DUNK U VERY MUCH by drew ebanks

Nice piece by Dave Fairbank on Canadian big man Sim Bhullar.

2011-04-11T13:45:00.000-04:00

Sim with his CIA Bounce teammate Anthony Bennett Photo by Drew Ebanks Nice piece by Daily Press reporter Dave Fairbank...on Canadian giant Sim Bhullar...playing down at the EYBL in Hampton, Virginia this past weekend...Some nice quote's from Negus Webster-Chan as well! It's 2 pages long so click on "2" when done reading the first page... http://tiny.cc/nzjw0

Post at Cleveland Rivals about Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Zabo...

2011-04-11T13:16:00.001-04:00

Andrew Wiggins getting U.S. attention now. Photo by Drew Ebanks After a pretty successful weekend at the first EYBL stop at the Boo Williams Complex in Hampton, Virginia, Vaughan's Andrew Wiggins(playing for CIA Bounce who went 3-2 in games) getting kudos for being the man-child he is... "Andrew Wiggins, SF, CIA Bounce- It's hard to believe that the wiry, near 6-foot-7 wing is only a member

CROWN: Livestream of OFSAA Sr. Boy's AAA Basketball a success!!!

2011-03-14T16:11:00.000-04:00

If you want to see Kevin Pangos' last 3 high school games for Denison here they are. We at CROWN live streamed the OFSAA AAA boy's basketball Day 2 and Day 3 in Niagara Falls. Gold Medal Final Kevin Pangos 26pts against the Dynamic Duo of Dyshawn Pierre(26pts) and Justin Edwards(19pts while in foul trouble most of the game). Several D1 coaches were on hand including Georgia Tech to check out

Ryerson Rams host Ottawa Gee Gees at Kerr Hall Friday February 11th, 2011

2011-02-12T22:22:00.000-05:00

Sr. Night, Steve Williams, Head Coach Roy Rana, Ryan McNeilly Photo: Drew Ebanks Ryerson University's Kerr Hall Gymnasium was the site for a very important OUA east match up between the host Ryerson Rams and the visiting Ottawa Gee Gees. Before the game tipped-off there were some formalities as it was Senior Night and Ryan McNeilly and Steve Williams were bestowed plaques to thank them for

Kyle Wiltjer, who's father Greg is Canadian, is selected to the 2011 McDonald's All-Star Game

2011-02-09T15:46:00.000-05:00

Kentucky bound...and McDonald's All-American Photo Courtesy of http://www.nationofblue.com/ Kyle Wiltjer...joins Myck Kabongo and Khem Birch on the 2011 McDonald's All-American roster! The 6'9" Kentucky committ can play for Canada internationally because his father Greg, a former national team member, is Canadian. Watch a video of the presentation of Kyle Wiltjer being selected to the

VIDEO: Ballislife: Findlay Prep vs. Bishop Gorman Double OT thriller!

2011-01-25T11:22:00.005-05:00

Findlay keeps the winning season going! Photo Courtesy http://www.pointguardu.com/ Findlay Prep...featuring Canadians Myck Kabongo, Anthony Bennett and Naz Long took on Bishop Gorman Saturday January 22nd and the game was a dandy...Finlay Prep takes it 89-86 in a thriller as Kabongo found Kevin Kasper alone up top and he buried the game winning three at the buzzer... Kabongo led Findlay with

The St. Benedict's Gray Bees are really high on Tyler Ennis!

2011-01-13T10:53:00.002-05:00

Tyler Ennis Photo Courtesy of TTC/Bounce Recently I got to see Tyler Ennis perform up here in Canada during the Canada Basketball scrimmages over the Christmas holidays and I must say I was truly impressed with his maturation as a PG since I last saw him play at the B-Game camp at HoopDome in the summer. There's something truly different about the brother of Dylan Ennis, a rising PG as

Devoe Joseph leaving Minnesota Golden Gophers and Tubby Smith!

2011-01-05T13:58:00.000-05:00

Devoe Joseph gone from Minnesota. Photo Courtesy of http://www.basketball.ca/ Well the news has been out now for a few days...and I must say it is very shocking to hear that Pickering's Devoe Joseph is leaving the Golden Gophers after 2 1/2 years. He was suspended earlier on this season for 6 games for conduct detrimental to the team...something about off-court issues according to coach Smith.

The Score's Jason Thom with feature on Tristan Thompson!

2010-12-29T23:38:00.000-05:00

Hey folks...check out this piece by The Score's Jason Thom on Texas Freshman and Canadian native Tristan Thompson... Tristan was in town over the holidays and visited HoopDome at Downsview Park in support of the Canada Basketball scrimmage for 1992 and up players. Also passing through to show love and unity were Khem Birch(PITT bound) and Myck Kabongo(Texas bound)! It was a great day. I was there

Eastern Commerce Holiday Classic: Day 1 Results...Day 2 Schedule...Day 3 Schedule.

2010-12-10T13:46:00.000-05:00

Day 2 schedule Friday, December 10, 2010 @Downsview 3:30 pm Downsview vs Henry Carr – (Game 9) 5:00pm Emery vs (Game 3 Loser) – (Game 10) 6:30pm Denison vs (Game 4 Winner or Loser) – (Game 11) 8:00pm Mother Teresa vs West Humber – (Game 12) @ Jarvis 3:30pm Jarvis vs (Game 4 Winner or Loser) – (Game 13) 5:00pm Pickering vs Sacred Heart – (Game 14) 6:30pm Eastern vs (Game 3 Winner) – (Game 15) 8

Lebryan Nash highlights from Ball is Life: Superbly talented.

2010-12-10T11:20:00.001-05:00

No he's not the God son of Steve Nash and Lebron James. He's LeBryan Nash. Words are not necessary are they?

Check out this sensational video from Ballislife featuring Findlay's Canadian stars Myck Kabongo and Anthony Bennett

2010-12-10T11:18:00.000-05:00

Simply a great vid! Kabongo getting to the tin with ease...and Bennett destroying rims all over America! Enjoy!

