Namuwongo Blazers Explained

Namuwongo Blazers
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League:NBL Uganda
Founded:2015
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Location:Namuwongo, Kampala, Uganda
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Sponsor:Motorola Solutions

Namuwongo Blazers, commonly known as Nam Blazers, are an Ugandan basketball team based in Namuwongo, Kampala. They are playing in the NBL Uganda, the country's top level league.

The team was established in 2015.[1] They were promoted to the NBL Uganda in 2019, after finishing as runners-up in the NBL2.[2] signing strong players from NBL competitors[3]

Season by season

NBL champions
(2019–present)
Top seed
(2019–present)
Runners-up
(2019–present)
Playoffs berth
(2019–present)
SeasonDivisionLeagueRegular seasonPost-season
Finish Played Wins Losses Win %
Namuwongo Blazers
20192Division 13rd15123
20211NBL3rd752cancelled
20221NBL1st24195Won quarterfinals (Panthers) 2–0Won semifinals (Titans) 2–0Lost finals (Oilers) 3–4
20231NBL2nd22175Withdrew
20241NBL3rd22166Won quarterfinals (Our Savior) 2–0Lost semifinals (Titans) 2–3
NBL regular seaason record7557180 NBL championships
NBL playoff record18117

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nam Blazers ready to challenge the National Basketball League status quo . Kawowo Sports . 19 December 2021 . 11 March 2021.
  2. News: 2021 NBL Preview: Club By Club Guide The SportsNation . The Sportsnation . 16 April 2021.
  3. News: Dikong, Omanye, Azolibe, Najja Join NBL Newbies . 19 December 2021 . The SportsNation . 11 March 2021.