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
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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