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Tigers BBC
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LeagueRwanda Basketball League
Founded2019
HistoryTigers BBC
(2019–present)
LocationKigali, Rwanda
Team colorsGreen and Yellow
   
ChairmanFrancis Shyaka
Head coachRobert Mugabe
OwnershipFrancis Shyaka
Websitetigers.rw

Tigers Basketball Club is a Rwandan semi-professional basketball team based in Kigali. Founded in 2019, it entered the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) in the same year.

The club was founded by entrepreneur and former basketball player Francis Shyaka.[1] The Tigers' best result was their 4th place in the 2021–22 season and their participation in the semifinals.

Arena

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Since its establishment, the Tigers have played in several courts provided by the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL), however, the team has plans to construct an own arena in the future.[2]

Season by season

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Playoffs berth
Season Tier League Regular season Post-season Cup competitions Head coach
Finish Played Wins Losses Win %
Tigers BBC
2020–21 1 NBL 13th[a] 14 5 9 .357 Did not qualify Robert Mugabe
2022 1 RBL 4th 24 15 9 .625 Lost semifinals (Patriots) 0–2
2023 1 RBL 7th 22 11 11 .500 Did not qualify
2024 1 RBL 7th 18 8 10 .444 Did not qualify Quarterfinalist (RC)
Regular season record 78 39 39 .500 0 regular season champions
Playoffs record 2 0 2 .000 0 championships
  1. ^ Includes games in both Stage One and Stage Two.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (18 March 2024). "Sport and business: Meet the entrepreneurs shaping Rwanda's basketball scene". The New Times. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  2. ^ "TIGERS BASKEBALL CLUB". Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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