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2023 RBL Season
The 2023 RBL season was the second season of the Rwanda Basketball League under its current name, while the top-level competition has been organised by the FERWABA for a longer time. The season began on 12 January 2023 with the regular season. The playoffs began on 23 August and ended on 9 September 2023. APR won a record-extending 14th national title, following a clean sweep of defending champions REG in the finals. With their victory, APR ended a 14-year title drought. APR guard Jean Jacques Nshobozwabyosenumukiza was named Playoffs MVP. As champions, APR quaified directly for the 2024 BAL season. Team changes Team changes Orion was promoted on 17 July 2022 after reaching the finals of the Rwanda Basketball League Division 2. Kigali Titans were also promoted as the D2 champions. Foreign players The following non-African players played in the RBL in the 2023 season: * Patriots BBC ** Ater Majok (Lebanon) ** Michael Dixon (United States) * Kigali Titans ** Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FERWABA
The Rwandan Amateur Basketball Federation () is the governing body of basketball in Rwanda. It operates the Rwanda national basketball team as well as the top-tier NBL and other amateur leagues. History In 1930, basketball was first brought to Rwanda by catholic priests and the first games were played in high schools in the South Province. After the independence in 1962, new teams were created in the army and from some public institutions. In 1974, the Rwandan Basketball Federation was created and the first national league started three years later. References External linksOfficial website{{FIBA Africa associations Sports organizations established in 1974 Basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (appr ... Basketball in Rwanda National members of FIBA Africa 1974 es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Dixon (basketball)
Michael Andre Dixon Jr. (born December 1, 1990) is an American-born naturalized Georgian professional basketball player for Kolossos Rodou of the Greek Basket League. He is a 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall combo guard. Following three years of college basketball at the University of Missouri, and one year at the University of Memphis, Dixon entered the 2014 NBA draft, but he was not selected in the draft's two rounds. He then went on to play professionally in Europe. In 2022, Dixon guided US Monastir to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) championship and was named the league's Most Valuable Player. Following his naturalization in 2016, Dixon has represented the Georgia national team and played with the country at EuroBasket 2017. High school career Dixon played high school basketball at Lee's Summit West, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was ranked as the nation's 136th overall prospect, and number 22 point guard by Rivals.com. College career University of Missouri Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball In Rwanda
In Rwanda, sport is supported by the government's Sports Development Policy of October 2012. This argues that sport has a number of benefits, including bringing people together, improving national pride and unity, and improving health. The policy identifies challenges to the development of sport in the country, including limited infrastructure and financial capacity. It sets the "inspirational target" that, by 2020, Rwanda should have "a higher percentage of population playing sport than in any other African nation" and be ranked amongst the top three African countries in basketball, volleyball, cycling, athletics and Paralympic sports, and the top ten in football. It also aims to "foster increased participation of people in traditional sports". According to research published by the University of the Western Cape's Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Sport Science and Development, the most popular sports in Rwanda are association football, volleyball, basketball, athletic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maz Trakh
Mazen "Maz" Trakh (born July 3, 1962) is a Jordanian-American professional basketball coach. He has coached in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), American Basketball Association (ABA) and overseas. Playing career Trakh attended La Quinta High School in Westminster, California, where he was a teammate on the basketball team with Johnny Rogers. He played college basketball for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds from 1983 to 1986. Coaching career Trakh served as an assistant coach at Riverside Community College from 1989 to 1993 and for the UC Irvine Anteaters from 1994 to 1996. Trakh helped lead Jordanian club Fastlink to the 2006 FIBA Asia Club Championship. His team became the first Jordanian team to ever win the championship. NBA Trakh began working with the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the 2010–11 season, serving as the assistant coach focusing on player development for three seasons. Trakh was an assistant coach for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lycée De Kigali
Lycée de Kigali (LDK) is a secondary school in Kiyovu Cell, Nyarugenge Sector, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda. It has A Level and O Level The O-Level (Ordinary Level) is a subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education. It was introduced in place of the School Certificate in 1951 as part of an educational reform alongside the more in-depth ... tracks. In 1974 the French government established the school, and it opened officially in 1975 and the Rwandan government took charge of the school in 1982. Lycée de Kigali celebrated 40 years of its existence on Friday July 31, 2015. The school currently has over 6,000 boys and girls in its alumni. as of 2019, LDK accommodated over 1, 400 students for both O and A levels. This school is partnership between Government of Rwanda and Parents. School motto "Strive to excel" School Vision To be the center of Excellency enlightened and dignified ladies and gentlemen rooted in acade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BK Arena
