The University of Johannesburg men's basketball team, also known as the UJ Orange Wave, is the basketball team of the sports department of the University of Johannesburg.[1] Several of the team's players belong to the elite of South Africa and have played for the South Africa national basketball team.[2] The team plays in the Inner City Super League (ICSL), in which they face other teams from Greater Johannesburg. They won the ICSL title in 2023.
UJ Orange Wave | |
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Leagues | Inner City Super League |
Founded | 2011 |
History | University of Johannesburg (2011–present) |
Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa |
Team colors | Orange, Black |
Head coach | Mandla Ngema |
Championships | 1 ICSL 1 USSA championship |
Website | Official Web Site |
In 2023 they were crowned USSA Basketball Champions after going unbeaten in the championship under head coach Mandla Ngema.[3]
Notable players
editNote: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
Honours
edit- Inner City Super League: 2023
- USSA Basketball Champions: 2023
References
edit- ^ "UJ Basketball". University of Johannesburg. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Team South Africa Profile - 2011 FIBA Africa Championship - Roster". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ Import, Pongrass (25 July 2023). "UJ Basketball crowned 2023 USSA Champions". Northcliff Melville Times. Retrieved 29 June 2024.