Basketball Story — Backcourt

"Once the baseball incident happened, I almost quit playing sports all together." The basketball story of Eugene Campbell lll.

Before becoming a professional basketball player, Eugene Campbell experienced various forms of adversity that shaped him into the man he is today. While life was at times, very difficult, Campbell managed to remain positive and have faith himself. However, one incident in his life gave him the biggest test he had to overcome.

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"Without my father's NBA legacy, I would have never become a professional athlete..." The basketball story of Patrick Ewing Jr.

Patrick Ewing Jr, the son of NBA legend Patrick Ewing has managed to follow his father’s footsteps and play basketball at the professional level including, the NBA. While making the NBA was an incredible accomplishment for Ewing Jr, how did his passion for the game start?

"Without The Adversities I Experienced Throughout My Life, I Would Have Never Became A Professional Athlete..." The Basketball Story Of Joel Friesen.

Before becoming a multiple-time NBLC champion, an NBLC All-Star, the first pick of the 2019 CEBL inaugural season, and representing Team Canada in 2017, Joel Friesen experienced various obstacles and adversities that led to him becoming a professional athlete. Instead of succumbing to his situation, Friesen used sports as an outlet for change and, as a result, has become one of the greatest Canadian basketball athletes this country has ever seen!

“People Told Me Not To Do This, But I Wanted To Challenge Myself…” Jamal Reynolds. How A Child’s Dream Created A Hometown Hero.

Before Jamal Reynolds became a sixth man of the year and an All-Star in the NBLC, he grew up around all kinds of talent including NBA guard Cory Joseph! However, in the course of his journey towards the game, he made a decision that forever changed his life and his community.

“I’ve Seen A Lot Of Things That Ordinary Kids My Age Weren’t Supposed To Be Seeing But I Wanted Something Different For Myself"... The Basketball Story Of Braylon Rayson

Before Braylon Rayson became an All-Star and an MVP in the NBLC, he was challenged from day one to defy all odds. Growing up, he was surrounded by gang violence, drugs and poverty but was gifted with a family that helped him and guided his basketball dream. Even though he did receive that level of support from his family, more specifically his mother, Rayson’s mentality towards life is why he could prosper in this world. However, what did Braylon Rayson do to get to this point in his life and become one of the greatest athletes Canada has ever seen?

"Coming From Where I Came From Motivates Me To Play Basketball Everyday Because Without This Game, I Wouldn't Be Here Today"... The Devastating, Shocking, And Inspiring Story Of Xavier Moon

Growing up in Goodwater, Alabama, Xavier Moon was faced with challenges destined for him to fail. Moon never let his circumstance define him and instead realized that his actions towards fixing it actually represents him. Instead of subjecting to what was given to him, he worked twice as hard to get to where he is today. However, how did Moon become the player he is today?