December 2-3 Vaughan Classic Recap and Interviews! Vaughan 78 Pickering 48

2010-12-09T18:59:00.001-05:00

Vaughan: Champs at the Vaughan Classic. Photo Courtesy of Spud Light Productions Day 1 The Vaughan Classic took place this past weekend and the Vaughan Voyageurs of Thornhill, and the #1 team in the GTA and possibly the province took the chip in a blowout win over the surprise finalists, the Pickering Trojans! The tournament was a two-day event(Thurs-Friday) that saw the hosts dismantle an

Holiday Classic: Great tourney this weekend at Downsview and Jarvis!

2010-12-08T14:26:00.015-05:00

Can Carr and Coach Melnik capture the title? Photo Courtesy of Spud Light Productions By Eastern Basketball Holiday Classic 2010-11 Eastern Commerce Basketball is proud to announce this year’s teams for the upcoming Holiday Classic. The Holiday Classic is one of the Canada’s premiere tournaments and will have most of the provinces top teams. Ten of the top 13 in the GTA teams will be there

Say it isn't so...is the Kiski team blowing up? Bhullars and Jankovic apparently leaving!

2010-12-08T13:47:00.000-05:00

Giants Tanveer and Sim Bhullar out at Kiski! Photo Courtesy of http://www.wvillustrated.com/ In a report dated December 2nd, 2010, Mike White of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Kiski school in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania is losing Sim and Tanveer Bhullar and Stefan Jankovic effective immediately. Apparently it has something to do with "AAU stuff" according to head coach Daryn Freedman

Mike Hughes of Louisville Scout dot com...reports on Negus Webster Chan's unofficial visit to Louisville

2010-12-07T10:48:00.000-05:00

Webster-Chan Visits Louisville Negus Webster-Chan Photo Courtesy of http://www.louisville.scout.com/ By Mike Hughes Editor and Publisher Posted Dec 6, 2010 Negus Webster-Chan, a Top 75 prospect originally from Ontario, Canada, was the highest-rated of three 2011 Huntington (WV) Prep prospects who made unofficial visits to Louisville Saturday for the Cardinals game against South Alabama

Peep The Score's Court Cuts for November 30th, 2010

2010-11-30T16:48:00.000-05:00

This week's Court Cuts from The Score! Birdman, Jeff Green, Amare Stoudamire, Rudy Gay, Derrick Rose, Derrick Rose and more DR, De Andre Jordan, Marvin Williams, Charles Outlaw and Russell Westbrook dunking over everyone on the Houston Rockets! Enjoy! NBA highlights, it's fantastic!

MHC's Nairen Duncan should change his last name to "Dunkan" after shattering backboard!

2010-11-29T07:55:00.026-05:00

Nairen Duncan Photo Courtesy of http://www.huskiehoops.com/ Medicine Hat College(MHC) in Alberta's Nairen Duncan got the game off to a shattering start this past Saturday against the SAIT Trojans. First play of the game he goes up for a two-hand cram and brings the backboard down as it crumbles into pieces with only 14 seconds played in the game... The game had could not continued and

RECAP: HUMBER COLLEGE CLASSIC: VAUGHAN VOYAGEURS TAKE THE CHIP OVER EASTERN 69-65!

2010-11-29T07:32:00.027-05:00

Champions: Vaughan Voyageurs Photo Courtesy of Spud Light Productions The 30th Annual Humber College Classic went off without a hitch as some of the top high school players from the GTA and beyond took the court at the top notch Humber Athletics Center at Highway 27 south of Finch in the west end of Toronto. Silver Medalists: Eastern Commerce Saints Photo Courtesy of Spud Light Productions

Myck Kabongo nets Triple Double as Findlay smashes IMG!

2010-11-24T15:20:00.001-05:00

Myck Kabongo Photo Courtesy of http://www.ny2lasports.com/phenomnation/player_details.aspx?playerid=164 Looks like IMG really misses Canadian big man Dwight Powell! Courtesy ESPN.com Recruiting on the trail! Findlay College Prep (NV)Scouts Grade: 97 ESPN100 Rank: 10 Position Rank (PG): 2 Mykc Kabongo's triple-double powers Findlay November 20, 2010 Findlay defeated IMG academy 136-69 on

Iowa State basketball boasts the tremendous Hilton Coliseum and the brand new 37,500 Square foot Sukup Complex!

2010-11-24T15:09:00.004-05:00

Beautiful Hilton Coliseum at night! Photo Courtesy of http://www.iowastatecyclonesfootballtickets.com/ Did you know that Ex-NBA player and executive and former Iowa State star Fred Hoiberg is now the Cyclones head coach? Well he is and the program boasts a recent NBA draft pick Craig Brackins(now on the 76ers) and a brand spanking new 37,000 square foot athletic center(Sukup Basketball Complex

The Score's Court Cuts:November 23rd, 2010

2010-11-24T13:58:00.000-05:00

Highlights include: Monte Ellis, Amare Stoudamire, Derrick Rose, Eric Gordon, Paul Pierce, Blake Griffin, Jeff Green, Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Kevin Durrant, Tony Parker, Rudy Gay, and more Blake Griffin!!!!!

Two Words: BLAKE GRIFFIN!

2010-11-24T13:40:00.000-05:00

Nothing else necessary to say here!

Another Canadian also on the Iowa State Cyclones...Jamie Vanderbeken! Nails the game-winning shot...or did he?

2010-11-24T13:13:00.010-05:00

Vanderbeken after nailing the controversial game-winning three! Photo Courtesy of http://www.cyclones.com/ Besides Ejim, another Canadian plies his wares for the Iowa State Cyclones and his name is Jamie Vanderbeken. After injuries wrecked his 2009-2010 campaign, the 6'11" 240lb Sr. is ready to get back into the fold and make a mark inside for Iowa State... He did just that this past Sunday,

Melvin Ejim named Big 12 Co-Rookie of the week for Iowa State!

