RBL Round 16 (Regular Season): UGB is defeated by APR in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: APR (#2) and UGB (#7). UGB was defeated at home 76-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. APR forced 19 UGB turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Ntore Habimana (196-1997, college: Laurier) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and Cape Verdean guard Nshobozwa Wilson (186) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin Nemanja Milosevic (204-1987, college: WKU) responded with 29 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws). APR (13-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position having just one point less than leader Patriots. UGB at the other side keeps the seventh place with eight games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: Patriots (#1) and Espoir (#4). Patriots (13-0) won against visiting Espoir (8-5) 80-65. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Espoir. The winners were led by American forward William Perry (183-1994, college: Lenoir-Rhyne) who scored that evening 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Furaha Cadeaux de Dieu supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Patriots' coach Henry Mwinuka allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points by Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) did not help to save the game for Espoir. Undefeated Patriots have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Espoir at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kigali: APR (#2) and Orion (#8). Orion was smashed at home by 59 points 65-124 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Chris Ruta fired 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. Charles Nkurunziza produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. APR (13-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position having just one point less than leader Patriots. Orion lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with nine games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: K-Titans were destroyed by Espoir on the opponent's court 103-82. K-Titans were outscored by REG in a home game 87-122. Winless Inspired Gen. was rolled over Tigers on the road 106-66.



Espoir - K-Titans 103-82

Very expected game in Kigali where 9th ranked K-Titans (1-12) were crushed by fourth ranked Espoir (8-5) 103-82 on Wednesday. Espoir dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to K-Titans' 44. Espoir forced 20 K-Titans turnovers and outrebounded them 66-35 including a 32-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Espoir looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Fabrice Muhoza chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Espoir players scored in double figures. Espoir's coach Janvier Kamanzi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Kurt Hall (196, college: Ky Christian) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Philippe Kubanatubane (-1993) added 29 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Espoir have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 8-5 record. K-Titans lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
K-Titans: P.Kubanatubane 29+2reb+1ast, K.Hall 27+10reb+3ast, N.Ngamije 11+2reb+4ast, N.Janvier 8+9reb+7ast, H.Mugabo 5+5reb+2ast, C.Rwema 2+7reb+2ast
Espoir: R.Nato 22+18reb+4ast, O.Ngaifei 14+10reb, F.Mwanawabene 14+3reb, O.Turatsinze 11+4reb+9ast, F.Muhoza 11+12reb+3ast, D.Shema 8+6reb+3ast

UGB - APR 76-85

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: APR (#2) and UGB (#7). UGB was defeated at home 76-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. APR forced 19 UGB turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Ntore Habimana (196-1997, college: Laurier) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and Cape Verdean guard Nshobozwa Wilson (186) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin Nemanja Milosevic (204-1987, college: WKU) responded with 29 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) and Junior Patrick scored 22 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. APR (13-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position having just one point less than leader Patriots. UGB at the other side keeps the seventh place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
UGB: N.Milosevic 29+9reb+6ast, J.Patrick 22+3reb+5ast, S.Habineza 10+13reb, E.Aganze 10+9reb+1ast, Y.Byiringiro 3+2reb+3ast, E.Iyakaremye 2
APR: N.Habimana 24+8reb+10ast, N.Wilson 16+5reb+3ast, A.Mpoyo 16+5reb+2ast, O.Shema 13+7reb+1ast, T.Bush-Wamukota 8+11reb+1ast, C.Ruta 4+5reb

