Namuwongo Blazers, commonly known as Nam Blazers, are an Ugandan basketball team based in Namuwongo, Kampala. They are playing in the NBL Uganda, the Uganda's top level league.
Nam Blazers was established in 2014 as a community based organisation in Namuwongo,a Kampala suburb. Nam Blazers promoted to the NBL Uganda in 2019, after finishing as runners-up in the NBL2. signing strong players from NBL competitors It is mainly sponsored by Motorola Solutions and NRG Radio.
Key team information
Founded: 2014 as a community-based organization. League: Ugandan NBL (promoted in 2019). Nickname: "The Slum Dwellers". Arena: ABJA Parks in Naalya, Wakiso. Colors: Full Red and Full White. Major Achievement: 2025 NBL Champions (won the final series 4-2).
Season by season NBL champions(2019–present)Top seed(2019–present)Runners-up(2019–present)Playoffs berth(2019–present)
SeasonDivisionLeagueRegular seasonPostseasonFinish Played Wins Losses Win % Namuwongo Blazers20192Division 13rd1512320211NBL3rd752cancelled20221NBL1st24195Won quarterfinals (Panthers) 2–0 Won semifinals (Titans) 2–0
Lost finals (Oilers) 3–420231NBL2nd22175Withdrew20241NBL3rd22166Won quarterfinals (Our Savior) 2–0 Lost semifinals (Titans) 2–320251NBL1st22193Won quarterfinals (Rezlife Saints) 2–0 Won semifinals (Canons) 3–0
Won finals (Oilers) 4-2NBL regular season record9776211 NBL championshipsNBL playoff record29209 References