2010-11-24T12:17:00.002-05:00

Photo Courtesy of http://www.cyclones.com/ The Toronto native has had a fantastic start to his career for the Cyclones...notching 14 points on 7-for-8 shooting against Drake in a 91-43 drubbing...then he followed that up with a career-high 22 points in a 91-88 squeaker over the Creighton Blue Jays...14 of those 22 points were in the 2nd half which shows that Ejim was clutch when it truly

Khem Birch opts for PITT in 2011 by forgoing his post-graduate prep school year!

2010-11-24T11:30:00.001-05:00

Photo Courtesy of http://www.crownmagonline.com/ Big news came out a few days ago with respect to Khem Birch changing his recruitment to join next years class instead of the class of 2012! This past weekend he took part in the National Prep Showcase in New Haven, Connecticut and dazzled the crowds with eye-popping moves, game presence and athleticism. Head Coach Jamie Dixon must be ecstatic

Great article about Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph who taste real NCAA action tonight against Navy!

2010-11-08T16:11:00.002-05:00

With Thompson and Joseph, familiarity breeds success! Photo Courtesy of http://www.statesman.com/ Mark Rosner of http://www.statesman.com/ writes a great piece on the two Canadian studs on Texas, Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson. Today is a big day for the duo from the Greater Toronto Area(GTA)! They take on Navy for the first time in their spiffy burnt orange uniforms of the Longhorns. I

Andy Rautins hasn't played a minute in a real NBA game...but he's getting ready for that first call to the court!

2010-11-08T15:19:00.000-05:00

Andy Rautins all smiles for the Knicks. Photo Courtesy the sny.tv/AP. Nice piece about Andy Rautins and his steep learning curve in his transition from a 2-guard in college to the point guard position in the League...at sny.tv. Despite not playing a minute in a regular season game so far...Rautins is doing all the prep work for the moment Coach Mike Dantoni calls and he will rise from the bench

Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame Gala was a success...

2010-11-08T15:07:00.000-05:00

Last week saw a special event take place...the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame Gala. There were 4 inductees...One of which was former York University Men's head coach Bob Bain. I once had the pleasure of playing under coach Bain for one year when I attended York and he is a well-deserved recipient of the Hall of Fame induction. Bain was a tireless teacher and motivator who spent almost 40 years

Check out the Canadian contingent in Europe...Denham, Jevon and Rock doing work!

2010-11-08T14:50:00.000-05:00

Levon Kendall in Spain dropped a season-high 17 points. Photo Courtesy of http://www.basketball.ca/ Canada Basketball has a wrap up of all the European action this past weekend. Some notable performances by Denham Brown...18 points...Levon Kendall season-high 17 points...Jevohn Shepherd 23 points...Jermaine "Rock" Anderson team-high 18 points...Olu Famutimi team-high 16 points. Check out the

Great Michael Jordan highlight reel from World Star Hip Hop!

2010-11-04T17:52:00.000-04:00

Words are not necessary! Presenting MJ!

ESPN says Myck Kabongo is a Texas Longhorn again!

2010-11-04T14:00:00.000-04:00

So Kabongo will be joining Thompson and Joseph at Texas after all! Photo Courtesy of http://www.raptorsforum.com/ In a report out today, ESPN says that Myck Kabongo after de-commiting to Texas 5 days ago has now re-committed to the school in Austin, Texas and will join fellow Canadians Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph in 2011! In a quick about-face, the Toronto native apologizes for all the

Andrew Nicholson getting respect for the program down at St. Bonaventure!

2010-11-04T12:45:00.002-04:00

Andrew Nicholson ready for a big season at St. Bonaventure! Photo Courtesy of www.a10collegehoops.com Check out ESPN's piece on Mississauga native Andrew Nicholson's rise in the Atlantic 10 and despite his squad being picked to finish near last in his conference, Nicholson believes the Bonnies will be a team to be reckoned with in the upcoming season! Story courtesy of ESPN... Andrew

Media day at Texas means a high profile for Canadians Tristan Thompson and Cory Jeseph!

2010-11-04T12:17:00.002-04:00

Cory Joseph is ready to get to work at Texas! Photo Courtesy of http://www.crownmagonline.com/ A lot of hype and publicity at the University of Texas this season as the Head Coach Rick Barnes welcomes his two prized recruits from Canada in McDonald's All-Americans Tristan Thompson and Corey Joseph. The dynamic duo who won back-to-back high school national championships at Findlay are ready to

Liam McMorrow: Leaves the Marquette Golden Eagles for the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech!

2010-11-01T14:01:00.000-04:00

The tale of the tape on McMorrow Photo Courtesy of http://www.herald-citizen.com/ Vancouver, B.C. native Liam McMorrow has gone from playing college ball here in Ontario for Durham College to transferring to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and sitting out two years(one as a redshirt and one for medical reasons), to transferring to Tennessee Tech to finally playing this year

Myck Kabongo, not so fast Texas...as the top 10 2011 recruit de-commits to Rick Barnes and the Longhorns!

2010-11-01T12:53:00.002-04:00

Myck Kabongo Courtesy of http://www.crownmagonline.com/ Say it isn't so Super Myck! Well you may or may not have heard but outstanding Canadian PG Myck Kabongo, who committed to go the the University of Texas Longhorns in early 2009 has no de-committed to the school and has opened up his recruiting to 5 schools that surprisingly still includes Texas. The others in the mix include big name

Sr. Girls Hoops on Display at HoopDome for the SBA Shootout!

2010-10-26T23:22:00.002-04:00

Sr. Girls hoops is off and running in the GTA and the rest of the province...and one of the first tournaments underway was the SBA Classic at HoopDome in Toronto! I got a chance to check out the action at the dome and I must say that I came away impressed with the level of the elite teams in the tournament... Check out some interviews I did with Dakota Whyte and Shanika Baker, both All-Stars and

Dave Mendonca and Audley Stephenson doin' it up and reppin' T-Dot and the NBA!

