All posts tagged "Basketball"
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6.4KBasketballGazelles first Ugandan Basketball Team to win Commonwealth medal
The result also made Uganda the first African nation to win a Commonwealth Games medal in women's 3x3 basketball, cementing the team's...
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7.2KBasketballHistory-making Gazelles reach Commonwealth Games semifinals on debut
Uganda progressed to the playoffs after finishing second in Pool A with four victories from five matches, suffering their only defeat against...
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9.6KBasketballGazelles lead Uganda’s bright start at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Gazelles, coached by Nicholas Natuhereza, opened their campaign with a thrilling 18-17 overtime victory over Jamaica before recording commanding wins against...
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4.6KBasketballUgandan basketballer Arthur Kaluma signs two-way contract with LA Lakers
Kaluma, who holds dual citizenship with Uganda and the United States, has represented the Uganda national basketball team in international competitions. He...
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867BasketballJKL Dolphins guard Jonathan Oketch dies after after ICU battle
The talented Oketch was involved in a road accident on June 6 and was subsequently admitted to C-Care Hospital in Mukono, where...
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1.1KBasketballBASKETBALL: Junior Gazelles star, Maxine Anyango dies during knee surgery
Anyango, 18, was playing for St Noa Girls Secondary School when she tore her patella tendon during the championship. She later passed...
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609BasketballNBL: City Oilers, Lady Jaguars chase momentum in crucial fixtures
Ten-time champions City Oilers remain the benchmark in the men’s division after winning 14 of their 15 games this season.
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671BasketballNBL: Oilers cruise past RezLife to extend lead at the summit
Fayed Baale delivered a standout performance, leading the Oilers with 22 points, three rebounds, and two assists. He set the tempo early...
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757BasketballNBL second round begins with top-of-table clashes
The round, which runs until June 12, will determine the top eight teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions, with standings...
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728BasketballFUFA NBL: Oilers Lead, Lady Jaguars set early pace as first round ends
The Oilers completed the first round with 10 wins in 11 games, collecting 21 points—level with Namuwongo Blazers but finishing top on...
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715BasketballFUFA NBL: Obleng powers Namuwongo Blazers to victory over Victoria Crocs
Peter Obleng scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Namuwongo Blazers defeated Victoria Crocs 69–51 in the National Basketball League at...
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826BasketballNBL: High-flying Victoria Crocs set for big test against Champions Nam Blazers
Victoria Crocs face defending champions Namuwongo Blazers in a key National Basketball League clash at Lugogo as both teams look to strengthen...
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1.0KBasketballFIBA 2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Angola punish sloppy Silverbacks in Group D opener
Uganda Silverbacks fell 90-68 to Angola in their FIBA 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers opener after committing 35 turnovers. They face Mali...
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879BasketballSibande boosts Silverbacks ahead of 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Uganda Silverbacks have been boosted by the arrival of Nike Dejur Sibande ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in...
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962BasketballVictoria University shines bright as She Cros, Crocs make perfect start to 2026 NBL campaign
Victoria University is up and running in the 2026 NBL season, with both the She Crocs and Crocs opening their campaigns with...
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1.1KBasketballNBL 2026: Expanded Basketball season promises fierce competition than ever before
The 2026 National Basketball League season tips off with expanded teams, major transfers and reforms, setting up the most competitive NBL campaign...
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1.6KBasketballNew Basketball Kings: How the Blazers ended Oilers’ 12-year NBL reign in historic comeback
Kampala, Uganda: For the first time in 12 years, Uganda’s National Basketball League (NBL) crowned new champions, the Namuwongo Blazers, ending the...
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1.3KBasketballJKL Dolphins edge Lady Jaguars to claim record fifth Women’s Basketball crown
Kampala, Uganda: The JKL Lady Dolphins cemented their place in Uganda’s basketball history with a fifth National Basketball League (NBL) Women’s title,...
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1.2KBasketballNBL Finals: Nam Blazers, JKL Lady Dolphins revive title hopes with Game 3 wins
National Basketball League FinalsTuesday 28th, October 2025 Men (Namuwongo Blazers 80 City Oilers 70)Women (Lady Dolphins 77 Lady Jaguars 59) Kampala, Uganda:...
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1.1KBasketballObleng, Enabu inspire Nam Blazers’ 132–58 rout to secure BAL Elite 16 qualification
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Namuwongo Blazers stormed into the Elite 16 round of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers after thrashing...
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1.1KBasketballNam Blazers chase historic BAL qualification in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Namuwongo Blazers Head Coach Stephen Nyeko says it is a “dream come true” for his team to represent...
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1.2KBasketballUCU Lady Canons force game five against JKL Dolphins in NBL semifinals thriller
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Canons have kept their championship hopes alive after stunning defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins...
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1.4KBasketballBasketball celebration: everything you need to know about FIBA AfroBasket 2025
The tournament kicked off on August 12 in Angola. Africa’s premier basketball event brought together the continent’s 16 top national teams and...
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1.6KBasketballFIBA AfroBasket 2025: Uganda’s Silverbacks fall to Mali in second loss at championship
Luanda, Angola: The Uganda men’s national basketball team, the Silverbacks, suffered their second straight defeat at the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Men’s Basketball...