All set for Lukos Energy Basketball League Allstar event in Kisumu

Action during a past Lukos Energy Basketball League.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Kisumu city is set to host the inaugural Lukos Energy Basketball League Allstar event.

The event organised by Pacho 360 hoops and Lukos Energy in collaboration with the County Government of Kisumu is expected to host Nail- biting Basketball matches that will take place on Saturday at the Kisumu Sports ground courts.

The protagonists for the event will be players select from the Lukos men’s league and the girl Empowerment League. 

The league comprises of 30 teams drawn from across nine counties: Kisumu, Vihiga, Migori, Uasin Gishu, Transnzoia, Busia , Kakamega. Bungoma and West Pokot.

This event follows crowd puller one on one event that was organised by Pacho 360 Hoops in July. The event was a game changer as far as basketball attendance and organisation is regarded in the region.

This All-stars event will be a bee hive of activities as the organisers have planned for a pulsating league match involving Kwach and Dukes, 3 point shooting contest, ladies Allstar game, dunk contest, 3x3 match between Djs vs Bikers and finally the Men Allstar game.

Various corporate brands have partnered to ensure the event is a success they include African Inuka Hospital and Kisumu County Government.

The event will have lots of entertainment, Dj blueprint will be on the decks, with anticipation of a surprise guest Djs, barbecue, bouncing castles among other things.

Sila Awuor Ileft) in action during a past match.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

The LUKOS Energy Basketball League was conceived upon assessing the status of Basketball in western Kenya.

“I had previously supported teams in other leagues and I saw the need to come up with a bigger league that would converge talents in the larger Western Kenya, and through it create a platform for talent development, and avail opportunities for youngsters to join topflight leagues.

“This dream was actualized with input from PACHO360 who have tirelessly worked to ensure our first season is a success.

“The response has been positive and we've seen good turnouts and passion in all our circuits. We had also been fortunate enough to attract attention from learning institutions and I believe this league will be significant to their growth.

“We looking into a future where more teams will join the league and we plan to built better structures by inviting other partners to ensure each season is not only a success but also positively impacts individuals and the community.

“The All Star event is the first step to this goal as it brings together players from both conferences, the community, and partners to ensure its success.

“As an annual event, we look forward to seeing it take place in all regions that host our circuits,” said Elekiah Anguko CEO Lukos Energy League Basketball League.

Winners of the events are expected to come out with bragging rights as well as medals and other accolades. Other areas to be rewarded include all star MVP, 3 point shooting champ and dunking champ

Allstar Facts

Coach Victoria- Douglas Omolo

Douglas has led his team Kwach to a 14-0 lead in the Victoria Conference. 

He has a difficult task in transformation that form to the Allstar as he takes charge of the Victoria Conference Team

Coach Uplands- Geoffrey Mwangi  and Timothy Lokopia

Mwangi has had a tremendous career in basketball in the western region.  From being a star player to becoming a coach who has nurtured alot of talents from the region.

He will be assisted by Kape6ers coach Timothy Lokopia. Lokopia has been a great mentor of the West Pokot outfit. The teams defies all odds from lack of proper training equipments to covering the largest distance to participate in the league. The duo are expected to give the victoria sides a run for their money.

Star players to watch

Victoria

Trevor gari

Sila Awuor

Jacob Mulama

Uplands

Collins Wekesa

Martin ogolla

James Ndung'u