Sports News — Backcourt

"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?