UNAM Wolves is a Namibian basketball club based in Windhoek. The team is affiliated with the University of Namibia and began competitive play in 2012,[1] as the UNAM Rebels. The Wolves play in the KBA Premier League, the nation's premier league that is organised by the Khomas Basketball Association.

UNAM Wolves
LeagueKBA Premier League
Founded2012
LocationWindhoek, Namibia
Head coachTitus Mwahafa
OwnershipUniversity of Namibia

The Wolves won the KBA Independence Cup in 2022.[2] As winners, they played in the Road to BAL tournament in October 2023, becoming the second Namibian team to play in the competition, after Lions.[3]

Honours

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KBA Independence Cup

  • Winners (1): 2022

Players

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Current roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

UNAM Wolves roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
PF 0   Ndjavera, Yaurovandu 194 m (636 ft 6 in) 28 – (1995-11-28)28 November 1995
PG 3   Kaunami, Vetjitiraije 194 m (636 ft 6 in) 21 – (2003-09-05)5 September 2003
PG 5   Katoko, Michael 176 m (577 ft 5 in) 35 – (1989-02-06)6 February 1989
SF 6   Nghixulifwa, Allan 196 m (643 ft 1 in) 39 – (1985-09-28)28 September 1985
SG 7   Kazeurua, Mabeth 186 m (610 ft 3 in) 36 – (1988-06-14)14 June 1988
G 8   Tjirimuje, Kautjeza 186 m (610 ft 3 in) 25 – (1999-03-06)6 March 1999
SF 9   Hilukiluah, Elijah 200 m (656 ft 2 in) 22 – (2002-02-10)10 February 2002
PF 10   Mukumbutaa, Michael Popisi 197 m (646 ft 4 in) 35 – (1989-07-03)3 July 1989
PF 11   Kazadi Muanza, Kevin 200 m (656 ft 2 in) 23 – (2001-07-24)24 July 2001
SF 12   Mutakalilumo, Mevin 194 m (636 ft 6 in) 27 – (1997-02-22)22 February 1997
C 13   Melani, Ellen 195 m (639 ft 9 in) 42 – (1982-08-22)22 August 1982
Head coach

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Updated: 22 October 2023

References

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  1. ^ "UNAM becomes dominant force in local sports | nbc". nbcnews.na. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  2. ^ Iimene, Wilhelmina (23 March 2022). "Namibia: Unam Wolves, Sparks Win Independence Cup". New Era. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Road to BAL: Get to know the teams drawn in Group D". FIBA.basketball. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.