NBL Round 12 (Regular Season): UPDF wins their first game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

UPDF can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Jaguars (2-2) 75-74 on Wednesday. UPDF forced 29 Jaguars turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Jaguars helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Joel Icumar who scored 22 points and 6 steals. Vicent Mubiru chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Abraham Chuol who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. UPDF (1-5) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. Jaguars at the other side keep the eighth position with two games lost. UPDF's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Jaguars.
Bottom-ranked UMU (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-61 loss to eighth ranked Blazers (2-1) in Kampala. It was a good game for the former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) who led his team to a victory with 21 points. Franck Nyembo contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Joshua Duallo (-1998) replied with 8 points and 12 rebounds for UMU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UCU Canons. Newly promoted UMU still closes the standings with five games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Victoria Crocs.




UMU - Blazers 61-92

Bottom-ranked UMU (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-61 loss to eighth ranked Blazers (2-1) in Kampala. They also forced 27 UMU turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by UMU's players. It was a good game for the former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) who led his team to a victory with 21 points. DR Congolese forward Franck Nyembo (200-2006) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Joshua Duallo (-1998) replied with 8 points and 12 rebounds and Kong Gai Gordon added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for UMU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UCU Canons. Newly promoted UMU still closes the standings with five games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Victoria Crocs.
Top scorers:
UMU: A.Agot 13+3reb, G.Koang Wankoak 12+3reb+1ast, G.Gordon Kong 10+6reb+1ast, D.Joshua 8+12reb+1ast, M.Malok 4+3reb, B.Mark 3
Blazers: P.Obleng 21+4reb+3ast, F.Nyembo 16+7reb+2ast, O.Innocent 15+3reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 14+5reb+1ast, J.Okello 6+5reb+3ast, P.Odong 5+2reb+1ast

UPDF - Jaguars 75-74

UPDF can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Jaguars (2-2) 75-74 on Wednesday. UPDF forced 29 Jaguars turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Jaguars helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Joel Icumar who scored 22 points and 6 steals. Vicent Mubiru chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Abraham Chuol who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) added 15 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. UPDF (1-5) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. Jaguars at the other side keep the eighth position with two games lost. UPDF's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: C.Abraham 22+10reb+3ast, L.Ian 17+5reb+7ast, F.Chuma 15+15reb+2ast, O.Tong 8+3reb, A.Elijah 7+4reb+1ast, S.Peter 4+6reb+2ast
UPDF: J.Icumar 22+3reb+1ast, V.Mubiru 11+5reb+7ast, B.Desmasiro 10+3reb, P.Akok 9+9reb+5ast, M.Okello 8+6reb, K.Kasobya 8+4reb+3ast