Action-packed day one of the National Basketball League

KIU Rangers beat JT L Jaguars at Lugogo|TONI KAMAU IMAGE

Action-packed day one of the National Basketball League

Allan Damba • 13:24 - 27.01.2024

From closely contested encounters, vengeance and blistering individual displays, the four-game evening delivered goodies to the exhilarating crowds inside the Lugogo Indoor Arena.

The 2024 National Basketball League tipoff delivered beyond expectations, with mouthwatering action in both the men and women's categories on Friday.

From closely contested encounters, vengeance and blistering individual displays, the four-game evening delivered goodies to the exhilarating crowds inside the Lugogo Indoor Arena.

Fans enjoying the NBL action at Lugogo|TONI KAMAU IMAGE
Fans enjoying the NBL action at Lugogo|TONI KAMAU IMAGE

The day's only disappointment came with YMCA L Hamsters failing to show up for the tie against UPDF L Hawks.

With the game forfeited, UPDF L Hawks received a 20-0 walkover from the League Secretariat.

The other ladies' game had KIU Rangers edge a close clash with JT L Jaguars 61-57.

KIU Rangers beat JT L Jaguars at Lugogo|TONI KAMAU IMAGE

On the other hand, the first men's game was a newbie's affair with the JT Jaguars, walking home comfortably as 70-53 victors.

In the hugely awaited "Game of the Day," Namuwongo Blazers managed a narrow 63-59 victory over the KIU Titans.

National Basketball League action - Day One (TONI KAMAU IMAGE)

KIU Titans old boys Innocent Ochera, and Joseph Chuma stood out on the day with superb individual performances to spur Nam Blazers to the win.

Ochera managed an impressive 21 points, while Chuma put up a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds on an eventful evening.

Fans enjoying NBL action at Lugogo|TONI KAMAU IMAGE

More action in the National Basketball League will be spread throughout the weekend at Lugogo.