BK Arena (formerly known as Kigali Arena until 2022) is an multi-purpose indoor arena in Kigali, Rwanda, used mostly for basketball and volleyball matches. Built and finished in 2019, it hosts sporting events and concerts. It is the biggest indoor arena in East Africa and is located next to the Amahoro Stadium. The arena is regularly used for games of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). It was constructed by SUMMA, a Turkish international contractor. In 2021 Kigali Arena signed a contract with Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie a deal of 150 million RWF, as its brand ambassador for the next three years with a shared objective to position the venue as a regional entertainment hub. On May 24, 2022, the arena's name was changed to the BK Arena after a six-year sponsorship deal worth 7 billion RF with the Bank of Kigali. Construction Construction of the Kigali Arena, a joint project of the Rwandan government through the Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) and Turkish firm Summa, began in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playoffs
The playoffs, play-offs, postseason or finals of a sports league are a competition played after the regular season by the top competitors to determine the league champion or a similar accolade. Depending on the league, the playoffs may be either a single game, a series of games, or a tournament, and may use a single-elimination system or one of several other different playoff formats. Playoff, in regard to international fixtures, is to qualify or progress to the next round of a competition or tournament. In team sports in the U.S. and Canada, the vast distances and consequent burdens on cross-country travel have led to regional divisions of teams. Generally, during the regular season, teams play more games in their division than outside it, but the league's best teams might not play against each other in the regular season. Therefore, in the postseason a playoff series is organized. Any group-winning team is eligible to participate, and as playoffs became more popular they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Generation Basketball
United Generations Basketball, also known as UGB, is a Rwandan semi-professional basketball team based in Kigali. The team plays in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL), the top division in the country since 1998. The team is co-owned by singer Bruce Melodie, who became a minority shareholder in 2024. Every year, UGB hosts an exhibition tournament named the Legacy Tournament in honour of club founders Championat Aimable and Jean De Dieu Nizeyimana. Among the team's most famous players are Jean Jacques Boissy and Guibert Nijimbere. Season by season Notable players * Patrick Rembert * Jean Jacques Boissy * Guibert Nijimbere * Nemanja Milošević Nemanja Milošević (born July 4, 1987) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player who currently plays for GGMT Vienna of the Austrian Basketball Superliga . Professional career Milošević started his career in his home country with po ... External links Official Instagram profile References {{Africa-bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tigers BBC
The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on ungulates, such as deer and wild boar. It is territorial and generally a solitary but social predator, requiring large contiguous areas of habitat to support its requirements for prey and rearing of its offspring. Tiger cubs stay with their mother for about two years and then become independent, leaving their mother's home range to establish their own. The tiger was first scientifically described in 1758. It once ranged widely from the Eastern Anatolia Region in the west to the Amur River basin in the east, and in the south from the foothills of the Himalayas to Bali in the Sunda Islands. Since the early 20th century, tiger populations have lost at least 93% of their historic range and have been extirpated from Western and Central Asia, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patriots BBC
Patriots Basketball Club, also known as simply Patriots, is a basketball club based in Kigali, Rwanda. Established in 2014, it plays its home games at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. The team is a four-time champion of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). In the 2021 season, the Patriots played in the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The club gained worldwide attention when American star rapper J. Cole signed with the team to play in the BAL. History The club Patriots BBC was founded in 2014 by a group of top corporate executives from diverse sectors of the economy. Two years later, the Patriots won their first national championship. On 21 September 2019, the Patriots won their fourth league title after defeating REG BBC in Game 7 of the finals, in a sold out Kigali Arena. On 26 October, head coach Henry Mwinuka, who won three league championships with Patriots, parted ways with the club to join REG. On 6 November, assistant coach Carey Odhiambo was promoted to become head coach. In Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demarcus Holland
Demarcus Dejuan Holland (born March 2, 1994) is an American basketball player. He played four seasons of college basketball with the Texas Longhorns. A 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall shooting guard, he was a Big 12 All-Defensive Team selection in 2014. Following his college career, Holland turned professional and played in the NBA G League, as well as in Italy, Germany, Finland and Mozambique, among others. Professional career Plaza Fernando Valerio (2016–2017) Holland started his professional career with Plaza Fernando Valerio in Italy. South Bay Lakers (2017–2018) Holland returned to the United States to play with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA D-League in 2017. In the 2017–18 season, he averaged 8.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Agua Caliente Clippers (2018–2019) On December 2, 2018, Holland was traded to the Agua Caliente Clippers in exchange for a first-round draft pick. BC Nokia (2019–2020) On September 25, 2019, Holland signed a one-year contract with BC No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Álvaro Calvo Masa
Álvaro Calvo Masa (born 27 March 1983) is a Spanish basketball player who plays for Kigali Titans. Standing at , he plays as power forward. He is a two-time Most Valuable Player of the Mozambican League. Career In his career, he has spent time in Europe, South America and Africa. Since 2018, Masa plays for Ferroviário de Maputo in Mozambique. He is a two-time Mozambican League champion and most valuable player. He was the leading scorer for his team in the 2021 BAL season with 19.8 points, helping Ferroviário reach the quarterfinals. On 15 February 2023, Calvo Masa signed for the Kigali Titans of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). BAL career statistics , - , style="text-align:left;", 2021 , style="text-align:left;", Ferroviário , 4 , , 4 , , 34.5 , , .407 , , .292 , , .857 , , 9.5 , , 2.3 , , 1.3 , , .5 , , 19.8 , - , style="text-align:left;", 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
