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

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Amrinder

LAST NAME

Bhandal

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Sisler High School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Winnipeg

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Piece Basketball

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

My favourite would be James Harden, and my favourite team is the Los Angeles Lakers.

SUMMER GOALS

For this summer, my goal is to get faster and to practice my deep three-pointers.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

I hope to get a scholarship to a university to play basketball.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

When we were down by 17 in the 4th quarter and won by 5 in the last 8 minutes of the game to go to semi finals.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My biggest basketball influence would probably have to be my brother. I started playing because of him.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Maybe go into business in University.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

I'd like to do something in business.



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Brendan

LAST NAME

Amoyaw

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Lincoln Prep

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Lincoln Prep


TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Chinonso

LAST NAME

Njelita

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Winnipeg

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite Canada Basketball 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Giannis Antetokounmpo And Milwaukee Bucks

SUMMER GOALS

I aspire to improve my physic and skill before the fall season

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

I’m basketball I aspire to play in the national level, for Nigeria.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

My fondest memory in basketball would be setting a game high of 44 points in one game

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My biggest basketball influence would be Giannis because he was the first person I really aspire to be and I think that my body and physique is somewhat the same as him

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I would like to play in the use for level because I really want to have basketball as an ongoing course while doing studies

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

When my basketball career is over I would love to be in the field of psychiatric nursing. I have always aspire to work with people with mental problems because I have dealt with so many friends and peers who has gone through it and I have helped him in the way I could so doing that professionally would be like a serotonin boost 



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Chisom

LAST NAME

Njelita

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Manitoba 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite Canada Basketball 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Stephen curry (golden state warriors)

SUMMER GOALS

Improve my shooting skill and improve my IQ level by watching or playing in high-level basketball.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

I aspire to be someone known in my community for taking basketball to a high level and excelling in it.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

My first dunk in-game. (Grade 10)

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My biggest basket ball influence would be Michael Jordan and DeMar DeRozan, mostly because my game is so similar to both of them and I’d like to become as great as both of them.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I’d like to go into the field of engineering, mostly because I’m good with my hands and enjoy making new things.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Give back to the community which gave to me, from being a coach to personal trainer. And definitely donating to a program if I have the requirements.



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Elijah

LAST NAME

Mensah

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

7 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Miles Macdonell Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Winnipeg

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Piece Basketball Club

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

SUMMER GOALS

My basketball goals for the summer are to improve my dribbling, shooting and stamina while also making sure to enjoy the sport and have fun. I want to get stronger as well.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

My basketball aspirations is to have a successful university career and take it from there.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning the peg city basketball championships.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Lebron James

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Become a physiotherapist/sports doctor.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Be successful in whatever field I chose to enrol in.



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Enny 

LAST NAME

Suliman

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Maurice High School 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Central Prep 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite Canada Basketball 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Kevin durant- Brooklyn nets 

SUMMER GOALS

To improve my ball handling and shooting 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play professional basketball 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning a school championship 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Charles Carlos and Allan Vince 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I’ll be continuing basketball at central prep Canada 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Go into the police force 



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Kato

LAST NAME

Jaro

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

16

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

College Miles Macdonell Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

The University Of Winnipeg Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Evolve

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

SUMMER GOALS

I would like to continue to work hard and improve as much as I can throughout the summer 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

I want to play University/College basketball at the highest level I can achieve

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Going to Jr. NBA with Winnipeg Hotshots

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Lebron James

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Continue to play basketball at a high level and get a good education to set myself up for the future

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Study hard in University to get a good job and hopefully one day be able to coach or train as well



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Lorence

LAST NAME

dela Cruz

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

10 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Paul’s High School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Undecided

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

204 Cru

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Michael Jordan

SUMMER GOALS

Get better and smarter, mentally and physically stronger, create good habits and discipline, give back and have fun.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play professionally.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Being named as All-Canadian in 2019 Nationals.  Winning school provincial championship.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My Dad.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Attend College/University and play basketball.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Get into the engineering field and business world.



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Marco

LAST NAME

Guaring

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

13+ years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Paul's High School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Canadian Mennonite University

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

204 CRU

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

LeBron James

SUMMER GOALS

Improve as an overall  basketball player and competing with the best players from all around Canada.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Take my game to the highest level possible. (Usports, Pro leagues, etc.)

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning the 2022 AAAA provincial final for varsity boys basketball in Manitoba.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kobe Bryant

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play basketball post-secondary.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Explore and learn about things related to business and how to build up from a business stand-point.




TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Mekhi

LAST NAME

Lisan

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

13+ years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Potters House Christian Academy 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Potters House Christian Academy 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Canada Elite

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Chris Paul & Lakers

SUMMER GOALS

To win gold and get better

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play professional basketball 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Beating the number 1 team in Jacksonville 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kobe Bryant

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play college basketball 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Train the next upcoming basketball players

TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Michael

LAST NAME

Uzonna

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

4 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Paul’s Highschool

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Undecided

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Ignite 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Lebron James/2014 Miami heat

SUMMER GOALS

Contribute by medalling in the Canada games

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Using basketball for free education 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Getting my first in game dunk in grade 9 in the provincial finals

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kobe Bryant 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play basketball at the college level

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Become a doctor



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Paul

LAST NAME

Bocalan 

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

16

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Sisler High School 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Sisler High School 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Manitoba Magic

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

LeBron James & Los Angeles Lakers 

SUMMER GOALS

To improve my guard skills and become a better shooter  

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To receive a scholarship from college/university 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning the Winnipeg School Division championship game in grade 8

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My biggest influence is my dad and my two older brothers 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I want to play basketball in college/university 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Graduate from post secondary and finding a career 



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Ramogi

LAST NAME

Nyagudi

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 10

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Pauls High School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

St. Pauls High School

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

JIMMY BUTLER/MIAMI HEAT

SUMMER GOALS

GET BETTER AT MY CRAFT/GAME. GET RECOGNITION FROM D1 COLLEGES

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

HALL OF FAME NBA PLAYER

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

WHEN I WAS IN GRADE FOR AND PLAYED FOR GRADE 8 TEAM 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

KOBE BRYANT

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

PLAY D1 COLLEGE- HOPEFULLY NBA DRAFT AND SUCCESSFUL CAREER

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

PURSUE MY DREAM TO BECOME A DOCTOR



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Ryan

LAST NAME

Luke

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

John Taylor Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Winnipeg 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Evolve

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Paul George.     LA Clippers

SUMMER GOALS

Win The Canada Games

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play professionally after University

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning High School city championship and playing in the provincial finals.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Coach Spiros Kavadas

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I will be playing basketball for the University of Winnipeg

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Work in the healthcare industry, pursue MMA career



TEAM

18U Male

FIRST NAME

Waqo

LAST NAME

Tessema

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Lincoln Prep

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Fort Erie International Academy 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Uplay Canada

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

SUMMER GOALS

Win Gold at Canada Games, attract coaches

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Use my gifts and resources to become the best basketball player I can be

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Going undefeated and winning provincials

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Stephen Curry

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play professional basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Start my own business, coach on the side


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