Canada Escape Senegal 58-55 To Move To Semis in Rio Qualifier
It certainly wasn’t the test they were expecting, but Canada managed to scrape out a 58-55 win over Senegal this morning. Canada’s victory now brings the magic number down to two in games they must win...
View ArticleCanada Basketball Overcomes New Zealand 78-72, Headed To OQT Final
Against a stubborn New Zealand team that just wouldn’t stay down, Canada Basketball has passed yet another unexpected test and will face France for the right to go to Rio. This was supposed to be the...
View ArticleCanada Basketball: Commitment Will be Key for Future Success
As Cory Joseph walked off of the Manila floor for the final time after Canada basketball’s 83-74 loss to France, he did so with a slight smile. Joseph knew he had done everything he could to get Canada...
View ArticleCrown League: Week 3 Preview and James Johnson Interview
In this episode of the ToT-cast, we preview week three of the Nike Crown League and sit down with former Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson. With the Nike Crown League’s third week starting on...
View ArticleCrown League Week Four, Natalie Achonwa, Antwi Atuahene
In this episode of the ToT-cast, Natalie Achonwa joins the show to discuss the Canadian Women’s National team. On this episode of the ToT-cast, Ryan Greco recaps week four of the Nike Crown League and...
View ArticleJ. A. Happ: A Microcosm of Toronto Blue Jays Management
Why signing J. A. Happ over David Price is speaking volumes on the mindset of the Toronto Blue Jays’ front office. To the delight of Toronto Blue Jays fans, J. A. Happ is having an outstanding season...
View ArticleJaelin Llewellyn Leaves Orangeville to Attend Virginia Episcopal
After a successful season at Athlete Institute that saw Jaelin Llewellyn become the starting point guard, appear in the BioSteel All Canadian and – most notably -win the 2016 BioSteel dunk contest, he...
View ArticleKadeisha Buchanan Opens up about Life, A Rio Bronze Medal, and What’s Next
Kadeisha Buchanan joins Tip of The Tower to discuss how she came to be, Canada’s bronze medal in Rio, the challenges of being Soccer Canada’s next big star, and much more! In this exclusive one-on-one...
View ArticleToronto Raptors: Can Burlington Native Brady Heslip Make an Impact?
After claiming his D-League rights, the Toronto Raptors have signed yet another Canadian to their roster, but will Brady Heslip make any impact? I remember walking into Canada Basketball’s last...
View ArticleOSBA Week One Highlights: A.I. Prep Comeback, TRC Wins In OT
The Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) kicked off their second official season this past week and already it has become clear that this will be one of the more competitive high school...
View ArticleOSBA Week Two Highlights: TRC Dominates Thornlea, Lincoln Prep Over Southwest...
Week two of the OSBA season saw a couple of blowouts and a couple of close contests from some of the best schools in the province in boy’s basketball. Thornlea’s tired legs get routed on the road by...
View ArticleOSBA Week Three Highlights: Bill Crothers Gets Their First Win Of The Season
Another week is in the books for the OSBA and a couple of programs managed to pick up their first wins of the season in both the boys and girls divisions. Bill Crothers cruises past King’s Christian...
View ArticleOSBA Week 4 Highlights: A.I. Prep Remain Undefeated, Bill Crothers Win on Road
In Week four in the OSBA, we had two undefeated teams face off for top spot in the league, while Vaughn and Bill Crothers went head to head in a game that went to the wire. Bill Crothers prevents a...
View ArticleOSBA Week 5 Highlights: FHC Has Big Comeback Win Over Lincoln Prep
In one of the more anticipated matchups this season, the Father Henry Carr Crusaders didn’t disappoint in their game of the week debut this season against the Lincoln Prep Huskies. It was the Huskies,...
View ArticleAthlete Institute Retires Thon Maker and Jamal Murray’s Numbers
In Canadian hoops, few have achieved what Thon Maker and Jamal Murray have accomplished so far in their young careers. Tuesday night was yet another milestone for both players as they had their numbers...
View ArticleOSBA Week 6 Highlights: Orangeville Prep Knock Off Champs
In a game that had no shortage of highlights, Orangeville Prep managed to knock off the defending champs, A.I. Prep, for their first loss of the season. The night was kicked off in a big way, as both...
View ArticleOSBA Week 7 Highlights: TRC Academy Tops Vaughn, Showcase Season Begins
In the only scheduled game this week in the OSBA, a short-staffed TRC Academy managed to hand Vaughan Prep their seventh loss of the season. When you only have two players ready to come off of your...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Top OSBA Players By Class – Week 1
With the OSBA regular season more than half way through, the league has officially released their first player rankings by class. The rankings had few surprises near the top, but a number of other...
View ArticleOSBA Week 14 Highlights: Stefan Smith Drops 32 vs. Lincoln Prep
In a week that was full of competitive matchups and impressive highlights, it was Stefan Smith who shone the brightest with a 32 point performance against a tough Lincoln Prep squad that took Bill...
View ArticleOSBA Week In Review: Ignas Brazdeikas Drops 50
With the playoffs just a few weeks away, the top of the standings in the OSBA is starting to get packed. Here are some of the biggest stories so far in the month of the March. Ignas Brazdeikas scores...
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