Two former NBA players Billy Preston and Ben Uzoh joined the second roster in 2021 and helped winning the first national championship.

The team beat Jozi Nuggets after overtime in the final, behind Ben Uzoh who scored 22 points in the championship game.

The team finished third without playing its last game which was forfeited by opponent New Star after players tested positive for COVID-19.

[11] They were able to eliminate top-seeded FUS Rabat in the quarterfinals after overtime,[12] but lost to the eventual champions Petro de Luanda in the semifinals.

[13] The Tigers' star player Samkelo Cele was named to the All-BAL Team, and was later invited to play in the NBA Summer League.