Position Center Name Henry Malinga | Nationality Ugandan League Uganda NBL | |
High school Shimoni (Kampala, Uganda) College Jinja College
Kyambogo College
Kyambogo University | ||
Listed height 6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m) | ||
Kampala basketball episode 4 with legendary henry malinga
Henry Malinga (born 1979) is a Ugandan professional basketball player who currently plays for the KIU Titans of the Ugandan National Basketball League (NBL). He spent several seasons with the Warriors, where he was named the league's Most Valuable Player on two occasions. He is often nicknamed "The General".
Contents
- Kampala basketball episode 4 with legendary henry malinga
- Early life
- International career
- Personal
- References
Early life
Emmanuel Samanya, head coach of the Kyambogo Warriors, discovered Malinga in the early 1990s and taught him the basics of basketball.
International career
Malinga represents Uganda in international competition. He will play for his country as they debut at the AfroBasket in 2015. Malinga was regarded as one of his team's most talented players coming into the event. He said, "As a local player, it’s a privilege and a great opportunity to be able participate in such a big competition. It is a dream come true for Uganda basketball."
Personal
Henry's brother, Eric, is a fellow professional basketball player and plays the power forward position. The duo were considered premier Ugandan League players while they were both on the Warriors. Henry also often tries to emulate the game of Hakeem Olajuwon.