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Team Manitoba 2026 – 15U Female (15UF)
#1 – Kara Voluntad
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 15
- Hometown
- West St. Paul
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 6 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Garden City Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Summit Basketball Club
- Summer Goals
- Train consistently, develop my skills, and strengthen my leadership on the court.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Earn a scholarship to play university basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Being called up as a Grade 9 player for the 2026 Varsity Provincial semifinal and getting one final opportunity to play with my graduating older sister.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My parents and my basketball-loving family.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Paige Bueckers and the Golden State Warriors.
- After High School
- Focus on my education while playing university basketball.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Stay involved in basketball through teaching or coaching.
#2 – Isatu Janneh
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 1 year
- School Attending This Fall
- Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Not provided
- Summer Goals
- Stay committed to improving every day, regardless of how motivated I feel.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play U SPORTS basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Finding out that I made the provincial roster.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My JV basketball coach: Garrick Hutsal.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Kobe Bryant.
- After High School
- Earn a scholarship and play U SPORTS basketball.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Give back by coaching the next generation of athletes and travel the world.
#3 – Mae Vande Graaf
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 6 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Vincent Massey Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack Basketball
- Summer Goals
- Improve as a player and contribute to a competitive team at Nationals.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Keep improving, competing, and enjoying the game.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning the AAAA Junior Varsity Provincial Championship in a highly competitive atmosphere.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My sister, Lilly Vande Graaf.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Paige Bueckers. I do not have a favourite team.
- After High School
- Play U SPORTS basketball.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become an interior designer and have a family.
#4 – Obehi Okhiria
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 3 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Vincent Massey Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Evolve 2011
- Summer Goals
- Become a better shooter.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play university basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning the Junior Varsity Provincial Championship.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My brother.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Anthony Edwards and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- After High School
- Attend university.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become a pediatrician.
#5 – Esther Yugu
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 8
- Years in Basketball
- 5 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Kildonan-East Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack Academy
- Summer Goals
- Train more consistently.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play professionally and reach the WNBA.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning my middle school championship.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My brother.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Anthony Edwards and the San Antonio Spurs.
- After High School
- Pursue an opportunity to play in the United States.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become a referee or coach my own team.
#6 – Zoe Krahn
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 4 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Linden Christian School
- Basketball Club
- Attack
- Summer Goals
- Improve my ability to drive and shoot.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play my best regardless of the team I am on.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Making Team Manitoba.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- Stephen Curry.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
- After High School
- Attend college or university.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become a lawyer or business owner.
#7 – Ella Abraham-Ajayi
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 15
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 2 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Oak Park High School
- Basketball Club
- Attack
- Summer Goals
- Improve my shooting and confidence.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Pursue post-secondary basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Scoring the game-winning basket in a PEBL game.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- Jalen Smith.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Ja Morant and the San Antonio Spurs.
- After High School
- Continue playing basketball at a higher level.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become a corporate lawyer.
#8 – Halle Yard
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 8 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Vincent Massey Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack
- Summer Goals
- Improve as a player and help lead the team throughout the summer and at Nationals.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Have a successful summer with Team Toba, win more provincial championships with Massey, and play U SPORTS basketball after high school.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning the Junior Varsity Provincial Championship with Massey.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- Chris Yard and Emma Yard.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Stephen Curry and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- After High School
- Play U SPORTS basketball and become a teacher or physiotherapist.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Give back to the sport by coaching youth basketball.
#9 – Lily Munson
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 15
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 4 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Vincent Massey Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack Academy
- Summer Goals
- Compete with intensity, support my teammates, and proudly represent Manitoba.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play university basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning the Junior Varsity Provincial Championship at Massey.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My coaches.
- Favourite Player & Team
- A’ja Wilson and the Boston Celtics.
- After High School
- Play university basketball.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Stay involved in sports and pursue a career that helps others.
