NBL Round 28 (Regular Season): City Oilers lose to Blazers

The Regular Season in NBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked City Oilers (20-2) recorded its second loss in Kampala on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by second ranked Blazers (18-2) 76-50. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of City Oilers. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Blazers forced 20 City Oilers turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. DR Congolese forward Franck Nyembo (200-2006) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. ex-international James Okello (193-1990) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) produced 11 points and 5 assists 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 a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 18-2 record having 2 victories less than leader City Oilers. City Oilers at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Sommet.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Eighth ranked Jaguars (7-14) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked KCCA P. (11-11) 67-66 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Abraham Chuol who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds. Peter Sifuma contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Davis Assimwe replied with 17 points for KCCA P.KCCA P.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguars maintains eighth position with 7-14 record. KCCA P. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UPDF.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and Jaguars (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for City Oilers, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Jaguars challenged much higher ranked City Oilers giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by six points 59-53. Worth to mention a great performance of Joel Kayira who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). City Oilers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Peter Sifuma responded with 16 points and 22 rebounds. City Oilers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Jaguars lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.

Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
UPDF was crushed by Rezlife S. in Kampala 72-45. Sommet beat JKL Dolphins at home 98-93. Victoria Crocs destroyed Kampala R. on the opponent's court 82-58. UCU Canons managed to outperform UMU in a home game 72-55. Sommet managed to beat UPDF on the road 70-63. UMU was defeated by KCCA P. on its own court 54-58.



Rezlife S. - UPDF 72-45

There was no surprise in Kampala where 11th ranked UPDF (5-15) was crushed by third ranked Rezlife S. (17-4) 72-45 on Saturday. Rezlife S. held UPDF to an opponent 21.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Rezlife S. forced 28 UPDF turnovers and outrebounded them 51-38 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Elvis Ssentongo (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Suka Fadul who added 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Moris Okello responded with 11 points and 4 steals and Bolton Rujumba scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rezlife S. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-4 record having four points less than leader City Oilers. Newly promoted UPDF dropped to the tenth place with 15 games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala R..
Top scorers:
UPDF: O.Moris 11+4reb+1ast, H.Okoth 10+4reb, R.Bolton 8+6reb, K.Benjamin 4+4reb+1ast, M.Amos 4+2reb+2ast, I.Joel 3+3reb+3ast
Rezlife S.: E.Ssentongo 17+8reb+2ast, S.Fadul 11+6reb, E.Okot 11+3reb+1ast, C.Omanye 10+4ast, E.Ekau 9+4reb+2ast, H.Kwany 5+8reb+2ast

Sommet - JKL Dolphins 98-93

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where fifth ranked Sommet (11-10) defeated 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (6-15) 98-93 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Sommet dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to JKL Dolphins' 50. Sommet forced 21 JKL Dolphins turnovers and outrebounded them 73-42 including a 31-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sommet looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Puati Kikomba who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and Mathew Kisakye (-2006) who added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Sommet's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Kenneth Mesho responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds and Saasita Martin scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sommet maintains fifth position with 11-10 record, which they share with Victoria Crocs. JKL Dolphins lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 15 games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA P..
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: M.Saasita 21+6reb+2ast, M.Kenneth 19+19reb+3ast, H.Sentamu 15+2reb+4ast, B.Shane 13+4reb+3ast, A.Haron 9+4reb+8ast, O.Wilson 7
Sommet: P.Kikomba 21+17reb+5ast, M.Kisakye 19+7reb+4ast, D.Thuok 18+6reb+3ast, D.Ainembabazi 14+12reb+4ast, M.Mayanja 7+3reb, J.Chuma 7+9reb+6ast

Kampala R. - Victoria Crocs 58-82

Very expected game when 12th ranked Kampala R. (2-19) was rolled over at home by seventh ranked Victoria Crocs (11-10) 82-58 on Saturday. Victoria Crocs dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala R.'s 32. Victoria Crocs looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kampala R.'s players. Worth to mention a great performance of Mark Ngobi who helped to win the game recording 28 points and Cedric Alema who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Victoria Crocs' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Gideon Kasasa (-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Francis Kasinde scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Victoria Crocs moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sommet. Kampala R. lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Victoria Crocs' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA P..
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: K.Francis 18+8reb, K.Gideon 13+10reb+6ast, R.Adol 10+8reb+2ast, O.Brian 8+7reb+1ast, W.Ibrahim 4+1reb+1ast, M.Edward 3+7reb+1ast
Victoria Crocs: M.Ngobi 28+2reb+3ast, W.Sefero 15+4reb, C.Alema 14+6reb+6ast, C.Nyuot 8+4reb+2ast, A.Eboyu 6+4reb+3ast, R.Ayume 4+4reb+1ast

UCU Canons - UMU 72-55

Very predictable result in Kampala where fourth ranked UCU Canons (13-8) beat 10th ranked UMU (5-16) 72-55 on Saturday. UCU Canons had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Jimmy Otim (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 assists and Chiedozie Raluchukwu who added 7 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Joshua Duallo (-1998) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Otuko John produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 13-8 record. Newly promoted UMU dropped to the eleventh place with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
UMU: D.Joshua 17+8reb+2ast, J.Otuko 10+13reb, G.Koang Wankoak 8+4reb+5ast, A.Agot 8+2reb+1ast, K.Paul 5+3ast, R.Brian 4+3reb+1ast
UCU Canons: J.Otim 20+3reb+4ast, D.Muganzi 9+3reb+1ast, J.Lihumi 9+5reb+2ast, D.Majok 8+3reb+1ast, C.Raluchukwu 7+10reb+1ast, J.Kasilimbi 5+2reb+1ast

