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Team Manitoba Wraps Up Successful Weekend at U.S. Events
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce the results for three provincial teams following competition in Minnesota from July 11–13, 2025. The 17U and 14U female teams participated in the 2025 North Tartan Meltdown, while the 15U male team competed at the Prep Hoops Future Stars Classic.
Each squad displayed strong fundamentals, tactical growth, and resilience against top U.S. competition.
17U Female – North Tartan Meltdown (Shakopee, MN)
Head Coach: Ashley Hoitink
Assistant Coaches: Kelli Sinnock, Autumn Agar
Results:
- Defeated MN Nice – Pierre 56–26
- Defeated MN Diamond Elite 75–29
- Defeated Midwest All-Starz 38–34
- Defeated Wisconsin 16/17U White 48–23
- Defeated Midwest All-Starz (Rematch) 56–43
Final Record: 5–0
14U Female – North Tartan Meltdown (Bloomington, MN)
Head Coach: Breanne Scott
Assistant Coach: Tianna Mighty ()
Results:
- Defeated Wisconsin 14U White 41–39
- Lost to Minnesota Stars 36–35
- Lost to Sanford Sports 43–20
- Lost to West Central United 45–23
- Defeated Zero Star Basketball 49–22
Final Record: 2–3
15U Male – Prep Hoops Future Stars Classic (Minneapolis, MN)
Head Coach: Patrick Mart
Assistant Coach: Jonathan Janzen
Mentor Coach: Spyros Kavadas
Results:
- Defeated Grand Forks Heat 62–41
- Defeated Northstar Titans – Strand 60–37
- Defeated Minnesota Rush 57–46
- Defeated Minnesota Fury – Kompelein 52–21
- Lost to Team Warwick – Ulvestad 52–37
Final Record: 4–1
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Basketball Manitoba has announced that three of its provincial teams—the 17U Female, 14U Female, and 15U Male squads—will be travelling to Minneapolis, Minnesota, this coming weekend to compete in two high-level American tournaments as part of their preparations for the 2025 National Championships and Canada Games.
The 17U and 14U Female teams will participate in the prestigious North Tartan Meltdown, running July 10–13, 2025. Hosted at multiple sites in Minneapolis (Bloomington and Shakopee), the event draws top female teams from across the U.S. and is regarded as one of the most competitive summer showcases in the Midwest. Read more about the Tournament and Schedule.
Meanwhile, the 15U Male Provincial Team will take part in the Prep Hoops Future Stars Classic, held July 11–13, 2025, in Minneapolis (Long Lake), MN. This tournament is known for elite-level boys' teams from across the region and will give Manitoba’s next wave of talent a strong test ahead of their summer championship run. Read more about the Tournament and Schedule.
This international experience provides Manitoba’s top youth players with valuable high-level competition and exposure as they continue to prepare for the summer’s main events, including the 2025 National Championships and Canada Games. These cross-border events are a key part of the provincial team development pathway, offering elite matchups and competitive pressure against some of the best youth programs in North America.
Basketball Manitoba wishes all three teams the best as they proudly represent the province in the U.S. this weekend.
| 2025 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 14U FEMALE |
| # | First Name | Last Name | Pos | Ht | Age | Gr | Hometown | Current School |
| 2 | Ella | Ramos | G | 5'2" | 14 | 8 | Winnipeg | Amber Trails Community School |
| 3 | Guneet | Benipal | F | 5'9" | 13 | 8 | Winnipeg | Amber Trails Community School |
| 4 | Mae | Vande Graaf | G | 5'6" | 13 | 8 | Winnipeg | Linden Meadows School |
| 5 | Diya | Brar | G | 5'4" | 13 | 8 | Winnipeg | Amber Trails Community School |
| 6 | Zoe | Krahn | G | 5'4" | 14 | 8 | Winnipeg | Beautiful Saviour Lutheran School |
| 8 | Esther | Yugu | F | 5'10" | 13 | 7 | Winnipeg | St. Ferard School |
| 10 | Taylor | Breen | F | 5'6" | 13 | 8 | Winnipeg | Stanley Knowles School |
| 11 | Ruby | Dufour | F | 5'11" | 14 | 8 | Winnipeg | Darwin School |
| 12 | Charlotte | Gietz | G | 5'8" | 13 | 8 | Winnipeg | Saint Charles Catholic School |
| 13 | Polina | Poliezhaieva | F | 5'11" | 13 | 7 | Winnipeg | Island Lakes Community School |
