NBL Round 8 (Regular Season): Rezlife S. is defeated by JKL Dolphins 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: JKL Dolphins (#7) and Rezlife S. (#4). JKL Dolphins (3-3) won against visiting Rezlife S. (4-4) 77-68. JKL Dolphins had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Kabangu Clement who helped to win the game recording 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and center Phillip Ameny (-1989) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) responded with 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JKL Dolphins moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UCU Canons. Newly promoted Rezlife S. dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Titans.
NBL top team - Blazers (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Livingstone (1-7) in Kampala 81-44. The winners were led by power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who scored that evening 15 points and Jimmy Enabu supported him with 13 points. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Derrick Otim did not help to save the game for Livingstone. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Blazers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Livingstone lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. Blazers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Livingstone's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Canons.
Bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to eighth ranked UCU Canons (3-3) 63-46 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Daniel Muganzi who scored 22 points. UCU Canons' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Daniel Odonkyero produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. UCU Canons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Livingstone.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Livingstone was destroyed by Victoria C. on the opponent's court 75-42. UCU Canons managed to outperform Sommet in a home game 78-70. City Oilers recorded a loss to KCCA P. on the road 68-57.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 11 rebounds by Toussaint Mumpaya of KCCA P..



JKL Dolphins - Rezlife S. 77-68

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#7) and Rezlife S. (#4). JKL Dolphins (3-3) won against visiting Rezlife S. (4-4) 77-68. JKL Dolphins had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Kabangu Clement who helped to win the game recording 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and center Phillip Ameny (-1989) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) responded with 19 points and Francis Kasinde scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JKL Dolphins moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UCU Canons. Newly promoted Rezlife S. dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Titans.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: K.Clement 19+3reb+3ast, P.Ameny 14+6reb+1ast, B.Wobusobozi 10+2reb+1ast, H.Alinaitwe 10+1reb+2ast, N.Guddi 8+5reb+1ast, D.Omara 8+2reb+1ast
Rezlife S.: E.Ssentongo 19+2reb+2ast, F.Kasinde 13+7reb+2ast, A.Desire 12+9reb+1ast, L.Gilabi 10+9reb+1ast, M.Ssekibenga 7+1ast, E.Okot 4

Victoria C. - Livingstone 75-42

Very expected game in Kampala where 11th ranked Livingstone (1-7) was crushed by fifth ranked Victoria C. (4-2) 75-42 on Saturday. Victoria C. held Livingstone to an opponent 21.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Victoria C. forced 22 Livingstone turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Cyrus Wobusobozi who scored 17 points and 6 assists. Cedric Alema chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Victoria C. players scored in double figures. Bruce Okullo produced 8 points and 6 rebounds and Micheal Kuol added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Victoria C. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Livingstone lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. Victoria C.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Sommet.
Top scorers:
Victoria C.: C.Wobusobozi 17+4reb+6ast, C.Alema 13+7reb+1ast, R.Ayume 11+7reb+3ast, D.Isaac 11+4reb+1ast, E.Komagum 8+8reb+3ast, W.Pirwoth 4+1reb+2ast
Livingstone: B.Okullo 8+6reb+1ast, M.Kuol 8+5reb, I.Rubanga 6+2reb+2ast, E.Okello 6+2reb, D.Lukusa 4+5reb+1ast, I.Athuai 3+2reb

UCU Canons - Sommet 78-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked UCU Canons' (3-3) home victory over 9th ranked Sommet (1-4) 78-70 on Saturday. UCU Canons outrebounded Sommet 52-30 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. Lwabaga Ibanda chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four UCU Canons players scored in double figures. Mulisho Mohammed produced 16 points and Hon Kwany added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UCU Canons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Newly promoted Sommet dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Livingstone.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: L.Ibanda 20+6reb+3ast, D.Muganzi 15+2reb+1ast, J.Otim 14+2reb+1ast, J.Kayira 12+18reb+4ast, N.Okidi 4+1reb, E.Zachariah 4+3reb+2ast
Sommet: M.Mohammed 16+3reb, J.Teko 11+4reb, G.Ayiko 9+4reb+2ast, H.Kwany 7+7reb+3ast, M.Ngobi 7+2reb, O.Markey 6+2reb+1ast

KIU Titans - UCU Canons 46-63

Bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-5) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to eighth ranked UCU Canons (3-3) 63-46 on Monday evening. UCU Canons held KIU Titans to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded KIU Titans 52-39 including 42 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Daniel Muganzi who scored 22 points. Flore Dushime chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. UCU Canons' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Daniel Odonkyero produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and William Saverino added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. UCU Canons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with JKL Dolphins. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Livingstone.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: D.Muganzi 22+1reb+2ast, F.Dushime 15+5reb+1ast, M.Okurut 9+4reb+3ast, E.Zachariah 8+8reb+2ast, L.Ibanda 6+2reb+2ast, E.Makuei 2+16reb+2ast
KIU Titans: D.Odonkyero 21+10reb, B.Desmasiro 8+7reb+1ast, W.Saverino 6+8reb+3ast, C.Isabu 4+5reb+1ast, A.Olum 3+5reb, B.Kur Bona 2+3reb+1ast

Blazers - Livingstone 81-44

NBL top team - Blazers (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Livingstone (1-7) in Kampala 81-44. Blazers held Livingstone to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Blazers forced 21 Livingstone turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Livingstone's players. The winners were led by power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who scored that evening 15 points and the former international point guard Jimmy Enabu (187-1988) supported him with 13 points. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Derrick Otim did not help to save the game for Livingstone. Micheal Kuol added 9 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Blazers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Livingstone lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. Blazers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Livingstone's 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:
Blazers: M.Mugisha 15+4reb+2ast, P.Obleng 13+7reb, J.Enabu 13+4reb+3ast, J.Lukoji 8+3reb+3ast, H.Ssebagala 8+1reb+1ast, A.Wanyoto 6+7reb+1ast
Livingstone: D.Otim 13+8reb+4ast, M.Kuol 9+9reb+2ast, N.Denis 7+4reb, D.Lukusa 4+3reb, B.Okullo 3+10reb+1ast, A.Ainomugisha 3

KCCA P. - City Oilers 68-57

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 9th ranked City Oilers (1-3) were defeated by third ranked KCCA P. (5-1) 68-57 on Monday. KCCA P. forced 21 City Oilers turnovers. The best player for the winners was Toussaint Mumpaya who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Davis Assimwe chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) produced 21 points and forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. City Oilers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. KCCA P. moved-up to second place. Defending champion City Oilers keep the ninth position with three games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Jaguars.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: D.Assimwe 13+5reb+4ast, T.Mumpaya 13+11reb+1ast, S.Otoa 12+1reb+2ast, C.Kizito 11+9reb+2ast, I.Lumanyika 9+7reb, E.Odongkara 8+4reb+1ast
City Oilers: F.Baale 21+3reb+1ast, R.Baptist 9+11reb+2ast, J.Chuma 8+13reb+3ast, B.Komakech 6+1reb+1ast, M.Dier 5+7reb+1ast, E.Munaba 5+4reb+2ast