Kubwimana Kazingufu Ali
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 Kubwimana in a match against KBC in 2014 | |
| REG BBC | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 29 December 1995 |
| Nationality | Rwandese |
| Listed height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2014 | KBC |
| 2014–2018 | Patriots |
| 2018–present | REG |
Kubwimana Kazingufu Ali (born 29 December 1995) is a Rwandan professional basketball player for REG and Rwanda. Standing at 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in), he plays as point guard.
Ali was born in Rubavu (Western province). He and his four siblings are children of local business people Kazingufu Jean and Uwamariya Marie. His little brother and sister are also into basketball and they consider him as an inspiration. He has studied at Stella Maris, a well-known local primary school; pursued his Ordinary level at ESEGI in Rubavu, then completed high school in History Economics and Geography (HEG) combinations at College APE Rugunga, in Kigali. He is currently[when?] completing his bachelor's degree in Business Management at the University of Tourism and Business (UTB) in Kigali.
Ali is a point guard mostly known for his speed, as some fans often call him "Homme à quatre poumons" (Man with 4 lungs); he can alsobe deployed as a Shooting Guard, and is an excellent three point shooter. He has played with several other well known professionals such as Shime (point guard at IPRC Kigali Basketball club); Sani Eric (center at IPRC South Basketball club) and Marc Rushagaza (Shooting Guard at Patriots BBC).
