Mandy Lutwama Juruni (born 12 May 1967) is a Ugandan professional

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coach and former player. He is the head coach of the

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since 2012, and is widely regarded the most decorated basketball coach in Ugandan basketball history. Juruni has also been the head coach of Uganda’s national basketball team (nicknamed the Silverbacks), which he led to two straight qualifications to the AfroBasket, the official African Basketball Championship.

Playing career

During his playing career, Juruni played as

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and played for the Charging Rhinos from 2003 to 2007.

Coaching career

Juruni began coaching the

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at the time, before later taking on coaching duties. In 2012, he was also hired by the Kyambogo Warriors, whom he guided to the top-flight UNBL championship. Juruni guided the Oilers to eight UNBL championships and one

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qualification.

Honors

*2013–2019, 2022: Champion of the

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References

External links

eurobasket.com Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Juruni, Mandy 1967 births Living people Basketball coaches Ugandan basketball coaches Sportspeople from Kampala City Oilers players