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ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- The playoffs are officially here! With the regular season in the rear-view mirror in the Canada West, the attention quickly shifts to the First Round of playoffs. Some intriguing match-ups are on the docket on Valentine’s Day, no less, serving up a treat for basketball fans across the country. Last season, the First…
HALIFAX, N.S. -- Back for its 11th installment, the Dyrick McDermott Invitational is set to take place over the January 4-5, 2020 weekend. Over the years, some of the best teams and players from the East Coast have brought their talents to the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) to play in the event.…
TORONTO, Ont. -- The month of July is a busy time for Canada Basketball. Several Canadian teams are competing around the World during the month of July. From both the Men's and Women's Under-19 programs competing for gold to the Canadian women's team that will compete at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, it's…
MONTREAL, Que. -- Basketball fever is sweeping the nation. For the first time in team history, the Toronto Raptors are in the NBA Finals. With their 118-109 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game One, the Raptors are now three wins away from the NBA Championship. Their playoff run has captivated Canadians from coast to coast,…
Continue reading ➞ McGill Men’s Basketball to Host Three NCAA Opponents as Part of 2019-20 Schedule
TORONTO, Ontario -- The best of the best from across the OCAA will take to the court over the weekend to close out 2018 in a big way. The George Brown Huskies are gearing up to host their annual East vs. West Holiday Series at their Casa Loma campus. Three teams from both the East and…
Continue reading ➞ Top Teams From the OCAA Set to Square Off in East vs. West Holiday Series
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Get ready for a potential playoff preview come the end of December in the ACAC. On December 28th and 29th, the NAIT Ooks will host the North vs. South Challenge where teams from both divisions will bring their talents to Edmonton for two days of exhibition basketball. Unlike the regular season where teams…
Continue reading ➞ Annual North vs. South Challenge Brings Top Teams From the ACAC to Edmonton
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- The 2018-19 marks the 10th year that the Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) Mystics have hosted the Dyrick McDermott Invitational, and the focus remains the same as always. The event was established in memory and honour of Dyrick McDermott, the former head coach of the Mystics' women's basketball team. Over his tenure…
SARNIA, Ontario -- The holiday break is upon us in the ACAC, but it's never too early to begin thinking about the second half of the season. With student-athletes now preparing for their final exams as opposed to their next opponents, we decided that now was a perfect time to start planning ahead for what…
SARNIA, Ontario -- Every conference will have begun their season when Thursday night rolls around. The five teams that make up the university side of the RSEQ officially begin conference play on Thursday night, and what a slate they have put together for their opening night. On the women's side of the ball, there is…
Continue reading ➞ Morning Shootaround: The RSEQ Begins Conference Play
SARNIA, Ontario -- Rivalry games always add a little extra intrigue to sporting events, regardless of the sport. Wednesday night is a quiet night across the basketball landscape in Canada, as there are only four games on tap between both the men and women. Two games take place in the OCAA, while two games take…
Continue reading ➞ Morning Shootaround: Humber Hawks, Sheridan Bruins Renew Rivalry
