Basketball Manitoba is proud to present the Manitoba Provincial Team program, which identifies, trains and develops the top basketball players in the province.  Get to know the current team members below.  Click or tap on an image to view it in full size.









TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Aidan 

LAST NAME

Lambert-Park 

HOMETOWN

St. Laurent 

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St Laurent 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

St Laurent 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Attack 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Lebron James and LA Lakers

SUMMER GOALS

To become a better basketball player and a better shooter

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play university or college basketball

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Making team Manitoba 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My mom. She is my biggest fan, supporter and coach. 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

To attend college or university and play basketball  

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

To become a firefighter and help people 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Destiny

LAST NAME

Okedara

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

14

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

2 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

JH Bruns Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Dakota Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Alliance Basketball

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

my favourite player is Demar Derozan and the Chicago bulls

SUMMER GOALS

To improve in every aspect possible and become a leader on the court

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play D1 basketball

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

my fondest memory in basketball is my first ever "official" basketball game

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

my club coach 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

to play college basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

a pediatrician 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Istvan

LAST NAME

Reid

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

13

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 8

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

3 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Grant Park High School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Grant Park High School

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Jr Bisons (2008)

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Kobe Bryant and Boston Celtics

SUMMER GOALS

To improve my overall skill 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To be the best basketball player I can be

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Making my club team 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My parents

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

To play college basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Create a basketball club for high school kids and be one of the coaches. 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Jayden

LAST NAME

Westerlund 

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

10 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Henry G Izatt

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Vincent Massey

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Dirk Nowitzky/ Dallas Mavericks 

SUMMER GOALS

Keep working on ball handling and further my shift towards more of a guard role (from my natural swingman position). The provincial team has many excellent guards, so this is a fantastic opportunity for me to play with smaller and quicker guards and to keep developing my own guard skills.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

I’d like to keep developing into a very versatile player who can switch between 2,3 and 4 seamlessly. My biggest fear has always been getting stuck in the post because of my height, ending up as just another undersized post player with no other skill set. I believe positionless basketball really is the future.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Making the provincial training camp last year was a huge personal achievement for me. It really made me take things to the next level and push myself every single day.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My dad and uncle, who both played high-level basketball and always pushed me and supported me on my basketball journey.  Coach Herve Vincent, who called turnover every time I turned my back to the basket when I was 10 years old. He forced me to play facing the basket, not just relying on my height in the post. I’m very grateful today. (I wasn’t back then!)

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I’d like to play at University/College level in Canada or abroad. My uncle played professionally in Europe for over a decade. That could be an option. Who knows what doors open up in the future?

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

I’d like to stay engaged with the game I love. I’m sure I’ll coach and also be active in the basketball community in some capacity.



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Jurwin

LAST NAME

Garcia

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

10 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

West Kildonan Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

West Kildonan Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Manitoba Magic

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Ja Morant/Luka Doncic / Lakers

SUMMER GOALS

Work harder while others aren’t. Train every single day.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Become the best version of myself and win nationals for Toba and the team

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning a champion with my club team I have been with for 3 years

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Jared McCain and my dad

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play basketball on a university team

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Continue my legacy to other kids



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Liam

LAST NAME

Jaro

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

14

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 8

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Munroe Junior High 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Miles Macdonnel

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

204 Elite 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Ja Morant & Memphis Grizzles 

SUMMER GOALS

To get better at basketball

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To fix my form

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Making team Manitoba 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My Dad

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Continue with basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Coach basketball



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Magnus

LAST NAME

Carlos

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

14

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

9 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Arthur A Leach

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Undecided

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite Canada Basketball

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

New York Knicks & Kemba Walker

SUMMER GOALS

To win Nationals

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Get to play basketball in university

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning club provincials

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My brother

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Go to university, get a scholarship

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Find a job, start a family, and maybe coach basketball



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Michael

LAST NAME

Kallon

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

14

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 8

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

3 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Chief Peguis Middle School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

River East Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

WMBA - North Kildonan

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors

SUMMER GOALS

I want to be able to consistently dunk on a 10ft net. 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

My dream is to become the best player I can possibly be.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

My best memory was probably when I dunked in a real game.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kobe Byrant

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I would like to go to college/university

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

share my skills, and become a basketball coach for kids



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Miguel

LAST NAME

Guaring

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

9 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St Paul's Hs

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

St Paul's HS

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors

SUMMER GOALS

Overall strength, speed and stamina

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play D1 basketball

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning AAAA JV Provincial finals and being named as MVP

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Dad

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play university/college ball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

To be a software developer



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Noah

LAST NAME

Macalalad

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Maples Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Maples Collegiate 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Attack Basketball 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Kyrie Irving and The Golden State Warriors 

SUMMER GOALS

Improve my game and have a successful experience with Team Toba 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play basketball throughout high school and post-secondary

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

winning KPAC championships 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My older brother 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play post-secondary basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

I want to be a business entrepreneur 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Paul

LAST NAME

Ogweno

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

14

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

3 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Collège Jeanne Sauvé

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Collège Jeanne Sauvé

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Brooklyn Nets/ Kevin durant

SUMMER GOALS

To become the best basketball player and person I can be on and off the court

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To win gold medal at Canada Nationals this year 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Making the 2021 Team Manitoba training Camp

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My brother

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I would like to play College or University basketball 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

I would like to coach a younger team or have a training program 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Sam 

LAST NAME

Opanubi 

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

13

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 8

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

3 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Amber Trails Community School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

St. Paul’s High School

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Attack 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Jason Tatum  - Boston Celtics

SUMMER GOALS

Workout at the gym, work on my speed and vertical 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To receive a university offer 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

First basketball game after Covid 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My big brother Israel

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Athletic Training 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Help Coach Basketball in my community 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Settimo

LAST NAME

Yugu

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

13

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 8

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

11 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Gerard

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Kildonan East Collegiate 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Attack Basketball

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics 

SUMMER GOALS

Get bigger 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play D1

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

When I hit my first buzzer beater

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My dad 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Go to a D1 school 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Coach the youth



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Stellan

LAST NAME

Chammartin 

HOMETOWN

Lorette 

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

14

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

7 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

École Gabrielle-Roy

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

École Gabrielle-Roy

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Michael Jordan. Team: Toronto Raptors

SUMMER GOALS

Be able to dunk a basketball. Improve my left hand. Be a strong contributor to the provincial team. 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Get a University or College scholarship so I can continue to play basketball and get an education. 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning varsity basketball provincials 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My dad

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Continue to play basketball at the university or college level or attend a prep school 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Give back to the game by coaching youth basketball 



TEAM

15U Male

FIRST NAME

Tristian

LAST NAME

Gibbons

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 9

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Centre Scolaire Léo Rémillard

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Centre Scolaire Léo Rémillard

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite 07

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Michael Jordan and Toronto Raptors

SUMMER GOALS

To improve as a player in the provincial program

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play Pro basketball

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning my school's first SCAC tier AAA title on my birthday

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My father

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Go to University

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

stay involved in some capacity





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