City Oilers overcame Betway Power to claim the first win in the championship series. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Betway Power's 28. They outrebounded Betway Power 31-18. Burundian forward Landry Ndikumana (198-95) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds. The former international point guard Jimmy Enabu (187-88) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. The former international forward Joseph Ikong (193-85) replied with 16 points and 7 assists and Stephen Wundi (-93) added 15 points in the effort for Betway Power. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Betway Power: J.Ikong 16+4reb+7ast, W.Stephen 15+1reb+1ast, P.Odong 13+2ast, S.Geofrey 7+2reb, D.Opolot 6+2reb+1ast, A.Phillip 5+1reb+1ast City Oilers: L.Ndikumana 23+18reb+1ast, B.Komakech 12+1reb+2ast, J.Okello 11+4reb+2ast, J.Enabu 11+1reb+5ast, T.Drileba 9+1reb+1ast, J.Johnson 5+3reb+1ast
Landry Ndikumana gets MVP of the Week award for Ugandan NBL (by Interperformances) - 4 days ago
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LANDRY NDIKUMANA
Burundian Landry Ndikumana (198-F-95) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for City Oilers and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 13.
The 23-year old forward had the game-high 13 points adding nine rebounds and two assists for City Oilers in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Falcons (#10, 3-10) with 50-point margin 102-52. City Oilers maintains the 3rd position in Ugandan NBL. They would have been... [read more]
LANDRY NDIKUMANA
Burundian Landry Ndikumana (198-F-95) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for City Oilers and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 13. The 23-year old forward had the game-high 13 points adding nine rebounds and two assists for City Oilers in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Falcons (#10, 3-10) with 50-point margin 102-52. City Oilers maintains the 3rd position in Ugandan NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. City Oilers will need more victories to improve their 10-3 record. Ndikumana has many years of experience at City Oilers, through which he has constantly improved. Landry Ndikumana averages this season 13.4ppg and 7.6rpg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another City Oilers' star - young guard Ivan Muhwezi (G-98). Muhwezi impressed basketball fans with 18 points and 3 rebounds. Of course together with Ndikumana he helped City Oilers with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Falcons (#10, 3-10) 102-52. City Oilers' 3rd position in the standings has not changed. His team's 10-3 record is not bad at all. Muhwezi is one of the most experienced players at City Oilers and similarly like Landry Ndikumana has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
The third best performed player last round was Kenyan Collin Kasujja (183-G-94) of KIU Titans (#4). Kasujja scored 17 points and passed five assists. He was a key player of KIU Titans, leading his team to a 75-55 easy win against the lower-ranked Sharing Youth (#9, 3-9). KIU Titans needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 4 lost games. Kasujja has a very solid season. In 11 games in Uganda he scored 9.2ppg. He also has 2.5spg and FGP: 66.7%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Francis Kasinde (PF-91) of KIU Titans - 10 points and 6 rebounds 5. Daniel Juuko (187-G-89) of City Oilers - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 6. James Okello (194-PF-90) of City Oilers - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Brian Ssentongo (203-C/F-87) of KIU Titans - 6 points and 9 rebounds 8. Micheal Bwanga (G) of KIU Titans - 13 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Dickson Asiku (F) of Falcons - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Chijioke Azolibe (C/F) of City Oilers - 6 points and 6 rebounds
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.
NBL Round 13: City Oilers crush Falcons by record 50 points - 5 days ago
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Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Falcons (3-10) were outscored by third ranked City Oilers (10-3) 102-52 on Sunday night. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons' 34. They outrebounded Falcons 59-28 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former internation... [read more]
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Falcons (3-10) were outscored by third ranked City Oilers (10-3) 102-52 on Sunday night. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons' 34. They outrebounded Falcons 59-28 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Daniel Juuko (187-89) fired 20 points for the winners. The former international James Okello (194-90) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Dickson Asiku produced 19 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. City Oilers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 10-3 record having just two points less than leader UCU Canons. Falcons at the other side keep the tenth position with ten games lost.