2010-10-20T13:18:00.001-04:00

Dave and Audley with the scoop on the NBA! Logo courtesy of http://www.thenbabreakdown.blogspot.com/ Hey...another great Canadian basketball story. This time...two local guys doing it big and reppin' the T-Dot with their show "The NBA Breakdown". I've heard of this show...but just recently got onto it as my boys from http://www.raptorshq.com/ always keep us informed of Canadian basketball news

Kris Joseph will be asked to step up and lead the Orange this year according to Head Coach Jim Boeheim.

2010-10-20T12:20:00.003-04:00

Thanks to my dudes at http://www.raptorshq.com/ for reppin' Canada basketball and finding this story! Nice piece in the Watertowndailytimes today about Kris Joseph's ascension to the top of the food chain at Syracuse University. The Montreal native and brother of Maurice Joseph who's playing professionally in Israel, will be looked upon to be a leader and go-to-guy as the Syracuse Orange compete

Great feature on Ro Russell's prep program at Christian Faith Center Academy in Creedmoor, N.C.

2010-10-20T11:18:00.002-04:00

Tristan Thompson is a Grassroots Prodigy now at Texas Photo Courtesy of statesman.com Canadian basketball is growing by leaps and bounds, whether it be on the local Toronto scene, throughout Canada, in America as well as world wide, as witnessed by all the success of the National teams globally over the last few years! Well now the Canadian invasion has taken a new twist, with Toronto

Very recent and interesting interview with Wayne Parrish Exec. Dir. and CEO of Canada Basketball with Bob McCown and Stephen Brunt.

2010-10-19T13:51:00.057-04:00

Canada Basketball Executive Director and CEO, Wayne Parrish was recently on the Fan 590's Prime Time Sports for a very interesting interview about the future of basketball in this country. Host Bob McCown and Stephen Brunt discuss the new appointments at Canada Basketball, including the re-upping of Sr. Men's and Women's coaches Leo Rautins and Allison McNeill for 2 additional years. Renato

Ryerson Rams on the way up...led by Roy Rana a coach on a mission for success!

2010-10-15T20:08:00.001-04:00

Ryerson Rams players listening intently to head coach Rana. Photo Courtesy of Drew Ebanks Head coach Roy Rana of the Ryerson University Rams is no stranger to winning, having won multiple OFSAA Sr. Boy's basketball championships at powerhouse Eastern Commerce. Now in his 2nd year at Ryerson, Rana is changing the mentality and demeanor of this program one step at a time. Rana is a very

Big game tonight for the A-Game Phoenix as they take on the Cape Breton Capers!

2010-10-14T14:41:00.007-04:00

Guelph Phoenix's Kevin Pangos is a magician on the court! Photo Courtesy of http://www.photoriotphotography.blogspot.com/ A-Game Hoops info... Tonight the A-Game Guelph Phoenix will be taking on the highly touted Cape Breton Capers at Forrest Heights Collegiate Institute in Kitchener. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm. The Phoenix are coming off a couple tough losses to CIS competition including a

Just before heading down to Stanford to join Stefan Nastic Dwight Powell dropped into HoopDome to ball full court!

2010-10-13T21:22:00.002-04:00

Toronto native Dwight Powell is at Stanford University as you read this. He graduated from the IMG Academy, which is mostly known for superior tennis Alumni including Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and the Williams sisters; Venus and Serena amongst others. But the basketball program has been making waves in the U.S. hoops scene lately and Powell has been a major factor that has led to its rise to

A-Game Guelph Phoenix vs. U of T Friday October 8th, 2010...highlights and interviews plus Henry Tan interview!

2010-10-13T21:09:00.000-04:00

Video Details: A-game Guelph Phoenix take on U of T at the U of T Athletic Center on Friday, October 8th, 2010. Grade 11 baller Agunwa Okolie(#10) from Dennis O'Connor in Ajax throws down over a U of T player rather ferociously. Play continues back and forth as U of T's Justin Holmes buries a sweet three. Pangos then comes down and dishes then gets it back but misses the baseline 3. U of T took

The Score's Jason Thom with a great highlight reel of the All-Canada Classic at the A.C.C.

2010-10-13T13:31:00.001-04:00

Jason Thom and the Score put together 2 highlight reels of the Phase 1 All-Canada Classic... Great job by the Score with the editing and the interviews...Enjoy both parts below as Myck Kabongo and team white battle Kevin Pangos and team red! 1st Half 2nd Half Enjoy!

See College Roomates from "Dude Perfect" make incredible Basketball shots...even from planes!

2010-10-12T16:39:00.001-04:00

The Dude Perfect dudes! Photo Courtest http://www.dudeperfect.com/ Here's an amazing basketball shot...in a football stadium to boot. Some guy from "Dude Perfect" hits this true "full-court" bomb as he sinks the basketball...nothin' but net. Had to post it here! Wow. Here's the website where you can see some of their other sick basketball shots... http://www.dudeperfect.com/ Check out the

The boys over at Raptors HQ have a great blog "From Long Distance" by Maurice Joseph...check it out!

2010-10-12T12:35:00.002-04:00

Maurice Joseph J'ing it up for the Catamounts Photo courtesy: Vermont Athletics and http://www.raptors.hq.com/ Ray Bala and the RaptorsHQ dudes have a great blog diary called "From Long Distance" by Maurice Joseph that will be on their site throughout the season. Joseph, a Montreal native played collegiately at Michigan State before transferring to the University of Vermont, played against his

Nice piece in Rivals about the bond between Tristan Thompson and Corey Joseph at Texas!

2010-10-12T10:57:00.001-04:00

This dynamic trio could be all at Texas starting in 2011. Myck Kabongo, Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph! Photo Courtesty of Raptors forum.com A couple years ago Tristan Thompson was rated the best big man prospect for the 2010 recruiting class! For some reason his stock has dropped a bit...maybe due to other guys playing better and stepping up their games, or possibly because he committed to

Three Canadians playing professionally abroad have stellar performances for their squads!