#10 – Guneet Benipal
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 7 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Garden City Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack Basketball
- Summer Goals
- Improve my foot speed and overall quickness while becoming a consistent shooter from all areas of the court.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play U SPORTS basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning a hard-fought KPAC Championship during the 2025–26 high school season.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My brother.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
- After High School
- Pursue a post-secondary degree related to sport.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become an athletic therapist and coach basketball.
#12 – Brooke Poleshuk
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 15
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 4 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Vincent Massey Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack
- Summer Goals
- Improve my offensive game.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Earn an opportunity to play NCAA Division I basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Being named Player MVP at the 2025 Peg City Championship and Tournament MVP at the 2026 Miles Macdonell Tournament.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My mom.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Paige Bueckers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- After High School
- Play NCAA Division I basketball.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Travel the world.
#13 – Charity Zango
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Roster Player
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 15
- Hometown
- Portage La Prairie
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 5 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Westpark School
- Basketball Club
- Junior Bisons PEBL
- Summer Goals
- My goals for the summer are to improve my ball-handling, shooting consistency, basketball IQ, strength, and overall confidence on the court. I want to continue developing my skills so I can become a more complete player and make a bigger impact for my team.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Continue playing at the highest level possible, including college or university basketball, while developing into the best player and teammate I can be.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Helping my school team qualify for Provincials and win the provincial championship.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My biggest basketball influence is the people around me, including my friends, teammates, coaches, and school community. They motivate me to work hard, stay disciplined, and continue improving every day. Their support and encouragement have helped shape me into the player I am today and have strengthened my love for the game.
- Favourite Player & Team
- My favourite player is A’ja Wilson because of her confidence, leadership, and work ethic. As someone who is the same height as her, I look up to the way she competes and carries herself on and off the court. Watching her play motivates me to keep improving and reach my full potential. My favourite professional team is the Las Vegas Aces because of their competitiveness, teamwork, and winning culture.
- After High School
- Continue playing college or university basketball while pursuing a career in medicine.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- When my basketball playing career is over, I hope to build a successful career in medicine while staying connected to the sport that has had such a positive impact on my life. I would also love the opportunity to mentor younger athletes and give back to the basketball community.
#PP – Diya Brar
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Practice Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 9 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Garden City Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Attack Basketball
- Summer Goals
- Improve as an individual player while competing and pushing my teammates every day in practice.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Continue improving through Grade 12 and see where basketball takes me.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning the KPAC Championship with the Garden City junior varsity girls team.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- My grandfather.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Chris Paul and the Toronto Raptors.
- After High School
- Attend university, continue playing basketball, and begin coaching.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Become a CPA and coach basketball.
#PP – Taylor Breen
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Practice Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 4 years
- School Attending This Fall
- Sisler High School
- Basketball Club
- Evolve
- Summer Goals
- Become a better ball-handler.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play university basketball.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- My junior varsity season at Sisler.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- Carter Bryant.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Carter Bryant and the San Antonio Spurs.
- After High School
- Become a flight attendant.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Travel and coach basketball.
#PP – Charlotte Gietz
- Team
- 15U Female
- Roster Type
- Practice Player
- Position
- Guard
- Age
- 14
- Hometown
- Winnipeg
- Present Grade
- Grade 9
- Years in Basketball
- 6 years
- School Attending This Fall
- John Taylor Collegiate
- Basketball Club
- Evolve
- Summer Goals
- Improve my ball-handling and shooting consistency.
- Basketball Aspirations
- Play university or college basketball and compete at the highest level possible.
- Fondest Memory in Basketball
- Winning my first tournament with my school team, earning tournament All-Star honours, and competing against strong teams.
- Biggest Basketball Influence
- Emerson Martin and Leslie Duhamel, who have strengthened my passion for the game and pushed me to improve every day.
- Favourite Player & Team
- Paige Bueckers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- After High School
- Continue playing basketball and study to become a sports psychiatrist or nutritionist.
- When Basketball Career Is Over
- Stay involved in sport while pursuing a career as a sports psychiatrist or nutritionist.