NBL Round 16 (Regular Season): KIU Titans defeat UCU Canons in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 16 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked UCU Canons (8-5) to second ranked KIU Titans (10-3) 50-48 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Mpiya Juf who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) responded with 9 points and 11 rebounds. UCU Canons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. KIU Titans have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just two point less than leader City Oilers. UCU Canons at the other side keep the fifth place with five games lost. KIU Titans are looking forward to face Livingstone (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. UCU Canons' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Fifth ranked UCU Canons (8-5) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Jaguars (6-6) 59-56 in the fight for the fifth place. The winners were led by the former international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points and 18 rebounds and Lwabaga Ibanda supported him with 21 points. Even a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds by George Agasi did not help to save the game for Jaguars. UCU Canons maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Jaguars dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Our Saviour. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#4) and KIU Titans (#2). KCCA P. (8-4) won against visiting KIU Titans (10-3) 67-61. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of KIU Titans. Davis Assimwe fired 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Edgar Munaba produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 8-4 record. Loser KIU Titans keep the second place with three games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: JKL Dolphins were destroyed by UCU Canons on the opponent's court 93-42. KIU Titans outscored Jaguars in a home game 78-51. KIU Titans managed to beat Power on the road 80-63. UCU Canons defeated Livingstone on its own court 68-52. Ndejje Angels were smashed by KIU Titans in Kampala 85-53. JKL Dolphins lost to Jaguars at home 59-62. Livingstone was outscored by KCCA P. on the opponent's court 59-80. Ndejje Angels recorded a loss to Kampala R. in a home game 55-65. JKL Dolphins crushed Power on the road 72-46. KIU Titans smashed Our Saviour on its own court 87-61.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points by Kasereka Tembo of KIU Titans.



KCCA P. - KIU Titans 67-61

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#4) and KIU Titans (#2). KCCA P. (8-4) won against visiting KIU Titans (10-3) 67-61. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of KIU Titans. KCCA P. forced 25 KIU Titans turnovers. Guard Davis Assimwe fired 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Stephen Otoa chipped in 3 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Joel Lukoji added 15 points, 7 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 8-4 record. Loser KIU Titans keep the second place with three games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..
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

Very expected game in Kampala where 11th ranked JKL Dolphins (3-9) were crushed by fifth ranked UCU Canons (8-5) 93-42 on Sunday. 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 maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. JKL Dolphins lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Ndejje Angels. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
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

Very predictable result in Kampala where second ranked KIU Titans (10-3) smashed 7th ranked Jaguars (6-6) 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. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. KIU Titans have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just two point less than leader City Oilers. Newly promoted Jaguars dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Our Saviour. KIU Titans will meet Livingstone (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Jaguars will play against Power and hope to secure a win.
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

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 8th ranked Power (4-8) was defeated by second ranked KIU Titans (10-3) 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just two point less than leader City Oilers. Power lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Livingstone. KIU Titans will meet Livingstone (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Power will play against Jaguars and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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

Everything went according to plan in Kampala where fifth ranked UCU Canons (8-5) beat 8th ranked Livingstone (4-8) 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 maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Livingstone keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Power. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
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

There was no surprise in Kampala where 10th ranked Ndejje Angels (3-9) were outplayed by second ranked KIU Titans (10-3) 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just two point less than leader City Oilers. Loser Ndejje Angels keep the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with JKL Dolphins. KIU Titans will meet Livingstone (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
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

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where seventh ranked Jaguars (6-6) edged 11th ranked JKL Dolphins (3-9) 62-59 on Sunday. Jaguars had a 42-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jaguars made 7 blocks. George Agasi fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Ian Lubwama chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Kabangu Clement produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and Austin Odiwuor added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively 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 dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Ndejje Angels. Jaguars will meet at home Power (#9) in the next round. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Ndejje Angels.
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

UCU Canons - KIU Titans 48-50

The most exciting game of round 16 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked UCU Canons (8-5) to second ranked KIU Titans (10-3) 50-48 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Mpiya Juf who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) responded with 9 points and 11 rebounds and Jimmy Otim (-1999) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. UCU Canons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. KIU Titans have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just two point less than leader City Oilers. UCU Canons at the other side keep the fifth place with five games lost. KIU Titans are looking forward to face Livingstone (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. UCU Canons' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: M.Edgar 18+4reb+1ast, J.Mpiya 12+11reb+2ast, S.Mugerwa 7+12reb+1ast, L.Joel 7+4reb+3ast, O.Denis 3+4reb, I.Lumanyika 2+2reb+1ast
UCU Canons: K.Joel 9+11reb, O.Jimmy 8+5reb+2ast, I.Lwabaga 7+3reb+1ast, S.Peter 6+7reb+1ast, Z.Ekirapa 6+5reb+1ast, O.Marvin 4+2reb

