Basketball in Africa

The StarTimes Falcons have named Kenyan national Bernard ‘Ben’ Oluoch as their new Head Coach, taking the reins from Falcons’ legend Sam Obol who moves to the office of Club Technical Director.
The former Kenyan point guard played with now defunct Post Bank Kenya which he led to the 2003 East and Central Basketball Championship.
Olouch has coached women’s side the Sprite Storms and Nairobi Aviation College in the Kenya Basketball Premier League and Upper Hill High School in Kenya’s Division I.
Friday Kagoro, the StarTimes Falcons says there will be twists and turns in taking Falcons to the rightfull place.
“As we have said before, the Falcons' journey back to its rightful place at the top of Ugandan and regional basketball may have several twists and turns. These changes are in line with Falcons’ relentless goal to compete for local and international honours.”
“Our beloved fans and sponsors should know that Oluoch is here to build on the great work done by his predecessor, as we pursue these targets.”
Oluoch held his first training session with the team at their training ground – Makerere University Pool Court yesterday, and will be on the team bench tonight for his first game as Falcons take on Sharing Youth a side they beat 104-59 in the first round.
As Technical Director, on top of scouting and identifying new talent development, Obol will help with other administrative duties at the club.