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Canada Basketball: Men's Nike All-Canada Camp
CANADA'S ELITE MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYERS TRAIN FOR LIFE AS STUDENT-ATHLETES IN TORONTO
Top 54 Men's High School Basketball players prepare to showcase their skills for the most high-profile basketball training camp in the country
(TORONTO) 54 of Canada's elite Men's basketball athletes are bringing their best game to Humber College in Toronto for five days of on-court and in-class skill development. Nike's 2005 All-Canada Camp, the official elite
development camp of Canada Basketball, is the highest-profile basketball training camp in the country.
The Nike All-Canada Camp, based on the prestigious Nike All-America Camp which has uncovered NBA megastars such as Vince Carter, Jason Kidd and Rasheed Wallace. This invite-only opportunity for Canada's basketball future encourages them to learn advanced techniques, sharpen their playing skills and be taught a series of valuable life lessons that will help enable them to prepare for the challenges of life as a student -athlete.
The camp tips off today, when student-athletes nation-wide arrive in Toronto for registration. Throughout the four full days, players will be witness to an impressive lineup of guest speakers including; elite coaches, former
athletes and sports psychologists, resulting in first-hand experience of what it takes to succeed in the world of high-profile university/college athletics. In addition to on-court skill development sessions, inter-squad scrimmages will also give attendees the opportunity to showcase their skills to a host of CIS and NCAA scouts and recruiters.
Friday, July 15th, the Nike All-Canada Camp Finals mark the camp's conclusion and will include a slam-dunk competition, three-point shootout and an All-Star game. Following the first four days of workouts and scrimmages, coaches will select the top 20 players to participate in the All-Star game, open to accredited media.
Nike All-Canada Camp athletes will spend 50% of their time in the Life Skill Sessions. These workshops are conducted by recognized field experts, covering a vast array of topics ranging from leadership and team building to
interviewing techniques. The sessions have been designed to help develop attendees into complete student athletes. Kevin Carr, who currently serves as Director of Players Programs for the NBA, will be on hand to serve as a
consultant for the Life Skills segment of the camp. Carr has also provided similar sessions to professional NBA players.
"Along with increased exposure, Nike All-Canada Camp covers all aspects of athlete development, from on-court drill sessions to in class discussions. In the same time, it is equally important for us to provide access to the guidance needed for the demands and expectations following the end of high school," said Derek Kent, Head of Corporate Communications, Nike Canada. "There are so many aspects from which the athletes can benefit from, making
these sessions invaluable."
Athlete selection of the Men's Nike All-Canada Camp is determined by Provincial Basketball Associations and Canada Basketball, based on agreed upon criteria.
"The Nike All-Canada Camps are an example of Nike and Canada Basketball's commitment to developing elite-level athletes," said Fred Nykamp, Executive Director and CEO of Canada Basketball. "We are pleased to a part of this
camp that brings together players from across the country and is congruent with Canada Basketball's "Be One" philosophy," he added.
Canada Basketball is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to the growth of the sport in Canada. Just as important, Canada Basketball is focused on the development and preparation of Canada's national teams for
the Olympic, Pan American and FISU Games as well as the World Championships. The aspiration of Canada Basketball is to instill the pride, commitment, passion and respect that Canadians personify into the development of basketball across the country and internationally.
NIKE, Inc., based in Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer and marketer of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike
subsidiaries include Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of hockey equipment; Cole Haan(R), which markets a line of high-quality men's and women's footwear, accessories and outerwear, and Hurley International LLC, which markets action sports and teen lifestyle apparel. Nike Canada Ltd. was established in 1984 and is based in Thornhill, Ont. Further information can be obtained at www.nikebiz.com
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To arrange an interview with any of the players, camp participants or to obtain required media credentials, please contact:
Michael Beleza
Rhoda Nasrallah
Mark Dottori
Nike Canada
Nike Canada
Canada Basketball
Office: (905) 771-4980
Office: (905)771-2035
Office: (416) 614-8037x202
Cell: (647) 228-0725
Cell: (647)885-9044
mdottori@basketball.ca
michael.beleza@nike.com
rhoda.nasrallah@nike.com
2005 Nike All-Canada Camp Invitee List
Number Last Name First Name Height Grade City & Province
1 Johnson Alex 5'10 12 Toronto, ON
2 July Ashly 5'10 11 Toronto, ON
3 Fraser Tremaine 5'11 11 Dartmouth, NS
5 Wright Andrew 5'11 12 Fredericton, NB
6 Lother Nick 5'11 12 Winnipeg, MB
7 Callas Mike 6'0 12 Yellowknife, NT
9 Driscoll-McKinnon Robert 6'0 12 Whitehorse, YT
10 Hardy Steven 6'1 12 Summerside, PEI
11 Beaulieu Jean-Francois 6'2 CGP Chicoutimi, QC
12 Mattison Tyrone 6'1 12 Toronto, ON
13 Thompson Elliott 6'2 11 Fredericton, NB
14 Duncan Learie 6'2" 12 Toronto, ON
15 Butland Stephen 11 Mt. Carmel, NL
16 Grant Juleous 12 Dartmouth, NS
17 Joseph Devoe 6'2 11 Pickering, ON
18 Scott Graeme 6'3 12 Saint John, NB
19 Steele Ryan 6'3 12 Toronto, ON
20 Wells RJ 6'3 12 Windsor, ON
21 Arop Mangisto 6'4 10 Edmonton, AB
22 Kasamba Tshing 6'4 11 St. Catharines, ON
23 Vil Marc-David 6'4 CGP Laval, QC
24 Williams Javari 6'4 12 Mississauga, ON
25 Muteba Al 6'4 12 Toronto, ON
26 Oppong Papa 6'4 12 Toronto, ON
27 Smith Dwayne 6'5 11 Toronto, ON
28 House Jonathon 6'5 11 Guelph, ON
29 Herra Paul 6'5 12 Kingston, ON
30 Powell Matthew 6'5 12 Etobicoke, ON
32 Greene Earl 6'5 12 Etobicoke, ON
33 Kuon Issac 6'5 12 Mississauga, ON
34 Montaque Chris 6'5 12 Toronto, ON
35 Wilkins Andre 6'5 12 Toronto, ON
36 Small Akeem 6'5 12 Toronto, ON
37 Jones Noel 6'5 11 Halifax, NS
38 Henry Jordan 6'5 11 Mississauga, ON
39 Carter Sam 6'5 11 Iqaluit, NU
40 Williams Kai 6'6 12 Regina, SK
41 Folker Adam 6'6 11 Markham, ON
42 Kong Bol 6'6 12 Surrey, BC
43 Heska Kristopher 6'6 12 Canora, SK
44 Jespersen Adam 6'7 11 London, ON
45 Reynolds Luke 6'7 12 Bedford, NS
46 Fidler Tyler 6'7 11 Calgary, AB
47 Wright DJ 6'7 12 Toronto, ON
48 Waithe Marvell 6'7 12 Toronto, ON
49 Brittain Scott 6'8 12 Oakville, ON
50 Rigaukos Nic 6'10 12 Toronto, ON
51 Broomfield James 6'10 11 Brampton, ON
52 Van Burck Marc 6'10 12 Star City, SK
53 Vanderbekken Jamie 6'10 12 Belleville, ON
54 Hannibal Jasonn 6'10 12 Mississauga, ON
55 Dobriansky Adam 6'10 12 East St. Paul, MB
56 Wood Ryan 6'11 12 LaSalle, ON
57 Ngot Riny 7'2" 12 Calgary, AB
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