KCCA P. - Livingstone 80-59

Very expected game in Kampala where 8th ranked Livingstone (4-8) was crushed by fourth ranked KCCA P. (8-4) 80-59 on Saturday. KCCA P. outrebounded Livingstone 48-36 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Stephen Otoa chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. KCCA P.'s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bismarck Okot produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Bruce Okullo added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 8-4 record. Newly promoted Livingstone keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Power. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 20+5reb+2ast, E.Okumu 15+5reb+3ast, O.Stephen 11+7reb+5ast, O.Emmanuel 8+5reb, A.Davis 7+4reb, D.Ojoro 7+7reb
Livingstone: O.Bismarck 18+12reb+1ast, O.Bruce 15+11reb+2ast, A.Amara 12+2reb+4ast, A.Isaac 7+5reb+2ast, K.Bravo 3+1reb, B.Oscar 3+3reb+1ast

Ndejje Angels - Kampala R. 55-65

There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Kampala R. (2-10) defeated on the road 10th ranked Ndejje Angels (3-9) 65-55 on Saturday. Kampala R. forced 27 Ndejje Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 44-30 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Puati Kikomba fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Christian Ndibu chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Kampala R. players scored in double figures. Bolton Rujumba produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Cikom Monybai added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Kampala R. maintains twelfth position with 2-10 record. Loser Ndejje Angels keep the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with JKL Dolphins. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: K.Puati 19+18reb+2ast, G.Kur 13+3reb+1ast, S.Ola 11+6reb+1ast, N.Christian 10+10reb+2ast, D.John 6+1reb, S.Niyonshuti 3+4reb+1ast
Ndejje Angels: R.Bolton 16+9reb, M.Cikom 14+7reb, W.Benon 11+3reb+2ast, Y.Noel 5+2reb+2ast, B.Ssentongo 4+4reb+1ast, O.Jonathan 3+3reb

UCU Canons - Jaguars 59-56

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Fifth ranked UCU Canons (8-5) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Jaguars (6-6) 59-56 in the fight for the fifth place. UCU Canons made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points and 18 rebounds and Lwabaga Ibanda supported him with 21 points. Even a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds by George Agasi did not help to save the game for Jaguars. Chuma Fadhili added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. UCU Canons maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Jaguars dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Our Saviour. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: I.Lwabaga 21+3reb, K.Jerry 13+4reb+1ast, K.Joel 10+18reb, K.Kevin 5+5reb+3ast, Z.Ekirapa 4+1reb+2ast, S.Peter 4+8reb+1ast
Jaguars: A.George 17+16reb+1ast, L.Ian 13+6reb+1ast, F.Chuma 12+7reb+5ast, M.Kevin 5+1reb+2ast, D.Abraham 4+7reb+1ast, V.Bwana 3+1ast

Power - JKL Dolphins 46-72

There was a minor upset in Kampala where 8th ranked Power (4-8) was rolled over by eleventh ranked JKL Dolphins (3-9) 72-46 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins outrebounded Power 48-34 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Martin Buluma fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Austin Odiwuor chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and Clinton Omondi added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. JKL Dolphins moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Ndejje Angels. Power lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Livingstone. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Ndejje Angels.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: M.Buluma 23+22reb+2ast, O.Austin 22+8reb+1ast, M.Keith 12+4reb+1ast, C.Kabangu 8+6reb, R.Atula 6+3reb+1ast, E.Okumu 1+3reb
Power: O.Clinton 10+7reb, A.Isaac 10+9reb, S.Imran 7+9reb, P.Taariq 7+4reb, E.Ssentongo 5+3reb, M.Elvis 3+2reb

KIU Titans - Our Saviour 87-61

Everything went according to plan in Kampala where second ranked KIU Titans (10-3) outscored 6th ranked Our Saviour (6-6) 87-61 on Sunday. KIU Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Our Saviour's players. Guard Ahmed Kassa fired 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. Kasereka Tembo chipped in 25 points. 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. Kenneth Mesho produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and Icumar Joel added 13 points respectively for lost side. KIU Titans have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just two point less than leader City Oilers. Loser Our Saviour keeps the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Jaguars. KIU Titans will meet Livingstone (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Our Saviour will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: T.Kasereka 25+2reb+1ast, K.Ahmed 23+5ast, J.Mpiya 14+3reb, S.Mugerwa 10+15reb+1ast, L.Joel 7+7reb+10ast, O.Brian 3+2ast
Our Saviour: J.Icumar 13+3reb+2ast, M.Kenneth 12+14reb, J.Wacha 6+1reb+5ast, T.John 6+3reb, M.Mugisha 4+6reb, O.Alleh 3+7reb