Canada Basketball — Backcourt

“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.

"When I started to take basketball seriously, I was my only supporter..." The basketball story of Jailan Haslem.

Jailan Haslem îs a professional basketball player who last played for the island Storm, an affiliate organization with the NBLC (National Basketball League of Canada). However, how did his dream of making the professional level become a reality?

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"Without my father's NBA legacy, I would have never become a professional athlete..." The basketball story of Patrick Ewing Jr.

Patrick Ewing Jr, the son of NBA legend Patrick Ewing has managed to follow his father’s footsteps and play basketball at the professional level including, the NBA. While making the NBA was an incredible accomplishment for Ewing Jr, how did his passion for the game start?

"I Always Knew I Could Become A Professional Athlete, I Just Didn't Know How"... The Basketball Story Of Christopher Miller.

Christopher Miller is a professional athlete and trainer in hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes. Miller launched his own company called Millervision, where he mentors young athletes on how to take the next step to their basketball careers. While Miller has accomplished a lot in his professional career, how did he get to this point of mentoring young athletes and being a professional athlete?

"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!