2010-10-12T09:47:00.008-04:00

Jevohn Shepherd of the SMNT Photo Courtesy of FIBA.com Three main pieces of the Canadian Sr. Men's National team had great performances for their respective clubs. Denham Brown, Jermaine Anderson and Jevohn Shepherd all put in serious work on the scoresheet to help their squads... Shepherd dropped 40 points as his German second-tier Pro-A league leading Girolive-Ballers Osnabrueck improved to

Kevin Pangos talks about verbally committing to Gonzaga after a game with the Guelph Phoenix

2010-10-10T14:22:00.004-04:00

Kyle Julius and Guelph Phoenix Battle CIS and OCAA competition Photo courtey http://www.agamehoops.com/ I had the pleasure of attending a very entertaining basketball game at the University of Toronto on Friday as the Guelph Phoenix took on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at the U of T Athletic Center. The game was very free-flowing in the first half as both teams let it fly from

Great article about Kevin Pangos by Rivals Jeff Eisenberg and U17 Coach Roy Rana!

2010-10-08T15:21:00.001-04:00

Pangos underrated? Courtesy http://www.crownmagonline.com/ As I noted a couple days ago...Kevin Pangos is somewhat of a hidden gem the basketball recruiting world. He's already verbally committed to Gonzaga and will surely make an impact at the program from Spokane, Washington. Jeff Eisenberg of the blog "The Dagger" thinks that Pangos could be the best Canadian on the Gonzaga roster when he

Great video of Texas Longhorns' weight training techniques ft. Corey Joseph and Tristan Thompson.

2010-10-07T15:25:00.004-04:00

Inseparable: Corey and Tristan Courtesy: highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/.../ Here's a look at the training regimen of the Texas Longhorns' workout routine for a squad looking to do big things this year in the Big 12 and the NCAA tournament as Canadians Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph look to make their mark after very successful high school careers. The duo,who are coming off

Roy Halliday is God in pinstripes...seriously he is the real Chosen One!

2010-10-07T11:36:00.003-04:00

(Tim Shaffer / Reuters / October 7, 2010) Last night...I witnessed one of the greatest sporting feats of my lifetime...as Roy "Doc" Halladay recorded the first no hitter in baseball playoff history since Don Larsen produced a perfect game in the World Series way way back in 1956! That's right...54 years ago was the last time a pitcher recorded at least a no-hit game in the playoffs. There's

Super K...Kevin Pangos verbally commits to the Gonzaga Zags!

2010-10-06T21:40:00.003-04:00

Kevin Pangos...simply a magician on the court. Prized Super-Canadian PG Kevin Pangos, has finally let the cat out of the bag by verbally committing to play at Gonzaga University starting in 2011/2012. Pangos, a Newmarket, Ontario native and son of a basketball coach wasn't pursued by several top level NCAA Division I teams that in my opinion have missed out on a future true point guard leader

Canadian Denham Brown not going to Poland...heading to the Ukraine instead!

2010-10-05T11:28:00.000-04:00

Will Denham Brown return to the NBA one day? Photo Courtesy of http://www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete-Acropolis/5944/denham.html Canadian Sr. Men's National Team member Denham Brown will be taking his talents to the Ukraine instead of Poland...according to Canada Basketball's website. Brown who left the national men's team for a couple of years to attend to personal matters has undergone a sort of

A-Game game summary against the Mohawk College Mountaineers in Hamilton October 2nd, 2010

2010-10-04T21:16:00.009-04:00

The Guelph Phoenix are all business between the lines! Guelph Phoenix 96 Mohawk College Mountaineers 67 On a rainy Saturday, October 2nd the A-Game Hoops Guelph Phoenix Senior Men's team traveled to Hamilton battle the talented Mohawk College Mountaineers. The Phoenix looked primed and ready to go from the opening tip. The lights out shooting of Kyle Julius and the returning Jay Mott soon

A-Game game summary against the Waterloo Warriors September 29th, 2010

2010-10-04T21:05:00.005-04:00

Guelph Phoenix squad Waterloo Warriors 73 Guelph Phoenix 71 After a tough 2 point loss to the University of Waterloo in which the Phoenix only had 7 guys and missing 3 starters they bounced back and competed hard vs Mohawk college on Sunday. Coach Mauro DiVito giving his son Vince some tips at practice. "Even though we suffered our first loss to CIS competition in 15 games we still

Human Pogo Stick Khem Birch verbally commits to the Big East's PITT!

2010-09-30T11:47:00.000-04:00

Khem Birch at the Lebron James Skills Academy. Photo Courtesy of http://www.crownmagonline.com/ CROWN has the scoop on Khem Birch...one of the most sought after players in the class of 2012 who has verbally committed to the University of Pittsburgh. The Panthers who play in the vaunted Big East Conference will be adding a player that not only hustles on every single play but has a condor-like

Canadian Russell Hicks snags a training camp roster spot with the Lake Show!

2010-09-29T14:29:00.005-04:00

Russell Hicks at Pepperdine(#33) going for the block. Photo courtesy of http://www.edmonton-energy.com/news/13/ 7-foot Canadian big man Russell Hicks has garnered a training camp roster spot with the 2-time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. Hicks has impressed the Lakers brass and is one of 18 players that will be ballin' alongside Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher and the rest of the Lakeshow. The

Dylan Ennis decides to go with Rice University to take his game higher!

2010-09-29T11:39:00.001-04:00

Dylan in action at the B-Game Prospect Camp. Photo Courtesy of Crownmagonline.com Recently star PG Dylan Ennis announced that he will attend Rice University as his college choice. He had originally chosen Akron but re-thought that decision citing a rush to commit to the first school that showed interest... CROWN has the scoop here on Ennis and his decision to go to RICE right HERE.

Scarborough native Xavier Rathan-Mayes making his mark south of the 48th!

