Betway Power eye early series lead as NBL playoffs return


The Betway Power and UCU Canons coaches were both in agreement about the loss of momentum the 43-day break had on the National Basketball League (NBL) playoff semi-finalists.
 
Havinh posting respective 2-1 and 2-0 quarterfinal playoff series wins at the end of September, they will be seeking to regain that momentum as the best-of- five semi-final playoffs start at Lugogo this evening.
 
The five time champions Power are obviously the more experienced side although it is UCU who were the more consistent team in the the regular season which they completed as top seeds before sweeping aside KCCA in the quarterfinals.
 
"At the beginning of the year no one made us favourites. I still expect us to be underdogs in every game and series," UCU coach Nicholas Natuhereza opined.

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During the break however several players most especially involving UCU teams have been involved in international engagements including several 3X3 tournaments an issue that Natuhereza still thinks adds little advantage.
 
"It is a bad situation. Being active with their teams would be better," he added.
 
His opposite counterpart Boniface Okello who had guard Syrus Kiviiri take part in the recently concluded 3X3 African championship meanwhile had no issue welcoming the favourites tag
 
"Confession is possession so I don't mind bearing the favourites tag," he said light heartedly.
 
A former UCU player, he did however acknowledge the strength of this current UCU team having also split the two regular season meetings as Power finished as fifth seeds with a 15-7 record
 
"They are a great young team. With great shooters and good in transition," he added. He will be without small forward Amin Mkosa who is completing high school exams.
 
The women's series gets the action underway with reigning champions and fresh Zone V champions JKL favourites to progress past KIU Rangers.
 

Best of five semi-final playoffs


Today at Lugogo Arena
Women: JKL vs KIU Rangers
Men: Betway Power vs UCU Canons
 

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Published: 11/13/2019