Western Uganda’s Premier Basketball Showcase: JOVOC Open Basketball Tournament Returns

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. – ❓