The 2021–22 RBL season is the 1st season of the
Rwanda Basketball League
The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) (formerly the National Basketball League Rwanda) is the top professional basketball league in Rwanda. Its season usually runs from November to September. The winners of the NBL season qualify for the BAL Qualif ...
under its new name. The season began on March 11, 2022 and ended September 19, 2022.
The defending champions
REG repeated and won their third league title, after defeating rivals
Patriots
A patriot is a person with the quality of patriotism.
Patriot(s) or The Patriot(s) may also refer to:
Political and military groups United States
* Patriot (American Revolution), those who supported the cause of independence in the American R ...
in the finals.
Foreign players
The following non-African players played in the RBL in the 2022 season:
Regular season
The regular season began on March 11 and ended August 14, 2022. The top four teams advanced to the playoffs. The bottom two teams relegate to the
Division 2.
Playoffs
Bracket
Semifinals
(1) Patriots vs. (4) Tigers
(2) REG vs. (3) APR
Third place game
Finals: (1) Patriots vs. (2) REG
Awards and statistics
Season awards
* Most Valuable Player:
Axel Mpoyo (
REG)
* Team of the Year:
** G
Adonis Filer (REG)
** G
Kenny Gasana (
Patriots
A patriot is a person with the quality of patriotism.
Patriot(s) or The Patriot(s) may also refer to:
Political and military groups United States
* Patriot (American Revolution), those who supported the cause of independence in the American R ...
)
** F
Steven Hagumintwari (Patriots)
** F
Axel Mpoyo (REG)
** C
Pitchou Kambuy Manga (REG)
** Coach:
Henry Mwinuka (REG)
Individual statistical leaders
''After the regular season.''
Winning roster
;REG BBC
* 0
Adonis Filer
* 1
Herve Ikishatse
* 6
Cleveland Thomas
* 7
Pascal Niyonkuru
* 10
Olivier Shyaka
Olivier Shyaka (born 14 August 1995) is a Rwandan basketball player who plays for REG BBC club of the NBL Rwanda. He also plays for the Rwanda national basketball team. Shyaka is a two-time Rwandan League MVP, having won the award in 2015 and 202 ...
* 11
Parfait Ishimwe
* 13
Elie Kaje
* 14
Axel Mpoyo
* 20
Kami Kabange
* 24
Prince Muhizi
* 35
Pitchou Kambuyi Manga
* 80
Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza
* HC
Henry Mwinuka
All-Star Game
The all-star game was played on September 24, 2022, in the
BK Arena
BK Arena (formerly known as Kigali Arena) is a 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 Ea ...
. Team Mpoyo beat Team Steve 126–116 behind 29 points by top scorer
Kendall Gray.
References
2021–22 in African basketball leagues
Basketball in Rwanda
Rwanda Basketball League seasons
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