National Basketball League (Uganda)
Organising body | FUBA |
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Founded | 1995 |
First season | 1995 |
Country | Uganda |
Confederation | FIBA Africa |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Division 1 |
International cup(s) | Basketball Africa League (Road to BAL) |
Current champions | City Oilers (10th title) (2024) |
Most championships | City Oilers (10 titles) |
Website | Official website |
2024 NBL Uganda season |
The National Basketball League is a semi-professional basketball league in Uganda that is the highest division of men's basketball in the country.[1] The league currently consists of 13 teams.
Established in 1995, media often highlights the league's physicality.[2] The City Oilers dominated during the 2010s, winning seven straight NBL titles. The Oilers are the league's most decorated team with ten won championships, which were all won consecutively.[3]
The champions of each season qualify for the Road to BAL, the qualifying rounds of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
History
[edit]Basketball was introduced in Uganda in 1962, by the American Peace Corps and East African teachers. During the 1970s and 80s, economic hardship in the country meant a decline of the sport in the country as many schools abandoned the game.[4]
A national basketball league was founded in 1995 and started with six teams: the Kyambogo Warriors, Blue Jackets, Black Power, Rhino, Sky Jammers and Makerere University. Since 2003, the league was expanded with a second-level league, named Division 1. Since 2019, there has also been a third level named Division 2.[5]
The City Oilers entered the league in 2013 and have since then dominated, winning ten consecutive titles.[3][6]
Current clubs
[edit]Team | Location |
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City Oilers | Silver Springs, Kampala |
Ndejje University | Ndejje University, Kampala |
Betway Power | Y.M.C.A, Kampala |
Our Saviour | Makerere University, Kampala |
Kampala Universe (Men) | Kampala University, Kampala |
Kyambogo Warriors | Kyambogo, Kampala |
UCU Canons | Uganda Christian University, Kampala |
JKL Dolphins | Namboole, Kampala |
KIU Titans | Kampala International University, Kampala |
Sharing Youth | Sharing Youth, Kampala |
Falcons | Makerere University, Kampala |
KCCA Men | Nakasero Primary School, Kampala |
Past champions
[edit]Season | Champion | Finalist | Finals score | Ref. |
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1995 | Makerere | |||
1996 | Power | |||
1997 | Charging Rhino | |||
1998 | Falcons | |||
1999 | Falcons (2) | |||
2000 | Sadoline Power (2) | |||
2001 | Sky Jammers | |||
2002 | Falcons (3) | |||
2003 | Falcons (4) | |||
2004 | Falcons (5) | |||
2005 | Nkumba Marines | |||
2006 | Nkumba Marines (2) | |||
2007 | Falcons (6) | Kyambogo Warriors | 3–2 | [7] |
2008 | Sadoline Power (3) | Falcons | 3–1 | [8] |
2009 | Kyambogo Warriors | |||
2010 | DMark Power (4) | Kyambogo Warriors | 4–3 | [9] |
2011 | DMark Power (5) | Kyambogo Warriors | 3–0 | [10] |
2012 | Kyambogo Warriors (2) | Falcons | [11] | |
2013 | City Oilers | Falcons | [7] | |
2014 | City Oilers (2) | Power | 4–0 | [12] |
2015 | City Oilers (3) | UCU Canons | 4–3 | [13] |
2016 | City Oilers (4) | Betway Power | 4–1 | [14] |
2017 | City Oilers (5) | Betway Power | [15] | |
2018 | City Oilers (6) | Betway Power | [16] | |
2019 | City Oilers (7) | UCU Canons | 4–3 | [17] |
2020 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | [18] | ||
2021 | ||||
2022 | City Oilers (8) | Nam Blazers | 4–3 | [19] |
2023 | City Oilers (9) | KIU Titans | 4–2 | [3] |
2024 | City Oilers (10) | KIU Titans | 4–0 | [6][20] |
Titles by team
[edit]Team | Wins | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
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City Oilers | 10 | 0 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 | – |
Falcons | 6 | 3 | 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 | 2008, 2012, 2013 |
Power | 5 | 4 | 1996, 2000, 2008, 2010, 2011 | 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Kyambogo Warriors | 2 | 3 | 2009, 2012 | 2007, 2010, 2011 |
Nkumba Marines | 2 | 0 | 2005, 2006 | – |
Makerere University | 1 | 0 | 1995 | – |
Charging Rhino | 1 | 0 | 1997 | – |
Sky Jammers | 1 | 0 | 2001 | – |
UCU Canons | 0 | 2 | – | 2015, 2019 |
KIU Titans | 0 | 2 | – | 2023, 2024 |
Nam Blazers | 0 | 1 | – | 2022 |
Individual awards
[edit]Each year, the FUBA Awards are held, and the most valuable player of the league is named.[21]
Year | Most Valuable Player | Playoffs MVP | Top Scorer | Ref. |
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2013 | Bernard Okumu (Vegetarians) | Kami Kabange (Oilers) | Kami Kabange (Oilers) | [22] |
2014 | Jimmy Enabu (Oilers) | Kami Kabange (2) (Oilers) | [23] | |
2015 | Brian Namake (UCU Canons) | Kami Kabange (Oilers) | Kami Kabange (3) (Oilers) | [24] |
2017 | Jordin Mayes (Oilers) | Asher Sserugo (Oilers) | Jordin Mayes (Oilers) | [25] |
2018 | Michael Makiadi (Power) | Landry Ndikumana (Oilers) | Michael Makiadi (Power) | [26] |
2019 | Landry Ndikumana (Oilers) | James Okello (Oilers) | Landry Ndikumana (Oilers) | [27] |
2020 | Syrus Kiviiri (Power) | James Okello (2) (Oilers) | Landry Ndikumana (Oilers) | [21] |
2022 | Tonny Drileba (Oilers) | James Okello (3) (Oilers) | [28] | |
2023 | Titus Lual (Oilers) | Titus Lual (Oilers) | Peter Cheng (Blazers) | [29] |
2024 | Titus Lual (Oilers) | [20] |
Division 1 and Division 2 winners
[edit]The FUBA also organises the Division 1 (second level) and Division 2 (third level) leagues.
