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Giants of Africa Co-Founder Masai Ujiri (L) speaks to Desire Mugwiza, President of the Rwanda Basketball Federation, at the launch of the Giants of Africa Festival at Kigali Arena in February this year. File

Covid-19: Giants of Africa festival moved to next year

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

The 10,000-seat Kigali Arena last hosted games during the Eastern Division qualifiers for the Basketball Africa League (BAL 2020) last December.

Basketball: Kigali Arena to host Friday night games

Friday, March 13, 2020

Prince Nshuti and his family moved to the United States in 2012. After four years since starting his basketball journey, the point guard is set to compete for Phoenix College next year. / Net photo.

From Rwanda to Phoenix: Prince Nshuti’s story

Friday, March 06, 2020

BAL inaugural season postponed over COVID-19 fears

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Tigers head coach Patrick Ngwijuruvugo previously served as REG interim coach during the 2018-19 regular season.

Newcomers Tigers look to stun REG in basketball league

Friday, February 21, 2020

Dean Murraya is expected to be named new Patriots head coach on Friday. / Courtesy.

Basketball: Patriots to name new coaching staff Friday

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Henry Mwinuka. / Courtesy.

REG look to extend perfect start

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Patriots have won the BK Basketball National Championship three times in the last four years. Photo:

BAL 2020: Patriots drawn against Zamalek in Nile Conference

Monday, February 17, 2020

Beleck Bell (with the ball) contributed a team-high 18 points during REG's 77-64 win over Patriots at Amahoro Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Photo:

Basketball: Engelbert powers REG past Patriots

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Henry Mwinuka (C) gives instructions to his players during a past game at Kigali Arena. / Sam Ngendahimana.

REG Basketball: Mwinuka calls for consistency after bright start

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Didier Shema Maboko, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Sports, hands over the trophy to REG captain Ali Kubwimana Kazingufu as teammates and coaching staff in the background celebrated the milestone after beating APR 71-62 to retain the Heroes Cup for a third consecutive time at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday night. Photo:

Basketball: REG retain Heroes Cup for third successive time

Monday, February 03, 2020

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Basketball: REG, APR square off in Heroes Cup final

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Moise Mutokambali.

Basketball: The Hoops keen to retain Heroes Cup

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

REG star Beleck Bell was the second runner-up in leagueu2019s top-scorers last season with 384 points.

Basketball: REG to start Heroes Cup defence against IPRC–South

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

IPRC-Kigali players celebrate their victory to win Heroes cup title in 2017.

Basketball: IPRC-Kigali eye Heroes’ Day tourney title

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Henry Mwinuka won three league titles with Patriots between 2015 and 2019 before crossing over to rivals REG last November.

Basketball: REG start preps ahead of new league season

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

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Five reasons why 2019 was a basketball year for Rwanda

Friday, December 27, 2019

Patriots point guard Sedar Sagamba played a crucial role in his sideu2019s unbeaten run to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualification. Courtesy photo.

Basketball: Patriots shift focus to new league season

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Jean Victor Mukama was named the man of the match for his contribution in Patriots' comeback win over GNBC at Kigali Arena on Thursday night.

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots to face City Oilers in semis after GNBC overtime win

Friday, December 20, 2019

Sedar Sagamba scored 10 points during Patriots' 76-53 win over UNZA Pacers of Zambia at Kigali Arena on Wednesday Night.

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots reach semis after back-to-back wins

Thursday, December 19, 2019