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 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.
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 Kenny Ejim became a professional basketball player, he started his life by building the mentality of evaluating and appreciating the aspect of family. Growing up, the number one thing that he was chasing in his life was getting approval and validation from his family. Over time, the support from his family was beyond comprehension and pushed him to reach heights that he never saw he could reach. However, how did basketball play a role in his life?
Read MoreJamal Ray grew up in a rough neighbourhood, only having his family and sports as a way to escape. As a young kid, Ray would play football in a minor league where he always felt he could make it to the pros. However, as he got older, he started to appreciate basketball a lot more and decided to practice with his friends. He at first saw basketball as just a fun sport until one day, something shifted his mentality towards the game.
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?
Read MoreMarlon Johnson wasn’t always a professional basketball player. Growing up, Marlon never would have thought he could have reached the pro level and only saw himself making it to the collegiate level. This young CEBL champion surprised himself and the basketball world by becoming one of the top players in Canada! However, how did it all start?
Read MoreGuelph Nighthawks starting guard Olu Famutimi is regarded as one of the top players the CEBL has to offer. However, when Olu was an 18-year-old, he was known as a top 10 prospect coming out of high school according to ESPN. Unfortunately for Olu, one high school game against a rivalled team changed the entire course of his basketball career.
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