Dylan Kayijuka, a Canada-based Rwandan point guard, has joined Carleton Ravens in Ottawa for college basketball.

Known for pace and flair, the 18-year-old was among Rwanda’s standout performers during the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket that took place in Pretoria, South Africa.

His performances at the biennial tournament helped Rwanda finish at the top of Group C with a 3-0 record.

The guard ranked number one in scoring in the Group Phase, averaging of 21.3 points per game.

One of his notable performances was against host nation South Africa, where he scored 25 and crashed 14 boards.

Before joining college, Kayijuka has been playing for Canada Topflight Academy, an institution that aims to develop elite basketball student-athletes while supporting and guiding them as they achieve their ultimate goals in basketball, academics and life.

The youngster describes his playing style as relaxed and "involving a lot of change of pace.”

He is strong with the ball, can attack the rim, and is a good shooter of threes.