RBL Round 7 of Regular Season

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most shocking disappointment of round 7 in the RBL was a home defeat of 5th ranked Kepler (2-3) to sixth ranked Patriots (3-2) 65-61. It was a great evening for American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized Nigerian forward Chingka Garba (201-2001) helped adding 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Patriots' coach Sunny Munyandamutsa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Patriots moved-up to fourth place. Kepler at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with EAU. Patriots' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena APR.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: UGB (#7) and Azomco (#8). Azomco was defeated at home 75-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) who led the winners and scored 21 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Nkosinathi Sibanyoni accounted for 9 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. Jarode Aworet (-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for Azomco in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UGB have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Azomco lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. UGB's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Tigers.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#3) and EAU (#7). EAU was crushed at home by 17 points 76-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Frank Betoudji fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Ronald Nato produced 24 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. REG (4-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. Newly promoted EAU dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Kepler. REG's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Kepler.




Azomco - UGB 75-87

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: UGB (#7) and Azomco (#8). Azomco was defeated at home 75-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. UGB players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) who led the winners and scored 21 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. South African Nkosinathi Sibanyoni (208-1998) accounted for 9 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Jarode Aworet (-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Patrick Nizeyimana (-2002) added 7 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Azomco in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UGB have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Azomco lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. UGB's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Tigers.
Top scorers:
Azomco: N.Theogene 14+10reb+1ast, N.Didier 12+5reb+1ast, A.Jarode 10+15reb+2ast, M.Seylan-Agbo 8+5reb+4ast, K.Topaz 8+1reb+1ast, M.Blaise 7+5reb+1ast
UGB: J.Amotoe 21+3reb+6ast, V.Lele 12+4reb+8ast, H.Irankunda 11+9reb+1ast, S.Nkosinathi 9+16reb+2ast, B.Kalisa 8+1reb, E.Iyakaremye 7+3reb

EAU - REG 76-93

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#3) and EAU (#7). EAU was crushed at home by 17 points 76-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. REG forced 21 EAU turnovers. DR Congolese forward Frank Betoudji (201-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. point guard Jean Umuhoza (175-2001) chipped in 20 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) produced 24 points and 9 rebounds and center Yamin Niyubahwe added 12 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. REG (4-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. Newly promoted EAU dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Kepler. REG's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Kepler.
Top scorers:
EAU: N.Ronald 24+9reb+1ast, N.Yamin 12+14reb+4ast, N.Niyizibyose 12+3reb+2ast, C.Ben Ndayishimiye 11+1reb+2ast, T.Fabrice 7+3reb+1ast, R.Luak 5+4reb+4ast
REG: F.Betoudji 22+13reb+3ast, J.Umuhoza 20+1reb+5ast, H.Barro 16+7reb+2ast, S.Sagamba 12+3reb+4ast, A.Sangwe 8+3reb+2ast, E.Isezerano 5+5reb

Kepler - Patriots 61-65

The most shocking disappointment of round 7 in the RBL was a home defeat of 5th ranked Kepler (2-3) to sixth ranked Patriots (3-2) 65-61. It was a great evening for American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized Nigerian forward Chingka Garba (201-2001) helped adding 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Patriots' coach Sunny Munyandamutsa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and international forward Kenny Manzi (201-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. Patriots moved-up to fourth place. Kepler at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with EAU. Patriots' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena APR.
Top scorers:
Kepler: C.Bowie 15+7reb+6ast, K.Abdoul 12+5reb+1ast, M.Kenny 11+12reb+2ast, T.Chandelier 10+6reb+4ast, K.Elie 7+11reb+1ast, R.Imani 6+2reb+1ast
Patriots: D.Franklin 21+9reb+6ast, C.Coleman 11+2reb, C.Garba 8+11reb+1ast, E.Ishimwe 6+2reb+1ast, D.Shema 6+3reb+1ast, H.Herve 4+6reb