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
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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