APR BBC closed out their 2025 BAL campaign with a dominant 123–90 victory over Egypt’s Al Ittihad in Pretoria , clinching third place and rewriting Basketball Africa League history.
An almost packed SunBet Arena witnessed APR’s explosive start,they opened on a 14–0 run fueled by sharp shooting from Chasson Randle, Ntore Habimana, and Aliou Diarra By halftime, they had built a commanding 74–34 lead.
APR shattered multiple BAL records:
- Most points scored by a team in a single game: 123,passing the previous MARK of 115 by Al Ahli Tripoli.
- Most combined points in a game: 213 between both teams.
- Most three-pointers in a game: 26 successful triples.
Axel Mpoyo kept the barrage going, pushing APR’s lead to 91–56 by the end of the third quarter. While Al Ittihad managed some resistance early on—having been unbeaten until their semifinal loss to Petro de Luanda,they never steered APR off course.
This performance capped off a breakthrough BAL run for APR:
- They stunned reigning champions Petro de Luanda, winning 75–57.
- Followed by a 104–73 quarter-final demolition of Rivers Hoopers.
- And a hard-fought semi-final exit to Al Ahli Tripoli.
Despite missing 2023 MVP Nuni Omot (out injured), APR’s sharpshooters and disciplined execution propelled them to this historic farewell.
What This Means for APR
- Cemented their status as an offensive juggernaut in the BAL.
- Set a new benchmark for team scoring, three-point volume, and total game points.
- Brought prestige to Rwandan basketball .APR now stand as the first Rwandan team to return from the BAL podium.
Looking forward, this performance injects momentum as APR prepare for the next season and look to defend their national title. Retaining core talent and building around their high-powered offense will be key.
This 123-point spectacle wasn’t just a game—it was a statement. APR BBC have arrived
