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Namuwongo Blazers

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Namuwongo Blazers
Namuwongo Blazers logo
LeagueNBL Uganda
Founded2015
LocationNamuwongo, Kampala, Uganda
Main sponsorMotorola Solutions

Namuwongo Blazers, commonly known as Nam Blazers, are an Ugandan basketball team based in Namuwongo, Kampala. They are playing in the NBL Uganda, the country's top level league.

The team was established in 2015.[1] They were promoted to the NBL Uganda in 2019, after finishing as runners-up in the NBL2.[2] signing strong players from NBL competitors[3]

Season by season

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NBL champions
(2019–present)
Top seed
(2019–present)
Runners-up
(2019–present)
Playoffs berth
(2019–present)
Season Division League Regular season Post-season
Finish Played Wins Losses Win %
Namuwongo Blazers
2019 2 Division 1 3rd 15 12 3 .800
2021 1 NBL 3rd 7 5 2 .714 cancelled
2022 1 NBL 1st 24 19 5 .792 Won quarterfinals (Panthers) 2–0

Won semifinals (Titans) 2–0 Lost finals (Oilers) 3–4

2023 1 NBL 2nd 22 17 5 .773 Withdrew
2024 1 NBL 3rd 22 16 6 .727 Won quarterfinals (Our Savior) 2–0

Lost semifinals (Titans) 2–3

NBL regular seaason record 75 57 18 .760 0 NBL championships
NBL playoff record 18 11 7 .611

References

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  1. ^ "Nam Blazers ready to challenge the National Basketball League status quo". Kawowo Sports. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  2. ^ "2021 NBL Preview: Club By Club Guide | The SportsNation". The Sportsnation. 16 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Dikong, Omanye, Azolibe, Najja Join NBL Newbies". The SportsNation. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.