RBL Round 2 (Regular Season): Patriots lose to UGB

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in RBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Patriots recorded a loss in Kigali on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by UGB 73-69. UGB forced 19 Patriots turnovers. The best player for the winners was French-Central African power forward Steven-Emile Perriere (203-1995, college: LMU) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds. Burundian center Mohamed Doumbya (-1997) chipped in 22 points and 14 rebounds. UGB's coach Yves Murenzi used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. International Steven Hagumintwari (198-1993) produced 23 points for the hosts.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Orion and Kepler. Orion won against visiting Kepler 87-81. American point guard Jeffery Stubbs (189-1991, college: Jackson St., agency: MSG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kennedy Garba contributed with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) replied with 30 points and 4 steals for Kepler. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: REG and Espoir. REG smashed visiting Espoir by 34 points 92-58. Cleveland Thomas scored 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners. Eric Muhayumukiza responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
APR crushed Azomco in Kigali 103-67. Tigers lost to defending champion APR at home 65-102. Orion lost to undefeated REG on the opponent's court 65-72.



Azomco - APR 67-103

There was no surprise in Kigali where Azomco was crushed by APR 103-67 on Friday. APR forced 29 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Azomco's players. Mali forward Aliou Diarra (200-2001) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four APR players scored in double figures. American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and Blaise Mugisha (-2004) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
APR: W.Robeyns 19+2ast, A.Jackson 18+8ast, A.Diarra 16+13reb+2ast, A.Mpoyo 12+6reb+2ast, A.Filer Jovon 10+2reb+2ast, J.Uwitonze 9+3reb+1ast
Azomco: D.Franklin 20+4reb+4ast, J.Aworet 11+2reb, B.Mugisha 11+8reb+1ast, D.Gisanura 6+4reb+1ast, P.Rugamba 6+11reb+2ast, F.Niyoyambere 4

Patriots - UGB 69-73

Patriots recorded a loss in Kigali on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by UGB 73-69. UGB forced 19 Patriots turnovers. The best player for the winners was French-Central African power forward Steven-Emile Perriere (203-1995, college: LMU) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds. Burundian center Mohamed Doumbya (-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. UGB's coach Yves Murenzi used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. International Steven Hagumintwari (198-1993) produced 23 points and center Betoudji Kamndoh added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts.
Top scorers:
UGB: M.Doumbya 22+14reb+3ast, S.Perriere 17+19reb+3ast, D.Gatwang 9+4reb+2ast, R.Kizito 7+1reb, T.Nkundwa 5+3reb+1ast, E.Kayondo 5+2reb+1ast
Patriots: S.Hagumintwari 23+4reb+1ast, B.Kamndoh 15+9reb+2ast, R.Nato 13+10reb+1ast, E.Ishimwe 7+5reb+5ast, F.Cadeaux de Dieu 7+8reb+3ast, B.Nyamwasa 4+3reb+1ast

Orion - Kepler 87-81

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Orion and Kepler. Orion won against visiting Kepler 87-81. Orion dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Kepler's 28. They outrebounded Kepler 46-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. American point guard Jeffery Stubbs (189-1991, college: Jackson St., agency: MSG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kennedy Garba contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) replied with 30 points and 4 steals and forward Cyiza Twizeyimana added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Kepler. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Orion: J.Stubbs 35+6reb+7ast, H.Shyengo Elite 18+6reb, K.Garba 11+11reb+5ast, J.Irakoze 9+7reb, O.Kamanzi 8+2reb, E.Beleck 4+9reb+2ast
Kepler: C.Bowie 30+2reb+2ast, C.Twizeyimana 15+9reb, V.Songa 12, A.Mugabe 9+4reb+7ast, P.Murwanashyaka 8+5reb, I.Rutayisire 3+1reb+2ast

REG - Espoir 92-58

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: REG and Espoir. REG smashed visiting Espoir by 34 points 92-58. REG forced 28 Espoir turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-2000) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists during the contest. Eric Muhayumukiza (-1995) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and center Fortunate Mwanawabene (-1998) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
REG: C.Thomas 17+9reb+4ast, J.Umuhoza 13+1reb+3ast, O.Shyaka 12+3reb+2ast, J.Boissy 11+4reb+6ast, P.Nshizirungu 8+2reb, E.Kazeneza 7+2reb+2ast
Espoir: E.Muhayumukiza 17+5reb+1ast, F.Mwanawabene 14+8reb, D.Shema 10+4reb+6ast, T.Niyibizi 10+5reb, J.de Dieu Niyungeho 6+3reb+6ast, F.Muhoza 1+5reb

Tigers - APR 65-102

No shocking result in a game in Kigali where APR smashed Tigers 102-65 on Sunday. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 32. APR forced 22 Tigers turnovers and had a 35-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The former international Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) scored 17 points and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Mali forward Aliou Diarra (200-2001) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four APR players scored in double figures. American swingman David Nickelberry (201-1998, college: Buffalo) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and Gabonese-Canadian forward Anthony Tsegakele (198-1999) scored 6 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
APR: A.Diarra 18+6reb+1ast, A.Jackson 17+3reb+5ast, W.Robeyns 16+3reb+2ast, S.Habineza 10+11reb+1ast, A.Kubwimana 9+2reb+2ast, J.Nshobozwa 8+4reb+8ast
Tigers: D.Nickelberry 20+3reb+4ast, B.Shema 10+2ast, L.Ishimwe 9+6reb+2ast, A.Tsegakele 6+10reb+2ast, F.Irutingabo 6+3reb+2ast, H.Ikishatse 4+1reb+1ast

REG - Orion 72-65

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Orion's road loss to REG 65-72 on Monday. REG forced 27 Orion turnovers. Strangely Orion outrebounded REG 53-39 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Senegalese point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-2000) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Kennedy Garba responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 25 rebounds and 5 assists and Cameroonian Engelbert Beleck (192-1998) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
REG: J.Boissy 23+6reb+4ast, C.Thomas 9+5reb+6ast, P.Prinsloo 9+4reb, E.Kazeneza 9+5reb, P.Muhizi 6+6reb+1ast, J.Umuhoza 4+4reb+2ast
Orion: E.Beleck 20+7reb, K.Garba 16+25reb+5ast, J.Stubbs 11+3reb+6ast, H.Shyengo Elite 6+8reb+1ast, J.Irakoze 6+8reb, Y.Byiringiro 3+1reb+1ast