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About Swish Basketball

SWISH BASKETBALL ACADEMY is a basketball organization offer youth basketball players the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of basketball while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, team work, discipline, respect and sportsmanship.

SWISH started in 2021 in RP-IPRC KICUKIRO with 12 kids, now we have more than 150 kids registered in different age categories. We have a dream of become a productive basketball academy in RWANDA and AFRICA.

We strive to have a huge impact in RWANDAN basketball development.

Our main mission is to teach basketball, elevate the level of basketball skills and create spotlight of young athletes.

Our Objectives

• To provide a competitive developmental and academy program that includes quality instruction in all aspects of basketball with an emphasis on fundamentals and skill development. SWISH BASKETBALL ACADEMY will strive to enhance each athlete’s skills in an effort to better equip them for their short and long-term goals.

• To give our athletes the necessary skills to perform successfully in basketball and life with an emphasis on sportsmanship, respect, responsibility, leadership and teamwork.

• To pursue athletic scholarships for those players who have the desire, athletic ability, and academic standing to play at the collegiate level.

Our Philosophy

Our Academies philosophy is to provide as many young athletes the opportunity and chance to develop their skills, learn life lessons and enjoy the game of basketball. Opportunities are available for a recreational player looking to enhance their skills while playing for fun to an advanced player with a competitive desire and passion to become a complete player both physically and mentally.

Our Teams

We have four teams that span different age-groups.

  • Under 10 – IMENA
  • Under 13  – IMANZI
  • Under 15 – INGENZI
  • Under 18 – INGANJI