Uni #

2

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Ella

Last Name

Ramos

Age

14

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

9 years

School Attending This Fall

Maples Collegiate

Basketball Club Name

Attack Academy

Summer Goals

During the summer, I plan to continue working on improving my handles, consistency in shooting and reading the defence. 

Basketball Aspirations

To continue playing basketball at University 

Fondest Memory in Basketball

1. Representing Manitoba/Canada at the Filipino Global Summit and making the All Star team 2. Making history for Amber Trails as first girls team to go to Provincial Finals 3. Taking home the championship at BBall Nationals 

Biggest Basketball Influence

My cousin, Caden Tugade who has proven that "heart over height" isn't just a saying.

Favourite Player & Team

Kyrie Irving is my favourite basketball player and while I don't really have a favorite team, I do like the Toronto Raptors (only NBA Canadian team)

After High School

I'm not 100% sure what exactly but either something in education or athletic therapy

When Basketball Career is Over

I would like to stay involved in basketball maybe coaching or a trainer for kids

Uni #

3

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Guneet

Last Name

Benipal

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

6 years

School Attending This Fall

Garden City Collegiate 

Basketball Club Name

Attack Basketball

Summer Goals

My goals for this upcoming summer are to get stronger and to be a better ball handler. 

Basketball Aspirations

I want to play basketball at the highest level possible like USports

Fondest Memory in Basketball

My fondest basketball memory was the recent school basketball season (2024-2025) because we made a great strong run to the provincial finals and brought home the first girls basketball provincials banner!

Biggest Basketball Influence

My biggest basketball influence is my brother and my family 

Favourite Player & Team

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors

After High School

Play at a Usports level and excel in post-secondary education

When Basketball Career is Over

I want to become an athletic therapist and work with various athletes and sports teams

Uni #

4

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Mae

Last Name

Vande Graaf

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

5 years

School Attending This Fall

Vincent Massey

Basketball Club Name

Attack

Summer Goals

Have fun and challenge myself.

Basketball Aspirations

To keep loving the game.

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Travel tournaments with my team.

Biggest Basketball Influence

My sister. 

Favourite Player & Team

Paige Bueckers

After High School

Play Usport

When Basketball Career is Over

Have a family.

Uni #

5

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Diya

Last Name

Brar

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

9 years

School Attending This Fall

Garden City Collegiate

Basketball Club Name

Attack Basketball

Summer Goals

To become a better ball handler and get stronger

Basketball Aspirations

Play university basketball

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Winning my divisional championship in grade 8

Biggest Basketball Influence

My Dad/Uncles 

Favourite Player & Team

Paige Bueckers, New York Knicks 

After High School

Play university basketball

When Basketball Career is Over

Coach basketball

Uni #

6

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Zoe

Last Name

Krahn

Age

14

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

3 years

School Attending This Fall

Linden Christian School

Basketball Club Name

Jr. Bisons

Summer Goals

Become a better shooter, dribbler and improve stamina

Basketball Aspirations

Playing post-secondary basketball

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Finishing second at the Genesis Classic

Biggest Basketball Influence

Steph Curry

Favourite Player & Team

Steph Curry/Golden State Warriors

After High School

Play post-secondary basketball

When Basketball Career is Over

Become a lawyer or start my own business

Uni #

8

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Esther

Last Name

Yugu

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg 

Present Grade

Grade 7

Years in Basketball

4 years

School Attending This Fall

St. Gerard School

Basketball Club Name

Attack Basketball

Summer Goals

To practice all the chances I can get to upgrade my knowledge of the game.

Basketball Aspirations

To get to the pro level.

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Winning the Manitoba club provincials back to back.

Biggest Basketball Influence

My dad 

Favourite Player & Team

Kevin Durant and the Timberwolves 

After High School

Get to college basketball

When Basketball Career is Over

Give back to the community and help coach kids who want to play the game.

Uni #

10

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Taylor

Last Name

Breen

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

4 years

School Attending This Fall

Sisler

Basketball Club Name

Relentless

Summer Goals

Better Shooting

Basketball Aspirations

Play College Ball

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Winnipeg School Division Championship

Biggest Basketball Influence

Angel Reese

Favourite Player & Team

Lamello Ball & Boston Celtics

After High School

Play Basketball

When Basketball Career is Over

Be a flight attendant 

Uni #

11

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Ruby

Last Name

Dufour

Age

14

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

1 year

School Attending This Fall

Dakota Collegiate

Basketball Club Name

Attack South

Summer Goals

Improve my skills for club and high school tryouts.

