titans (11-5) and fourth ranked UCU Canons (12-5) on Friday night. KIU Titans were crushed by UCU Canons at home 57-37. The game without a history. UCU Canons led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensi... [read more]
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBAL. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games.
The most important game in the last round took place in Kampala between third ranked KIU Titans (11-5) and fourth ranked UCU Canons (12-5) on Friday night. KIU Titans were crushed by UCU Canons at home 57-37. The game without a history. UCU Canons led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding KIU Titans to just 6 points in third quarter. UCU Canons held KIU Titans to an opponent 20.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.5 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons had a 37-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Brian Namake (-90) who helped to win the game recording 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Lual Titus (-98) who added 13 points during the contest. Guard Chris Omanye (183-94) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons moved-up to third place. KIU Titans at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. UCU Canons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KIU Titans will play against Nkumba M. (#12) and are hoping to win this game. The game in was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Pemba Warriors (13-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Ndejje (10-7). Pemba Warriors defeated Ndejje 74-61. The winners were led by forward Michael Buzangu (-82) who scored that evening 26 points and 4 assists and Amisi Saidi supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Kenyan guard Micheal Otieno (193-93) did not help to save the game for Ndejje. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pemba Warriors keep a position of league leader. Ndejje at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Pemba Warriors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ndejje will play at home against Falcons (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points by Jonathan Egau of UCU Canons.
The most important game in the last round took place in Kampala between third ranked KIU Titans (11-5) and fourth ranked UCU Canons (12-5) on Friday night. KIU Titans were crushed by UCU Canons at home 57-37. The game without a history. UCU Canons led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding KIU Titans to just 6 points in third quarter. UCU Canons held KIU Titans to an opponent 20.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.5 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons had a 37-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Brian Namake (-90) who helped to win the game recording 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Lual Titus (-98) who added 13 points during the contest. Guard Chris Omanye (183-94) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and guard Micheal Bwanga scored 8 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons moved-up to third place. KIU Titans at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. UCU Canons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KIU Titans will play against Nkumba M. (#12) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: KIU Titans: C.Omanye 12+10reb+2ast, M.Bwanga 8+2reb+3ast, G.Soro 6+2reb, K.Mwalimu 5+4reb, E.Kazungu 4+6reb, O.Muge 1+1reb UCU Canons: L.Titus 13+4reb+2ast, J.Egau 11+4reb+3ast, S.Wundi 10+6reb+1ast, W.Ater 8+5reb+2ast, B.Namake 7+8reb+4ast, J.Maheta 6+5reb+1ast
The game in was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Pemba Warriors (13-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Ndejje (10-7). Pemba Warriors defeated Ndejje 74-61. The game without a history. Pemba Warriors led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Ndejje was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by forward Michael Buzangu (-82) who scored that evening 26 points and 4 assists and forward Amisi Saidi (-87) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Kenyan guard Micheal Otieno (193-93) did not help to save the game for Ndejje. Maker Deng (-94) added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pemba Warriors keep a position of league leader. Ndejje at the other side keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Pemba Warriors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ndejje will play at home against Falcons (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Ndejje: M.Otieno 18+7reb+2ast, I.Ochera 17+4reb+1ast, M.Deng 10+12reb, D.Katumba 4+8reb, S. Kisily 4, M.Mugisha 4 Pemba Warriors: M.Buzangu 26+3reb+4ast, A.Saidi 12+10reb, S.Kiviiri 11+3reb+2ast, S.Imran 6+2reb, R.Kasewu 5, M.Opiyo 4+5reb+1ast
Okumu's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - 12 days ago
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Forward Benard Okumu (F) had an amazing evening in the last round for Falcons and receives a Afrobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 31. He had a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, while his team beat UCU Canons (#4, 11-5) 75-68. Falcons is placed at 10th position in Ugandan league. Falcons is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-9 record. In the team's last game Okumu had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point r... [read more]
Forward Benard Okumu (F) had an amazing evening in the last round for Falcons and receives a Afrobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 31. He had a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, while his team beat UCU Canons (#4, 11-5) 75-68. Falcons is placed at 10th position in Ugandan league. Falcons is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-9 record. In the team's last game Okumu had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Falcons' top player in his first season with the team. Okumu has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (4th best: 14.5ppg) and rebounds (9th best: 8.3rpg).
Second best performed player last round was Jimmy Enabu (187-G-88) of City Oilers. He is former international guard in his 5th season at City Oilers. In the last game Enabu recorded impressive 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course he led City Oilers to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Ndejje (#6, 10-6) 92-50. This victory allowed City Oilers to move up to 5th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-4 record is not bad and everything may still change. Enabu is one of the most experienced players at City Oilers and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to guard Chris Omanye (183-G-94) of KIU Titans (#3). Omanye scored 15 points. He was a key player of KIU Titans, leading his team to a 86-30 easy win against the lower-ranked Sharing Youth (#9, 5-15). KIU Titans needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 4 lost games. Omanye has a great season in Uganda. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 4.7apg (best passer).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Asiko Dickson (F) of Falcons - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Ndikumana Landry (F-93) of City Oilers - 12 points and 9 rebounds 6. Vinnie Jurua (F-89) of Falcons - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Kijogoo Mwalimu (G) of KIU Titans - 10 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Nyong Juach (C-96) of UCU Canons - 11 points and 6 rebounds 9. Collin Kasujja (183-G-94) of KIU Titans - 11 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Brian Namake (F-90) of UCU Canons - 7 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists
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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