It's to nobody surprise the Ottawa's Courtnay Pilypaitis rose to the occasion when it matter most the former St. Peter's Knights high school product was outstanding with a 21 points and six assist 71-63 Olympic clinching victory over Japan to grab the last available spot for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

A freshly minted Olympian, Pilypaitis could already see the victory’s impact on Canada’s medal prospects beyond London.

“I think this is real big,” said the Orleans, Ont., native. “All the young female basketball players now are going to be able to watch us compete at the Olympics and they too can have that dream.