Robinson Opong was the most effective and lethal player on the Silverbacks team. He averaged 23.3 Points, the most at the tournament plus 8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. He had the highest +/- 8.3 for Uganda. he also registered Uganda’s only double-double after dropping a tournament-high 39 points and 10 rebounds against Nigeria.

Brandon Alan Sebirumbi was the most efficient big body that the Silverbacks had during the tournament. Despite fouling out in the first 2 games, his performances were nothing short of excellent and when he was off the floor, the difference was very evident. He averaged 7.3 points, 57.1% FG the highest for Uganda, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Tonny Drileba was a starting guard for the Silverbacks and his size helped us not suffer a lot in that position. He contributed in all aspects of the game with an average of 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 40.9% FG.

Emmanuel Womala averaged the second most minutes, 30.6 for Uganda despite coming off the bench and he earned the coach’s trust. He averaged 6 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal (the most for Uganda).

Adam Seiko who has been on the team for a while also showed up against Cape Verde with 16 points but he was off in the final game against Libya, playing just 5 minutes with 0 points. He averaged 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists.

Ivan Muhwezi was poor in the first 2 games with a combined 7 points but he was in his element against Libya scoring 15 points on 42.9% FG. He added 7 rebounds and 4 assists to that. He averaged 7.3 points, 4 rebounds, 1.7 assists.

Titus Odeke “Lual” who was our starting big man was very underwhelming. He had 0 points and 3 fouls against Cape Verde in 10 minutes but his scoring increased a bit with 6 against Nigeria on 100% FG and 7 against but no points in the paint. 

Fayed Baale was also a big disappointment for many fans who thought he would be another weapon for us from the 3-point line. He had 0 3-point shots made in 8 attempts and in 2 games, he had 0 points. 

Given his wealth of experience on the international scene, James Okello will also be disappointed with his performance. He scored just 7 points and 4 rebounds in 36 minutes that he played. 

Joel Kayiira and Edgar Munaba barely played with a total of 4:21 and 1:02 minutes respectively for each. 

Stanly Mugerwa did not play in any game.

Most Points

Robinson Opong 39 vs Nigeria

Most Rebounds

Robinson Opong 10 vs Nigeria

Most Assists

Tonny Drileba vs Cape Verde and Adam Seiko vs Nigeria tied at 5

Most Steals

Tonny Drileba and Fayed Baale both with 2 each vs Cape Verde

Most Blocks

Robinson Opong and Brandon Alan Sebirumbi each with 1 vs Nigeria

Facts

Robinson Opong scored 8 3-point shots, the most by any player in a game at the tournament.  He was also among the 9 players who registered a double-double at the tournament.

Uganda failed to register a block in 2 games against Cape Verde and Libya