Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce a three-year extension of its partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods, confirming the continued use of the Wilson Evolution basketball as the official game ball for all Basketball Manitoba-operated and sanctioned events across the province.
The renewed agreement ensures that the Wilson Evolution Basketball will remain the standard across championships, leagues, camps, and tournaments through the 2028–29 season. This extension builds on a relationship that now spans more than 25 years, reinforcing its status as one of the most consistent and high-quality products on the market.
The Wilson Evolution basketball has become synonymous with high-level play across Manitoba, widely regarded for its consistent grip, durability, and performance in both training and competition environments. Its use across all Basketball Manitoba programming provides athletes, coaches, and officials with a uniform standard, supporting skill development and competitive integrity from grassroots to high-performance levels.
In addition to its role as the official game ball, the Wilson basketball platform continues to be integrated into several key community and development initiatives of Basketball Manitoba. Custom-branded Wilson basketballs.
Programs and events which will use a Wilson product include…
- Canada Basketball Junior Academy - Manitoba
- Targeted Athlete Program
- Targeted Athlete Strategy
- Manitoba Basketball Club Championships
- Junior High Basketball Championships
- Manitoba High School 3x3 Championships
- Manitoba Summer Games
- Winnipeg Minor Basketball
- Peg City Basketball
- Winnipeg Basketball League
- Todd MacCulloch Hoops School
- Inner-City Basketball League
- Basketball for All donation program
- Junior NBA
The Wilson brand basketball is also aligned with the highest levels of the game globally, including its use in U SPORTS, FIBA 3x3, and the NBA. This alignment reinforces Basketball Manitoba’s commitment to providing athletes with a consistent playing experience that mirrors national and international standards.
Through this extended partnership, Basketball Manitoba and Wilson Sporting Goods will continue to collaborate on equipment support, product access, and promotional initiatives designed to enhance the basketball experience across the province. Over more than two decades, the partnership has contributed to the delivery of high-quality events and programming, while helping to elevate the overall standard of play within the province.
The extension reflects a shared commitment to supporting athletes, coaches, and communities through continued investment in the game at all levels.
Manitoba basketball groups looking to purchase Wilson products can do so with…
Home Run Sports Winnipeg
20 De la Seigneurie Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3X 0E9
Phone: (204) 255-7687
Website: homerunsports.com
Contact: Brent Yanchishyn brent@homerunsports.com