Igor Mugisha speaks about participation in NBA summer league

 Before his upcoming participation in the 2024 NBA summer league, the Rwandan basketball coach Igor Mugisha has shared some of the his expectations he has for the showpiece that will take place from July 12^th – 22^nd in Las Vegas, USA.

Igor Mugisha (left) ©️ Igihe

Igor who serves as the assistant coach for the Rwanda U -18 national team will be on the technical staff of NBA champions Boston Celtics during the summer league, working with top coaches like DJ Macleay, formerly an assistant coach for Celtics.

Mugisha’s role will be closely to collaborating coaching staff to develop young players, especially rookies and second-year players, helping them adjust to the NBA’s pace and enhance their understanding of the game.

He will be on defensive principles, including transition defence, rim protection, ball pressure, and rebounding.

Mugisha began his basketball journey as a player for the APR Basketball Club, where he played from 2007 to 2014 and contributed to the team’s multiple championship victories, including winning the FERWABA League, Gisembe Memorial, Heroes Tournament, Kenyatta Day Tournament, and Zone V Club Championships.

His coaching career has taken him to APR Basketball Club as a deputy coach as well as the national basketball team.