NBL Round 23 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

We should mention about the upset which took place in Kampala, where 6th ranked KCCA P. (7-7) lost to ninth ranked JKL Dolphins (5-10) in a road game 52-56 on Saturday. JKL Dolphins forced 29 KCCA P. turnovers. Strangely KCCA P. outrebounded JKL Dolphins 57-43 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Kenneth Mesho who scored 9 points and 17 rebounds. Agok Ichut chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Imran Samati produced 9 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 5-10 record. KCCA P. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local UMU (3-11) was outscored by second ranked Blazers (12-1) 66-46. The former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Arthur Wanyoto contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Joshua Duallo (-1998) answered with 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for UMU. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with City Oilers. Newly promoted UMU keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Sommet (#5) and Kampala R. (#12). Kampala R. was defeated at home 67-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Peter Cheng who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Sommet's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Edward Mugabo responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Sommet (8-5) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons. Kampala R. lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Sommet will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Jaguars.

In the last two games of round 23 JKL Dolphins defeated Jaguars in Kampala 49-42. Victoria Crocs beat UMU at home 68-62.
The best stats of 23th round was 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Mark Ngobi of Victoria Crocs.



Kampala R. - Sommet 67-80

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Sommet (#5) and Kampala R. (#12). Kampala R. was defeated at home 67-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Sommet dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala R.'s 24. They outrebounded Kampala R. 50-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Peter Cheng who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Dieu Thuok helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. Sommet's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Edward Mugabo responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Francis Kasinde scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Sommet (8-5) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with UCU Canons. Kampala R. lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Sommet will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Sommet: P.Cheng 31+11reb+1ast, D.Thuok 15+2reb+4ast, M.Kisakye 14+2reb+3ast, J.Chuma 6+11reb+3ast, P.Kikomba 6+9reb+3ast, G.Brighton 4+8reb+4ast
Kampala R.: M.Edward 21+8reb+1ast, K.Francis 19+8reb+2ast, K.Shafik 14+2reb+1ast, W.Ibrahim 6, O.Brian 5+6reb+1ast, K.Gideon 2+7reb+9ast

JKL Dolphins - KCCA P. 56-52

We should mention about the upset which took place in Kampala, where 6th ranked KCCA P. (7-7) lost to ninth ranked JKL Dolphins (5-10) in a road game 52-56 on Saturday. JKL Dolphins forced 29 KCCA P. turnovers. Strangely KCCA P. outrebounded JKL Dolphins 57-43 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Kenneth Mesho who scored 9 points and 17 rebounds. Agok Ichut chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Imran Samati produced 9 points and 12 rebounds and guard Davis Assimwe added 12 points and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 5-10 record. KCCA P. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: A.Ichut 13+6reb+4ast, H.Alinaitwe 13+3reb+3ast, K.Mesho 9+17reb+1ast, S.Martin 6+1reb+2ast, G.Omondi 4+2reb+1ast, S.Hasan 4+3ast
KCCA P.: A.Davis 12+3reb+3ast, S.Imran 9+12reb+1ast, M.Stanley 8+7reb+2ast, B.Oscar 6+5reb+4ast, W.Omar 5+7reb+2ast, K.Livingstone 4+5reb+1ast

UMU - Blazers 46-66

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local UMU (3-11) was outscored by second ranked Blazers (12-1) 66-46. Blazers outrebounded UMU 52-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. The former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Arthur Wanyoto contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Joshua Duallo (-1998) answered with 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Wankoak Gatwech Koang added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for UMU. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with City Oilers. Newly promoted UMU keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Blazers: P.Obleng 18+7reb+4ast, O.Innocent 11+2reb+1ast, A.Wanyoto 10+7reb, M.Mugisha 8+4reb+2ast, J.Okello 6+2reb, K.Tembo 5+2reb+4ast
UMU: G.Koang Wankoak 15+5reb+2ast, D.Joshua 9+10reb+5ast, A.Agot 6+2reb+2ast, O.Jerome 4+6reb, K.Paul 3, O.Micheal 3+6reb

Jaguars - JKL Dolphins 42-49

There was a minor upset in Kampala where 7th ranked Jaguars (5-9) were defeated by ninth ranked JKL Dolphins (5-10) 49-42 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins held Jaguars to an opponent 18.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 28.6 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 20 Jaguars turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when JKL Dolphins made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for Agok Ichut who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points and 10 rebounds. Kenneth Mesho helped adding 9 points and 8 rebounds. JKL Dolphins' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) responded with 12 points and 22 rebounds and Abraham Chuol scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. They maintain ninth place with 5-10 record. Jaguars lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala R..
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: A.Ichut 9+10reb, K.Mesho 9+8reb+1ast, H.Alinaitwe 8+3reb+2ast, S.Birungi 7+3reb, E.Bwanka 5+9reb+1ast, G.Omondi 4+2reb
Jaguars: C.Abraham 12+7reb+1ast, S.Peter 12+22reb+1ast, L.Ian 7+8reb+2ast, K.Abubakah 4+1reb, W.George 4+4reb, O.George 3+4reb

Victoria Crocs - UMU 68-62

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where seventh ranked Victoria Crocs (6-8) defeated 11th ranked UMU (3-11) 68-62 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Victoria Crocs forced 21 UMU turnovers. It was a great evening for Mark Ngobi who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Chuol Nyuot helped adding 13 points and 14 rebounds. Joshua Duallo (-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Wankoak Gatwech Koang scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four UMU players scored in double figures. UMU's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Victoria Crocs maintains seventh place with 6-8 record. Newly promoted UMU keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala City Oilers.
Top scorers:
Victoria Crocs: M.Ngobi 25+6reb+5ast, C.Nyuot 13+14reb+1ast, C.Alema 7+9reb+2ast, I.Deng 7+8reb, C.Wobusobozi 6+5reb+5ast, B.Minani 6+4reb+4ast
UMU: G.Koang Wankoak 14+7reb+2ast, A.Agot 12+5reb+6ast, D.Joshua 12+15reb+4ast, R.Brian 10+1reb+2ast, G.Gordon Kong 6+2reb, O.Micheal 3+10reb