American guard Damaria Franklin’s 30-point performance against UGB secured Azomco’s back-to-back victory and their second overall win in the Rwanda Basketball League.
Following an overtime thriller against Kepler last weekend, a determined Azomco dominated UGB, fueled by a stellar double-double performance from Damaria Franklin.
Franklin, Azomco’s leading scorer, was once again unstoppable, dropping 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists in 35 minutes on the floor. His performance marked his seventh double-digit outing in eight games this season.
The 26-year-old guard is averaging 22.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game in the Rwanda Basketball League 2025. Thanks to his consecutive 30-point performances against Kepler and UGB, Azomco has not only climbed out of the relegation zone but is also emerging as a serious threat to teams they will face in the second round.
Franklin’s dominance in the first round has been further boosted by the arrival of Richard Bizimungu, who joined the squad before the second round.
Bizimungu dominated the boards, recording double-doubles and grabbing 32 rebounds in two games.
After finishing the first round with a dismal 0-8 record, Azomco has flipped the script in the second round, now standing at 2-0 and 2-8 overall. Their resurgence has seen them escape the relegation zone for the first time this season, leaving Espoir BBC at the bottom with a 1-9 record.
Azomco’s newfound momentum will face its toughest test yet on Sunday when they take on the unbeaten APR at Petit Stade.
