Kepler Basketball Club is a Rwandan professional basketball team based in Kigali that is managed by the non-profit educational institution Kepler. Their men's team plays in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) since the 2024 season.

History

The over 1,000-student large non-profit education institution Kepler started its basketball program in 2023, mixing the team with both students and professional players. Nathalie Munyampenda was appointed as the club's CEO. In their debut season under Rene Sabahu in the men's Rwanda Basketball League Division 2, they were promoted following a second place finish in the 2023 season.

They acquired all-time legendary player Aristide Mugabe for their inaugural RBL season, and also signed the successful Ugandan coach Mandy Juruni, who came over from BAL club City Oilers. Kepler then went on to sign Guibert Nijimbere, a Burundi national team guard, for the upcoming season as well. Their first league win came on February 18, when they defeated the Kigali Titans at home. Kepler finished the 2024 season in fourth place, and played in the playoffs, in which they lost in the semifinals to Patriots.

Arena

The team plays at an outdoor court at the college but has started building a 1,500-seater indoor hall in 2024.

Honours

Season by season

Playoffs berth
SeasonTierLeagueRegular seasonPostseasonCup competitionsHead coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Kepler
20232RBL D21st (Group D)8801.000Lost finals (Inspired Generation)–Rene Sabahu
20241RBL4th18108.556Lost semifinals (Patriots) 0–3Quarterfinalist (RC)Mandy Juruni
20251RBL6th16610.375DNQ
Regular season record442418.5710 regular season champions
Playoffs record303.000

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