K-Titans - REG 87-122

Very predictable result in Kigali where third ranked REG (10-3) smashed 9th ranked K-Titans (1-12) 122-87 on Friday. REG shot 64.5 percent from the field. REG outrebounded K-Titans 44-24 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by K-Titans' players. DR Congolese center Pitchou Kambuyi (208-1988) fired a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (on 17-of-20 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 assists. REG's coach Charles Mushumba felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Kurt Hall (196, college: Ky Christian) produced 29 points and Niyizibyose Janvier added 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. REG have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record having just three points less than leader Patriots. K-Titans lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
K-Titans: K.Hall 29+3reb+2ast, N.Janvier 21+7reb+4ast, P.Kubanatubane 19+4reb+2ast, J.Munyandamutsa 12+8reb+1ast, N.Ngamije 6+1reb+3ast, D.Nzakara 0
REG: P.Kambuyi 40+14reb, C.Thomas 21+8reb+8ast, A.Jackson 20+4reb+14ast, D.Rutatika 12+4reb, H.Ikishatse 8+5reb+4ast, J.Umuhoza 6+5ast

Patriots - Espoir 80-65

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: Patriots (#1) and Espoir (#4). Patriots (13-0) won against visiting Espoir (8-5) 80-65. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Espoir. Patriots forced 21 Espoir turnovers. The winners were led by American forward William Perry (183-1994, college: Lenoir-Rhyne) who scored that evening 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and international forward Furaha Cadeaux de Dieu (203-1998, college: UAFS) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Patriots' coach Henry Mwinuka allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points by Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) did not help to save the game for Espoir. International point guard Olivier Turatsinze (185-2001) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Espoir players scored in double figures. Patriots have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Espoir at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Espoir: R.Nato 20+4reb+1ast, F.Mwanawabene 11+6reb, O.Turatsinze 10+5reb+4ast, O.Ngaifei 10+9reb, E.Muhayumukiza 7+3reb, J.de Dieu Niyungeho 5+3reb+5ast
Patriots: W.Perry 21+7reb+4ast, F.Cadeaux de Dieu 15+5reb+3ast, D.Ndizeye 13+4reb+4ast, S.Hagumintwari 8+6reb+3ast, B.Kamndoh 8+1reb+1ast, S.Sagamba 6

Tigers - Inspired Gen. 106-66

Not a big story in a game in Kigali where bottom-ranked Inspired Gen. (0-14) was rolled over by fifth ranked Tigers (7-6) 106-66 on Saturday. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Inspired Gen.'s 28. Tigers forced 28 Inspired Gen. turnovers and outrebounded them 54-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Central African forward Morel Lenguewane (202-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Pierre Vandriessche (195-2000) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Tigers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Patrick Rugamba produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Freddy Kwizera (-1996) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Tigers maintains fifth position with 7-6 record. Newly promoted Inspired Gen. still closes the standings with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Inspired Gen.: F.Kwizera 21+6reb, P.Rugamba 15+13reb+1ast, B.Mugabo 12+9reb+3ast, D.Molua 7+5reb+5ast, J.Lambe-Embola 4+3reb+5ast, C.Manzi 4+2reb
Tigers: C.Rutazigwa 18+2reb+2ast, M.Lenguewane 17+13reb+2ast, P.Vandriessche 16+7reb+4ast, F.Irutingabo 12+2ast, P.Ngabonziza 8+13reb+1ast, T.Nkundwa 7+3reb+3ast

Orion - APR 65-124

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kigali: APR (#2) and Orion (#8). Orion was smashed at home by 59 points 65-124 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Orion's 26. They outrebounded Orion 53-32 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 40 assists comparing to just 22 passes made by Orion's players. Canadian forward Chris Ruta (211-2000, college: Cape Breton) fired 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Ntore Habimana (196-1997, college: Laurier) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 17 assists. Five APR players scored in double figures. Forward Charles Nkurunziza produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and center Leonard Hitayezu (-1996) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. APR (13-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position having just one point less than leader Patriots. Orion lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Orion: C.Nkurunziza 20+10reb+4ast, R.Ndahayo 15+5reb+2ast, L.Hitayezu 14+7reb+3ast, G.Niyigena 8+4ast, F.Gisa 6, J.Irakoze 2+8reb+6ast
APR: C.Ruta 34+9reb+1ast, N.Wilson 28+5reb+7ast, T.Bush-Wamukota 18+13reb+6ast, O.Shema 15+8reb+4ast, N.Habimana 12+13reb+17ast, A.Kubwimana 11+4reb+5ast