Friday, March 29
A1 Challenge Vs UCU Lady Canons – 3pm
•KIU Titans Vs Livingstone – 5pm
•KCCA Leopards Vs JKL Lady Dolphins – 7pm
•UCU Canons Vs Nam Blazers – 9pm
In a bid to reclaim their winning form, Nam Blazers to clash with UCU Canons in what anticipates to be a nail-biting encounter at Lugogo in the ongoing NBL tournament.
After a stunning 57-63 upset against Dmark Power, Nam Blazers are determined to bounce back and conclude the first round on a positive note.
Despite an impressive victory over defending champions City Oilers, two losses, including one against Our Saviour, have left the Blazers’ performance somewhat erratic.
The recent defeat against Power, particularly unexpected given Power has only eight players, highlighted areas needing improvement.
Nam Blazers faced challenges, notably being out-rebounded 49-54 and shooting a mere 42% from the free-throw line.
Even with a late-game surge, they succumbed to turnovers and missed opportunities, raising concerns ahead of their clash with UCU Canons.
UCU Canons, meanwhile, are yet to find their rhythm as well, with two defeats in six games.
Despite setbacks against KIU Titans and KCCA Panthers, the team, led by coach Nicholas Natuhereza, remains a formidable force, poised to upset the league’s frontrunners.
The return of Joel Kayiira and Marvin Jesse Okurut from the African Games, where Uganda U23 Men’s team secured bronze in Basketball 3×3, injects added vigor into the UCU Canons lineup.
Supported by players like Peter Sifuma, Jimmy Otim, and Ibanda Lwabaga, UCU Canons may not be going for the title but look a hard nut to crack.
