The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion, Event B, The Basketball Championship Semi-Finals
The bracket for The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 (The Saturday of the Memorial Weekend).
Time: 11:00 pm SHARP – 3:00 pm SHARP. If you come at 2:55 pm or later, the event will be over by then, and we will be gone.
Location: Rep Field House- New Albany, 5524 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230.
Ticket (Entrance Fee): $0.00 (Free) – If you are planning to attend, please register by clicking the “Register” button up above under this page’s title. This helps us in planning for security, crowd control and attendance capacity.
Guest Of Honor: _________________
Event Coordinator: ___________________
Hosts:
1. _________________.
2. _________________.
Guest of Honor’s Table:
1. Eva Kiwelu.
2. Mohammed Abdalla.
DJ’s:
1. Ian Lyatuu.
Official Photographers:
1. Salva Muhaya.
Official Videographers:
1. Salva Muhaya.
Basketball Equipment and Gear Managers
(All Players In Full Jerseys, 2+ Basketballs, 2+ Whistles, Stop Watches, Two Referees’ Striped Shirts, Statistics Sheets, Guest of Honor Table, Officials Tables and Chairs (2), Spectators’ Benches and Chairs, Women’s Champions Trophy, Men’s Champions Trophy, Women’s MVP Trophy, Men’s MVP Trophy):
1. ______________.
2. ______________.
The Program: The Basketball Championship Semi-Finals
| Time | Event Item |
| 9:30 am-10:30 am | Soup Breakfast Tail-Gate for basketball players and guests at the basketball venue’s parking lot. The soup is for sale by Ms. Salome Mashambo, +1.614.929.9944. Place your order a day in advance if you can. |
| 10:30 am-11:00 am | Arrival of All Basketball Players, Guests and Guest of Honor. |
| 11:00 am-11:15 am | Hosts: * Opening The Event * Welcoming and Introducing The Guest of Honor |
| 11:15 am-11:17 am | One-Minute Moment of Silence To Remember Our Departed Community Members: Leo The Saint, Stanley Mushi, Joseph Chacha Ngocho, Babu Sikare and David Mbaga. |
| 11:17 am-11:25 am | Pre-Game Team Photos of All 4 Men’s Teams: All Coaches and Players In Their Complete Team Jerseys. |
| 11:25 pm-11:35 am | Game 1, Men’s Semi-Final Game 1, Player Introductions. |
| 11:35 am-11:40 am |  US National Anthem |
| 11:40 am-11:45 am |  Tanzanian National Anthem |
| 11:45 pm-11:50 am | Guest of Honor Speech. |
| 11:50 am-12:50 pm | Game 1- Men’s Semi-Final Game 1. |
| 12:50 pm-1:00 pm | Game 2, Men’s Semi-Final Game 2, Player Introductions. |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Game 2, Men’s Semi-Final Game 2. |
| 2:00 pm-2:15 pm | Post-Game Interviews and Photo Shoot. |
Men’s Semi-Final Game 1
(2) Ruaha Wild Dogs vs. (3) Tarangire Pythons
 
11:00 amRwabutaza Basketball Classic
2026
Rep Field House- New Albany 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Semi-Final 1 |
(2) Ruaha Wild Dogs (Home)
| # | Player | Position | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | OFF | DEF | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jerryson Mutabirwa | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 0" | 165 lbs |
| 3 |  Arnold Kamazima | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 0" | 225 lbs |
| 5 |  Akili Lusungu Msola | Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 2" | 187 lbs |
| 7 |  Christopher Chilewa | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 9" | 160 lbs |
| 8 |  Sosthenes Chilewa | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 7" | 150 lbs |
| 9 |  Zindo Msola | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 10" | 150 lbs |
| 11 |  James Karega Mahemba | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 10" | 215 lbs |
| 12 |  Luis Misabo | Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 0" | 195 lbs |
| 14 |  Samuel Muthama | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5'9" | 160 lbs |
(3) Tarangire Pythons (Guests)
| # | Player | Position | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | OFF | DEF | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gidibo Tindwa | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5'11" | 195 lbs |
| 2 |  Rwega Jordan | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'3" | 170 lbs |
| 3 |  Anderson Mwasele | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'9" | 225 lbs |
| 4 |  Atiki Ally Atiki | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'10" | 210 lbs |
| 5 |  Murshid Mudricat Zuberi | Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'6" | 242 lbs |
| 6 | Quraish | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8 |  Anthony Jeikanga | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'4" | 195 lbs |
| 9 |  Anshuman Deora Singh | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'8" | 230 lbs |
Men’s Semi-Final Game 2
(1) Serengeti Hyenas vs. (4) Manyara Vipers
 
12:30 pmRwabutaza Basketball Classic
2026
Rep Field House- New Albany 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Semi-Final 2 |
(1) Serengeti Hyenas (Home)
| # | Player | Position | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | OFF | DEF | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jonathan Nyang’oro | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 9" | 235 lbs |
| 2 |  Allan Rwabutaza | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 10" | 225 lbs |
| 3 |  Anthony Millner | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'3" | 170 lbs |
| 4 |  Ibrahim Said Ndula | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 11" | 180 lbs |
| 5 | Gwamaka Mwambungu | Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 0" | 285 lbs |
| 6 |  Donivin Nkone | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 6" | 135 lbs |
| 7 |  James James | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5'7" | 150 lbs |
| 8 |  Chrisantus Kawogo | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 7" | 218 lbs |
| 9 |  Doudley Jaboin | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 10" | 163 lbs |
| 10 |  Jamelle Cornley | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'5" | 215 lbs |
| 11 |  Dobbins Nkone | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5' 10" | 165 lbs |
| 12 |  Donis Nkone, Jr. | Center | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 0" | 235 lbs |
(4) Manyara Vipers (Guests)
| # | Player | Position | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | OFF | DEF | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vic Lassiter | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'3" | 175 lbs |
| 2 |  Peter Bategeki | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'1" | 200 lbs |
| 3 |  Edison Bandisa | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6' 0" | 210 lbs |
| 4 |  Primo Magori | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'1" | 175 lbs |
| 6 |  Adam A. Adam | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'4" | 138 lbs |
| 7 |  Dylan Haonga | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5'11" | 170 lbs |
| 8 |  Daniel Simumba | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'0" | 172 lbs |
| 9 |  Stephen Mikell | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5'10" | 177 lbs |
| 10 |  Matanda Mayondi | Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5'8" | 225 lbs |
| 13 |  Allen Mutiganzi, Jr. | Forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6'6" | 210 lbs |
The Time Format of The Men’s Championship Games: 4 quarters of 10 minutes of stoppage regulation time; and 5 minutes of additional overtime periods in case of a tie, until a winner is found. There is a 2 minute break between each quarter, and a 10-minute half time break.
Welcome! Karibu!
Thank You Sponsors!
| Sponsorship Level | Sponsorship Partner | City | State | Country | Industry | Point of Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | |||||||
| Platinum | |||||||
| Gold |  | Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB), Ministry of Education, The Government of The United Republic of Tanzania | Dodoma | Dodoma | Tanzania | Education | Dr. Bill Mrima Kiwia |
| Silver |  | Hope Health | Columbus | Ohio | USA | Health Care | Mr. Mutta Lubago McDonald |
| Bronze |  | A Brighter Living LLC | Columbus | Ohio | USA | Health Care | Ms. Ummy Mbega |
 | Gracious Holding, LLC | Columbus | Ohio | USA | Life Coaching | Ms. Grace Kambira | |
 | Wano | Wichita | Kansas | USA | Media | Mr. Eilmer Bahri | |
| Student's Brand |