US stars storm league

Apr 23, 2002

FUBA classic league 2000 champions Sadolin Power will field its star players who have just returned from the US.

By Douglas Mazune FUBA classic league 2000 champions Sadolin Power will field its star players who have just returned from the US.Power surprised Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) officials by registering 6.6ft centre Jesse Jurua and 5.8ft point guard Ken Mugabi for the 2002 league that starts this Sunday.“Mugabi returned recently and I think Jesse will also join the team soon,” FUBA general secretary Peninah Kabenge told The New Vision.Power, who lost veteran Charles Baryamujura, have recruited six more new players, including Charging Rhino’s towering Patrick Braka (6.6ft).Joy Matovu, Arthur Mulangira, Joshua Zakke, Alex Kasendwa and Joseph Kut are other players who have joined Power in their bid to regain the national basketball crown.League champions Sky Jammers have also recruited massively for what promises to be a competitive season.Jammers, Power, Falcons and Rhino are clear top contenders for this year’s league title.ends

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