Division 1
[edit]Season | Winners | Runners-up | Finals score | MVP |
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2019[30][31] | UDPF Tomahawks | Namuwongo Blazers | 3–2 | Felix Mukunzi |
2018[32] | KU | Falcons | ||
2022[33] | Kampala Rockets | Rezlife Saints | 3–2 | |
2023[34] | Livingstone | JT Jaguars | 3–2 | Bismarck Omoya |
Division 2
[edit]Season | Winners |
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2021[34] | Livingstone |
References
[edit]- ^ City Oil eases past Phenoms, New Vision-Uganda news. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ Mister City Oilers! John Vianney Nsimbe (The Observer), 13 February 2020. Accessed 29 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Kule, Edwin Kyle (25 October 2023). "City Oilers lift record ninth straight National Basketball League title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "HISTORY OF THE BASKETBALL IN UGANDA. – Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations". fuba.basketball. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "BASKETBALL : FUBA lower division leagues return | Swift Sports Uganda". 23 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ a b "City Oilers Cruise to 10th NBL title". ChimpReports. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ a b "The rise, fall and fall of 'giant' Falcons". Monitor. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Sadolin Power are FUBA champions". New Vision. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Power fought for 2010 basketball title". New Vision. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Uganda: Power Beat Warriors to Win Fuba Championship - Ghanamma.com". Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ Juruni eyes 2013 Basketball crown, NewVision.co.ug, 17 May 2013. Accessed 16 May 2017.
- ^ Nakato, Aisha (11 December 2014). "[PHOTOS] City Oilers Beat Power To Retain Basketball Championship". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ Kaweru, Franklin (16 December 2015). "City Oilers beat UCU to win third straight NBL title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "City Oilers power their way to fourth crown". Monitor. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "City Oilers are PEPSI National Basketball League champions - afrobasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "City Oilers win sixth Uganda basketball championship". 18 October 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "City Oilers win 7th straight Ugandan championship". BAL Report. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "FUBA cancels basketball league". The Independent Uganda. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ Kawalya, Brian (15 October 2022). "NBL Finals: City Oilers Silence Nam Blazers To Extend Invincibility". Live from ground. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Oilers complete KIU sweep, win 10th title". New Vision. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ a b Muyita, Joel (7 March 2020). "Okello, Akello win top gongs at FUBA Awards". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Kami Kabangu Crowned 2013 Basketball MVP". 10 February 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Eupal, Felix. "MVP Enabu comes of age in basketball". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Achieng, Kabange crowned 2015 Basketball's finest players". Kawowo Sports. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Register". Retrieved 30 September 2021 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Achieng, Kabange crowned 2015 Basketball's finest players". Kawowo Sports. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Kaweru, Franklin (8 April 2019). "FUBA rewards excellence at Awards Dinner". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Oilers win eighth NBL Championship in eight years". Monitor. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ Kule, Edwin Kyle (25 October 2023). "City Oilers lift record ninth straight National Basketball League title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "UPDF win Division One Championship – Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations". fuba.basketball. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "UPDF Tomahawks, Division One Champs". Basketball256. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "BASKETBALL : FUBA lower division leagues return | Swift Sports Uganda". 23 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ Kawalya, Brian (12 December 2022). "Kampala Rockets Crowned Division One Champions". Live from ground. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ a b "LIVINGSTONE, FUBA DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS 2023". Basketball256. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ugandan basketball at AfroBasket.com