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Ndizeye is regarded as one of the best forwards in local basketball today. File.

Dieudonné Ndizeye: The rise of Patriots’ breakout star

Friday, October 25, 2019

Henry Mwinuka was appointed as Patriots head coach in December 2015. He is expected to join REG. Courtesy.

Mwinuka steps down as Patriots head coach

Friday, October 25, 2019

Sandra Akintore (L) is a key member of the APR squad at the Fiba Africa Zone V Club Championships in Tanzania. File

Zone V Champs: APR face KPA in semis

Friday, October 25, 2019

Rwanda Basketball Federationu2019s president, Desire Mugwiza. File.

BAL Qualifiers: Rwanda bids to host second round

Monday, October 21, 2019

Ally Ruzigande posted 23 points and 7 rebounds to inspire Patriots to their 125-50 win over Ethiopia's Hawassa in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Friday night. FIBA.

Patriots continue perfect start with second win in BAL Qualifiers

Friday, October 18, 2019

Dieudonne Ndizeye (with the ball) inspired Patriots to victory over Dynamo with a team-high 15 points. /FIBA

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots beat Dynamo to get off to winning start

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Ally Ruzigande (L), Michael Makiadi (C) and forward Steven Hagumintwari are all part of Patriots squad in Group D Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots face Dynamo in opener

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Patriots BBC departed Kigali on Monday ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers in Tanzania. Sam Ngendahimana.

Basketball: Patriots off to Dar es Salaam for BAL Qualifiers

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The state-of-the-art Kigali Arena will host of the tournament, which will be coming to Rwanda for the very first time and second time in East Africa. /Plaisir Muzogeye

Dates for Rwanda Afrobasket 2021 confirmed

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Maxime Mwiseneza as Espoir coach during a past league game at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. File.

Basketball: Mwiseneza joins REG as assistant coach

Monday, October 07, 2019

Fans cheer on Patriots Basketball Club at a sold out 10,000-seater Kigali Arena during the epic Game 7 of the playoffs finals against Rwanda Energy Group, which the former won 65-59 to retain the league title. /Sam Ngendahimana

The growing excitement around basketball in Rwanda: Is it here to stay?

Saturday, September 28, 2019

The 10,000 capacity Kigali Arena was sold out during Game 6 and Game 7 of the menu2019s playoffs finals last weekend. Photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.

Kigali Arena breathes new life into Rwandan basketball

Saturday, September 28, 2019

L-R_ Patriots players Lionnel Hakizimana, Michael Makiadi and Dieudonne Ndizeye (#30) celebrate after beating Rwanda Energy Group in Game 7 of the playoffs finals to retain the league title at Kigali Arena last Saturday. File.

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots drawn in Group D

Friday, September 27, 2019

APR star Sandra Kantore (L) will be key to her sideu2019s charge for their maiden Africa Zone V Championship in Dar es Salaam. Sadaam Mihigo.

Women basketball: APR look to conquer region after league success

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Vladimir Bosnjak gives instructions to his national team players in a past training session at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

Basketball: Bosnjak extends stint as national team coach by one year

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Steven Hagumintwari (L) posted a game-high 17 points to Power Patriots to 78-60 win over REG in Game 6 at Kigali Arena on Friday. Shooting guard Beleck Bell (R) led REG with 13 points on the night. /Saddam Mihigo

Hagumintwari powers Patriots past REG as finals head into epic Game 7

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Kigali Arena was packed to capacity during the facilityu2019s inaugural game between APR and the Hoops Rwanda last month. File

Playoffs finals: Kigali Arena to host Game 6 fixtures

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Dieudonne Ndizeye (with the ball) scored 17 points to inspire Patriots to a 69-61 win over REG on Wednesday. The latter lead the playoffs finals 3-2 after five games. /Courtesy

We are still in title race, insists Patriots Coach

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Rwanda-born France international Frank Ntilikina (#1) and Rudy Gobert (#27) celebrate after beating Team U.S.A at the Dongguan Basketball Center on Wednesday. Net

Basketball World Cup: Holders USA stunned by France in quarter-finals

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Aristide Mugabe, captain of the Patriots Basketball Club, is a six-time champion. File.

Playoffs Game 5: Patriots in do-or-die attempt to save finals

Tuesday, September 10, 2019