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!
Read MoreBefore 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?
Read MoreThe moment that Otas picked up a basketball, his dream was to play for a Division 1 school. However, playing basketball in Edmonton, Alberta, at a school where athletics was scarce at the time was problematic at the surface level. For some people. It would have been disheartening to play your favourite sport in a place where no one cares about it. But for Otas, he used his situation as motivation and would consistently work on his game every day until he graduated.
Read MoreBefore Jeremiah Mordi became a Moncton Magic legend, he grew up in New York City, where he would immediately find passion and love for the game of football. However, a particular moment in his life changed his perspective of finding a passion for basketball, which led him to never looking back. As a result, Mordi is now one of the greatest NBLC players ever to enter the league. But what moment in his life changed his perspective?
Read MoreJoey Haywood has become one of the biggest icons in basketball and streetball history. From playing alongside The Professor to playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and being recognized by Kevin Durant, Haywood has been an inspiration to all ages. However, his journey to basketball wasn’t easy as he had to play in a community that didn’t establish basketball the way New York or Chicago did. With that being said, what did Joey Haywood have to do to get to where he is at today?
Read MoreTa’Quan Zimmerman is the definition of hard work and dedication. From the time he was born, Zimmerman had goals and dreams to one day make a difference and succeeded. However, the journey he embarked on was tough as he had to face adversity throughout every stage of his life. His life story made me shiver as I started to think, how did he do it?
Read MoreJoel Kindred growing up had nothing but love from his family. As a young kid, his older brothers and mother would constantly motivate him to be the best person he can possibly be. However, how did the basketball dream begin?
Read MoreGuillaume Boucard introduction to the game of basketball is unlike no other. Growing up in Montreal, Quebec, Boucard had aspirations and goals to be great in this world however, there was one moment in his life that would forever change the course of his life.
Read MoreMeshack Lufile was introduced to sports before he gained consciousness. Growing up in Burlington Ontario with his three other brothers, Meshack was introduced to hard work and diligence at a young age. These early teachings that he received allowed him to develop work ethic while also finding motivation. However, where did this all begin?
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