{"id":121555,"date":"2026-04-06T12:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/basketball-franklin-damaria-sets-new-league-scoring-record"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:08:40","slug":"basketball-franklin-damaria-sets-new-league-scoring-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/basketball-franklin-damaria-sets-new-league-scoring-record","title":{"rendered":"Basketball: Franklin Damaria sets new league scoring record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Patriots guard Franklin Damaria etched his name into Rwanda Basketball League history with a 66-point performance\u2014the highest ever in a single game\u2014leading his side to a 103\u201378 victory over EAUR BBC on Sunday, April 5, at Petit Stade.<\/p>\n<p>The American guard was virtually unstoppable, logging 38 minutes in Sunday\u2019s win.<\/p>\n<p>Trusted by head coach Sunny Niyomugabo, the 26-year-old repaid that confidence in spectacular fashion, breaking the long-standing scoring record previously held by Pascal Niyonkuru since 2019, when he dropped 60 points for APR against Rusizi BBC.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the record, Damaria\u2019s efficiency was equally outstanding. He shot 24-of-42 from the field, including seven three-pointers, and converted 11 of his 14 free throws. He also contributed six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.<\/p>\n<p>Damaria is enjoying an exceptional debut season with the Patriots. He currently leads the league in scoring, three-pointers, and efficiency, averaging 28.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.<\/p>\n<p>The game also marked his third consecutive 30-plus point performance and his fifth outing with at least 25 points this season, reinforcing his status as one of the league\u2019s standout players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. Patriots guard Franklin Damaria etched his name into Rwanda Basketball League history with a 66-point performance\u2014the highest ever in a single game\u2014leading his side to a 103\u201378 victory over EAUR BBC on Sunday, April 5, at Petit Stade. The American guard was virtually unstoppable, logging 38 minutes in Sunday\u2019s win. 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