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- KVC Hounds recorded their fifth consecutive win in the Himalayan Java Basketball League 2026.
- In Wednesday’s match against Playbox Arena, Hounds led in every quarter.
- Eight teams compete in HJNB League with the top four advancing to the playoffs.
March 24, Kathmandu – KVC Hounds secured a commanding victory in the Himalayan Java National Basketball League (HJNB) 2026.
In the match played Wednesday at the Dashrath Rangashala Covered Hall, the Hounds defeated Playbox Arena 105–72, marking their fifth straight win.
Following eight games, the Hounds have accumulated 13 points and currently sit in fourth place.
The Hounds maintained the lead throughout all four quarters. They started strong with a 22–10 lead in the first quarter, extended it to 28–15 in the second quarter, and by halftime held a dominant 50–25 advantage. They continued to outperform their opponents with a 34–29 lead in the third quarter and 21–18 in the final quarter, resulting in a significant win.
Team captain Vijay Burja led all scorers with 28 points, while Prasang Dhwaj Maske was named Player of the Match.
On Tuesday night, GoldenGate also delivered a huge victory by defeating ROEL 108–46. That marked GoldenGate’s seventh win in the league.
GoldenGate currently holds 15 points after eight games.
The second edition of the HJNB League, organized by the Nepal Basketball Association (NEBA), features eight competing teams.
The league uses a double round-robin format, with a total of 56 matches scheduled. After the league stage, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs. The playoffs begin with a first qualifier match between the first and second-placed teams in the league, and an eliminator match between the third and fourth-placed teams. The loser of the first qualifier and the winner of the eliminator then face off in the second qualifier. The winners of the first and second qualifiers advance to the final.
The champions will receive a cash prize of NPR 400,000, while the runners-up and third-place teams earn NPR 200,000 and NPR 100,000 respectively. Additionally, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament will be awarded an attractive prize, as announced by NEBA.
