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Ally Ruzigande (L), Michael Makiadi (C) and forward Steven Hagumintwari are all part of Patriots squad in Group D Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots face Dynamo in opener

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Patriots BBC departed Kigali on Monday ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers in Tanzania. Sam Ngendahimana.

Basketball: Patriots off to Dar es Salaam for BAL Qualifiers

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The state-of-the-art Kigali Arena will host of the tournament, which will be coming to Rwanda for the very first time and second time in East Africa. /Plaisir Muzogeye

Dates for Rwanda Afrobasket 2021 confirmed

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Maxime Mwiseneza as Espoir coach during a past league game at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. File.

Basketball: Mwiseneza joins REG as assistant coach

Monday, October 07, 2019

Fans cheer on Patriots Basketball Club at a sold out 10,000-seater Kigali Arena during the epic Game 7 of the playoffs finals against Rwanda Energy Group, which the former won 65-59 to retain the league title. /Sam Ngendahimana

The growing excitement around basketball in Rwanda: Is it here to stay?

Saturday, September 28, 2019

The 10,000 capacity Kigali Arena was sold out during Game 6 and Game 7 of the menu2019s playoffs finals last weekend. Photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.

Kigali Arena breathes new life into Rwandan basketball

Saturday, September 28, 2019

L-R_ Patriots players Lionnel Hakizimana, Michael Makiadi and Dieudonne Ndizeye (#30) celebrate after beating Rwanda Energy Group in Game 7 of the playoffs finals to retain the league title at Kigali Arena last Saturday. File.

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots drawn in Group D

Friday, September 27, 2019

APR star Sandra Kantore (L) will be key to her sideu2019s charge for their maiden Africa Zone V Championship in Dar es Salaam. Sadaam Mihigo.

Women basketball: APR look to conquer region after league success

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Vladimir Bosnjak gives instructions to his national team players in a past training session at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

Basketball: Bosnjak extends stint as national team coach by one year

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Steven Hagumintwari (L) posted a game-high 17 points to Power Patriots to 78-60 win over REG in Game 6 at Kigali Arena on Friday. Shooting guard Beleck Bell (R) led REG with 13 points on the night. /Saddam Mihigo

Hagumintwari powers Patriots past REG as finals head into epic Game 7

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Kigali Arena was packed to capacity during the facilityu2019s inaugural game between APR and the Hoops Rwanda last month. File

Playoffs finals: Kigali Arena to host Game 6 fixtures

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Dieudonne Ndizeye (with the ball) scored 17 points to inspire Patriots to a 69-61 win over REG on Wednesday. The latter lead the playoffs finals 3-2 after five games. /Courtesy

We are still in title race, insists Patriots Coach

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Rwanda-born France international Frank Ntilikina (#1) and Rudy Gobert (#27) celebrate after beating Team U.S.A at the Dongguan Basketball Center on Wednesday. Net

Basketball World Cup: Holders USA stunned by France in quarter-finals

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Aristide Mugabe, captain of the Patriots Basketball Club, is a six-time champion. File.

Playoffs Game 5: Patriots in do-or-die attempt to save finals

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Newly appointed Rwanda Energy Group (REG) head coach, 67-year old Igor Kovacevic, gives instructions to his players during a training session at Amahoro Stadium on Wednesday evening. Sam Ngendahimana

REG appoint Serbian Kovacevic as new coach

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Charles Mushumba, the head coach of the womenu2019s U16 national basketball team. File.

Youth Afrobasket: Rwanda eyes top two spots, ticket to World Champs

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Patriots power forward Michael Makiadi (with the ball) is seen here in action during a past league match against APR. Sam Ngendahimana.

Hoops playoffs: Patriots, APR square off in Game 3

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Hope Nyiramugisha (#12) is part of the 20-player provisional squad in camp. Courtesy.

Under-16 girls team step up preparations for Afrobasket

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Rwanda look to bounce back against unbeaten Mali after losing 63-47 to Group B leaders Guinea on Monday. Courtesy

Youth Afrobasket: Rwanda eye Mali win to reach quarter-finals

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Rwanda qualified for the FIBA Africa U16 Basketball Championship (U16 Afrobasket) after beating Uganda to win the regional Zone V tournament last month. Courtesy.

Rwanda placed in Group B at U16 Afrobasket

Friday, July 05, 2019