KVVC Hounds Secure Comprehensive Victory Over Solo in Himalayan Java National Basketball League 2026

KVVC Hounds claimed their third consecutive win in the Himalayan Java National Basketball League (HJNBL) 2026, with captain Vijay Burja scoring a match-high 35 points and being named the player of the match. The league features eight teams competing for a cash prize of NPR 400,000. Kathmandu, 6 Chaitra.

In the HJNBL 2026, KVVC Hounds secured their third win at the Dasarath Rangasala covered hall in Tripureshwor on Friday, defeating Solo Basketball Club by a wide margin of 106-73. After losing their first three games, the Hounds have demonstrated outstanding form by winning three consecutive matches, accumulating 9 points from 6 games.

The Hounds established their dominance early, leading 20-13 in the first quarter and extending this to 37-16 in the second quarter, reaching halftime with a 57-29 advantage. They further extended their lead with a 36-16 third quarter, setting a commanding 93-45 lead before the final quarter. Despite Solo posting a 27-13 score in the last quarter, KVVC Hounds maintained control to secure a comprehensive victory.

On Thursday night, Golden Gate International Club defeated Solo Basketball Club 87-70, with Vivek Gurung contributing 18 points. Nikes Magar from Golden Gate was named Player of the Match. This was Golden Gate’s fourth win, earning them 9 points from 5 games. The second edition of HJNBL, organized by the Nepal Basketball Association (NEBA), features eight teams competing fiercely for the top honors.

The league operates on a double round-robin format with a total of 56 matches. After the league phase, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs. The first qualifier will be played between the first and second placed teams, while the eliminator will feature the third and fourth placed teams. The loser of the first qualifier and winner of the eliminator will then compete in the second qualifier. The final will be contested between the winners of the first and second qualifiers.

The tournament champion will receive a cash prize of NPR 400,000, the runner-up will earn NPR 200,000, and the third-place team will get NPR 100,000. Additionally, the most valuable player (MVP) of the tournament will be awarded an attractive prize, as announced by NEBA.