NBL Round 17 of Regular Season

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 17 was a home defeat of 3rd placed Rezlife S. (5-2) by second ranked Blazers (6-1) who outscored them by 17 points 73-56 in the game for the second place. Blazers dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Rezlife S.'s 22. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Henry Ssebagala chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Duot Ajang (-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Blazers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader City Oilers. Rezlife S. at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Sommet.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Fourth ranked Victoria Crocs (5-4) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 5th ranked Sommet (5-4) 61-58 in the fight for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sommet. Mark Ngobi nailed 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Chuol Nyuot accounted for 6 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds for Sommet in the defeat. Sommet's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Victoria Crocs maintains fourth place with 5-4 record, which they share with defeated Sommet. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena City Oilers.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#8) and UCU Canons (#7). UCU Canons were defeated at home 81-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Livingstone Kimambo who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Alier Jongroor produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. (4-4) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Jaguars. Loser UCU Canons dropped to the sixth position with two 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 rest of the games of round 17: City Oilers won against Jaguars on the opponent's court 66-48. Jaguars managed to outperform UMU in a home game 74-64. JKL Dolphins were rolled over UCU Canons on the road 81-52.



UCU Canons - KCCA P. 81-85

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#8) and UCU Canons (#7). UCU Canons were defeated at home 81-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KCCA P. forced 24 UCU Canons turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Livingstone Kimambo (188-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Omar Waleed chipped in 15 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Alier Jongroor produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and Jimmy Otim (-1999) added 20 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. (4-4) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Jaguars. Loser UCU Canons dropped to the sixth position with two 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.: O.Waleed 15+3reb+6ast, D.Assimwe 14+1reb+2ast, L.Kimambo 13+10reb+2ast, I.Samati 10+8reb+2ast, G.Mahamba 8+4reb+1ast, C.Kizito 8+4reb+2ast
UCU Canons: O.Jimmy 20, M.Daniel 12+3reb+2ast, Z.Ekirapa 10+5reb+2ast, J.Alier 10+14reb, D.Flore 8+1reb+4ast, L.Jimmy 8+11reb+1ast

Sommet - Victoria Crocs 58-61

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Fourth ranked Victoria Crocs (5-4) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 5th ranked Sommet (5-4) 61-58 in the fight for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sommet. Mark Ngobi nailed 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Chuol Nyuot accounted for 6 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds and Nigerian Abolaji Emilagba (-1999) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Sommet in the defeat. Sommet's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Victoria Crocs maintains fourth place with 5-4 record, which they share with defeated Sommet. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena City Oilers.
Top scorers:
Victoria Crocs: M.Ngobi 16+6reb+4ast, E.Komagum 12+5reb, A.Eboyu 9+3reb+2ast, C.Wobusobozi 8+8reb+6ast, C.Alema 8+6reb+3ast, C.Nyuot 6+15reb+2ast
Sommet: C.Joseph 12+18reb+1ast, E.Abolaji 10+5reb+3ast, K.Diaw 9+9reb, T.John 8+4reb, C.Peter 7+5reb, K.Mathew 5+6reb+6ast

Jaguars - City Oilers 48-66

Very expected game in Kampala where 7th ranked Jaguars (4-4) were defeated by leader City Oilers (7-0) 66-48 on Friday. City Oilers forced 20 Jaguars turnovers. The best player for the winners was Sudanese center Titus Lual (201-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) chipped in 13 points. Ian Lubwama produced 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for City Oilers. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Loser Jaguars keep the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with KCCA P.. City Oilers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Victoria Crocs.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: T.Lual 20+12reb+4ast, F.Baale 13+1reb+3ast, L.Ndikumana 9+4reb+3ast, J.Lukoji 7+3reb+3ast, R.Dauna 5+2reb, B.Kawumi 5+1reb
Jaguars: L.Ian 11+5reb+4ast, S.Peter 10+7reb, F.Chuma 10+7reb+3ast, A.Elijah 5+1reb, W.George 4+3reb+2ast, O.George 4+2reb+1ast

Jaguars - UMU 74-64

Rather predictable result in Kampala where seventh ranked Jaguars (4-4) defeated 11th ranked UMU (2-7) 74-64 on Wednesday. Jaguars held UMU to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Jaguars forced 20 UMU turnovers and outrebounded them 66-42 including a 27-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was George William who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds. Agot Agot produced 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Joshua Duallo (-1998) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jaguars maintains seventh place with 4-4 record, which they share with KCCA P. Newly promoted UMU dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins. Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Canons.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: G.William 22+9reb, G.Odeke 11+7reb+3ast, P.Sifuma 10+16reb+3ast, A.Chuol 9+13reb+1ast, W.Mark 9+4reb+2ast, J.Mungania 7+3reb+1ast
UMU: A.Agot 17+6reb+5ast, D.Joshua 12+10reb+1ast, R.Brian 10+2reb, G.Koang Wankoak 8+5reb, K.Paul 5+3reb, J.Otuko 4+6reb

Rezlife S. - Blazers 56-73

The most interesting game of round 17 was a home defeat of 3rd placed Rezlife S. (5-2) by second ranked Blazers (6-1) who outscored them by 17 points 73-56 in the game for the second place. Blazers dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Rezlife S.'s 22. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Henry Ssebagala chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Blazers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Duot Ajang (-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and forward Kevin Moru scored 14 points. Blazers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader City Oilers. Rezlife S. at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Blazers' 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:
Blazers: M.Mugisha 21+6reb+2ast, H.Ssebagala 13+7reb+4ast, A.Wanyoto 11+3reb+1ast, P.Obleng 11+6reb+3ast, O.Innocent 8+6reb+1ast, J.Okello 4+4reb+1ast
Rezlife S.: A.Duot 14+12reb+2ast, M.Kevin 14+4reb+2ast, K.Hon 12+3reb+1ast, E.Edrine 8+3reb+4ast, M.Rin Tueny 4+11reb+2ast, S.Elvis 3+2reb+2ast

UCU Canons - JKL Dolphins 81-52

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 10th ranked JKL Dolphins (2-7) were rolled over by seventh ranked UCU Canons (4-2) 81-52 on Wednesday. UCU Canons held JKL Dolphins to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.3 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons forced 20 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 46-34 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. UCU Canons looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Alier Jongroor who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Solomon Olara chipped in 11 points. Fred Chiagaing produced 14 points and forward Wilson Otweyo (-1989) added 9 points respectively 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. UCU Canons moved-up to sixth place. JKL Dolphins lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with UMU. UCU Canons' 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:
UCU Canons: A.Jongroor 15+8reb+1ast, S.Olara 11+3reb+2ast, M.Okurut 10+1reb, D.Muganzi 8+3reb+5ast, F.Dushime 8+6ast, J.Otim 8+5reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: C.Fred 14+4reb+1ast, O.Wilson 9+4reb, B.Elvis 6+6reb+1ast, A.Haron 6+2reb+1ast, O.Jonathan 5+1reb+2ast, B.Shane 5+1reb+3ast