Rwandan international basketball player Trey Twa has pledged to help the RSSB Tigers compete for championships after joining the side fresh from their historic Basketball Africa League (BAL) triumph. The Tigers enter a new season carrying high expectations both domestically and internationally following their continental success. The 26-year-old forward recently featured for APR BBC as well as the senior Rwanda national basketball team. He holds dual citizenship of the United States and Rwanda and is among the players selected to represent Rwanda during the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 qualifiers. ALSO READ: HISTORY: Debutants RSSB Tigers crowned BAL 2026 champions In an exclusive interview, Twa confirmed to Times Sport that he has signed a one-year deal with the Tigers. Twa began playing basketball at the age of 12 in local AAU clubs and school programs in Dallas, USA. His early development path saw him progress through different levels of American collegiate basketball, where he featured for Texas A&M, Ottawa University, and Dalton State before eventually moving to Rwanda. At the RSSB Tigers, he brings a combination of versatility, size, and international experience. Standing at 6’9, he is expected to provide both offensive firepower and defensive stability in multiple roles. ALSO READ: Get to know RSSB Tigers' next step “I can impact the game on both ends of the floor. Offensively, I can score from all levels, the three, the midrange, the paint and the ability to handle the ball and make plays for my teammates,” he said. Twa added that although his preferred position is small forward, he is flexible enough to operate effectively as a power forward or even at centre when required. “I love defence, I take pride in guarding multiple positions, rebounding, and bringing a strong energy every possession. Having played at different levels, I understand what it takes to compete and win. I bring professionalism, a team-first mentality, and a willingness to do whatever the coaching staff needs of me,” he noted. “My goal is to help RSSB Tigers compete for championships, represent Rwanda at the highest level, and continue growing as a player every day,” he added. The Tigers are now preparing to continue their campaign in the domestic league, where they will face strong competition from traditional powerhouses including APR, Rwanda Energy Group (REG), and the Patriots. In September, following their BAL championship success, the RSSB Tigers will represent Africa at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore. At the Intercontinental Cup, they will compete against top-tier clubs from different regions, including teams linked to the NBA G League, as well as representatives from Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The FIBA Intercontinental Cup is an annual global basketball competition recognised as the official club world championship. Organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), it brings together champion clubs from different continents to compete for global supremacy. The tournament typically features six teams representing major basketball regions. Europe is represented by the champions of the Basketball Champions League (BCL), while the Americas are represented by the champions of the BCL Americas. From Africa, the winners of the BAL take part, while Asia is represented by BCL Asia champions. Oceania is usually represented by the champions of Australia and New Zealand’s National Basketball League (NBL), while North America may be represented by a select NBA G League team or champion.
