Namuwongo Blazers

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Namuwongo Blazers
Nam Blazers logo.png
League NBL Uganda
Founded2015
Location Namuwongo, Kampala, Uganda
Main 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
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Namuwongo Blazers
2019 2Division 13rd15123.800
20211NBL3rd752.714cancelled
2022 1NBL1st24195.792Won quarterfinals (Panthers) 2–0

Won semifinals (Titans) 2–0 Lost finals (Oilers) 3–4

2023 1NBL2nd22175.773Withdrew
2024 1NBL3rd22166.727Won quarterfinals (Our Savior) 2–0

Lost semifinals (Titans) 2–3

NBL regular season record755718.7600 NBL championships
NBL playoff record18117.611

References

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