2010-09-29T10:59:00.002-04:00

Photo Courtesy of http://www.crownmagonline.com/ New Kids On The Block (Article courtesy of ESPN Rise High School Basketball) The consensus among spectators of Xavier Rathan-Mayes and James Demery Jr., both freshman, was denial at the ScoutsFocus Elite 80. “There’s no way those kids are freshman,” one man shouted while watching from the sideline. “They’re way too good.” But when his friend

A-Game game summaries against the RMC Palladins and the St. Lawrence College Vikings

2010-09-29T00:40:00.001-04:00

A-Game Hoops Guelph Phoenix game summaries courtesy of A-Game Hoops... On Saturday, September 25th the A-Game Hoops Guelph Phoenix Senior Mens team traveled to Kingston to take on The Royal Military College Palladins. The Phoenix stormed out of the gates opening the game on 16-0 run and never looked back. The Paladins showed some life behind Matthew Wookie's 21 points (5-9 3pt), but the gap

Do you know what A-Game Hoops is? After this you sure will!

2010-09-29T00:35:00.009-04:00

A-Game Hoops squad led by Kyle Julius and super high schooler Kevin Pangos. Courtesy Photo Riot Photography Kyle Julius is a very serious guy when it comes to basketball. He was serious when he won OFSAA for the Hamilton Cathedral Gaels, he was serious when he played for the Ontario Provincial team, more serious when he played for Furman University and Guelph University becoming the 2nd

FIBA stepping up and including youth results for a new Combined Country Rankings!

2010-09-28T10:07:00.001-04:00

2010 FIBA U17 All-Stars including Canada's Kevin Pangos. Recently FIBA did something very interesting and pleasing with respect to their World Rankings. They have added results from the age-group tournaments to determine how countries throughout the world are ranked. "For the first time, the U19 and U17 FIBA World Championships for Boys and Girls as well as all U16 and U18 continental

JOEL ANTHONY TAKES IN B-GAME EXPOSURE CAMP AT HOOPDOME.

2010-09-18T20:04:00.000-04:00

Before he and team Canada left for Turkey and the FIBA Worlds, Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat stopped by HoopDome to check things out at the B-Game Exposure Camp. Now we all know that the Canadian squad left the tournament without a win finishing at 0-5, but Joel did his part and rebounded and played solid defence in the paint for the Canucks. His offensive game is still miles behind his defence

All-Canada Classic Interview with Yann Charles for CROWN.

2010-09-15T22:51:00.000-04:00

A relative unknown in Ontario circles...but a proven commodity in the province of Quebec...Yann Charles has parlayed his immense basketball talents into a basketball scholarship to Robert Morris University in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 6'5" SF out of Champlain St. Lambert can get it done inside and outside with a game that is versatile and crafty all at the same time. He's also a

HoopDome Interview with Stefan Nastic just before heading to Stanford for CROWN.

2010-09-15T19:41:00.001-04:00

Working at HoopDome has it's perks as I got a chance to speak to Stefan Nastic just before departing for the sunny climes of California . He was doing two-a-days at the Dome...in the morning he was working on skill development and in the evening he was improving his cardio/fitness levels. Nastic is pumped about heading to Stanford and talked about his ascent in the Canadian high school scene and

Erie Bayhawks to hold tryouts in Toronto!

2010-09-15T10:57:00.000-04:00

Calling all ballers. The Erie Bayhawks...the D-League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA is holding free-agent tryouts on Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd! Go to http://www.eriebayhawks.com/ for more information. There is a $150 registration fee for applications received by October 1st($175 after) but if you make the squad who cares about that

All-Canada Classic Interview with Myck Kabongo for CROWN.

2010-09-14T18:27:00.001-04:00

Myck Kabongo is a point guard. Myck Kabongo is rated the 2nd best point guard by most scouting services in the 2011 class. Myck Kabongo is a very confident young man who speaks well and plays the game of basketball pretty well too. He's the point guard of the future. He's got great handles and penetrates defences with ease due to his quickness and creativity with the ball in his hands! Kabongo

All-Canada Classic Interview with Stefan Nastic for CROWN.

2010-09-14T18:10:00.001-04:00

As you read this Stefan Nastic is down at Stanford University getting ready for his freshman season at the California school. He was outstanding at the high school level playing for Thornhill Secondary in York region. The competition he will face in the next few months will be miles above that in the high school ranks here in Canada. Nastic comes from a great family and his mother and father

All-Canada Classic Interview with Kyle Wiltjer for CROWN.

2010-09-14T17:47:00.002-04:00

Kyle Wiltjer is American...Kyle Wiltjer is a very good basketball player...but Kyle Wiltjer plays his national basketball for team Canada because his father Greg is Canadian.Kyle Wiltjer will also be attending The University of Kentucky this fall for coach John Calipari in the fall of 2011! Wiltjer, who only announced his decision a short while ago, has a complete post game...and an ability to

All-Canada Classic Interview with Maurice Walker for CROWN.

2010-09-14T17:31:00.001-04:00

Maurice Walker is another huge ball player from Canada who's headed down to play his college ball at the University of Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have another Canadian on the roster; Devoe Joseph and the duo hopes to do big things this season for head coach Tubby Smith. Joseph is a sophomore who was the best high school player coming out of Canada in his senior year. Walker, all 6'10" and

All-Canada Classic Interview with Sim Bhullar for CROWN.

2010-09-14T17:20:00.002-04:00

Got another interview after the All-Canada Classic...this time super Center Sim Bhullar! This dude is 7'4" and is getting better by the day. He's on a mission to lose weight, get fit and become a serious factor in the hoops game. When I spoke to his sister Azneet at the B-Game camp she said he's got a trainer which will help him accomplish his goals to be in the best shape he could possibly be.

All-Canada Classic Interview with Julian Clarke for CROWN.

