The National Basketball League NBL went static yesterday after the directions from the National Council of Sports to suspend the league until further notice.
The decision comes following a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, Kampala in particular. The National Basketball League had only two fixtures left before the end of the regular season with matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
The decision from the National Council of Sports not only applies to the top flight basketball league but also affects the lower divisions. The lower leagues had been stopped due to internal issues but later given a green light only to hit another wall.
The basketball governing body FUBA is yet to comment on the new development but this comes as a setback but for the most part, regulations to combat the spread of the virus were being followed for example regular testing of players, restrictions on fans, and playing outdoor that is at UCU and KIU courts.
Not all is bad in the region as for neighbours Rwanda, the basketball league tip-off today with six fixtures.
