7 Things Elite Wishes for During His Basketball Career
May 21 2025
Here's what he had to say:
1. More Investment in Youth Development Programs
Elite starts where it all begins — with the kids. He dreams of a Rwanda where young players get early access to quality training and structured support. “Early training and exposure,” he says, “can help build a strong foundation of skilled athletes.” It’s about nurturing raw talent from the ground up.
2. Increasing Sponsorship and Financial Support
Elite knows that passion alone can’t keep the lights on. He calls for more funding and sponsorship — not just for players, but for the clubs and the league as a whole. To him, financial support means creating a sustainable path for basketball to thrive — where talented kids can dream big and build a life through the game.
3. Building a Strong Basketball Culture
For Elite, it’s not enough for basketball to be played — it needs to be loved. He wants to see more people in Rwanda not only playing but watching, supporting, and celebrating basketball as part of the national identity. “When more people play,” he says, “watching it can become part of who we are.”
4. Seeing Rwanda in the World Cup
This is the bold dream — and Elite says it with full confidence. He wants to see Rwanda compete on the global stage at the FIBA World Cup. It’s a long road, but one that starts with belief, hard work, and the kind of system he hopes to see built around the sport.
5. Better Training for Referees
Sometimes overlooked, referees play a huge role in shaping fair competition. Elite emphasizes the need for strong referee training to improve the quality of play and foster a healthier basketball environment in Rwanda. Better refs, better games, better league.
6. More Support for Women’s Basketball
Elite doesn’t just care about his own lane — he’s rooting for everyone. He applauds the progress being made in women’s basketball in Rwanda but stresses that more is needed. “It’s already happening,” he says, “but we need more.” Equality in sports means giving women the same spotlight, respect, and investment.
7. More Basketball Facilities Across the Country
Finally, Elite dreams of access — for everyone. He wants to see courts and training spaces across Rwanda, especially in areas where young people don’t have the resources they need. With more facilities, more kids can play, grow, and build confidence through sport.
These aren’t just wishes — they’re reflections of what so many athletes feel but rarely get the space to say out loud. Through Wishlist by the Pro, we hear their voices, their hopes, and their vision for something bigger than the game.
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