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This Is Basketball Podcast covers Ugandan basketball with focus and clarity. You get league games, tournaments, national teams, tactics, and player stories. Every episode uses stats, quotes, and clear context from trusted sources. Reporting stays factual, sourced, and grounded in the game. Hosted by Michael Ainomugisha from the aMN Podcasts. This podcast is for fans who care about the league and want honest, consistent basketball talk.

  1. 29 JAN

    Inside the 2026 NBL Transfer Window with Avitus Ngabirano

    On the latest episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, we host Avitus Ngabirano of 2bob Sports. The discussion focuses on transfer activity among the National Basketball League’s top four teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions. We break down confirmed moves, squad needs, and what these changes signal ahead of the new season. We also look ahead to recruitment plans from the newly promoted sides and how they intend to compete at the top level. The episode closes with a wider look at league direction, competitive balance, and the key decisions that could shape the 2026 NBL season. This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    58 min

  2. 16 JAN

    Joel Kayiira on Starting the Game, Leadership, UCU Canons and the Journey to City Oilers

    In this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, we are joined by Joel Paul Kayiira — former UCU Canons captain, 2025 NBL Defensive Player of the Year, City Oilers big man, and Uganda Silverbacks national team player. Joel reflects on his journey into basketball during the COVID-19 period, his leadership years at UCU, and the decision to join the 10-time NBL champions ahead of the 2026 season. We discuss defensive identity, pressure at the top level, national team responsibility, 3x3 and university basketball experiences, and what success looks like going forward.  🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms This Is Basketball Podcast This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    44 min

  3. SEASON 1, EPISODE 3 TRAILER

    Joel Kayiira: Leadership, Defense, and the Road to City Oilers

    From captaining UCU Canons to signing with the 10-time champions City Oilers. From starting basketball during COVID to becoming the 2025 NBL Defensive Player of the Year. We will be joined by Joel Paul Kayiira for a full conversation on leadership, defense, national team responsibility, and what the 2026 season means as he takes the next step in his career. 🎧 Full episode drops 16th January 2026 - This Is Basketball  This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    2 min

  4. 8 JAN

    Ahead of the 2026 NBL, Structure, Stakes, and What to Watch - Avitus Ngabirano

    Ahead of the 2026 National Basketball League season, This Is Basketball Podcast hosts Avitus Ngabirano, sports journalist and Chief Editor at 2bob Sports, for a focused breakdown of the issues shaping Ugandan basketball before tip-off. The episode examines new rules on foreign players, the Under-21 player regulation, and double licensing — what they mean in practice and how clubs are responding. We also analyze confirmed transfers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of promoted sides UMU Flames and UPDF Tomahawks, Pearl Queens and Victoria She Crocs, identify players to watch, and discuss the key wildcard factors that could define the 2026 season. Read Articles mentioned in the episode:  On New Foreign players: https://shorturl.at/jB3SlOn New NBL entrants: W-NBL: https://shorturl.at/zmNKx NBL: https://shorturl.at/ngSab Subscribe to listen to our podcasts This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    37 min

  5. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Our Brand New Season, New Podcast same host.

    This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    28 sec

  6. 15/08/2025

    EPL Is Back: Who will win it? Bold Predictions & Big Surprises with Timothy Okurut

    The Premier League is back and so are the hot takes! In this special The SportsRecap Podcast episode, Michael Ainomugisha is joined by Timothy Okurut to break down the top transfers, make fearless predictions for the 2024/25 season, and debate which clubs will shine… and which might struggle. From title contenders to relegation battles, no topic is off-limits. Join the conversation on X @amn_podcast using #SportsRecap and share your own EPL forecast! This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    40 min

  7. 05/08/2025

    The SportsRecap: Uganda thrashed by Algeria, Gazelles Run in the AfroBasket and Liverpool vs Palace this Sunday

    This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    7 min

  8. 13/07/2025

    The SportsRecap: Uganda’s Rugby Setback, Gazelles Head to Egypt & Chelsea vs PSG Club World Cup Final Breakdown

    In this episode of The SportsRecap Podcast, we break down Uganda’s exit from the Rugby Africa Cup, preview the Gazelles’ camp in Egypt, discuss the latest transfer buzz including Bryan Mbeumo’s delayed move, and dive deep into the Chelsea vs PSG showdown in the FIFA Club World Cup final. All that plus your regular dose of insight, analysis, and a few surprises! Share episode and listen via all platforms Follow @amn_podcasts on X and Instagram This episode was produced by Michael Ainomugisha from aMNPodcast network. This Is Basketball Podcast focuses on Ugandan basketball, league action, national teams, tactics, and player stories. New episodes drop weekly, with extra uploads during tournaments and major matchups. Listen, follow, and share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and from major platforms. Feedback and story tips are welcome through the official podcast channels.

    18 min
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This Is Basketball Podcast covers Ugandan basketball with focus and clarity. You get league games, tournaments, national teams, tactics, and player stories. Every episode uses stats, quotes, and clear context from trusted sources. Reporting stays factual, sourced, and grounded in the game. Hosted by Michael Ainomugisha from the aMN Podcasts. This podcast is for fans who care about the league and want honest, consistent basketball talk.

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  • Channel
    aMNPodcasts
  • Creator
    Michael Ainomugisha
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © aMN Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    This is Basketball

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