Basketball: UGB sign two players ahead of new season
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
United Generation Basketball (UGB) signed Yannick Byiringiro and Jean Marie Rukerimbere ahead of the 202324 Rwanda Basketball League season

United Generation Basketball (UGB) have completed the signing of Yannick Byiringiro and Jean Marie Rukerimbere ahead of the 2023/24 Rwanda Basketball League season which tips off on February 9.

Both players are crossing over from local side Tigers BBC.

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Club president Jean Luc Cyusa confirmed to Times Sport that the pair penned a one-year deal each and believes the new additions will add strength and quality to the team.

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Meanwhile, Espoir Anganze also extended his stay at the club for a one-year.

UGB finished in eighth position out of the 14 teams that competed in the 2023 Rwanda Basketball League and, with the new signings, the club wants to improve their performance in the upcoming season.