Urunani defeat Namuwongo Blazers 81-79 for final, tight Group D game for Hoima City Arena, finish the group with 4-0 record and place for East Division Elite 16.
Urunani establish double-digit lead before Namuwongo respond for second quarter. Peter Obleng hit go-ahead corner three-pointer for buzzer to give hosts 45-43 half-time advantage.
The Blazers erase Urunani five-point lead with 9-0 run for start of fourth quarter and slow the pace afterward. Urunani move the ball quick, find Mahamane Coulibaly open for consecutive three-pointers wey prove decisive.
Coulibaly finish with team-high 23 points. Tyrone Stubbs score 17, Chingka Garba add 15 and Bamba Diallo contribute 14 from bench. Jonathan Jordan lead Namuwongo with 25 points, while Franck Nyembo score 14 and Obleng add 12.
Head coach Elvis Hakizimana said: “For me, Coulibaly na the best player for the continent, the versatility and all. E fit do everything for court. E fit defend 1 to 4; e give us plenty flexibility for court.” Both teams reach the Elite 16 via automatic qualification.
