NBL Round 4 (Regular Season): City Oilers keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked City Oilers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. City Oilers smashed 8th ranked JKL Dolphins in Kampala 81-56. City Oilers forced 19 JKL Dolphins turnovers and had a 43-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when City Oilers made 8 blocks. Malual Dier fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international James Okello (193-1990) chipped in 4 points and 14 rebounds. Kabangu Clement produced 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals 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 three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. JKL Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Livingstone and KCCA P.. JKL Dolphins will play next round against Kampala R. trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena of Kampala R.. City Oilers will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked KIU Titans. It will be extra interesting game as KIU Titans is their local rival from Kampala.
Undefeated Jaguars (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked UCU Canons (3-1) 78-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jaguars. Worth to mention a great performance of Kayiira Joel (-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. Jimmy Otim contributed with 20 points for the winners. Benjamin Shango replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Jaguars. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons moved-up to second place, which they share with Our Saviour and Jaguars. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Ndejje Angels.
A very close game took place in Kampala between Jaguars and KCCA P.. Second ranked Jaguars (3-1) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked KCCA P. (1-3). Jaguars managed to escape with a 2-point win 58-56 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of Ian Lubwama who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Emmanuel Odongkara responded with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Jaguars maintains second position with 3-1 record having just one point less than leader City Oilers, which they share with UCU Canons and Our Saviour. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Livingstone and JKL Dolphins. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 4 Ndejje Angels defeated Kampala R. in Kampala 86-84. JKL Dolphins were beaten by Power at home 64-72.
The best stats of 4th round was 22 points and 14 rebounds by Samad Imran of Power.



KCCA P. - Jaguars 56-58

A very close game took place in Kampala between Jaguars and KCCA P.. Second ranked Jaguars (3-1) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked KCCA P. (1-3). Jaguars managed to escape with a 2-point win 58-56 on Saturday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Jaguars outrebounded KCCA P. 59-45 including 25 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Ian Lubwama who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and Chuma Fadhili who added 6 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) responded with 9 points and 10 rebounds and forward Okumu Emmanuel (-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Jaguars maintains second position with 3-1 record having just one point less than leader City Oilers, which they share with UCU Canons and Our Saviour. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Livingstone and JKL Dolphins. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 11+7reb+2ast, E.Okumu 10+11reb, O.Emmanuel 9+10reb+2ast, W.Otweyo 6+2ast, D.Ojoro 6+5reb, A.Davis 5
Jaguars: L.Ian 17+9reb+3ast, M.Were 11+2reb, K.Abubakah 8+9reb+2ast, F.Chuma 6+16reb+4ast, D.Abraham 5+10reb, M.Kevin 3+1reb

City Oilers - JKL Dolphins 81-56

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked City Oilers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. City Oilers smashed 8th ranked JKL Dolphins in Kampala 81-56. City Oilers forced 19 JKL Dolphins turnovers and had a 43-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. City Oilers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when City Oilers made 8 blocks. Malual Dier fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international James Okello (193-1990) chipped in 4 points and 14 rebounds. Kabangu Clement produced 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Arthur Wanyoto added 10 points and 7 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 three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. JKL Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Livingstone and KCCA P.. JKL Dolphins will play next round against Kampala R. trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena of Kampala R.. City Oilers will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked KIU Titans. It will be extra interesting game as KIU Titans is their local rival from Kampala.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: C.Kabangu 12+7reb+4ast, W.Arthur 10+7reb+1ast, A.Samuel 8+5reb, M.Buluma 7+4reb+2ast, S.Andrew 4+5reb+1ast, M.Keith 4+4reb+2ast
City Oilers: D.Malual 15+7reb+1ast, B.Fayed 13+2reb+4ast, T.Lual 12+6reb+1ast, I.Muhwezi 12+2reb+1ast, K.Benjamin 8+6reb+2ast, D.Rogers 6+4reb

Kampala R. - Ndejje Angels 84-86

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Kampala R. (0-4) was edged at home by eighth ranked Ndejje Angels (2-2) 86-84 on Saturday. Ndejje Angels forced 20 Kampala R. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Christian Ndibu who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and James Obrack who added 22 points during the contest. Ndejje Angels' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Puati Kikomba responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds and Francis Kasinde scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ndejje Angels moved-up to seventh place. Loser Kampala R. still closes the standings with four games lost. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Canons.
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: K.Puati 25+16reb+2ast, K.Francis 18+7reb+4ast, S.Ola 16+4reb+2ast, S.Chris 14+3reb+4ast, G.Kur 3+2reb+3ast, K.Shafik 3
Ndejje Angels: O.James 22+3reb+3ast, N.Christian 20+10reb+1ast, W.Benon 18+5reb, M.Cikom 13+8reb+4ast, R.Bolton 8+8reb, O.Jonathan 2+1reb

Jaguars - UCU Canons 65-78

Undefeated Jaguars (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked UCU Canons (3-1) 78-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jaguars. It was a great shooting night for UCU Canons especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Kayiira Joel (-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. Jimmy Otim (-1999) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Benjamin Shango replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Chuma Fadhili added 6 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Jaguars. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons moved-up to second place, which they share with Our Saviour and Jaguars. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Ndejje Angels.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: S.Benjamin 20+8reb, M.Kevin 10+2reb, A.George 10+5reb, F.Chuma 6+10reb, L.Ian 6+5reb+2ast, Y.Bushiri 6+1ast
UCU Canons: O.Jimmy 20+3reb+2ast, J.Kayiira 13+16reb+3ast, S.Peter 10+4reb+2ast, K.Kevin 8+2reb+2ast, I.Lwabaga 7+4reb+2ast, O.Marvin 6+1reb+1ast

JKL Dolphins - Power 64-72

There was a surprise result in Kampala where twelfth ranked Power (1-2) defeated higher ranked JKL Dolphins (1-3) 72-64 on Sunday. Power forced 27 JKL Dolphins turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Samad Imran (-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and center Phillip Ameny (-1989) who added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Arthur Wanyoto responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Andrew Sendaula scored 10 points and 6 assists. JKL Dolphins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Power left bottom position moving up to eighth place. It was JKL Dolphins' third loss in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Livingstone and KCCA P.. Power's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: W.Arthur 16+8reb+2ast, C.Kabangu 14+3reb+1ast, S.Andrew 10+4reb+6ast, A.Samuel 9+3reb, S.Gombya 7+8reb+1ast, O.Austin 6+7reb+2ast
Power: M.Elvis 23+2reb+2ast, S.Imran 22+14reb+1ast, A.Phillip 11+10reb+6ast, E.Ssentongo 9+5reb+4ast, A.Isaac 7+12reb+5ast, R.Yat 0+1reb