2010-09-14T16:32:00.005-04:00

Hey folks, Got some great interviews on Youtube that I did for CROWN with the rising stars in Canadian basketball... Here's a nice sit down with Julian Clarke of Oakwood, now attending Santa Clara University(Steve Nash's Alma Mater) after the All-Canada Classic! Julian is a great young man with a great outlook on life. He believes in getting a good education to go along with his burgeoning

I know John Wall is in the NBA already...but damn...check this video out!!!

2010-09-06T15:17:00.007-04:00

John Wall...was supercalifrajalisticexpialidocious in HS! Will he continue to wow any and everybody in the NBA? We sure hope so. Peep the Youtube vid of the number 1 overall pick in the NBA draft in his senior season of high school ball! Enjoy! Did I disappoint? Of course not!

Junior Cadougan is back on track and is gunning for the top at Marquette in 2010/2011!

2010-09-02T19:26:00.004-04:00

Junior Cadougan may be a slightly forgotten man in the Canadian Hoops world...but don't tell that to the former Eastern Commerce phenom. After an unfortunate right Achilles tendon tear before his freshman season at Marquette, the highly skilled point guard has rebounded from an injury that can be devastating to an athlete's career. In fact, Cadougan's sheer will and determination allowed him

Jared Mintz will try to take his Lafayette College Leopards to the top in 2010/11!

2010-08-29T22:15:00.008-04:00

Well to say Jared Mintz played better last season would be quite the understatement. Mintz became a main go to player for the Lafayette College Leopards in the post...averaging 14.1ppg and 5.7rpg while his free throw shooting was 27th best in the country at 87.3%! The 6'8" 240lb forward also garnered All-Patriot league first team honours while becoming the first Patriot League player to lead the

Nem Mitrovic is ready to do work for the Portland Pilots in 2010/11!

2010-08-29T21:45:00.003-04:00

<><> <> Nem Mitrovic and Dad Miki Mitrovic <><> Toronto Native Nem Mitrovic is a Junior Shooting Guard for the Portland Pilots of the West Coast Conference(W.C.C). Mitrovic is looking forward to a big season. His squad will play Kentucky on November 19th at the Rose Garden and that has Mitrovic stoked. The Northern Secondary(Toronto) graduate worked out at Hoopdome recently

Dinjyl Walker bids adieu to family and friends!

2010-08-28T12:03:00.006-04:00

Vaughan Secondary's supreme point guard Dinjyl Walker said goodbye to family and friends at his home in Maple with his Mother and biggest supporter Samantha Walker and Brother Quran by his side. It was a festive evening as more than 50 people came out to wish Dinjyl all the best. Walker has

Jay Triano gets props in this NY Times article about the Raptors coach assisting the Americans!

2010-08-27T15:28:00.001-04:00

Raptors Head coach Jay Triano is truly a well-respected man in USA Basketball circles...it seems even more than in his role in Toronto. Not sure why that is...but Triano has been in the hot seat since his ascent to the top spot for the Raptors. This man has dedicated his life to basketball...having played for Canada twice in the Olympics and coached our National team as well as the U.S. Select

Bell Canada on board as a sponsor for Canada Basketball, Great news!!!

2010-08-27T11:37:00.000-04:00

Just reported by Doug Smith of the star in his blog:It appears as though Bell Canada has jumped in the mix and has become a sponsor for Canada Basketball and just like TSN/TSN2 has shown by committing for 2 years...Bell Canada has apparently signed on for a "very lucrative" multi-year deal as per Smith. Smith is of course in Izmir, Turkey covering the World's...wish I was there! This is

GOOD ON TSN/TSN2 TO COMMIT TO CANADA BASKETBALL!

2010-08-27T10:33:00.001-04:00

Photo courtesy of turkey2010.fiba.com I must say that I'm really excited about the exposure basketball in Canada is finally starting to receive. With the recent successes on the international stage and increasing coverage of these achievements by the blogosphere, TSN...and TSN2 has joined in on the fun with a just-announced two year commitment to televise international basketball competitions

THE 5TH ANNUAL ALL-STAR CHARITY SHOOTOUT GOES JULY 17TH AT YORK UNIVERSITY.

2010-07-11T22:12:00.002-04:00

If you're a Canadian hoops fan...you have to get out to York University on Saturday July 17th, 2010 at 3:30pm for the 5th Annual All-Star Charity Shootout. It's not just a game featuring top Canadian Professional, College and University players, playing here, the States and worldwide...but it's a tremendous fundraising event for War Child Canada and the Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation(MPCF).

CADET TEAM CAPTURES BRONZE AT THE FIRST EVER FIBA U-17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.

2010-07-11T21:23:00.003-04:00

Courtesy FIBA.COM Team Canada has done it folks...At the 1st ever FIBA U-17 World Basketball Championships...Canada has taken home the bronze medal...in a surprising but not that far-fetched result. Canadian basketball ascendancy is on is way...the talent is there(Kevin Pangos/Anthony Bennett)...the coaches are there(Roy Rana/Greg Francis) and the spirit is there...as Canada Basketball the

CANADA QUALIFIES FOR 2011 U19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH A 100-83 WIN OVER PUERTO RICO

2010-06-27T20:14:00.001-04:00

Kyle WiltjerCanada's Junior Men's basketball team qualified for the 2011 U19 World basketball Championships...pulling out a hard-earned 100-83 victory over Puerto Rico at the Fiba Americas U18 Basketball Championships for Men in San Antonio, Texas improving to 2-0 in the tournament. The difference in the game was the 1st quarter as Canada led by 11 going into the 2nd as the two teams basically

CANADA WINS 76-52 OVER URUGUAY AT THE FIBA AMERICA'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS

2010-06-26T18:06:00.007-04:00

Myck Kabongo Canada played a solid team game today in San Antonio, Texas as they put a beating on Uruguay to the tune of 76-52 in their first game of the Fiba America's U18 Championships. The Canadian team is a very talented squad...led by concensus top 15 Class of 2011 player Myck Kabongo. Kabongo was recently back in his home town of Toronto playing in Phase 1

Andy Rautins tears up the twine at the Chicago NBA Draft Combine.

