RBL Round 18 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Patriots' defeat of Tigers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Patriots (#1) and Tigers (#4). Tigers were defeated at home 85-100 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Tigers. Patriots dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 46 and had 19 for 27 from the free-throw line, while Tigers only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Tigers 53-41 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for naturalized Nigerian forward Chingka Garba (201-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds. American point guard Jeffery Stubbs (189-1991, college: Jackson St.) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American-Ivorian guard Nisre Zouzoua (188-1996, college: Nevada, agency: Players Group) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Tigers. Tigers' coach Henry Mwinuka rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Patriots (11-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Defending champion Tigers keep the fourth place with two games lost. Patriots will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali Azomco.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: APR (#3) and Kepler (#6). Kepler was smashed at home by 29 points 84-113 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The former international Justin Uwitonze (191-2001) scored 29 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Osborn Shema chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. The best for the losing side was Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). 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 (10-1) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion (10-1) moved-up to second place. Kepler lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with EAU. APR's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena EAU.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kigali: REG (#3) and Kepler (#6). REG (10-3) smashed visiting Kepler (5-8) by 18 points 96-78. Cole Elliot notched 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Jabs Newby did not help to save the game for Kepler. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. REG have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record behind leader Patriots. Kepler lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with EAU.

In the last game of round 18 APR smashed UGB on the road 103-84.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds by James Amotoe of UGB.



Tigers - Patriots 85-100:
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Patriots (#1) and Tigers (#4). Tigers were defeated at home 85-100 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Tigers. Patriots dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 46 and had 19 for 27 from the free-throw line, while Tigers only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Tigers 53-41 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for naturalized Nigerian forward Chingka Garba (201-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds. American point guard Jeffery Stubbs (189-1991, college: Jackson St.) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American-Ivorian guard Nisre Zouzoua (188-1996, college: Nevada, agency: Players Group) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and international point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists in the effort for Tigers. Five Patriots and four Tigers players scored in double figures. Tigers' coach Henry Mwinuka rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Patriots (11-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Defending champion Tigers keep the fourth place with two games lost. Patriots will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tigers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali Azomco.
Top scorers:
Tigers: N.Zouzoua 21+6reb+7ast, H.Steven 18+6reb, A.Jackson 16+5reb+11ast, S.Olivier 12+6reb, B.Paul 8+5reb+1ast, A.Tarke 3+4reb
Patriots: C.Garba 22+19reb, S.Jeffery 19+6reb+6ast, D.Franklin 19+5reb+1ast, H.Herve 15+4reb, H.Kwizera 13+7reb+4ast, D.Shema 7+5reb+3ast

Kepler - APR 84-113:
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: APR (#3) and Kepler (#6). Kepler was smashed at home by 29 points 84-113 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. APR had a 43-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Kepler's players. APR brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. The former international Justin Uwitonze (191-2001) scored 29 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international center Osborn Shema (213-1998, college: Iona, agency: Highlight Athletes) chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. Four APR players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and international forward Kenny Manzi (201-2004) scored 8 points and 14 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 (10-1) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion (10-1) moved-up to second place. Kepler lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with EAU. APR's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena EAU.
Top scorers:
Kepler: C.Bowie 32+8reb+5ast, B.Djabal 14+2reb+1ast, M.Kenny 8+14reb+2ast, N.Pacifique 8+4reb, K.Elie 7+10reb+2ast, S.Victor 6+2reb+1ast
APR: J.Uwitonze 29+9reb+1ast, I.Otobo 12+6reb, L.Teafale 12+4reb+5ast, N.Dieudonne 12+2reb, F.Adonis 11+4reb+2ast, A.Mpoyo 8+3reb+1ast

REG - Kepler 96-78:
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kigali: REG (#3) and Kepler (#6). REG (10-3) smashed visiting Kepler (5-8) by 18 points 96-78. REG forced 21 Kepler turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American point guard Cole Elliot (180-1994, college: Charleston) notched 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and DR Congolese forward Frank Betoudji (201-1998) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four REG players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Jamaican-Canadian guard Jabs Newby (188-1991, college: Gannon) did not help to save the game for Kepler. Canadian guard Chad Bowie (188-1996, college: SHSU) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. REG have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record behind leader Patriots. Kepler lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with EAU.
Top scorers:
Kepler: J.Newby 21+6reb+2ast, T.Cyiza 15+7reb, C.Bowie 13+6reb+5ast, M.Kenny 9+8reb+3ast, B.Djabal 8, M.Jonathan 6+1reb+4ast
REG: C.Elliot 20+6reb+7ast, F.Betoudji 19+9reb, M.Prince 11+4reb, C.Furaha 10+2reb+3ast, J.Umuhoza 8+2reb+5ast, E.Isezerano 7+1reb+1ast

UGB - APR 84-103:
No shocking result in a game when third ranked APR (10-1) crushed 5th ranked UGB (7-7) in Kigali 103-84 on Sunday. Strangely UGB outrebounded APR 56-42 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by UGB's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when APR made 9 blocks. American forward Teafale Lenard Jr (203-2002, college: Memphis) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) supported him with 15 points and 6 assists. Four APR players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds by Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) did not help to save the game for UGB. Cameroonian Valentin Lele (185-2004) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. APR have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. UGB at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena EAU.
Top scorers:
UGB: A.James 34+12reb+2ast, L.Valentin 23+6reb+5ast, M.Doumbya 15+8reb+1ast, T.David 3+5reb+1ast, K.Bryan 3+1reb, N.Thierry 2+2reb
APR: L.Teafale 16+10reb+2ast, B.Isaiah 15+3reb+6ast, N.Dieudonne 15+2reb+1ast, F.Adonis 15+2reb+6ast, J.Uwitonze 11+2reb+1ast, I.Otobo 9+11reb+3ast