Friday, June 28

Kigali Titans Vs REG 6pm

Patriots Vs Espoir 8:30 pm

The Rwanda Basketball League weekend action begins on Friday, June 28, when Patriots and Espoir rub shoulders in the match of the day which will take place at Lycee de Kigali gymnasium.

Patriots beat Espoir 69-47 in the first round of the league and the latter, who sit fourth with 20 points, will be keen for a revenge against the same side which, on the other side, will be looking to complete a double of wins to retain their top spot in the league.

Patriots currently sit second on the table with 24 points, just a point behind leaders APR who have a game in hand.

Being the only team unbeaten in the league so far gives a major test to avoid a major upset against Espoir who also want to win the game to maintain their place in the top four.

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The game will be preceded by another league which will pit Kigali Titans against REG in an earlier fixture (6pm) at the same venue.

The teams are playing the return leg after which the top four teams will qualify for the semifinal playoffs.

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The semifinals will be played in the best-of-five series while the finals will be in a best-of-seven format.

The men’s league champions will represent Rwanda at the 2025 season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).

Ranking

APR 25 points

Patriots 24 points

REG 23 points

Espoir 20 points

Kepler 19 points

Tigers 18 points

Orion 17 points

UGB 16 points

Kigali Tians 13 points

Inspire Generation 13 points.