APR BBC

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APR
2024 APR BBC season
APR logo
DivisionDivision 1
LeaguesRwanda Basketball League
BAL
Founded1993
HistoryAPR BBC
(1993–present)
ArenaBK Arena[1]
Capacity10,000
LocationKigali, Rwanda
ChairmanRichard Murefu
Head coachMaz Trakh
OwnershipMinistry of Defence
2023 positionRBL, 1st of 14
Championships14 Rwandan Leagues

Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Basketball Club, commonly known simply as APR, is a Rwandan basketball club based in Kigali. Owned and funded by the Ministry of Defence of Rwanda, the team plays in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) and in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the 2024 season. It is the most decorated team in the country, as APR has won a record 14 national championships.[2]

History[edit]

Originating during the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)'s liberation struggle during the Rwandan Civil War in 1993, the club was established to serve as a means to engage and occupy soldiers during a ceasefire amid the peace talks that eventually led to the signing of the Arusha Accords. Alongside the basketball team, the RPF introduced teams in volleyball and football, which continue to operate successfully.[3]

From 1995 to 2003, APR won nine consecutive national championships.[3]

In 2008, APR became the first team in league history to finish the regular season unbeaten.[4] After its thirtheenth championship in 2009, APR had a 13-year long drought before winning another title in 2023.[5]

Honours[edit]

National[edit]

National Basketball League

  • Champions (14): 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2023
    • Runners-up (2): 2013, 2014

Rwandan Heroes Cup

  • Runners-up (1): 2020

Genocide Memorial Tournament

  • Winners (1): 2024[6]

International[edit]

FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup

Friendly[edit]

Legacy Basketball Tournament

  • Winners (1): 2024[7]

In FIBA and BAL competitions[edit]

FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup (3 appearances)

2007 – 6th Place
2008 – 8th Place
2009 – Bronze Third place

Basketball Africa League (BAL) (1 appearance)

2024 – To be determined

Season by season[edit]

Season Tier League Position Rwandan Cup Heroes Cup International competitions
2017–18 1 NBL Rwanda 3rd Not organised Did not qualify
2018–19 4th
2019–20 3rd Runner-up
2020–21 3rd Cancelled
2021–22 RBL 3rd Not held
2022–23 1st
2023–24 TBD 2024 BAL season

Players[edit]

Current roster[edit]

This section is transcluded from 2024 APR BBC season. (edit | history)

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

APR roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
G 00 Rwanda Filer, Adonis 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 30 – (1993-07-11)11 July 1993
PG 2 United States Obadiah, Noel (I) 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 24 – (1999-06-28)28 June 1999
F/C 4 Rwanda Hunt, Dario 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 35 – (1989-05-02)2 May 1989
F 5 Rwanda Ruta, Christopher 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 23 – (2000-11-09)9 November 2000
SG 6 Rwanda Robeyns, William 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 28 – (1996-02-23)23 February 1996
F 7 Rwanda Mpoyo, Axel 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 27 – (1997-01-05)5 January 1997
G 11 Rwanda Nshobozwabyosenumukiza, Jean Jacques 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 25 – (1998-06-26)26 June 1998
PF 14 Kenya Wamukota, Tom 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 30 – (1993-09-28)28 September 1993
PG 15 Rwanda Habimana, Ntore 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 26 – (1997-08-15)15 August 1997
SF 23 Rwanda Kimasa, Dan 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 29 – (1995-01-01)1 January 1995
G/F 28 Senegal Camara, Mohamed (E) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 19 – (2005-04-01)1 April 2005
F/C 34 Egypt Abdullah, Mohamed (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 20 – (2003-11-03)3 November 2003
PG 45 Rwanda Larson, Niyibizi 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 17 – (2006-10-14)14 October 2006
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • (E): BAL Elevate player
  • Injured Injured
Updated: May 4, 2024


Notable players[edit]

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.
See also: Category:APR B.C. players

Women's team[edit]

APR WBBC is the club's women's team plays in the Rwanda Women's Basketball League and have represented the country in the 2022 FIBA Africa Women's Champions Cup.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://rwanda.basketball/apr-bbc/
  2. ^ "Tracing the evolution of basketball in Rwanda". The New Times. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2023. Rebuilding came with the birth of clubs like APR Basketball Club which has since won seven league titles,
  3. ^ a b "APR (RWANDA)". The BAL. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  4. ^ "APR makes history". The New Times. 6 October 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  5. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (9 September 2023). "PHOTOS: Basketball: APR clinch first championship in 14 years". The New Times. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  6. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (21 April 2024). "Basketball: APR overcome Patriots to lift GMT title". The New Times. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  7. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (28 January 2024). "Basketball: APR, Kepler crowned 2024 Legacy Tournament winners". The New Times. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ^ "APR WOMEN BBC at the FIBA Africa Champions Cup Women 2022". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 18 January 2023.

External links[edit]

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