American guard Craig Randall II was named Most Useful Participant (MVP) of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs after enjoying a key position in APR BBC’s run to the 2026 championship.
APR claimed a record-extending seventeenth league title after finishing a 4-0 finals sweep of Patriots with a commanding 114-76 victory in Sport 4 at BK Area on Monday, August 24.
Randall, 30, was one of many standout performers all through the playoffs, constantly delivering large performances as APR marched to the title.
He opened the finals in spectacular style, scoring 40 factors in Sport 1 in opposition to Patriots.
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The American guard had additionally performed a vital position in APR’s semi-final collection in opposition to RSSB Tigers, whom he helped defeat to win the Basketball Africa League (BAL) championship in Kigali in Could.
Randall scored 31 factors in Sport 2 in opposition to Tigers earlier than including 21 in Sport 5 as APR secured their place within the finals.
A number of different particular person awards have been handed out based mostly on performances in the course of the 2025/26 season.
Patriots ahead Hubert Sage was named Most Improved Participant, whereas teammate and energy ahead Garba Chingka collected two main awards—Common Season MVP and Greatest Defender.
Patriots guard Franklin Damaria gained the Greatest Scorer Award, whereas head coach Sunny Niyomugabo was named Coach of the 12 months.
Rwanda Vitality Group (REG) level guard Elliot Cole obtained the Greatest 3-Level Shooter award.
When it comes to prize cash, champions APR BBC obtained Rwf15 million, whereas runners-up Patriots BBC took dwelling Rwf7.5 million. REG BBC, who completed third, obtained Rwf3.5 million.
