NBL Round 16 (Regular Season): KIU Titans are defeated by KCCA P. in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#3) and KIU Titans (#4). KCCA P. (7-4) won against visiting KIU Titans (8-3) 67-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KIU Titans. KCCA P. forced 25 KIU Titans turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Davis Assimwe who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Stephen Otoa who added 3 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Despite that victory KCCA P. went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with UCU Canons. KIU Titans at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Blazers.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Seventh ranked Jaguars (6-5) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 11th ranked JKL Dolphins (2-9) 62-59 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by George Agasi who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds and Ian Lubwama supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Kabangu Clement did not help to save the game for JKL Dolphins. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Our Saviour. JKL Dolphins lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost.
Fifth ranked UCU Canons (7-4) crushed at home 11th ranked JKL Dolphins (2-9) by 51 points 93-42, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Jerry Kayanga fired 18 points for the winners. Martin Buluma produced 13 points and 8 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. UCU Canons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with KCCA P. JKL Dolphins lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Jaguars were destroyed by KIU Titans on the opponent's court 78-51. Power unfortunately lost to KIU Titans in a home game 63-80. Livingstone recorded a loss to UCU Canons on the road 52-68. KIU Titans crushed Ndejje Angels on its own court 85-53.



KCCA P. - KIU Titans 67-61

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#3) and KIU Titans (#4). KCCA P. (7-4) won against visiting KIU Titans (8-3) 67-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KIU Titans. KCCA P. forced 25 KIU Titans turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Davis Assimwe who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Stephen Otoa who added 3 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks during the contest. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Joel Lukoji scored 15 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Despite that victory KCCA P. went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with UCU Canons. KIU Titans at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Blazers.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: E.Okumu 14+3reb, A.Emmanuel 11+6reb, A.Davis 11+5reb+5ast, M.Gaius 7+3reb+1ast, A.Ojoo 6+6reb, O.Emmanuel 6+4reb+2ast
KIU Titans: L.Joel 15+2reb+7ast, M.Edgar 13+12reb, J.Mpiya 12+9reb, C.Kasujja 9+2reb+5ast, S.Mugerwa 4+12reb+1ast, T.Kasereka 3+2reb+3ast

UCU Canons - JKL Dolphins 93-42

Fifth ranked UCU Canons (7-4) crushed at home 11th ranked JKL Dolphins (2-9) by 51 points 93-42, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. UCU Canons held JKL Dolphins to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.0 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons forced 30 JKL Dolphins turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by JKL Dolphins' players. Guard Jerry Kayanga (-1997) fired 18 points for the winners. Norbert Okidi chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Martin Buluma produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and Daniel Kabwit added 13 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. UCU Canons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with KCCA P. JKL Dolphins lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: K.Jerry 18+2reb+2ast, O.Norbert 15+6reb+1ast, O.Marvin 9+1reb+5ast, K.Jonathan 8+1reb+6ast, I.Lwabaga 8+7reb+1ast, Z.Ekirapa 8+1reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: M.Buluma 13+8reb+1ast, K.Daniel 13+7reb+2ast, O.Austin 6+2reb+1ast, C.Kabangu 4+1reb+1ast, A.Samuel 3+6reb, O.Raymond 2

KIU Titans - Jaguars 78-51

Rather expected game in Kampala where 7th ranked Jaguars (6-5) were crushed by fourth ranked KIU Titans (8-3) 78-51 on Wednesday. KIU Titans forced 27 Jaguars turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Kenyan guard Collins Kasujja (183-1994) chipped in 14 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Ian Lubwama produced 13 points and Chuma Fadhili added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KIU Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Blazers. Newly promoted Jaguars dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Our Saviour.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: M.Edgar 16+13reb+2ast, C.Kasujja 14+3reb+7ast, O.Denis 13+1reb+1ast, O.Brian 10+1reb, L.Joel 6+3reb+8ast, S.Mugerwa 6+7reb+1ast
Jaguars: L.Ian 13+4reb+3ast, M.Were 10+1ast, S.Benjamin 10+4reb+1ast, F.Chuma 7+10reb+2ast, A.George 4+14reb, E.Aaron 3+1reb+1ast

