The 2024 RBL season was the 3rd season of the Rwanda Basketball League under its current name, while the top-level competition has been organised by the FERWABA for a longer time. The regular season began on 9 February and ended on 23 August 2024.[1] The playoffs began on 30 August 2024.[1]
2024 RBL season | |
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Association | FERWABA |
League | Rwanda Basketball League |
Sport | Basketball |
Duration | 9 February – 23 August 2024 (regular season) 30 August – TBD (playoffs) |
Number of teams | 10 |
Regular season | |
Top seed | Patriots |
Season MVP | TBD |
Playoffs | |
Playoffs MVP | TBD |
Finals champions | TBD |
Runners-up | TBD |
Team changes
editPromoted from 2023 RBL D2 | Relegated from 2023 RBL season |
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Kepler Inspired Generation |
RP-IPRC Huye IPRC-Kigali Shoot for the Stars RP-IPRC Musanze |
Regular season
editThe regular season was decreased from twelce to ten teams.[2] This season, two teams are relegated to the Division 2.
Standings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Patriots | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1532 | 1161 | +371 | 35 | Advance to playoffs |
2 | APR | 18 | 16 | 2 | 1713 | 1244 | +469 | 34 | |
3 | REG | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1637 | 1269 | +368 | 32 | |
4 | Kepler | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1457 | 1415 | +42 | 28 | |
5 | Espoir | 18 | 9 | 9 | 1450 | 1401 | +49 | 27 | |
6 | UGB | 18 | 8 | 10 | 1458 | 1382 | +76 | 26 | |
7 | Tigers | 18 | 8 | 10 | 1388 | 1381 | +7 | 26 | |
8 | Orion | 18 | 5 | 13 | 1202 | 1498 | −296 | 23 | |
9 | Inspired Generation | 18 | 1 | 17 | 1070 | 1676 | −606 | 19 | Relegated to Division 2 |
10 | Kigali Titans | 17 | 2 | 15 | 1058 | 1538 | −480 | 19 |
Source: FERWABA (archived)
Playoffs
editThe renovated 1,000-seater Petit Stade hosts the first and second games of the semifinals, which are played in a best-of-three format. The remainder of the tournament is played at the BK Arena.[3]
Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
1 | Patriots | ||||||||
4 | Kepler | ||||||||
2 | APR | ||||||||
3 | REG |
Awards and statistics
editIndividual statistical leaders
editAfter the regular season.[4]
Category | Player | Team(s) | Statistic |
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Points | Chad Bowie Jordan | Kepler | 361 |
Rebounds | Chijioke Francis Azolibe | Tigers | 168 |
Assists | Ntore Habimana | APR | 119 |
Steals | Jean de Dieu Niyungeho | Espoir | 55 |
Blocks | Fabrice Muhoza | 59 | |
Efficiency | Pitchou Kambuy Manga | REG | 373 |
Three-pointers made | Chad Bowie Jordan | Kepler | 49 |
Two-points made | Pitchou Kambuy Manga | REG | 105 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Schedule". FERWABA.
- ^ "Competitions – Rwanda Basketball Federation". archive.ph. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (28 August 2024). "New-look Petit Stade to host betPawa Basketball League playoffs". The New Times. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Leaders". Retrieved 30 August 2024.