RBL Round 6 (Regular Season): REG lose to UGB

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

REG (3-1) recorded its first loss in Kigali on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked UGB (2-3) 85-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of REG. UGB forced 21 REG turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) who scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. South African Nkosinathi Sibanyoni (208-1998) chipped in 12 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese forward Frank Betoudji (201-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UGB moved-up to seventh place. REG at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. UGB's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Azomco.
Important game to mention about took place in Kigali. Sixth ranked EAU (2-2) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging 5th ranked Patriots (2-2) 106-104 in the game for the fourth place. It was a good game for South Sudanese swingman Ruai Luak (198-2004) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Ronald Nato contributed with 14 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. EAU's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) replied with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Patriots. EAU moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Patriots and Kepler. EAU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali REG.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#4) and EAU (#6). EAU was smashed at home by 18 points 74-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Elie Kaje had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Ben Ndayishimiye Cyiza with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kepler maintains fourth position with 2-2 record, which they share with Patriots and EAU. Kepler's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali Patriots.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tigers crushed Inspired Gen. in Kigali 109-54. APR smashed Azomco at home 98-49. Tigers destroyed Azomco on the opponent's court 100-61. APR outscored Kepler in a home game 83-62. Tigers managed to beat APR on the road 89-80. Winless Inspired Gen. was crushed by UGB on its own court 52-90.



Inspired Gen. - Tigers 54-109

There was no surprise in Kigali where bottom-ranked Inspired Gen. (0-5) was crushed by third ranked Tigers (5-1) 109-54 on Sunday. Tigers forced 25 Inspired Gen. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Inspired Gen.'s players. The former international center Olivier Shyaka (197-1995) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 13 points and 10 assists during the contest. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Samuel Asiribo with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Cameroonian forward Jean Mouandjo (200-2003) scored 9 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. Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted Inspired Gen. still closes the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inspired Gen.: A.Samuel 13+9reb+1ast, L.Joseph 10+2reb+3ast, M.Jean 9+8reb+2ast, N.Flexible 6+3reb+2ast, N.Desire 5+3reb+1ast, U.King 4+5reb
Tigers: O.Albert 19+2reb+2ast, O.Shyaka 17+8reb+3ast, I.Lars 16+2reb+7ast, J.Antino 13+4reb+10ast, H.Ikishatse 10+6reb+4ast, P.Bizimana 10+7reb+4ast

EAU - Kepler 74-92

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#4) and EAU (#6). EAU was smashed at home by 18 points 74-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Kepler outrebounded EAU 54-35 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by EAU's players. The former international power forward Elie Kaje (198-1995) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ben Ndayishimiye Cyiza with 20 points and 5 rebounds and South Sudanese swingman Ruai Luak (198-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kepler maintains fourth position with 2-2 record, which they share with Patriots and EAU. Kepler's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali Patriots.
Top scorers:
EAU: C.Ben Ndayishimiye 20+5reb+2ast, R.Luak 13+10reb, B.Yannick 13+2reb+8ast, N.Ronald 8+6reb+1ast, N.Yamin 7+7reb+1ast, T.Fabrice 4+2reb
Kepler: E.Kaje 23+10reb+3ast, B.Chad 18+9reb+9ast, N.Jabs 12+6reb+7ast, C.Twizeyimama 8+10reb+4ast, J.Mugabo 8+5reb+1ast, K.Manzi 7+4reb

APR - Azomco 98-49

No shocking result in a game in Kigali where first ranked APR (4-1) smashed 7th ranked Azomco (1-4) 98-49 on Sunday. APR held Azomco to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.2 percent accuracy of the winners. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Nigerian center Israel Otobo (200-2004) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Ntore Habimana (196-1997, college: Laurier) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four APR players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jarode Aworet (-2001) with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Beninese-Turkish guard Marc Seylan-Agbo (193-1992, college: UMES) scored 7 points and 9 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. APR have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory APR went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Azomco dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali .
Top scorers:
Azomco: A.Jarode 12+11reb+4ast, N.Didier 10+3ast, M.Seylan-Agbo 7+9reb+3ast, N.Patrick 5+6reb, M.Lukwanga 4+7reb, W.Ater 3+9reb
APR: F.Adonis 21+1reb+1ast, M.Jean-Victor 12+6reb+5ast, C.Ruta 12+3reb, I.Otobo 11+13reb+1ast, N.Habimana 11+7reb+6ast, P.Twa 9+5reb+4ast

REG - UGB 77-85

REG (3-1) recorded its first loss in Kigali on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked UGB (2-3) 85-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of REG. UGB forced 21 REG turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) who scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. South African Nkosinathi Sibanyoni (208-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese forward Frank Betoudji (201-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and the former international Prince Muhizi (200-1996) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UGB moved-up to seventh place. REG at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. UGB's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Azomco.
Top scorers:
REG: M.Prince 15+10reb+1ast, B.Frank 13+12reb+2ast, E.Cole 12+1reb+4ast, S.Armel 9+3reb+1ast, N.Patrick 8+5reb+5ast, F.Cadeaux de Dieu 7+6reb+1ast
UGB: J.Amotoe 28+6reb+4ast, V.Lele 20+4reb+5ast, S.Nkosinathi 12+15reb+5ast, T.Nkundwa 7+4reb+2ast, H.Irankunda 6+7reb, D.Tuyizere 5+5reb+1ast

