RBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Tigers defeat REG in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked REG (8-2) to fourth ranked Tigers (6-5) 76-74 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of REG. They outrebounded REG 44-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by REG helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. DR Congolese center Pitchou Kambuyi (208-1988) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman David Nickelberry (201-1998, college: Buffalo) chipped in 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-2000) responded with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. REG at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: APR (#1) and Orion (#6). Orion was smashed at home by 19 points 77-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Mali forward Aliou Diarra (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and Ntore Habimana supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists by American point guard Jeffery Stubbs (189-1991, college: Jackson St.) did not help to save the game for Orion. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated APR (13-0) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Orion at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: APR (#1) and Azomco (#8). APR (13-0) smashed visiting Azomco (2-8) by 54 points 103-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Azomco. Aliou Diarra fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. APR's coach James Maye felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Damaria Franklin produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Undefeated APR have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-0 record. Newly promoted Azomco keeps the eighth place with eight games lost.

In the last two games of round 10 Tigers destroyed Espoir on the opponent's court 103-84. UGB unfortunately lost to Patriots in a home game 73-88.



Espoir - Tigers 84-103

Very expected game in Kigali where 9th ranked Espoir (1-10) was crushed by fourth ranked Tigers (6-5) 103-84 on Friday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Espoir's players. American swingman David Nickelberry (201-1998, college: Buffalo) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. DR Congolese center Pitchou Kambuyi (208-1988) chipped in 9 points and 14 rebounds. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) produced 28 points and 8 rebounds and center Fortunate Mwanawabene (-1998) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. Espoir lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Espoir: F.Nyembo 28+8reb+1ast, F.Mwanawabene 19+8reb, P.Nshimiyimana 13+1reb+2ast, E.Muhayumukiza 12+11reb+1ast, T.Powell 6+3reb+4ast, F.Muhoza 2+4reb
Tigers: D.Nickelberry 19+12reb+1ast, M.Ntwari 15+2reb+2ast, B.Shema 13+3reb, P.Niyonkuru 11+5reb+1ast, F.Irutingabo 11+1ast, L.Ishimwe 10+3reb+6ast

Orion - APR 77-96

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: APR (#1) and Orion (#6). Orion was smashed at home by 19 points 77-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Mali forward Aliou Diarra (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and the former international Ntore Habimana (196-1997, college: Laurier) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Five APR players scored in double figures. Even 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists by American point guard Jeffery Stubbs (189-1991, college: Jackson St.) did not help to save the game for Orion. Kennedy Garba added 22 points and 16 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. APR (13-0) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Orion at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Orion: J.Stubbs 25+7reb+9ast, K.Garba 22+16reb+2ast, E.Beleck 13+5reb+1ast, H.Shyengo Elite 9+2reb+1ast, J.Irakoze 6+6reb, L.Hitayezu 2+3reb+1ast
APR: A.Diarra 20+14reb+4ast, A.Filer Jovon 16+1reb+3ast, N.Habimana 15+5reb+7ast, J.Nshobozwa 13+2reb+2ast, A.Mpoyo 13+4reb+3ast, W.Robeyns 8+4reb+4ast

APR - Azomco 103-49

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: APR (#1) and Azomco (#8). APR (13-0) smashed visiting Azomco (2-8) by 54 points 103-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Azomco. APR held Azomco to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Azomco 66-48 including a 50-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mali forward Aliou Diarra (200-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Jordan McRae (197-1991, college: Tennessee) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. APR's coach James Maye felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Richard Bizimungu added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. APR have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-0 record. Newly promoted Azomco keeps the eighth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Azomco: D.Franklin 24+12reb+3ast, R.Bizimungu 13+12reb+2ast, J.Aworet 8+15reb+3ast, B.McBright 2+2reb, B.Kalisa 2+2reb, B.Mugisha 0+2reb+2ast
APR: A.Diarra 21+18reb+2ast, J.McRae 20+8reb+5ast, A.Mpoyo 12+10reb, J.Nshobozwa 12+2reb+1ast, A.Filer Jovon 10+4reb+2ast, J.Uwitonze 9+6reb+2ast

UGB - Patriots 73-88

Rather predictable result in Kigali where third ranked Patriots (7-3) defeated 5th ranked UGB (4-6) 88-73 on Sunday. Patriots looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Elliott Cole (180-1994, college: Charleston) fired 21 points and 7 assists for the winners. International Steven Hagumintwari (198-1993) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Patriots players scored in double figures. French-Central African power forward Steven-Emile Perriere (203-1995, college: LMU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and Amatoe Kofi added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Patriots maintains third position with 7-3 record having nine points less than leader APR. UGB lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
UGB: S.Perriere 19+15reb+2ast, A.Kofi 16+8reb+5ast, D.Gatwang 9+6reb+1ast, E.Kayondo 9+5reb+1ast, P.Kubanatubane 9+1reb+4ast, E.Iyakaremye 4+1reb+2ast
Patriots: E.Cole 21+4reb+7ast, R.Nato 15+6reb+1ast, S.Hagumintwari 14+6reb+4ast, B.Kamndoh 10+11reb+3ast, F.Cadeaux de Dieu 8+13reb+2ast, E.Ishimwe 6+2reb

REG - Tigers 74-76

The most exciting game of round 10 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked REG (8-2) to fourth ranked Tigers (6-5) 76-74 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of REG. They outrebounded REG 44-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by REG helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. DR Congolese center Pitchou Kambuyi (208-1988) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman David Nickelberry (201-1998, college: Buffalo) chipped in 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-2000) responded with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and DR Congolese guard Espoir Aganze (188-2000, agency: Remy Munyaneza) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four REG players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. REG at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
REG: J.Boissy 27+7reb+6ast, E.Aganze 11+6reb+1ast, P.Muhizi 10+2reb+1ast, J.Umuhoza 10+4reb, E.Isezerano 5+1ast, P.Nshizirungu 4+4reb
Tigers: D.Nickelberry 23+7reb+4ast, S.Smith 23+5reb+3ast, P.Kambuyi 16+17reb+4ast, P.Niyonkuru 6+3reb+1ast, L.Ishimwe 5+3reb+1ast, F.Irutingabo 3+5reb+2ast