NBL Round 18 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Rezlife S.'s defeat of UCU Canons

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#3) and UCU Canons (#7). Rezlife S. (6-2) won against visiting UCU Canons (4-3) 73-61. Rezlife S. forced 21 UCU Canons turnovers. It was a good game for guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Hon Kwany contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Jimmy Otim (-1999) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds for UCU Canons. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rezlife S. maintains third position with 6-2 record having just two points less than leader City Oilers. UCU Canons at the other side keep the seventh place with three games lost.
NBL top team - City Oilers (8-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eleventh ranked UMU (2-8) in Kampala 69-59. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Landry Ndikumana chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Joshua Duallo (-1998) with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated City Oilers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Newly promoted UMU keeps the eleventh place with eight games lost.
The game between second ranked Blazers (7-1) and 12th ranked UPDF (1-8) in Kampala on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Blazers outscored guests from Kampala 106-68. Peter Obleng notched 26 points to lead the effort. Even 20 points by Kevin Kasobya did not help to save the game for UPDF. 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. Defending champion maintains second position with 7-1 record behind leader City Oilers. UPDF lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.

In the last two games of round 18 KCCA P. beat Kampala R. on the road 68-64. Sommet destroyed Kampala R. on its own court 90-62.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 14 points and 9 rebounds by Arthur Wanyoto of Blazers.



Kampala R. - KCCA P. 64-68

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked KCCA P.'s (5-4) road victory over 9th ranked Kampala R. (2-7) 68-64 on Sunday. KCCA P. forced 19 Kampala R. turnovers and outrebounded them 54-34 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Stanley Mugerwa notched 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Omar Waleed supported him with 13 points. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Mpiya Juf did not help to save the game for Kampala R.. Francis Kasinde added 11 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Victoria Crocs. Kampala R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: D.Assimwe 14+1reb, O.Waleed 13+4reb+3ast, S.Mugerwa 9+7reb+5ast, I.Samati 9+8reb, A.Asiimwe 5+8reb+1ast, S.Otoa 5+5reb
Kampala R.: J.Mpiya 18+9reb+1ast, K.Francis 11+4reb+2ast, K.Gideon 10+3reb+2ast, O.Brian 7+3reb, K.Puati 5+8reb+1ast, M.Edward 4+2reb

Rezlife S. - UCU Canons 73-61

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#3) and UCU Canons (#7). Rezlife S. (6-2) won against visiting UCU Canons (4-3) 73-61. Rezlife S. forced 21 UCU Canons turnovers. It was a good game for guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Hon Kwany contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Rezlife S. players scored in double figures. Jimmy Otim (-1999) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Flore Dushime added 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals in the effort for UCU Canons. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rezlife S. maintains third position with 6-2 record having just two points less than leader City Oilers. UCU Canons at the other side keep the seventh place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Rezlife S.: E.Ssentongo 19+7reb+1ast, H.Kwany 18+5reb+1ast, E.Ekau 13+3reb+2ast, R.Mabor 12+8reb, S.Fadul 4+4reb, K.Moru 3+3reb+2ast
UCU Canons: O.Jimmy 21+5reb+1ast, D.Flore 15+2reb+5ast, M.Daniel 9+2reb+1ast, O.Marvin 8+4reb+2ast, Z.Ekirapa 3+4reb, L.Jimmy 3+8reb+1ast

City Oilers - UMU 69-59

NBL top team - City Oilers (8-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eleventh ranked UMU (2-8) in Kampala 69-59. City Oilers forced 22 UMU turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. City Oilers brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Burundian forward Landry Ndikumana (198-1995) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Joshua Duallo (-1998) with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks and Agot Agot scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. City Oilers have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Newly promoted UMU keeps the eleventh place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: F.Baale 21+3reb+2ast, L.Ndikumana 11+9reb+2ast, J.Lukoji 8+3reb+6ast, R.Dauna 6+3reb, T.Lual 6+8reb+3ast, A.Ssenkubuge 5+1reb+2ast
UMU: A.Agot 18+5reb+2ast, J.Otuko 11+8reb+1ast, D.Joshua 10+11reb+6ast, G.Koang Wankoak 6+4reb+2ast, K.Paul 5+2reb, O.Micheal 3+3reb

Sommet - Kampala R. 90-62

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Kampala R. (2-7) was smashed on the road by sixth ranked Sommet (6-4) 90-62 on Sunday. Sommet forced 20 Kampala R. turnovers and outrebounded them 46-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. Sommet looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Forward Peter Cheng notched 15 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) supported him with 2 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Christian Ndibu did not help to save the game for Kampala R.. Mpiya Juf added 14 points and 6 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. Sommet have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Kampala R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Sommet: N.Kaseya 15+2reb+3ast, P.Cheng 15+7reb+2ast, M.Mayanja 14+1reb+1ast, G.Brighton 11+3reb+2ast, J.Teko 10+6reb, A.Emilagba 9+6reb+4ast
Kampala R.: N.Christian 15+8reb+2ast, J.Mpiya 14+6reb+3ast, O.Brian 12+1reb, K.Gideon 9+6reb+3ast, K.Shafik 6+4reb+2ast, A.Roxine 3+1reb+1ast

Blazers - UPDF 106-68

The game between second ranked Blazers (7-1) and 12th ranked UPDF (1-8) in Kampala on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Blazers outscored guests from Kampala 106-68. Blazers forced 37 UPDF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) notched 26 points to lead the effort and Arthur Wanyoto supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by Kevin Kasobya (180-2001) did not help to save the game for UPDF. Amos Mugisha (-2007) added 11 points and 6 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. Blazers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 7-1 record behind leader City Oilers. UPDF lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Blazers: P.Obleng 26+2reb, O.Innocent 18+5reb, H.Ssebagala 14+2reb+7ast, A.Wanyoto 14+9reb+3ast, M.Mugisha 10+4reb+2ast, I.Muhwezi 7+5reb+7ast
UPDF: K.Kevin 20+3reb+2ast, M.Amos 11+6reb+3ast, K.Benjamin 9+5reb, A.Peter 8+9reb+2ast, D.Bang 8+3reb+1ast, M.Godwin 4+4reb+1ast