Kizito not carried away ahead of Silverbacks debut
Staying Calm. After earning his place, Kizito has put in the hard work and has promised not to get ahead of himself even when he makes the much-anticipated Silverbacks debut. PHOTO | ISMAIL KEZAALA
Caesar Kizito is one of the most popular players in the National Basketball League. The consistent calls for his inclusion across social media platforms was in December answered with the Sharing Youth swing-man finally earning a summon to the Silverbacks team preparing for the final Afrobasket qualification window.
Kizito, also known as “The Future” made the final list of players that traveled to Tunisia with many hoping to see his animated celebrations and his aggressive style when the Silverbacks get into action. The Sharing Youth wingman is excited at the prospect of finally representing the country and says he is not carried away by the support he has received domestically.
“Its an amazing feeling. A dream come true,” he said of his inclusion before talking up what he thinks he adds to the Silverbacks team needing one win to reach a third consecutive Afrobasket.
“I can score like I did in the National League. But I can at the same time defend. I don’t look at myself as a scorer..I bring defence to the table. I bring my communication ability to the team when I’m on the floor. I’m just excited and looking forward to playing a part,” explained Kizito who scored 391 points, the most in the league for the last regular season played in 2019.
“I’m not going to be hooked up in the criticism or the hype. I look at that as a bonus. My thing has always been work. I’m going to be caught in doing work and trying to get better every time I step on the floor,” Kizito added.
He will be one of three debutants on the team with UCU Canons point guard Fayed Baale joining him alongside US-based big man Arthur Kaluma.
“I have felt at home and got a great reception from the entire family. I felt like I belonged there before. Everything felt normal,” he says of his welcome.
FIBA AFROBASKET
SECOND ROUND - AFRICA QUALIFIER:
Dates: February 17-21, 2021
Venue: Monastir, Tunisia
UGANDA’S FIXTURES
Thursday, February 18
Uganda vs. Egypt
Saturday, February 20
Uganda vs. Morocco
Sunday, February 21
Uganda vs. Cape Verde
