This year's National Basketball League playoffs are proving to be the most competitive to date. No fewer than four teams are in contention for the coveted title.
This year's National Basketball League playoffs are proving to be the most competitive to date. No fewer than four teams are in contention for the coveted title.
As we inch closer to the climax of the season, let’s delve into a retrospective honouring the champions of past years.
A journey through time
2015: The UCU Lady Canons began their reign, initiating a three-peat with a victory over the KCCA Leopards.
2016: The KCCA Leopards faced déjà vu. They reached the finals again, only to be bested by the UCU Lady Canons in a riveting seven-game series, which culminated in a 66-61 win for the reigning champions.
2017: UCU Lady Canons showcased their dominance once more, completing their three-peat by overpowering the KCCA Leopards with a 4-0 sweep in the finals.
2018: The JKL Lady Dolphins emerged as the new force in the ladies' division, ending the UCU Lady Canons’ streak. They clinched their maiden title with a 4-0 series triumph.
2019: The JKL Lady Dolphins successfully defended their title. A gripping seven-game series saw them outplay the UCU Lady Canons yet again.
2020 & 2021: Both seasons were put on hold due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
2022: The UCU Lady Canons made a phenomenal comeback, overturning a 3-1 deficit against the JKL Lady Dolphins. They triumphed in a seven-game series to secure their eighth title.
Roll of Honour
2004: Lady Bucks
2005: A1 Challenge
2006: Lady Bucks
2007: KCCA Leopards
2008: UCU Lady Canons
2009: KCCA Leopards
2010: UCU Lady Canons
2011: UCU Lady Canons
2012: KCCA Leopards
2013: UCU Lady Canons
2014: KCCA Leopards
2015: UCU Lady Canons
2016: UCU Lady Canons
2017: UCU Lady Canons
2018: JKL Lady Dolphins
2019: JKL Lady Dolphins
2022: UCU Lady Canons