Basketball Aspirations

Play basketball for as long as I can at the highest level

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Making Team Toba

Biggest Basketball Influence

My cousin Charlotte Kot.

Favourite Player & Team

Caitlyn Clarke

After High School

Become a Teacher

When Basketball Career is Over

coach.

Uni #

12

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Charlotte 

Last Name

Gietz

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

4 years

School Attending This Fall

Undecided 

Basketball Club Name

Jr Bisons

Summer Goals

Working on my shooting accuracy and doing strength training.

Basketball Aspirations

I would like to play high school and university basketball at a high level.

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Winning second place in the Genesis Classic Tournament in Calgary 

Biggest Basketball Influence

My coaches and teammates.

Favourite Player & Team

Paige Beuckers and Oklahoma City Thunder

After High School

I would like to go to University for nursing and play basketball in college.

When Basketball Career is Over

Pursue a career in pediatric nursing

Uni #

13

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Polina

Last Name

Poliezhaieva

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 7

Years in Basketball

2 years

School Attending This Fall

Island Lakes Community School

Basketball Club Name

Junior Bisons

Summer Goals

Become better every day

Basketball Aspirations

I want to play overseas, in Europe.

Fondest Memory in Basketball

The first time I got the opportunity to practice with girls older than me

Biggest Basketball Influence

My dad

Favourite Player & Team

Nikola Jokić & Denver Nuggets

After High School

Go to NCAA Div 1

When Basketball Career is Over

Be the coach or workout trainer

Uni #

14

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Jonna 

Last Name

Kysiliuk

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 7

Years in Basketball

3 years

School Attending This Fall

St. James

Basketball Club Name

Dinasty

Summer Goals

Get better as a person and sportsman

Basketball Aspirations

Make it to university basketball team 

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Hitting game winning shot

Biggest Basketball Influence

Dad 

Favourite Player & Team

Kyrie Irving 

After High School

Play university basketball or go pro

When Basketball Career is Over

Fashion designer

Uni #

15

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Roster Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Obehi

Last Name

Okhiria

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 8

Years in Basketball

2 years

School Attending This Fall

Vincent Massey

Basketball Club Name

Jr Bisons

Summer Goals

To be a better finisher and a better shooter.

Basketball Aspirations

To go D1.

Fondest Memory in Basketball

When I went to Calgary for the Genesis tournament with my club team. 

Biggest Basketball Influence

My older brother Ose Okhiria.

Favourite Player & Team

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Golden State Warriors

After High School

I want to go to University and play D1.

When Basketball Career is Over

When my basketball playing career is over, I'd like to be a Pediatrician.

Uni #

12 PP

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Practice Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Callia

Last Name

Tessier

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 7

Years in Basketball

2 years

School Attending This Fall

General Vanier 

Basketball Club Name

Atrack South

Summer Goals

To improve my ball handling skills

Basketball Aspirations

To win a championship 

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Making it to the finals in my first year of basketball.

Biggest Basketball Influence

My little brother

Favourite Player & Team

Nika Mühl & Arike Ogunbowale; favourite team is the LA Sparks

After High School

Continue with sports in College/ University 

When Basketball Career is Over

Not sure

Uni #

2 PP

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Practice Player

Position

Guard

First Name

Justine

Last Name

Spencer

Age

12

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 7

Years in Basketball

6 years

School Attending This Fall

Ecole Leila North

Basketball Club Name

Attack Academy

Summer Goals

Build more confidence as a player, shoot more consistently and learn all I can from this team 

Basketball Aspirations

Playing basketball at the highest level I can play

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Playing in BBALL Nationals last year

Biggest Basketball Influence

My dad

Favourite Player & Team

Kevin Durant is my favourite playe,r and OKC is my favourite NBA team

After High School

Play university basketball

When Basketball Career is Over

become a coach and help younger players after me

Uni #

5 PP

Team

14U Female

Roster Type

Practice Player

Position

Forward

First Name

Ashley

Last Name

Duhamel

Age

13

City/Town

Winnipeg

Present Grade

Grade 7

Years in Basketball

4 years

School Attending This Fall

Van Walleghem School

Basketball Club Name

Jr. Bisons 

Summer Goals

To improve my ball handling skills under pressure

Basketball Aspirations

To play university basketball

Fondest Memory in Basketball

Hitting my first 3-pointer in a game

Biggest Basketball Influence

Leslie Duhamel

Favourite Player & Team

Paige Bueckers

After High School

Play basketball at the University level

When Basketball Career is Over

be a gym teacher

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