The 13th edition of the prestigious JOVOC Open Basketball Tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, 7th March 2026, at St. Joseph’s Vocational School in Mbarara, promising an electrifying display of young talent from over 40 secondary school teams across the country.
“We are ready in terms of facilities, officials, and welfare. Each school that will participate will receive a basketball and a set of uniforms from our sponsors, as we continue to develop basketball in Western Uganda,” said Byamukama Alex Seminy, the event organizer.
“This is a platform best for preparing and fine-tuning players ahead of the big and competitive USSSA qualifiers and national championships.”
The tournament has evolved from a regional championship to a national spectacle, attracting top teams like Elite High School Entebbe, Ndejje SS, and St. Noa Girls SS Zana.
With objectives centered on developing basketball in Western Uganda and producing top-notch talent, JOVOC has become a staple in the country’s basketball calendar.
Past winners include powerhouses like Nyakasura School, Kabale Trinity College, and Elite High School Entebbe.
Can this year’s edition produce a new champion? The stage is set for an unforgettable display of skill, speed, and sportsmanship.
Previous Winners of the Jovoc Open Basketball Tournament Since 2013
BOYS CATEGORY
2013. – JOVOC
2014. – Nyakasura School
2015. – Kabale Trinity College
2016. – Nyakasura School
2017. – Kabale Trinity College
2018. – Masaka SS
2019. – Nakivale Youth Basketball Academy
2020. – Ndejje SS
2021. – COVID ⭕
2022. – Bethel Covenant College
2023. – Nakivale Youth Basketball Academy
2024. – Elite High School Entebbe
2025. – Elite High School Entebbe
2026. – ❓
GIRL’S CATEGORY
2013. – Maryhill
2014. – Maryhill
2015. – St. Mary’s Voc School Kyamuhunga.
2016. – Maryhill
2017. – Maryhill
2018. – Exodus College.
2019. – Exodus College
2020. – St. Noa Girls SS.
2021. – COVID ⭕
2022. – St. Noa Girls SS
2023. – Ndejje SS
2024. – Elite High School
2025. – Maryhill
2026. – ❓
