Image of Northern Hotbed: Inside look at the growth of Canadian basketball
Northern Hotbed: Inside look at the growth of Canadian basketball
To the frustration of many basketball fans in Canada, the national team has had very little success in international competition. Whether it be the Olympics, the FIBA World Championships or any junior... [Read More]
 
Image of De Ciman No ordinary Joe
De Ciman No ordinary Joe
He's no ordinary Joe. But after representing both his province and his country at basketball tournaments this summer, how can you expect 16-year-old Joe De Ciman to be ordinary? [Read More]
 
Image of Andrew Wiggins: The next great baller may be in Canada
Andrew Wiggins: The next great baller may be in Canada
But if you're looking for the player some consider the next basketball prodigy, you'll have to go somewhere unusual to find him: Canada. That's right. The land of Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky and Sid... [Read More]
 
Image of 2010-11 Top Prep School Players Preview
2010-11 Top Prep School Players Preview
This is the first publishing of the 2010-2011 Top Prep School Players Preview list. Any updates and additions of more schools will be made in the weeks leading up to the start of the school year. Good... [Read More]
 
Impressions of Wiltjer and Pangos from 2010 Nike Global Challenge
I had the chance to catch Canada's semifinal game vs the USA South team in the Nike Global Challenge. Here is what I thought of the two Zag recruits: [Read More]
 
Image of Kyle Wiltjer finds success after tough decision
Kyle Wiltjer finds success after tough decision
Kyle Wiltjer of Portland (Ore.) Jesuit had a choice to make. He could sign the stack of documents in front of him and officially gain Canadian citizenship. Or he could simply maintain his American bir... [Read More]
 
Image of Is Canada's Khem Birch ready for the NBA?
Is Canada's Khem Birch ready for the NBA?
Class of 2012 standout Khem Birch (6-9 Notre Dame Prep) was recently named the International MVP of the prestigious 2010 Nike Global Challenge. In 3-games against some of the best young talent glob... [Read More]
 
Image of Kyle Wiltjer eager for second straight Nike Global Challenge
Kyle Wiltjer eager for second straight Nike Global Challenge
It would be understandable if Jesuit senior Kyle Wiltjer has grown weary of basketball. While many of his peers this summer found jobs, headed to the beach and generally enjoyed the sunshine (when ... [Read More]
 
Anthony Bennett putting defender on a poster 2010 Caribana Classic.
Anthony Bennett throwing one down on a defender at the 2010 Caribana Classic. [Read More]
 
Image of Pittsburgh adds their name to growing list of offers for 7'4" Class of 2012 Sim Bhullar
Pittsburgh adds their name to growing list of offers for 7'4" Class of 2012 Sim Bhullar
7'4" Class of 2012 prospect, Sim Bhullar, has gained an offer from another Big East Conference school. Bhullar is PBR's #1 player in the class of 2012, and attends the Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA. ... [Read More]
 
Image of For UK recruit Michael Gilchrist, summer is heavy on hoops
For UK recruit Michael Gilchrist, summer is heavy on hoops
Michael Gilchrist misses his stepfather, Vincent Richardson, and two dogs, Frank and Taffy, and isn't quite sure what time zone his body is in, but when you're one of the top high school basketball pl... [Read More]
 
2009-10 Boys 20+ Club: A Look Back
At some point over the summer, I'll be archiving the 20+ club in some manner (don't worry, it will still be viewable on the site).At any rate, here's a look back at the top 10 junior and senior scorin... [Read More]
Flight Games Lands:Kabongo, Stauskas, Wiggins Lead Talented Group
In its 5th year, Christoff Kyere Entertainment is proud to present the 2010 Canadian Flight Games (CFG) on Thursday July 29th, 2010 inside the Ryerson University from 6:00pm-10:00pm. This spectacular ... [Read More]
 
Nike Peach Jam – Day One Rundown
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.– The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Finals kicked off yesterday as the Peach Jam got underway. Featuring 24 of the top U17 teams and 16 of the top U16 teams in the countr... [Read More]
 
Alumni Update: Jaan Montgomery
After finishing up his NCAA career with the Binghamton University (NCAA D1) Bearcats, former WCI Viking Jaan Montgomery has continued his basketball career abroad.Montgomery completed his first season... [Read More]
RADIO: 2013 combo Rodney Purvis @ LBJ Skills Academy
  The only player from the class of 2013 to be invited to the LeBron James Skills Academy was CP3 combo guard Rodney Purvis.  We caught up with the youngster at the conclusion of camp to tal... [Read More]