{"id":69080,"date":"2024-04-03T17:56:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/hoops-league-patriots-eye-ugb-win-to-finish-first-round-unbeaten"},"modified":"2024-04-03T18:50:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:50:22","slug":"hoops-league-patriots-eye-ugb-win-to-finish-first-round-unbeaten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/hoops-league-patriots-eye-ugb-win-to-finish-first-round-unbeaten","title":{"rendered":"Hoops League: Patriots eye UGB win to finish first round unbeaten"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Wednesday, April 3<\/p>\n

Inspire Generation Vs Espoir 6pm<\/p>\n

Patriots Vs UGB 8pm<\/p>\n

Patriots Basketball Club will be keen to avoid a slip-up against United Generation Basketball (UGB) on Wednesday, April 3, as they seek to finish the first round of the 2024 Rwanda Basketball League unbeaten.<\/p>\n

The pair will be rubbing shoulders at Lyce\u0301e de Kigali (LDK) Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

Henry Mwinuka\u2019s Patriots are unbeaten in their last eight games so far this season and the former champions are poised to overcome UGB\u2019s threat to finish the first round leading the table.<\/p>\n

Mwinuka told Times Sport that his players are ready for UGB\u2019s test but he cautioned them against complacency and avoid to take any opponent lightly in their title chase.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have spoken with my players and they all understand why this game [against UGB] is crucial. We can\u2019t afford to be complacent,\u201d said the Tanzania-born tactician in an interview on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

UGB beware!<\/p>\n

The league leaders are facing a UGB side which is aware a win would push them into the top four before the end of the first round of the league.<\/p>\n

To achieve the target, UGB head coach Yves Murenzi called for focus and determination among his players against Patriots.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are facing a solid side, we have to be very wise and vigilant, otherwise, unwanted mistakes can lead to a negative result. We are in good form and I believe beating the Patriots is possible,\u201d said Murenzi<\/p>\n

Wednesday\u2019s result will change the league rankings anyhow. While beating UGB would see Patriots move at the top, a reverse result would also see UGB capitalize on Kepler\u2019s loss against REG and climb to within the top four places.<\/p>\n

Before the game, Espoir will play against Inspire Generation at 6pm, same ground.<\/p>\n

Rwanda Basketball League is currently in its first round. The teams will play the return leg after which the top four teams will qualify for the semifinal playoffs.<\/p>\n

The semifinals will be played in the best-of-five series while the finals will be in a best-of-seven format.<\/p>\n

The men\u2019s league champions will represent Rwanda at the 2025 season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).<\/p>\n

Ranking<\/p>\n

APR 17 points<\/p>\n

Patriots 16 points<\/p>\n

REG 14 points<\/p>\n

Kepler 12 points<\/p>\n

Tigers 12 points<\/p>\n

UGB 10 points<\/p>\n

Espoir 10 points<\/p>\n

Orion 9 points<\/p>\n

Kigali Titans 8 points<\/p>\n

Inspire Generation 8 points.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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