Peter Sifuma leads the way after having stellar performances in both games of the UCU Canons. He was the only Canon who recorded a double-double, 18 points, 21 rebounds, 3 assists, and 7/11 65% FG against Our Savior. He also registered 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 6 points against KCCA Panthers.

Joseph Chuma was the chief tormenter as the Namuwongo Blazers handed the City Oilers their first loss of the season. He led the scoring with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and blocks. The most important statistic is that he had 10 points in the first quarter on 5/5 attempts, 100% FG. He registered 9 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal against Livingstone.

Despite Kampala Rockets losing to Power, Francis Kasinde was undoubtedly the best player on the court in that game. He was ferocious whilst attacking the rim and also very proactive defensively in picking rebounds. He registered a game-high 23 points, 8/8, 42% FG, 13 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.

Arthur Wanyoto was in his element as the JKL Dolphins secured a win against Ndejje Angels. He joined the list of players with 20+ rebounds, after registering 13 points, 20 rebounds, and 3 steals. 

Joel Lukoji Banza took matters into his own hands as the KIU Titans returned to winning ways with a victory against Our Savior. He scored a team-high 19 points, 9/12, 75% FG, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

Brenda Ekone is the first player to record multiple 30+ point games this season after scoring 36 against Kampala University Ladies. She added 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.  Against UCU Lady Canons, she was quieted scoring just 7 points, and 1 rebound in 26 minutes.

Becky Longom recorded back-to-back double-doubles, 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists against UCU. She then registered 13 points, 5/7, 71% FG, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in 17 minutes against Kampala University.

Hope Akello dominated the UCU Lady Canons in the paint and she was unstoppable all night long. She had a game-high 23 points, 6/10, 60% FG, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. She also posted 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals.

Sharua Nakirya was in her offensive bag during the game week as A1 Challenge took on Kampala University and KIU Rangers in back-to-back games. She scored 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals against Kampala University. She added a team-high 16 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals against KIU Rangers.

Perus Nyamwenge scored a game-high 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals as the KCCA Leopards put 100 past UPDF Lady Tomahawks.

Special mentions to Elvis Mutebi, Samad Imran, Puati Ozias Kikomba, Austin Odiwor, Haron Alinaitwe, John Teko, and Abraham Isyagi for the men. 

Special  shoutouts to Annet Among (first double-digit points), Mary Amaniyo, Toskin Thelma, Daphine Adong, Ruth Nambirige, Stella Marris, Ritah Imanishimwe, Bridget Aber, and Shakirah Nanvubya.

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