NBL Round 25 (Regular Season): KCCA P. defeat UCU Canons in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 25 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th placed UCU Canons (8-7) to sixth ranked KCCA P. (9-7) 58-56 in the game for the fourth place. Stanley Mugerwa stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and guard Davis Assimwe chipped in 14 points. At the losing side Jimmy Otim (-1999) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. moved-up to fourth place. UCU Canons at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sommet. 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 Kampala R..
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#3) and Sommet (#5). Rezlife S. (11-4) won against visiting Sommet (8-7) 70-65. Suka Fadul nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Hon Kwany accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Rezlife S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Power forward Puati Kikomba came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds for Sommet in the defeat. Rezlife S. maintains third place with 11-4 record having just three points less than leader City Oilers. Sommet at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with UCU Canons. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UMU.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: Victoria Crocs (#8) and Sommet (#5). Sommet was defeated at home 44-59 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Mark Ngobi fired 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Peter Cheng produced 8 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Victoria Crocs (7-9) moved-up to seventh place. Loser Sommet keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with UCU Canons. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.

In the last two games of round 25 Blazers destroyed JKL Dolphins on the opponent's court 93-47. UMU managed to outperform UPDF in a home game 76-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 8 points and 12 rebounds by Cedric Alema of Victoria Crocs.



JKL Dolphins - Blazers 47-93

Very expected game in Kampala where 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (5-11) were crushed by second ranked Blazers (13-1) 93-47 on Saturday. Blazers dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to JKL Dolphins' 24. Blazers forced 19 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 54-22 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by JKL Dolphins' players. The former international guard Peter Obleng (190-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) chipped in 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Agok Ichut produced 10 points and 5 rebounds and Sentamu Hasan added 9 points respectively for lost side. 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 series of thirteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 13-1 record behind leader City Oilers. Loser JKL Dolphins keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UPDF.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: B.Shane 10, I.Agok 10+5reb+2ast, H.Sentamu 9+4reb+2ast, O.Jonathan 6+1reb, M.Kenneth 5+2reb+1ast, A.Haron 4+4reb+3ast
Blazers: P.Obleng 23+10reb+1ast, F.Nyembo 15+4reb+3ast, I.Muhwezi 11+3reb+2ast, J.Okello 10+4ast, A.Wanyoto 10+9reb+2ast, A.Chukwubuka 9+7reb+1ast

UMU - UPDF 76-72

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kampala where eleventh ranked UMU (4-11) defeated 10th ranked UPDF (3-11) 76-72 on Saturday. UMU made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 UPDF turnovers. Strangely UPDF outrebounded UMU 51-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when UMU made 7 blocks. Wankoak Gatwech Koang fired 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Joshua Duallo (-1998) chipped in 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Okoth Henry produced 15 points and Moris Okello added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. UMU moved-up to tenth place. UPDF lost third consecutive game. UPDF at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. UMU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Rezlife S..
Top scorers:
UPDF: H.Okoth 15+4reb+2ast, O.Moris 11+7reb, I.Joel 9+3reb+3ast, M.Collin 7+7reb, A.Odhiambo 6+3reb, A.Peter 6+9reb
UMU: K.Gatwech 21+8reb+3ast, A.Agot 14+4reb+4ast, B.Rothwell 11+3reb, J.Duallo 9+10reb+4ast, P.Wasswa 7+1reb, O.John 6+5reb+3ast

Rezlife S. - Sommet 70-65

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#3) and Sommet (#5). Rezlife S. (11-4) won against visiting Sommet (8-7) 70-65. Rezlife S. made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Sommet turnovers. Suka Fadul nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Hon Kwany accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Rezlife S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Power forward Puati Kikomba came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds and forward Peter Cheng added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Sommet in the defeat. Four Sommet players scored in double figures. Rezlife S. maintains third place with 11-4 record having just three points less than leader City Oilers. Sommet at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with UCU Canons. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UMU.
Top scorers:
Sommet: C.Peter 19+9reb, T.Dieu 16+1reb+3ast, K.Puati 11+15reb+3ast, K.Mathew 10+4reb+2ast, C.Joseph 5+9reb+2ast, T.John 3+6reb
Rezlife S.: S.Fadul 13+7reb+2ast, H.Kwany 12+6reb+4ast, K.Moru 10+3reb+2ast, C.Omanye 9+2reb+2ast, E.Ekau 8+5reb+2ast, M.Otieno 7+5reb+4ast

KCCA P. - UCU Canons 58-56

The most exciting game of round 25 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th placed UCU Canons (8-7) to sixth ranked KCCA P. (9-7) 58-56 in the game for the fourth place. Stanley Mugerwa stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and guard Davis Assimwe chipped in 14 points. At the losing side Jimmy Otim (-1999) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Alier Jongroor produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. moved-up to fourth place. UCU Canons at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sommet. 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 Kampala R..
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: O.Jimmy 14+6reb+3ast, Z.Ekirapa 12+8reb+1ast, J.Alier 11+10reb+1ast, M.Daniel 9+2reb, O.Marvin 5+3reb, L.Jimmy 3+7reb+2ast
KCCA P.: S.Mugerwa 19+16reb+2ast, D.Assimwe 14+2reb+1ast, E.Odongkara 7+5reb+1ast, I.Samati 5+9reb, C.Kizito 4+2reb, S.Otoa 3+4reb+2ast

Sommet - Victoria Crocs 44-59

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: Victoria Crocs (#8) and Sommet (#5). Sommet was defeated at home 44-59 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Victoria Crocs held Sommet to an opponent 21.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Victoria Crocs forced 19 Sommet turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Victoria Crocs made 7 blocks. Mark Ngobi fired 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Chuol Nyuot chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Peter Cheng produced 8 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Puati Kikomba added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Victoria Crocs (7-9) moved-up to seventh place. Loser Sommet keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with UCU Canons. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
Top scorers:
Sommet: K.Mathew 9+5reb, C.Peter 8+11reb, T.Dieu 7, K.Puati 6+10reb+2ast, B.Galiwango 6+4reb+2ast, C.Joseph 4+9reb
Victoria Crocs: C.Nyuot 16+6reb+1ast, M.Ngobi 12+6reb+5ast, C.Wobusobozi 10+4reb+4ast, E.Shiima 9+11reb, C.Alema 8+12reb+2ast, A.Eboyu 3+3reb+2ast