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Shooting guard Chris Walter Nkurunziza has been among REG basketball clubu2019s key players since joining from Patriots last year. He is seen here in action against APR during a past league game at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

Preseason tourney: REG take on APR for group top spot

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Osborn Shema, 20, has been in the United States since 2016. Courtesy.

Basketball: Shema joins Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Espoir Basketball Club u2018s Espoir Iganze goes in for dunk during the pre-season match against Patriots in Kigali on Friday. Sam Ngendahimana.

Espoir eye finals slot in pre-season tourney

Monday, November 19, 2018

Emile Galois Kazeneza starred with a game high 22 points. He is seen here taking a free throw in the third quarter during the tightly fought 82-81 victory at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night. Courtesy

Kazeneza stars as Espoir upset Patriots in preseason tourney

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Bella Murekatete (#15) has featured for Rwanda national youth and junior teams since 2015. File photo.

Murekatete lands four-year deal with WSU Basketball team

Friday, November 16, 2018

Olivier Kamilindi during a past game between Patriots and IPRC- South at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. Courtesy.

Basketball: Espoir sign two players ahead of new season

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Patriots shooting guard Lionel Hakizimana will be hoping to have a stellar 2018-19 season after missing most of last season with a long injury lay-off. File photo.

Espoir pitted against Patriots in preseason tournament

Monday, November 05, 2018

Amahoro Indoor Stadium, with a 5000-seater capacity, has been the countryu2019s sole indoor sports arena for a long time. File photo.

Construction of 10,000-seater indoor arena to kick off soon

Saturday, November 03, 2018

Burundian youngster Armel Sangwe, 18, has extended his contract with Espoir by two years until the end of the 2019-2020 season. File photo.

Espoir eager to challenge for 2018-19 league title

Friday, November 02, 2018

Patriots' forward Micheal Makiadi with the ball during the match (Sam Ngendahimana)

Patriots turn attention to pre-season tournament

Monday, October 29, 2018

Patriots Basketball Club players celebrate with the trophy after overcoming Espoir 86-84 in the final at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday night. Damas Sikubwabo.

Basketball: Patriots, IPRC-South win inaugural Legacy Tournament

Monday, October 29, 2018

Pascal Niyonkuru returns to APR for a second stint after three years with Espoir Basketball Club. File photo.

Niyonkuru, Niyonsaba complete move to APR

Friday, October 26, 2018

Rwanda Energy Groupu2019s Walter Chris Nkurunziza drops off a stylish lay-up during a past league game against ESPOIR at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

REG, IPRC- Kigali square off in Legacy Basketball Tourney

Thursday, October 25, 2018

IPRC- South are the reigning champions of the womenu2019s basketball league. File photo.

Basketball league to tip off on November 23

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Green Hills Academy players and coaching staff celebrate after beating Sonrise to emerge the victors in the boysu2019 category in the Junior NBA Rwanda league at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday. Courtesy.

Green Hills, ADEGI crowned Jnr NBA League champions

Monday, October 15, 2018

REG center Olivier Shyaka shields the ball from a KPA player during their first game on Sunday, which ended 56-39 in favor of the Rwandan side. Courtesy

FIBA Africa Zone V: REG, Patriots off to winning starts

Monday, October 01, 2018

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball Club have beefed up their squad with Rwanda internationals; guard Hamza Ruhezamihigo (left) and shooting guard Kenneth Gasana. File photo

FIBA-Africa Zone V: Patriots, REG begin quest for first regional title

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Bosnjak gives instructions to the players during a past training session at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

WCup Qualifiers: Coach blames below-par showing to poor preps

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

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Basketball: Rwanda endures winless campaign as Nigeria and Tunisia secure China 2019 World Cup spots

Monday, September 17, 2018

Rwandau2019s Kenneth Gasana tries to go past a Mozambican player during a friendly match. Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwanda take on Senegal as second round games starts

Thursday, September 13, 2018