| Organising body | FERWABA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 |
| First season | 2024 |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Number of teams | 21 |
| Related competitions | Rwanda Basketball League Rwanda Basketball League Division 2 |
| Current champions | Tigers (1st title) (2024) |
| Most championships | APR Tigers (1 title each) |
TheRwanda Basketball Cup is a basketball cup competition for men's teams in Rwanda. The competition is made up of teams from theRwanda Basketball League as well as theRwanda Basketball League Division 2. The tournament was introduced in 2024 by theFERWABA, andAPR was the inaugural winner.[1]
The winners of the competition qualify for theEast Africa Cup, a futureFIBA-organised tournament.[2]
The cup competition begins with a group stage with the lowest ranked teams from theRwanda Basketball League and theRwanda Basketball League Division 2. The winner of each group advances to the playoffs, which is played in single-elimination format. The semifinals and finals are held over one weekend, and a third place game is played as well.[2]
| Season | Winners | Runners-up | Finals score | Third place | Fourth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[1] | APR | REG | 110–93 | Patriots | Espoir |
| 2025[3] | Tigers | REG | 83–77 | Kepler | APR |