Mandy Juruni

Mandy Lutwama Juruni (born 11 November 1982) is a Ugandan professional basketball coach and former player. He is current head coach of Kepler University of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL). Juruni is most known for his 10-year tenure with the City Oilers in Uganda, and is widely regarded the most decorated basketball coach in Ugandan basketball history.

Mandy Juruni
Juruni in 2023
Kepler University
PositionHead coach
LeagueRBL
Personal information
Born (1982-11-11) 11 November 1982
Kampala, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Listed height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Career information
Playing career2003–2007
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career1994–present
Career history
As player:
2003–2007Charging Rhinos
2011–2012City Oilers
As coach:
2011Kyambogo Warriors
2012–2023City Oilers
2024–presentKepler University
Career highlights and awards
As head coach:
  • 10× UNBL champion (2012–2019, 2022, 2023)

Juruni has also been the head coach of Uganda’s national basketball team (nicknamed the Silverbacks), which he led to two straight qualifications to the AfroBasket, the official African Basketball Championship.

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