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Patriots' shooting guard Kenneth Gasana (R) scored 21 points as his side overpowered Rwanda Energy Group 76-61 to retain the league title for a third consecutive year, marking it the club's fourth championship in five years.

Patriots dominate REG to record club’s first three-peat

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Star guard Guibert Nijimbere, who is averaging a 56 field goal percentage, scored a game-high 19 points as Patriots dominated APR 76-61 on Tuesday to secure a ticket to Friday's semi-finals. /Courtesy photo

Basketball: Patriots, REG through to semis

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Henry Mwinuka shouts instructions to his REG during their 90-83 win over IPRC Kigali at Kigali Arena on Monday.

Basketball: Engelbert inspires REG to victory over IPRC Kigali

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Dieudonnu00e9 Ndizeye, who scored a team-high 17 points on Sunday, is the reigning league MVP. / Courtesy photo

Basketball: Ndizeye drops 17 points as Patriots dominate Espoir

Monday, October 19, 2020

Kevin Ndahiro (sinking in a dunk) was instrumental as he scored 15 points to lift APR to a 78-65 win over IPRC Huye at Kigali Arena on Sunday.

Winning start for APR as basketball action returns

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Patriots head coach Dean Murray gives instructions to point guard Sedar Sagamba during a past league game against Espoir at Kigali Arena earlier this year. The two sides go head-to-head again on Sunday, same venue. /Courtesy photo

Basketball is back!

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Cedric Wesley Isom, 36, previously played for and won the 2009-10 league title with APR.

Point Guard Cedric Isom boosts APR camp

Thursday, October 15, 2020

LeBron James with the NBA trophy and NBA finals MVP award after the Lakers clinched their 17th title.

Lakers beat Miami Heat to clinch 17th NBA title

Monday, October 12, 2020

Kigali Arena will host the qualifier games for Group A, B and D next month.

Rwanda, Egypt to host Afrobasket qualifiers in November

Saturday, October 10, 2020

LeBron James scored 28 points as the Lakers recovered from Game 3 defeat to edge Miami Heat in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

Lakers one win away from 17th NBA title

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Rwanda international Dieudonne Ndizeye is seen in action against Guinea during the last edition (2017) of the African Basketball Championship co-hosted by Senegal and Tunisia. / Net

AfroBasket 2021: Rwanda agrees to host qualifiers for three groups

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Aristide Mugabe (with the ball) has captained Patriots to three league titles in the last four seasons. / File

Ferwaba to set new date for league resumption on Saturday

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Desire Mugwiza, president of the local basketball gov- erning body (Ferwaba), is optimistic that Rwanda will host a memorable Afrobas- ket 2021 tournament. / File.

Ferwaba, Sports Ministry start early preps for Afrobasket 2021

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Jean-Victor Mukama (with the ball) was instrumental as Rwandan champions Patriots qualified for inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) unbeaten last December.

Basketball: Mukama joins Dutch side Leeuwarden on one year-deal

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Giants of Africa Co-Founder Masai Ujiri (L) speaks to Desire Mugwiza, President of the Rwanda Basketball Federation, at the launch of the Giants of Africa Festival at Kigali Arena in February this year. File

Covid-19: Giants of Africa festival moved to next year

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

The 10,000-seat Kigali Arena last hosted games during the Eastern Division qualifiers for the Basketball Africa League (BAL 2020) last December.

Basketball: Kigali Arena to host Friday night games

Friday, March 13, 2020

Prince Nshuti and his family moved to the United States in 2012. After four years since starting his basketball journey, the point guard is set to compete for Phoenix College next year. / Net photo.

From Rwanda to Phoenix: Prince Nshuti’s story

Friday, March 06, 2020

BAL inaugural season postponed over COVID-19 fears

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Tigers head coach Patrick Ngwijuruvugo previously served as REG interim coach during the 2018-19 regular season.

Newcomers Tigers look to stun REG in basketball league

Friday, February 21, 2020

Dean Murraya is expected to be named new Patriots head coach on Friday. / Courtesy.

Basketball: Patriots to name new coaching staff Friday

Wednesday, February 19, 2020