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“Going to college and not playing knowing I could contribute in a game but not being able to, it was a lot to handle.” The Basketball Journey of Trevon Scott.

Trevon Scott’s journey to professional basketball began in the heart of Georgia, where a close-knit family and rural surroundings instilled in him the discipline and resilience needed to chase his dreams. Despite facing the challenge of standing out in a small town where basketball was not the primary sport, Scott’s unwavering determination and the support of his family and community fuelled his path to the NBA. From redshirting in college to achieving milestones in the G League and NBA, Scott’s story is one of overcoming doubt and proving that with hard work and faith, anything is possible.

"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.

"Playing Basketball In A Place Where No One Cared About It Shaped Me To Become The Player I Am Today"... The Basketball Journey Of Otas Iyekekpolor.

The 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.

"I Was Always The Shortest Guy On The Court But The Competition I Faced Allowed Me To Become The Player I Am Today..." The Basketball Story Of Jelane Pryce.

Before 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?

"I Was Doubted At A Young Age, But I Never Let It Define Me..." The Basketball Story Of Jamal Ray

Jamal 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.

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"Without My Family, I Wouldn't Be Where I Am At Today..." Joel Kindred's Journey To Basketball

Joel 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?

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"The Moment I Found Basketball, I Knew It Was Something I Was Going To Do For The Rest Of My Life..." The Basketball Journey Of Guillaume Boucard.

Guillaume 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.

"The Moment I Step On The Court, I'm In My Own World..." The Story Of Marlon Johnson

Marlon 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?

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