NBL Round 14 (Regular Season): Kampala R. edge City Oilers by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked City Oilers (5-6) to fourth ranked Kampala R. (7-4) 53-50 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Mpiya Juf who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Puati Kikomba chipped in 12 points and 16 rebounds. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Kampala R. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-4 record. Defending champion City Oilers dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Rezlife S. and Sommet.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#5) and City Oilers (#6). UCU Canons (6-4) smashed visiting City Oilers (5-6) by 17 points 79-62. International center Joel Kayira (208-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alier Jongroor contributed with 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. UCU Canons' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) replied with 6 points and 15 rebounds for City Oilers. UCU Canons maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Defending champion City Oilers dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Rezlife S. and Sommet.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Jaguars (7-3) against ninth ranked Sommet (5-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Jaguars were defeated by Sommet in a tough game in Kampala 62-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jaguars. Richard Mutawulu scored 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Peter Sifuma responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Sommet moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Rezlife S. and City Oilers. Jaguars at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
KCCA P. defeated KIU Titans in Kampala 70-61. Winless KIU Titans were smashed by Victoria C. at home 52-80. Livingstone lost to Sommet on the opponent's court 50-66.
The best stats of 14th round was 20 points and 13 rebounds by Mark Ngobi of Sommet.



KIU Titans - KCCA P. 61-70

There was no surprise in Kampala where bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-11) were defeated by third ranked KCCA P. (8-3) 70-61 on Sunday. KCCA P. outrebounded KIU Titans 52-35 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Davis Assimwe scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bang Desmasiro responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Charles Isabu scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. KCCA P. moved-up to second place. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 17+1reb+5ast, D.Assimwe 15+6reb+6ast, A.Odihambo 10+8reb+2ast, E.Odongkara 8+14reb+1ast, T.Mumpaya 6+2reb, S.Mugerwa 5+11reb
KIU Titans: B.Desmasiro 14+11reb+1ast, C.Isabu 10+8reb+1ast, D.Odonkyero 9+4reb+1ast, A.Olum 7+9reb, B.Kur Bona 5+2reb+1ast, A.Namugowa 3+1reb+1ast

Sommet - Jaguars 70-62

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Jaguars (7-3) against ninth ranked Sommet (5-6) on Sunday night. Visiting Jaguars were defeated by Sommet in a tough game in Kampala 62-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jaguars. Richard Mutawulu scored 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mark Ngobi chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds and Were Mark scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sommet moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Rezlife S. and City Oilers. Jaguars at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Sommet: R.Mutawulu 21+5reb, M.Ngobi 15+5reb+4ast, H.Kwany 10+9reb+4ast, A.Sendaula 8+5reb+8ast, A.Majok 8+7reb, J.Teko 8+8reb
Jaguars: W.Mark 14+5reb+2ast, P.Sifuma 12+9reb+2ast, E.Adakun 10+5reb, A.Eboyu 9+1reb+3ast, T.Obde 8+3reb+1ast, I.Lubwama 5+6reb+2ast

City Oilers - Kampala R. 50-53

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked City Oilers (5-6) to fourth ranked Kampala R. (7-4) 53-50 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Mpiya Juf who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Puati Kikomba chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds. The former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Malual Dier added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Kampala R. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-4 record. Defending champion City Oilers dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Rezlife S. and Sommet.
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: M.Juf 16+13reb+1ast, P.Kikomba 12+16reb+1ast, B.Opio 11+3reb+2ast, W.Joseph 5+4reb+5ast, K.Kasobya 5+2reb, E.Mugabo 2+2reb
City Oilers: E.Munaba 16+10reb+1ast, M.Dier 9+9reb+2ast, F.Baale 8+2reb+2ast, R.Baptist 8+7reb, B.Kawumi 3+3reb+1ast, B.Komakech 3+2reb+5ast

KIU Titans - Victoria C. 52-80

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where eighth ranked Victoria C. (5-5) smashed bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-11) 80-52 on Saturday. Victoria C. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Titans' 30. They outrebounded KIU Titans 51-28 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cedric Alema scored 23 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Chuol Nyuot chipped in 6 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Victoria C.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. William Saverino responded with 16 points and Daniel Odonkyero scored 15 points. Victoria C. moved-up to sixth place. Loser KIU Titans still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Victoria C.: C.Alema 23+7reb+3ast, R.Mpiima 10+2reb+2ast, E.Komagum 9+6reb+2ast, B.Minani 7+6reb, W.Pirwoth 6+7reb+2ast, C.Wobusobozi 6+5reb+3ast
KIU Titans: W.Saverino 16+4reb+3ast, D.Odonkyero 15+4reb, B.Desmasiro 9+6reb, A.Olum 8+4reb+1ast, B.Kur Bona 2+3reb, G.Pual Henry 2+1reb

UCU Canons - City Oilers 79-62

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#5) and City Oilers (#6). UCU Canons (6-4) smashed visiting City Oilers (5-6) by 17 points 79-62. UCU Canons dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to City Oilers' 18. UCU Canons forced 22 City Oilers turnovers. International center Joel Kayira (208-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alier Jongroor contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. UCU Canons' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) replied with 6 points and 15 rebounds and the former international point guard Benjamin Komakech (187-1986) added 17 points in the effort for City Oilers. UCU Canons maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Defending champion City Oilers dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Rezlife S. and Sommet.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: J.Kayira 15+12reb+3ast, F.Dushime 13+5reb+1ast, A.Jongroor 12+12reb+1ast, D.Muganzi 9+1reb+1ast, J.Otim 8+2reb+4ast, M.Okurut 6+3reb
City Oilers: B.Komakech 17+2reb+1ast, E.Munaba 13+5reb+1ast, R.Baptist 8+9reb, J.Chuma 6+15reb, F.Baale 6+2reb+5ast, B.Rujumba 3+5reb

Sommet - Livingstone 66-50

Rather expected game in Kampala where 11th ranked Livingstone (1-10) was defeated by ninth ranked Sommet (5-6) 66-50 on Wednesday. Sommet forced 29 Livingstone turnovers. Mark Ngobi had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Hon Kwany chipped in 15 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Isaac Athuai responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and Oscar Byomuhangi scored 7 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sommet moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Rezlife S. and City Oilers. Livingstone lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Sommet: M.Ngobi 20+13reb+2ast, H.Kwany 15+4reb+1ast, R.Mutawulu 6+11reb+1ast, J.Teko 6+3reb, A.Sendaula 6+2reb+9ast, A.Majok 4+6reb+2ast
Livingstone: D.Otim 10+3reb, I.Athuai 10+7reb+3ast, O.Byomuhangi 7+4reb+2ast, A.Emwodu 6+7reb, D.Lukusa 4+6reb, B.Kalibara 3+3reb