City Oilers - Blazers 50-76

Top ranked City Oilers (20-2) recorded its second loss in Kampala on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by second ranked Blazers (18-2) 76-50. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of City Oilers. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Blazers forced 20 City Oilers turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Blazers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. DR Congolese forward Franck Nyembo (200-2006) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. ex-international James Okello (193-1990) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Blazers players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Fayed Baale (173-2001) produced 11 points and 5 assists and Burundian forward Landry Ndikumana (198-1995) added 8 points and 7 rebounds 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 a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 18-2 record having 2 victories less than leader City Oilers. City Oilers at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Sommet.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: B.Fayed 11+4reb+5ast, M.Edgar 9+2reb, K.Joel 8+5reb, L.Titus 8+2reb+2ast, N.Landry 8+7reb+2ast, D.Malual 3+1reb+2ast
Blazers: F.Nyembo 12+9reb+3ast, A.Wanyoto 12+6reb+3ast, J.Okello 10+9reb+3ast, T.Drileba 10+4reb+7ast, P.Obleng 9+8reb+4ast, J.Enabu 8+2reb+1ast

UPDF - Sommet 63-70

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 11th ranked UPDF (5-15) was defeated by fifth ranked Sommet (11-10) 70-63 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Mathew Kisakye (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and British point guard Darren Ainembabazi (183-2001, college: Point Park) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Odhiambo Austin responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Peter Akok scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sommet maintains fifth position with 11-10 record, which they share with Victoria Crocs. Newly promoted UPDF dropped to the tenth place with 15 games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA P..
Top scorers:
UPDF: A.Odhiambo 21+6reb+2ast, D.Bang 15+2reb, A.Peter 12+9reb, I.Joel 5+9reb+4ast, J.Martin 4+3reb+2ast, K.Kevin 3+3reb+1ast
Sommet: M.Kisakye 20+4reb+3ast, D.Ainembabazi 17+5reb+1ast, J.Teko 12+4reb+1ast, P.Kikomba 7+13reb+1ast, P.Cheng 4+5reb+1ast, A.Sendaula 4+1reb+1ast

City Oilers - Jaguars 59-53

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and Jaguars (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for City Oilers, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Jaguars challenged much higher ranked City Oilers giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by six points 59-53. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Sudanese center Titus Lual (201-1998) who added 6 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. City Oilers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side center Peter Sifuma (-1996) responded with 16 points and 22 rebounds and Bwana Victor scored 11 points. City Oilers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Jaguars lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Jaguars: S.Peter 16+22reb+2ast, V.Bwana 11+4reb, L.Ian 8+2reb+3ast, A.Elijah 7+3reb, F.Chuma 4+4reb+4ast, C.Abraham 4+6reb
City Oilers: J.Kayira 19+8reb, F.Baale 13+5reb+3ast, T.Lual 6+15reb+2ast, J.Lukoji 5+2reb+2ast, E.Munaba 5+1reb, K.Jonathan 4+7reb+2ast

UMU - KCCA P. 54-58

Everything went according to plan in Kampala where seventh ranked KCCA P. (11-11) won against 10th ranked UMU (5-16) 58-54 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Stanley Mugerwa who helped to win the game recording 14 points and guard Davis Assimwe who added 12 points during the contest. At the losing side Wankoak Gatwech Koang responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Agot Agot scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. maintains seventh position with 11-11 record. Newly promoted UMU dropped to the eleventh place with 16 games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Sommet.
Top scorers:
UMU: G.Koang Wankoak 17+8reb+2ast, D.Joshua 10+4reb, A.Agot 8+6reb+1ast, B.Mark 6, J.Otuko 6+2reb, G.Gordon Kong 4+1reb
KCCA P.: S.Mugerwa 14+4reb+1ast, D.Assimwe 12+2reb+3ast, I.Samati 10+2reb, C.Kizito 7+3reb+1ast, D.Lukusa 4+3reb, O.Waleed 4+3reb+2ast

Jaguars - KCCA P. 67-66

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Eighth ranked Jaguars (7-14) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked KCCA P. (11-11) 67-66 on Saturday evening. Jaguars forced 22 KCCA P. turnovers. Strangely KCCA P. outrebounded Jaguars 48-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Abraham Chuol who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Jaguars players scored in double figures. Guard Davis Assimwe replied with 17 points and forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for KCCA P.KCCA P.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguars maintains eighth position with 7-14 record. KCCA P. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Jaguars' 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:
KCCA P.: A.Davis 17+2reb+3ast, B.Oscar 10+3reb+1ast, O.Emmanuel 10+6reb+3ast, M.Stanley 9+10reb, L.Diopa 6+4reb, K.Livingstone 5+6reb+3ast
Jaguars: A.Chuol 20+5reb+1ast, E.Adakun 12+2reb+3ast, P.Sifuma 11+11reb+3ast, I.Lubwama 11+3reb+5ast, G.Odeke 7+2reb+2ast, C.Fadhili 4+5reb+4ast