Who reigned supreme? Tracing the footsteps of Women's National Basketball League winners

The UCU Lady Canons celebrate winning their eighth championship in 2022 after an enthralling seven game series against the JKL Lady Dolphins

BASKETBALL Who reigned supreme? Tracing the footsteps of Women's National Basketball League winners

Ian Asabo 06:19 - 12.10.2023

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.

The Mukono based institution began the first of their three peat journey in 2015 by defeating 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.

The UCU Lady Canons celebrate winning the 2017 National Basketball League

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.

The JKL Lady Dolphins won their first title in 2018 after sweeping the UCU Lady Canons and snapping their three peat| courtesy photo

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.

The UCU Lady Canons celebrate winning their title in the locker room after defeating the JKL Lady Dolphins in seven games

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

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