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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 game and want honest, consistent basketball talk. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support.

  1. Oct 20

    Namuwongo's Road to BAL, Division Finals & UCU Lady Canons at the World Cup | 2bob Sports

    Ugandan basketball continues to make moves at home and on the international stage. On this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, Michael is joined by Avitus Ngabirano of 2bob Sports to discuss the latest developments across the game. We start with Namuwongo Blazers and their Road to the Basketball Africa League (BAL), looking at what lies ahead as they pursue continental ambitions. We also turn to the Division One finals, where Watoto Basketball Club face KIU Titans in the men's final, while Seeta High take on KU Eagles in the women's final. We discuss the matchups, what is at stake, and the teams looking to finish their campaigns with silverware. On the international front, we celebrate the UCU Lady Canons, African champions, as they represent the continent at the FISU 3x3 World Cup. We look at what this opportunity means for UCU, Ugandan basketball, and the continued growth of university 3x3 basketball. All this and more, featuring Avitus Ngabirano of 2bob Sports. This Is Basketball — Ugandan basketball, beyond the scoreboard. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  2. Aug 31

    UCU Lady Canons Are Champions Again: How They Won the Ninth | Featuring 2bob Sports

    UCU Lady Canons are champions once again. After a five-game NBL Women's Final, UCU defeated JT Lady Jaguars 4–1 to claim their ninth championship. On this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, Avitus Ngabirano of 2bob Sports returns to break down the finals and examine how UCU turned a competitive series into another championship-winning campaign. We look at the tactical battles throughout the five games, UCU's use of their bigs, rebounding advantage, free throws, three-point shooting and the impact of Martina Anyango, who consistently found ways to influence the series even when JT adjusted defensively. We also ask the difficult questions: 🏀 What went wrong for JT Lady Jaguars? 🏀 Did JT have enough difference-makers when the pressure increased? 🏀 How important was UCU's roster depth? 🏀 What role did Coach Nick's experience play? 🏀 Was Martina Anyango the league's best player? 🏀 How should we judge the Women's MVP and Best Five selections? 🏀 What does JT need to change to return stronger next season? We also highlight the performances of players including Joy Auma, Martina Anyango, Tracy Anyango, Daphine Adongo and Sara Ageno, before looking at the future of Ugandan women's basketball. A championship review built around basketball, numbers, tactics and accountability — not just the final score. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  3. Aug 5

    Blazers vs Oilers Game 1, U21 3x3 & U18 AfroBasket Preview

    The 2026 National Basketball League Finals are underway, and This Is Basketball Podcast is on the ground with immediate analysis. Recorded shortly after Game 1 of the NBL Finals, Avitus Ngabirano of 2bobSports joins us to break down Namuwongo Blazers' opening victory over City Oilers, the tactical battles that shaped the game, standout individual performances, and what both teams must address before the series continues. Beyond the finals, we shift our focus to Uganda's national teams. We discuss the Uganda U21 men's and women's 3x3 teams, currently competing in Tunisia, and preview the FIBA U18 AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where the Junior Gazelles are preparing to represent Uganda on the continental stage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  4. Jul 27

    Uganda 3x3 Shine, Junior Silverbacks Impress & NBL Semi-Finals Heat Up | Featuring 2bob Sports

    On this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, we bring you the biggest stories from Ugandan basketball with analysis featuring Avitus Ngabirano of 2bob Sports. We begin with Uganda's success on the international stage as the Uganda Women's 3x3 National Team books a place in the Commonwealth Games semi-finals in Glasgow. We also review the impressive start by the Junior Silverbacks, who opened the FIBA U18 Zone V Qualifiers in Cairo with two group-stage victories. Back in the National Basketball League, we analyze another eventful round of playoff action. The discussion includes: Namuwongo Blazers' dominant Game 2 victory over UCU Canons to take full control of the semi-final seriesCity Oilers' clutch performance against Rezlife Saints to lead their series with a crucial Game 2 winUCU Lady Canons' tactical victory over KCCA Leopards, with KCCA's missed free throws proving costlyJT Lady Jaguars taking a 2–0 series lead over Magic Stormers despite a spirited second-half fightbackWe also discuss the key tactical adjustments, standout performers, and what each team must do as the semi-finals continue. A complete review of Uganda's international success and the latest NBL playoff action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  5. Jul 23

    NBL Semi-Finals Game 1 Review: Blazers Dominate, UCU Lady Canons Strike First | Featuring 2bob Sports

