Orion Basketball Club is a Rwandan semi-professional basketball team based in Kigali. They play in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). Orion was founded in 2022 and started playing in the Division 2 and was immediately promoted to the top flight league.[1]

Orion
Orion logo
LeagueRwanda Basketball League
Established2022
HistoryOrion BBC
(2022–present)
LocationKigali, Rwanda
PresidentJames Mutabazi
Head coachBuhake Albert
Websiteorionbbc.com

The club was founded by James Mutabazi. Other investors include Jarred Harrington.[2] The name of the club means "the rising and shining".[3]

Head coaches

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  • Buhake Albert: (2022–present)[3]

Season by season

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Season Tier League Pos. Record Play-offs Heroes Cup
2021–22 2 RBL Division 2 2nd   Runner-up
2023 1 RBL Division 1 6th 12–10
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References

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  1. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (24 July 2022). "Kigali Titans crowned national league champions". The New Times. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (24 April 2023). "Harrington on new challenge at Orion, investing in Rwandan basketball". The New Times. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "About Us - Orion BBC | Official Website". orionbbc.com. Retrieved 18 March 2024.