Power - KIU Titans 63-80

Very predictable result in Kampala where fourth ranked KIU Titans (8-3) defeated 9th ranked Power (4-7) 80-63 on Friday. KIU Titans forced 27 Power turnovers. Mpiya Juf fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Denis Omara chipped in 11 points, 5 assists and 7 steals. Five KIU Titans players scored in double figures. KIU Titans' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Samad Imran (-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks and power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. KIU Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Blazers. Loser Power dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Livingstone.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: J.Mpiya 20+11reb+1ast, C.Kasujja 13, K.Ahmed 12+1reb+2ast, O.Denis 11+3reb+5ast, O.Brian 10+5reb+3ast, L.Joel 6+1reb+2ast
Power: S.Imran 12+16reb, R.Lemaniku 12+3reb, A.Isaac 11+6reb+3ast, M.Elvis 9+2reb+6ast, R.Yat 8+4reb+1ast, A.Phillip 6+11reb+2ast

UCU Canons - Livingstone 68-52

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 8th ranked Livingstone (4-7) was defeated by fifth ranked UCU Canons (7-4) 68-52 on Sunday. UCU Canons dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Livingstone's 26. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Lwabaga Ibanda chipped in 19 points. UCU Canons' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Oscar Byomuhangi produced 17 points and Bruce Okullo added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. UCU Canons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with KCCA P. Newly promoted Livingstone keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Power.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: S.Peter 22+15reb+1ast, I.Lwabaga 19+2reb+3ast, J.Kayiira 9+10reb+4ast, A.Isyagi 5+7reb+4ast, K.Jonathan 4+4ast, K.Kevin 3+5reb+3ast
Livingstone: B.Oscar 17+3reb+2ast, A.Amara 10+1reb+3ast, O.Bruce 10+11reb, A.Isaac 6+2reb+2ast, L.Diopa 6+12reb+1ast, N.Joshua 3+7reb+1ast

KIU Titans - Ndejje Angels 85-53

Everything went according to plan in Kampala where fourth ranked KIU Titans (8-3) outscored 10th ranked Ndejje Angels (3-8) 85-53 on Sunday. KIU Titans forced 25 Ndejje Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 47-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. KIU Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Ndejje Angels' players. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Mpiya Juf chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Four KIU Titans players scored in double figures. KIU Titans' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Christian Ndibu produced 3 points and 15 rebounds and Jonathan Oketch added 13 points respectively for lost side. KIU Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Blazers. Loser Ndejje Angels keep the tenth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: O.Denis 15+3reb+2ast, J.Mpiya 13+9reb+4ast, L.Joel 13+4reb+3ast, M.Edgar 12+13reb+3ast, K.Ahmed 8+3reb+1ast, S.Mugerwa 6+7reb+1ast
Ndejje Angels: W.Benon 14+2reb, O.Jonathan 13+4reb+1ast, D.Allan 5+1reb, A.Haron 5+3reb+3ast, M.Cikom 5+3reb, O.James 4+4reb+3ast

JKL Dolphins - Jaguars 59-62

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Seventh ranked Jaguars (6-5) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 11th ranked JKL Dolphins (2-9) 62-59 on Sunday evening. Jaguars had a 42-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by George Agasi who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds and Ian Lubwama supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Kabangu Clement did not help to save the game for JKL Dolphins. Austin Odiwuor added 13 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguars moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Our Saviour. JKL Dolphins lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: A.George 15+19reb+1ast, L.Ian 14+10reb+5ast, M.Were 12+4reb+3ast, S.Benjamin 6+6reb+1ast, F.Chuma 6+11reb+1ast, V.Bwana 3+2reb+5ast
JKL Dolphins: M.Buluma 13+6reb+3ast, O.Austin 13+10reb, C.Kabangu 12+9reb+3ast, E.Gideon 9+10reb, M.Keith 9+3reb+3ast, S.Andrew 3+2ast