In the last game of round 13 Sharing Youth was crushed by KIU Titans in Kampala 75-55. The best stats of 13th round was 17 points, 5 assists and 6 steals by Collin Kasujja of KIU Titans.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Falcons (3-10) were outscored by third ranked City Oilers (10-3) 102-52 on Sunday night. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons' 34. They outrebounded Falcons 59-28 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international guard Daniel Juuko (187-89) fired 20 points for the winners. The former international James Okello (194-90) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. Forward Dickson Asiku produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Vinny Jurwa added 4 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. City Oilers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 10-3 record having just two points less than leader UCU Canons. Falcons at the other side keep the tenth position with ten games lost. Top scorers: City Oilers: D.Juuko 20+4reb+2ast, I.Muhwezi 18+3reb+1ast, L.Ndikumana 13+9reb+2ast, J.Okello 13+9reb+2ast, O.Oduch 8+2reb+2ast, J.Egau 7+9reb+1ast Falcons: D.Asiku 19+5reb+2ast, F.Karoro 8+3reb, B.Samuel 7+1reb+1ast, W.Junior 4+2reb, J.Vinny 4+5reb+3ast, M.Henry 4+3reb+1ast
There was no surprise in Kampala where 9th ranked Sharing Youth (3-9) was crushed by sixth ranked KIU Titans (9-4) 75-55 on Sunday. KIU Titans shot 23 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Sharing Youth only scored seven points from the stripe. KIU Titans forced 22 Sharing Youth turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Sharing Youth helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Kenyan guard Collin Kasujja (183-94) fired 17 points, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. DR Congolese guard Micheal Bwanga chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Amilcar Ndemesha produced 10 points and 6 rebounds and forward Emmanuel Okumu (-97) added 5 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KIU Titans moved-up to fourth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Loser Sharing Youth keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: KIU Titans: C.Kasujja 17+3reb+5ast, M.Bwanga 13+5reb+2ast, F.Kasinde 10+6reb+1ast, D.Balungu 9+9reb, H.Okoth 7+5reb, B.Ssentongo 6+9reb+1ast Sharing Youth: S.John 11+4reb, N.Amilcar 10+6reb+3ast, C.Kizito 8+2reb+2ast, H.David-Donat 7+3reb+2ast, I.Balita 7+2reb, E.Okumu 5+10reb+3ast
Ameny number one in Uganda for round 12 (by Interperformances) - 8 days ago
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Center Phillip Ameny (C-89) put on an amazing game in the last round for Betway Power, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 12.
The 29-year old player had a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds, while his team crushed Kampala (#11, 2-12) with 23-point margin 95-72. Betway Power maintains the 6th position in Ugandan NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Betway Power will need more victories to improve t... [read more]
Center Phillip Ameny (C-89) put on an amazing game in the last round for Betway Power, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 12. The 29-year old player had a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds, while his team crushed Kampala (#11, 2-12) with 23-point margin 95-72. Betway Power maintains the 6th position in Ugandan NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Betway Power will need more victories to improve their 8-4 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Ameny as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Phillip Ameny averages this season 8.0ppg and 6.1rpg.
The second best player in last round's games was another Betway Power's star - 30-year old international guard Syrus Kiviiri (G-88). Kiviiri had a very good evening with 36 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course together with Ameny he helped Betway Power with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Kampala (#11, 2-12) 95-72. Betway Power's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 8-4 record is not bad and everything may still change. Kiviiri is one of the most experienced players at Betway Power and similarly like Phillip Ameny has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.3ppg (#1). He also recorded 3.3 assists per game.
Third on the list of top players last round was center Daniel Monoja (197-C-93) of JKL Dolphins (#5). Monoja scored 16 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of JKL Dolphins, leading his team to a 77-60 easy win against Our Saviour (#12, 0-13). JKL Dolphins needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 4 lost games. Monoja has a great season in Uganda. After 13 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.1ppg (7th best) and rebounds with 9.8rpg (3rd best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Joram Kato (G/F) of Kampala - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Emmanuel Ateng (SF) of JKL Dolphins - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Innocent Ochera (G-97) of Ndejje Angels - 24 points and 3 rebounds 7. Moses Mugisha (C/F-84) of Kampala - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Jimmy Enabu (187-PG-88) of City Oilers - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 9. David Kongor (F) of UCU Canons - 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Fadhili Chuma (F-95) of UCU Canons - 11 points and 6 rebounds
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.
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