2010-06-01T15:25:00.004-04:00

If the NBA was mainly a shooters league then Andy Rautins would be a guaranteed Lottery pick. Top 5 even...Unfortunately athleticism and scoring ability is just as valuable in the world's greatest basketball league. But Rautins...who of course comes from great basketball pedigree with father Leo Rautins a former NBA player...has a great shot of making the League due to his ability to make shots

Kevin Pangos....the next one?????

2010-05-17T22:20:00.001-04:00

Kevin Pangos...Steve Nash....Kevin Pangos...Steve Nash.... Kevin Pangos is only 17 years old but the comparisons to the 2-time NBA MVP have been coming on strong lately as this Newmarket, Ontario native is rising up the ranks of Canada's basketball elite point guards list. He's got the demeanor and basketball IQ...but it puts a lot of pressure on the young man to compare him to the future Hall

HAVE U NOTICED?????

2010-05-17T19:18:00.007-04:00

In case you haven't...the dude's name is Duane Notice. Sick baller...great personality...ready to take on the world.THE GOODS:15 years old6'2" 200lbs who is highly developed physically for his age. He's already blessed with a College/Pro Body.In grade 9, as a starter on the Toronto St. Michael's Sr. Basketball squad averaged 30ppg, 8rpg and 5apg.Last year was named MVP as his Ontario team claimed

Eagles lose to the Cowboys in a thriller: How come no one noticed the stretch for the tape by T.O.?

2008-09-16T14:21:00.008-04:00

Those were the days!!!!!!!!!!What a great football game that was on Monday night. Eagles at the Cowboys...in my opinion...one of the best games I have watched on any night! Eagles fans of course hated the outcome...but for pure entertainment value the game stood head and shoulders above most games I have ever seen! In an obvious tribute to Jamaica's world conquering sprinter Usain "Lightning"

Lebron James invades Toronto for premiere of Documentary "More Than A Game"

2008-09-08T21:18:00.034-04:00

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Premiere of Lebron James' new documentary "More Than A Game" at the Ryerson Theatre on Gerrard Street in Toronto. The Gala screening was part of the Toronto International Film Festival 2008(TIFF 2008). Safe to say the venue was packed from top to bottom. All people there to see the film that chronicles the lives of James and the rest 4 of his

Devoe Joseph picked to play for Nike Hoop Summit!!!

2008-03-27T15:11:00.002-04:00

Canada's premier high school basketball player Devoe Joseph who is heading for the University of Minnesota next fall to play under head coach Tubby Smith has been selected to play in this prestigious contest that pits the world's best 19 and under players against a team of America's best teenagers. The world team has beaten the U.S. team twice in 10 tries and is fielding one of it's most athletic

Durham College Lords guard Anthony Batchelor becomes OCAA's All-time leading scorer!!!!

2008-02-20T10:36:00.007-05:00

On Friday February 8th, 20008 the Durham Lords Men's basketball team's 6'2'' All-World guard Anthony Batchelor set the All-Time OCAA scoring mark in the 40 year-old league with a 28 point performance to surpass Emilio Rocca for tops on the Ontario Colleges career list. Rocca's record stood for a surprising 22 years but was broken by the Toronto native by way of Seattle, Washington where he

Blade Runner: 25th Anniversary Edition: Release Date: December 18th, 2007!!!

2007-12-13T00:33:00.001-05:00

One of my favourite movies of all time is BLADE RUNNER! It is scheduled for a special edition DVD...Blue Ray and HD-DVD re-release Director's cut(Dir. Ridley Scott) in less than a week. I can't wait. Blade Runner...is one of my favorite movies and is noted by many critics as one of the best Science-Fiction movies of all time...some even say better than Star Wars. It was a movie way ahead of its

Jimmy V Classic is underway in New York: featuring OJ Mayo and Bill Walker.

2007-12-05T14:28:00.000-05:00

In case you're not in tune with College Basketball right now...the Jimmy V Classic basketball tournament is underway in the Big Apple...The tournament is named after the late North Carolina State coach Jimmy Valvano. The 1983 NCAA Champion head coach succumbed to cancer on April 28th, 1993 and this tournament is a tribute to the coach as well as a means to amass dollars to fight the dreaded

VIDEO SPORTS REPORT: November 19th 2007

2007-11-19T22:48:00.000-05:00

Raps lose a close one 106-100 to the Jazz. TJ Ford Offence in full effect:22 shots...Game high 29 pts from the starting point guard! Too many times Bosh was pushed outside the paint...almost to the three point line on his post ups. C'mon Bosh Stephen Jackson is guarding you not Kevin Garnett. Not the way to win ballgames. I think the goal of Toronto's point guards should be 20 assists...forget

KG is da man...peep the new Addidas Campaign

2007-11-16T10:47:00.000-05:00

CELTICS ARE 7-0 ON THE SEASON!!! REMEMBER BALLERS it's WE NOT ME!!!!

VIDEO SPORTS REPORT: Nov 15th, 2007

2007-11-15T23:07:00.000-05:00

Raps blow a close one to the Jazz: Toronto sings the blues!Barry Bonds Indicted: Like we didn't know.A-Rod to re-sign for 10yrs/$275 mill: More Money, More MoneyCeltics start season 7-0: Can they go 82-0?T-Mac injured again: He and and cousin Vince down for the count!Starbury on Pluto: Will he spill the goods on Zeke?Leafs lose in Boston: Team in disarraySens are 15-2: The NHL's Celtics

RAPS THUMP WINCE AND THE NETS 106-69!!!!!

2007-11-04T11:14:00.000-05:00

I must say that I don't think I have enjoyed a Raptors game more than I did the absolute annihilation of the vaunted Nets squad on Friday night. It couldn't have happenend to a better team either. Wow! I can't say that I saw this coming...but remember what I said after they almost blew the opener against Philly. I wanted to see this team develop a "killer instinct" to stomp on a team's neck and