Ivan Muhwezi
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 1998 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Listed height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career highlights | |
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Ivan Muhwezi (born January 19, 1998)[1] is a Ugandan basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for Namuwongo Blazers in Uganda’s National Basketball League.[2] Ivan was part of the national U18 team that competed at the 2016 African Championship in Kigali, Rwanda.[3]
Club career
Ivan started his basketball career at Buddo Secondary School, where he played in national secondary school tournaments.[4] In 2017, he joined the KIU Titans and he played at the UCU Invitational tournament.[4] Ivan joined the City Oilers in March 2018, where he even served as team captain and in June 2025,[3] he joined Namuwongo Blazers.[5]
International career
Ivan represented Uganda in the 2016 FIBA Africa U18 Championship held in Kigali, Rwanda.[6]
Ivan played for Uganda Silverbacks in AfroBasket tournaments (2015, 2017, 2021) and 2025 qualifiers in Tunisia.[7]
Achievements and honors
Ivan was 2019 FUBA player of the match.[8]
He was part of the City Oilers squad that won the NBL championships in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.[9]
References
- ^ "Ivan Muhwezi (Uganda) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 2025-07-27. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (2025-06-11). "City Oilers Confirm Captain Muhwezi's Exit". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ a b Kaweru, Franklin (2018-03-22). "City Oilers snap up Egau, Muhwezi". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ a b Kaweru, Franklin (2017-04-10). "Youngster Muhwezi may not play for KIU Titans this season". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Kule, Edwin Kyle (2025-06-09). "Ivan Muhwezi's City Oilers' era ends, Nam Blazers switch looms". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Ugandan U-18 basketball teams qualify for FIBA African championships". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Can Uganda secure fourth straight AfroBasket ticket?". www.fiba.basketball. 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Muhwezi Shines for Oilers in NBL Encounter". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "2019 NBL Uganda season", Wikipedia, 2024-01-31, retrieved 2025-07-27