EAU - Patriots 106-104

Important game to mention about took place in Kigali. Sixth ranked EAU (2-2) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging 5th ranked Patriots (2-2) 106-104 in the game for the fourth place. Patriots were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for South Sudanese swingman Ruai Luak (198-2004) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. EAU's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) replied with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import swingman Caleb Coleman (203-1999, college: Montevallo) added 22 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Patriots. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. EAU moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Patriots and Kepler. EAU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali REG.
Top scorers:
Patriots: F.Damaria 30+8reb+5ast, C.Caleb 22+12reb+1ast, H.Hodal 15+6reb, K.Hubert 13+5reb+5ast, G.Chingka 12+9reb, B.Shema 4+3reb
EAU: L.Ruai 22+8reb+3ast, B.Cyiza 16+5reb+4ast, F.Tuyizere 16+6reb+1ast, R.Nato 14+15reb+1ast, N.Niyizibyose 13+9reb+4ast, Y.Niyubahwe 12+7reb

Azomco - Tigers 61-100

Very expected game in Kigali where 7th ranked Azomco (1-4) was rolled over by third ranked Tigers (5-1) 100-61 on Friday. Tigers had a 41-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Azomco's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tigers made 8 blocks. The former international Paul Bizimana (206-2003, college: Cal Poly) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian guard Lars Ishimwe (193-2002, college: Alberta) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Beninese-Turkish guard Marc Seylan-Agbo (193-1992, college: UMES) with 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Theogene Niyibizi (198-2001) scored 10 points and 7 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. Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Azomco dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. Tigers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali .
Top scorers:
Azomco: M.Seylan-Agbo 13+8reb, N.Didier 12+3ast, N.Theogene 10+7reb+2ast, K.Topaz 6+2reb+2ast, M.Blaise 6+4reb, A.Jarode 5+9reb+2ast
Tigers: P.Bizimana 17+5reb, I.Lars 13+6reb+2ast, S.Hagumintwari 12+4reb+4ast, T.Anthony 11+3reb+3ast, J.Antino 11+2reb+6ast, O.Albert 11+4reb+1ast

APR - Kepler 83-62

Rather predictable result in Kigali where first ranked APR (4-1) outscored 4th ranked Kepler (2-2) 83-62 on Friday. APR forced 21 Kepler turnovers and outrebounded them 47-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Teafale Lenard Jr. (203-2002, college: Memphis) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Craig Randall II (193-1996, college: UT Martin, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Randall II is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) with 18 points and Jamaican-Canadian guard Jabs Newby (188-1991, college: Gannon) scored 13 points and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. APR have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory APR went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Kepler keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Patriots and EAU. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali .
Top scorers:
Kepler: C.Bowie 18+2reb+3ast, J.Newby 13+3reb+6ast, T.Chandelier 9+6reb, K.Abdoul 7+7reb, K.Elie 6+9reb+2ast, M.Jonathan 4+2reb
APR: R.Craig 15+2reb+3ast, L.Teafale 15+11reb+2ast, N.Dieudonne 14+5reb, F.Adonis 9+4reb+1ast, R.William 6+2reb+2ast, C.Ruta 6+2ast

APR - Tigers 80-89

There was a minor upset in Kigali where top-ranked APR (4-1) was defeated by third ranked Tigers (5-1) 89-80 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to APR's 28. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. International point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Olivier Shyaka (197-1995) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Teafale Lenard Jr. (203-2002, college: Memphis) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Canadian guard Jean-Victor Mukama (203-1994, college: TMU) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion APR dropped to the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
APR: J.Mukama 19+4reb+2ast, T.Lenard Jr. 14+10reb+2ast, D.Ndizeye 8+4reb+2ast, A.Filer-Jovon 8+1reb+2ast, R.Chris 7+1ast, C.Bragg Jr. 7+2reb+1ast
Tigers: O.Shyaka 18+8reb, O.Albert 14+6reb, T.Anthony 14+8reb+2ast, J.Antino 12+5reb+12ast, S.Hagumintwari 11+6reb+3ast, H.Ikishatse 8+1reb+2ast

Inspired Gen. - UGB 52-90

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked UGB's (2-3) road victory over bottom-ranked Inspired Gen. (0-5) 90-52 on Sunday. UGB dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Inspired Gen.'s 36. UGB forced 21 Inspired Gen. turnovers. Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Cameroonian Valentin Lele (185-2004) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. UGB's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Cameroonian forward Jean Mouandjo (200-2003) with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and Desire Niyonkuru scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. UGB moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted Inspired Gen. still closes the standings with five games lost. UGB's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Azomco.
Top scorers:
Inspired Gen.: M.Jean 19+18reb+5ast, L.Joseph 12+3reb+2ast, N.Desire 8+11reb+1ast, U.King 5+4reb, A.Samuel 4+9reb+1ast, I.Heritier 2+4reb+1ast
UGB: J.Amotoe 32+7reb+10ast, V.Lele 20+6reb, H.Irankunda 9+11reb, E.Kayondo 8+4reb+3ast, S.Nkosinathi 6+14reb+1ast, E.Iyakaremye 5+2reb+1ast