| 14 | Jonna | Kysiliuk | G | 5'8" | 13 | 7 | Winnipeg | George Waters Middle School |
| 15 | Obehi | Okhiria | F | 6'1" | 13 | 8 | Winnipeg | Ecole Viscount Alexander |
| PP | Ashley | Duhamel | F | 5'10" | 13 | 7 | Winnipeg | Van Walleghem School |
| PP | Callia | Tessier | F | 5'9" | 13 | 7 | Winnipeg | General Vanier School |
| PP | Justine | Spencer | G | 5'4" | 12 | 7 | Winnipeg | Ecole Leila North School |
| HC | Breanne | Scott | | | | | Headingley | |
| AC | Tianna | Mighty | | | | | Winnipeg | |
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| 2025 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 15U MALE |
| # | First Name | Last Name | Pos | Ht | Age | Gr | Hometown | Current School |
| 1 | Jaco | Ong | G | 5'10" | 14 | 8 | Winnipeg | Ecole Stanley Knowles |
| 2 | Tise | Obasoto | G | 5'10" | 14 | 9 | Winnipeg | Pembina Trails Collegiate |
| 3 | Tanner | Rivalin | G | 6'2" | 15 | 9 | Winnipeg | Kelvin High School |
| 4 | Veer | Brar | G | 6'3" | 14 | 9 | Winnipeg | Maples Collegiate |
| 5 | Malakai | Boville | G | 6'2" | 14 | 9 | Stonewall | John Taylor Collegiate |
| 6 | Marco | Rodrigues De Campos | F | 6'2" | 15 | 9 | Winnipeg | Murdoch Mackay Collegiate |
| 7 | Dashan | Burke | F | 6'4" | 14 | 9 | Winnipeg | John Taylor Collegiate |
| 8 | Vincent | Obiekwe | F | 6'4" | 15 | 10 | Winnipeg | Pembina Trails Collegiate |
| 9 | Case | Floreal | F | 6'4" | 14 | 9 | Winnipeg | Pembina Trails Collegiate |
| 10 | Adam | McFarlane | F | 6'7" | 14 | 8 | Winnipeg | Shaughnessy Park School |
| 11 | Miksa | Reid | F | 6'7" | 14 | 9 | Winnipeg | Grant Park High School |
| 14 | Ay | Olugbenga | G | 6'5" | 15 | 9 | Winnipeg | Faith Academy |
| PP | Gabriel | De-Michael Biar | G | 6'1" | 15 | 9 | Winnipeg | Dakota Collegiate |
| PP | Dylan | Duhamel | F | 6'6" | 15 | 9 | Winnipeg | St Paul's High School |
| PP | Yvan | Bashimbe | G | 5'9" | 14 | 9 | Winnipeg | Collège Louis-Riel |
| HC | Patrick | Mart | | | | | Winnipeg | |
| AC | Jonathan | Janzen | | | | | Winnipeg | |
| MC | Spyros | Kavadas | | | | | Headingley | |
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| 2025 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 17U FEMALE |
| # | First Name | Last Name | Pos | Ht | Age | Gr | Hometown | Current School |
| 1 | Ryan | Mckinlay | G | 5'7" | 16 | 10 | La Salle | Sanford Collegiate |
| 2 | Kiley | Schettler | G | 5'7" | 17 | 11 | Winnipeg | Garden City Collegiate |
| 3 | Lily | Cox | F | 5'10" | 16 | 11 | Winnipeg | Sturgeon Heights |
| 4 | Emilie | Mclean | F | 6'2" | 17 | 11 | Winnipeg | Dakota Colligate |
| 5 | Seva | Brar | G | 5'6" | 16 | 11 | Winnipeg | Garden City Collegiate |
| 6 | Halle | Penner | F | 5'11" | 16 | 11 | Carman | Sanford Collegiate |
| 8 | Uloma | Isinguzo | F | 6'0" | 16 | 11 | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey Collegiate |
| 9 | Emma | Yard | F | 6'1" | 16 | 11 | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey Collegiate |
| 10 | Ava | Shaw | G | 5'10" | 17 | 11 | Winnipeg | Daniel Mcintyre Collegiate |
| 11 | Emma | Elliott | G | 5'10" | 17 | 11 | Winnipeg | College Jeanne Sauve |
| 12 | Kishi | Folarin | F | 5'8" | 15 | 10 | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey Collegiate |
| 13 | Ella | Castres | G | 5'7" | 17 | 11 | Winnipeg | Maples Collegiate |
| PP | Aubrey | Carr | G | 5'9" | 15 | 10 | Dauphin | Dauphin Regional |
| PP | Gurmandeep | Chahal | G | 5'9" | 16 | 10 | Winnipeg | Sisler High School |
| PP | Otito | Okwumabua | G | 5'8" | 16 | 10 | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey Collegiate |
| HC | Ashley | Hoitink | | | | | St. Adolphe | |
| AC | Kelli | Sinnock | | | | | Winnipeg | |
| AC | Autumn | Agar | | | | | Winnipeg | |
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The 17U and 14U Female teams will participate in the prestigious North Tartan Meltdown, running July 10–13, 2025. Hosted at multiple sites in Minneapolis (Bloomington and Shakopee), the event draws top female teams from across the U.S. and is regarded as one of the most competitive summer showcases in the Midwest. Read more about the Tournament and Schedule. 
