The 2026 FUBA Division One season came to an end on Sunday 1st November as Watoto defeated the KIU Titans 59-57 to win the series 4-2. Omara Emmanuel capped the season with 22 points and he won most of the end of season awards.

The Watoto youngster was named as the MVP for both the regular season and the playoffs. Additionally, he was the top scorer, top rebounder and defensive player of the year. Finally, he was in the team of the season.

In the playoffs, Omara averaged 14.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 3.5 steals and 1.5 blocks. He scored 15+ points in 4 of the 6 games in the finals. During the regular season, Omara averaged 15.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 3.3 steals.

Team of the season

Waleed Omar: Averaged the most assists in the league with 4.1 per game. He scored 10.7 points plus 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals.

Daniel Odokonyero: The heartbeat of the KIU Titans. He was arguably the best guard in the league and it is no surprise that he was in the team of the season. Daniel averaged 11.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 steals. Most importantly, he got his team promoted to the NBL.

Emmanuel Omara: The MVP of both the playoffs and the regular season. One of the few players to average a double-double. He averaged 15.5 points and 12.9 rebounds.

Richard Anyunva: The powerhouse. Anyunva was a force and despite his team, Berkley, falling short, his performance did not go unnoticed. He averaged a league high 16.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.1 steals.

Arop Mahol: The Nkumba Marines center was a menace in the paint. he was among the few people to average a double-double with 12.2 points and 10.2 rebounds.

Other awards

Best 3-point shooter: Juma Osman with a league high 51 3-point shots made.