NBL Round 12 (Regular Season): KCCA P. beat 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: KCCA P. (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#7). KCCA P. (7-2) smashed visiting JKL Dolphins (4-6) by 28 points 88-60. KCCA P. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. KCCA P. outrebounded JKL Dolphins 55-24 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Elvis Bwanka who recorded 7 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. KCCA P. moved-up to second place, which they share with Jaguars. JKL Dolphins at the other side dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala R..
Bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 53-47 loss to seventh ranked Kampala R. (5-4) in Kampala. It was a good game for power forward Puati Kikomba who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Brian Opio contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Odonkyero replied with 26 points for KIU Titans. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kampala R. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons and City Oilers. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#7) and Livingstone (#11). Livingstone was smashed at home by 23 points 58-81 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Fayed Baale who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Isaac Athuai with 20 points. 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. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (5-4) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons and Kampala R. Livingstone lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 12 Sommet was defeated by City Oilers in Kampala 83-69.
The best stats of 12th round was 8 points and 8 rebounds by Daniel Samson of Sommet.



KCCA P. - JKL Dolphins 88-60

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#3) and JKL Dolphins (#7). KCCA P. (7-2) smashed visiting JKL Dolphins (4-6) by 28 points 88-60. KCCA P. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. KCCA P. outrebounded JKL Dolphins 55-24 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Elvis Bwanka who recorded 7 points and 7 rebounds and Kenneth Mesho added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. KCCA P. moved-up to second place, which they share with Jaguars. JKL Dolphins at the other side dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala R..
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 17+6reb+2ast, I.Lumanyika 13+13reb+3ast, S.Mugerwa 11+7reb+1ast, T.Mumpaya 9+5reb+4ast, D.Assimwe 9+6reb+3ast, A.Odihambo 8+9reb+2ast
JKL Dolphins: K.Clement 11+4reb, B.Wobusobozi 8+1reb+1ast, H.Alinaitwe 8+1reb+6ast, N.Yamodo 7+2ast, K.Mesho 7+6reb+2ast, E.Bwanka 7+7reb+3ast

Livingstone - City Oilers 58-81

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#7) and Livingstone (#11). Livingstone was smashed at home by 23 points 58-81 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. City Oilers forced 22 Livingstone turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Isaac Athuai with 20 points and Akris Ainomugisha scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. 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. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (5-4) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons and Kampala R. Livingstone lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: F.Baale 22+2reb+5ast, J.Chuma 13+6reb+1ast, B.Rujumba 10+3reb, M.Dier 9+6reb+4ast, B.Kawumi 8+2reb+2ast, A.Ssenkubuge 7+4reb+1ast
Livingstone: I.Athuai 20+4reb+1ast, A.Ainomugisha 11+6reb+1ast, O.Byomuhangi 10+2reb+2ast, B.Okullo 6+3reb, D.Lukusa 4+8reb, D.Otim 4+1reb+2ast

Kampala R. - KIU Titans 53-47

Bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 53-47 loss to seventh ranked Kampala R. (5-4) in Kampala. They held KIU Titans to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.6 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded KIU Titans 50-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for power forward Puati Kikomba who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Brian Opio contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Odonkyero replied with 26 points and Bang Desmasiro added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks in the effort for KIU Titans. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kampala R. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons and City Oilers. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: P.Kikomba 11+21reb+5ast, B.Opio 9+6reb, K.Kasobya 8+1ast, W.Joseph 8+2reb+1ast, R.Ahumuza 5+2reb, M.Juf 5+6reb
KIU Titans: D.Odonkyero 26+2reb, B.Desmasiro 11+11reb, B.Kur Bona 3+3reb+2ast, A.Namugowa 3+1reb+2ast, C.Isabu 2+9reb+1ast, D.Aluseni 2+6reb

City Oilers - Sommet 83-69

There was no surprise in Kampala where 10th ranked Sommet (3-6) was defeated by seventh ranked City Oilers (5-4) 83-69 on Sunday. City Oilers forced 19 Sommet turnovers and outrebounded them 47-27 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) who added 20 points during the contest. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Mark Ngobi with 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and power forward Daniel Samson (-1994) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. City Oilers have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons and Kampala R. Newly promoted Sommet keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: F.Baale 20+4reb+1ast, E.Munaba 17+9reb+2ast, R.Baptist 10+6reb+1ast, M.Dier 10+8reb+1ast, B.Kawumi 8+4reb+4ast, B.Rujumba 6+2reb
Sommet: M.Ngobi 20+2reb+6ast, D.Samson 8+8reb+3ast, M.Sita 8+2reb+4ast, J.Teko 7+4reb, O.Markey 6+1reb, M.Mohammed 6+3reb