The Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) has confirmed the calendar for the New Year 2022.
Per the released calendar, the National Basketball League – the top division for both Men and Women – will get underway on March 11 2022.
The open transfer window and team registration will commence on January 10 before its deadline on February 10.
The season was last played to competition in 2019, with the past two seasons halted midway due to Covid19.
Last year, the league was stopped on June 3rd, when NCS directed FUBA to suspend “with immediate effect” all planned fixtures for the season “until further notice” due to failure to comply with Covid19 guidelines.
Later on, after a green light on Sports Resumption, the Federation decided on resuming the season on October 2nd.
However, the move was pending confirmation for at least eight teams for resumption. Each team was asked to pay Sh600,000 to register.
But days later on the deadline, only five NBL (Men) – UCU Canons, Betway Power, UPDF Tomahawks, KCCA Panthers and Falcons – had confirmed registration while two NBL Women teams – UCU Lady Canons and KCCA Leopards had registered, and so the season was cancelled.
City Oilers, who has won the Men’s division a record extending seventh time (in a row) are the defending champions while JKL Lady Dolphins have won the Women (WNBL) division twice in a row.
Our Saviour and Tropical Royals were promoted from Division One and will be hoping to impress in the 2022 NBL season.
Per FUBA Calendar, the Fixture for NBL and lower Division will be released on February 20.
The first round will be completed on June 5 and the second round will start on June 17/18 and end on August 28. The Playoff will tip off on September 2/3.
The 2022 FUBA Calendar Key Events
January
10th – Open Transfer Window
10th – Team Registration
22-23: FUBA 3X3 Tournament
29th – Annual General Meeting
15-16: KIU 3X3 Basketball Tournament
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