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 MoreGrowing 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?
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 MoreBefore Jelane Pryce helped the Saskatchewan Rattlers win their first ever championship, Pryce’s journey in learning how to play the game was something far more unique. Growing up, Pryce would get introduced to the game at a very young age and even trained alongside Sacramento Kings Guard, Cory Joseph! However, how pushed Jelane Pryce in becoming a professional athlete?
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 MoreBefore Filip Vujadinovic became a professional athlete, his journey to the game was nothing but easy. From his parents escaping the Yugoslavian war to his struggles of overcoming physical adversity, Filip’s journey to basketball is the definition of hard work and dedication. However, how did he manage to reach the professional level?
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 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 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 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 MoreJanuary 26.2020 was a tragic day to not just sports fans, but the entire world. Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and 7 others have tragically passed away in a helicopter crash that shook the world with pain and sadness.
Read MoreThis past summer, Ryan Ejim made headlines in Canadian sports and joined the Saskatchewan Rattlers in hopes of starting a new chapter in his career. Surely enough, Ejim and the Saskatchewan Rattlers found success this past summer and managed to take home the first-ever CEBL championship! However, how did Ryan Ejim reach this point in his life? What led to him wanting to become a basketball player?
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