APR BBC explained

APR
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Leagues:Rwanda Basketball League
BAL
Division:Division 1
Founded:1993
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History:APR BBC
(1993–present)
Arena:BK Arena[1]
Capacity:10,000
Location:Kigali, Rwanda
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Current:2024 APR BBC season
Chairman:Richard Murefu
Coach:Maz Trakh
Ownership:Ministry of Defence
Championships:14 Rwandan Leagues
Season:2023
Position:RBL, 1st of 14
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Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Basketball Club, commonly known simply as APR, is a Rwandan basketball club based in Kigali. Owned and funded by the Ministry of Defence of Rwanda, the team plays in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) and in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the 2024 season. It is the most decorated team in the country, as APR has won a record 14 national championships.[2]

History

Originating during the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)'s liberation struggle during the Rwandan Civil War in 1993, the club was established to serve as a means to engage and occupy soldiers during a ceasefire amid the peace talks that eventually led to the signing of the Arusha Accords. Alongside the basketball team, the RPF introduced teams in volleyball and football, which continue to operate successfully.[3]

From 1995 to 2003, APR won nine consecutive national championships.

In 2008, APR became the first team in league history to finish the regular season unbeaten.[4] After its thirtheenth championship in 2009, APR had a 13-year long drought before winning another title in 2023.[5]

Honours

National

National Basketball League

Rwandan Heroes Cup

Genocide Memorial Tournament

International

FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup

Friendly

Legacy Basketball Tournament

In FIBA and BAL competitions

FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup (3 appearances)

2007 – 6th Place

2008 – 8th Place

2009 – Third placeBasketball Africa League (BAL) (1 appearance)

2024To be determined

Season by season

SeasonTierLeaguePositionRwandan CupHeroes CupInternational competitions
2017–18 1 3rd Not organisedDid not qualify
2018–19 4th
2019–20 bgcolor=#cc9966 3rd bgcolor=silverRunner-up
2020–21 bgcolor=#cc9966 3rd Cancelled
RBL3rd Not held
2022–231st
2023–24TBD2024 BAL season

Players

Notable players

Women's team

APR WBBC is the club's women's team plays in the Rwanda Women's Basketball League and have represented the country in the 2022 FIBA Africa Women's Champions Cup.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://rwanda.basketball/apr-bbc/
  2. Web site: 2021-05-16 . Tracing the evolution of basketball in Rwanda . 2023-01-09 . The New Times . en . Rebuilding came with the birth of clubs like APR Basketball Club which has since won seven league titles,.
  3. Web site: APR (RWANDA) . 2024-05-03 . The BAL . en.
  4. Web site: 2008-10-06 . APR makes history . 2023-01-09 . The New Times . en.
  5. Web site: Sikubwabo . Damas . 2023-09-09 . PHOTOS: Basketball: APR clinch first championship in 14 years . 2023-09-10 . The New Times . en.
  6. Web site: Sikubwabo . Damas . 2024-04-21 . Basketball: APR overcome Patriots to lift GMT title . 2024-04-23 . The New Times . en.
  7. Web site: Sikubwabo . Damas . 2024-01-28 . Basketball: APR, Kepler crowned 2024 Legacy Tournament winners . 2024-01-29 . The New Times . en.
  8. Web site: APR WOMEN BBC at the FIBA Africa Champions Cup Women 2022 . 2023-01-18 . FIBA.basketball . en.