The 2026 NBL men’s quarterfinals are now behind us with the top 4 teams from the regular season all advancing. Namuwongo Blazers and the City Oilers swept the JT jaguars and KCCA Panthers respectively while the UCU Canons and Rezlife Saints had to seal the deal in a decisive game 3.

During the quarterfinals, there were a number of impressive individual performances and a number will be highlighted in this article.

Cyrus Wobusobozi vs UCU Canons Game One

The Victoria Crocs won this game 61-53 and Cyrus had a lot to do the outcome. He scored 18 points but it is important to note that he came off the bench and changed the game. At some point, the game was tight but Cyrus hit a deep 3-point shot in the clutch to calm the nerves. He added 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals.

Jimmy Otim vs Victoria Crocs Game One

Many say that the Victoria Crocs won game one because Jimmy went down injured. He had been a problem all game and by the time he left the game, he had scored more than half the team’s points. Otim finished with a game high 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Chris Omanye vs Sommet Game One

When you talk about taking over, that is exactly what Chris Omanye did against Sommet in game one. The man barely missed from the field (8/9), scored 19 points plus 4 rebounds and 4 assists. When he attacked, you knew that points were coming and he helped Rezlife secure a 1-point victory.

Ian Lubwama vs Namuwongo Blazers

Even though the Namuwongo Blazers won by 17 points, the best player on the floor in that game was Ian Lubwama. He played the full 40 minutes and helped keep the Jaguars in the game until the fourth quarter. Lubwama scored a game high 22 points plus 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

Peter Cheng vs Rezlife Saints Game Two

Sommet went in the backyard of the Rezlife Saints and battered them from there. One of the key tormentors was Peter Cheng who punished the Saints on the free throw line. He scored all his 12 free throw attempts and finished with a team high 24 points. He added 8 rebound, 2 assists and 2 steals.

Edrine Ekau vs Sommet Game Two

Even when Rezlife had a bad game, the danger man Edrine Ekau was on fire. He scored a game-high 25 points with 5 of 8 from the 3-point line.

Mark Ngobi vs UCU Canons Game Three

Despite missing a free throw that would have taken the game into overtime, Mark Ngobi ran the show in the Victoria Croc’s 1-point defeat. The Canons tried to work a defensive scheme to stop him from scoring but he turned into a facilitator. Mark registered 8 assists and picked 10 rebounds and despite slowing him down, he still led in scoring with 17 points.

Mathew Kisakye vs Rezlife Saints Game Three

When the apostles received the Holy Spirit, tongues of fire appeared to them. One of the apostles was Mathew and in this game, Mathew Kisakye was on fire as though he had just received the holy spirit. Every time he went to the basket, he got a points for Sommet.

Kisakye finished with a game high 20 points on 7 of 8 from the field. He added 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. It is important to note that he did not finish the game as he sustained an injury.

The semifinals will tipoff on Wednesday 22nd July and there is expected to be a lot of drama.