    (00:00:00) NBL Semi-Finals Game 1 Review: Blazers Dominate, UCU Lady Canons Strike First | Featuring 2bob Sports (00:00:06) Welcome to This is Basketball (00:00:35) Case vs See You Lady Canons: A Dominant Performance (00:05:25) UCU Canons vs Namongo Blazers: A Disappointing Loss (00:11:05) Preview of Upcoming Matches (00:16:34) Wrapping Up and Next Episode (00:17:11) Podcast Information and Platforms The 2026 NBL Playoffs are underway, and the semi-finals have delivered an exciting start. Recorded immediately after the final buzzer, as promised in our previous episode, Avitus Ngabirano from 2bob Sports joins This Is Basketball Podcast for an instant reaction to Game 1 of both the men's and women's semi-final series. We break down Namuwongo Blazers' commanding 89–62 victory over UCU Canons, where the defending champions controlled the game with 13 three-pointers, 28 assists, and 35 points off turnovers. We discuss the performances of Ivan Tembo (22 points), Innocent Ochera (21 points), and what UCU must change before Game 2. In the women's semi-final, we analyze UCU Lady Canons' 79–71 win over KCCA Leopards, highlighting the standout performances from Sylvia Nakituka, Tracy Namugosa, Sylvia Nantongo, and Zainah Lokwameri, and what the result means for the rest of the series. We also discuss: The tactical adjustments each team needs before Game 2Whether the Blazers have already taken control of the seriesCan KCCA Leopards respond after dropping the opener?Early predictions for the remaining semi-final gamesA detailed, immediate reaction to the opening games of the 2026 NBL semi-finals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  6. Jun 30

    Martina Anyango: From Volleyball to Basketball, Growth & Making History at the FISU World Cup

    In this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, we are joined by Martina Alexis Anyango, one of Uganda's brightest basketball talents, a standout center for UCU Lady Canons, and a national 3x3 player. Martina reflects on her basketball journey—from discovering the game to becoming one of the country's most dominant rebounders and representing Uganda on the international stage. She shares the sacrifices behind the success, the lessons learned at UCU, and the experiences that shaped her as both an athlete and a person. We also discuss her historic bronze medal at the 2025 FISU 3x3 World Cup, Uganda's rise in 3x3 basketball, the growth of the women's game, and the responsibility that comes with inspiring the next generation. This is more than a conversation about basketball. It's a story of resilience, discipline, and purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  7. Jun 23

    NBL Playoffs Set, Survival Stories & 3x3 Challenge Review | Featuring 2bob Sports

    On this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, we break down the completion of the NBL regular season and the road ahead with Avitus Ngabirano from 2bob Sports. With the NBL playoff fixtures now confirmed, we examine why some teams survived the drop, how others fell short, and what the final standings tell us about the season. We also provide a matchup-by-matchup review of all eight playoff fixtures across the men's and women's divisions, highlighting key battles, strengths, weaknesses, and the storylines that could define the postseason. Elsewhere, we discuss:Makerere Sparks' first defeat of the Division I season and what it means for the promotion raceThe latest developments across Division I basketballA recap of the FUBA 3x3 Challenge in both the men's and women's competitionsWhich players are positioning themselves to represent Uganda in Azerbaijan A comprehensive look at the playoffs, promotion races, and the growing 3x3 basketball scene in Uganda. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

  8. Jun 8

    Nabisunsa, Angels and Rockets Down, Who Follows? | Playoff Race & Relegation Watch Ft 2bob Sports

    On this episode of This Is Basketball Podcast, we break down a crucial week in the National Basketball League with analysis featuring 2bob Sports. The conversation begins in the women's division, where Nabisunsa and Angels have now been confirmed as relegated. We discuss what went wrong, what the results mean for the clubs, and the lessons for teams fighting to remain competitive at the top level. In the men's division, UCU Canons suffered a surprise defeat to UPDF Tomahawks, while the relegation battle continues to intensify. With Kampala Rockets already relegated, attention turns to the remaining survival contenders. We discuss:Whether UPDF, JKL Dolphins or UMU Flames are most at risk of joining Rockets in the drop zoneThe importance of head-to-head records in deciding survival and playoff positionsWhich teams are best placed to secure the final playoff spotsThe challenge awaiting teams that finish outside the top positions and are forced into difficult postseason matchupsWe also examine the postponement of UCU Lady Canons vs KCCA Leopards and its implications for the women's playoff race, where JKL Lady Dolphins and Miracle Eaglets continue to battle for position. A detailed look at the standings, playoff scenarios, relegation mathematics, and the key fixtures still to come. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support. This is Basketball is part of the aMNPodcasts network — also home to This Is Volleyball, Uganda, This Week, and The Michael Ainomugisha Podcast. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702. Get in touch: themichaelainomugishapodcast@gmail.com Follow aMNPodcasts: @amn_podcasts

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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 game and want honest, consistent basketball talk. Support the show via Airtel Merchant Code 6475702 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-basketball--5895849/support.

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  • Creator
    Michael Ainomugisha
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
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