Today we have Nicholson and Joseph making the Naismith Award list, lots of CIS action, The Basketball Jones goes one-on-one with Bill Wennington and Chuck Swirsky, a Canadian commits to UCLA, the NBL and a lot more in this edition of Canadian Content ...
First we start off with some pro news ...
Big shout to our people at Northpole Hoops for getting this together ... First Ever NBL Power Rankings Released! - Northpolehoops.com
And here is the first weekly release from the NBLC which is very informative ... Ow.ly - NBL-C Weekly 12 01.pdf uploaded by @SJMillRats
And in case you were curious, here is the league's media guide though I think it's a little outdated now ... http://nblcanada.pointstreaksites.com/view/nblcanada/press-releases/2011-2012-media-guide
Lightning's Freeman named NBL Canada player of the week
sjmillratsTV's Channel - YouTube
Storm signs seven-foot-two centre - Sports - The Journal Pioneer
Storm lose scorer, gain height - Prince Edward Island - CBC News
Lightning add guard | Basketball | Sports | London Free Press
And of course we shout to the hardest working sports agent we know for getting another Canadian signed to play overseas ... Slan Sports Management | Player Profile – Canadian National Team Player Megan Pinske Signs Professional Basketball Contract in Germany
Pinske to play on German pro hoop circuit
UPDATE: Players chase their dreams of career in professional basketball | The Columbian
Now here is a not so pro pair of links but since they're from The Basketball Jones they are always good for a few laughs ...
TBJ Tour video: Random questions with Bill Wennington | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com
TBJ Tour video: Is Chuck Swirsky still Canadian? | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com
Nexst up we have some NC-Double-Eh stuff ...
And if you didn't hear about it already, now you know that there are two Canadians on this list also which is big news ... Naismith Preseason Top 50 - Early Edition - CBSSports.com
Big shout to our colleague Hasan for this look. We actually go back a few years through Canada Basketball so check for him ... NBA Post Up – Canadians to watch for in the NCAA | Canada.com
And here we have our first look at a player blog from Simon Fraser ... French blog: Marie-Line Petit - Athletics - Simon Fraser University
Here's a rare junior college story with a mention of a Canadian as a key part of the team ...
Now for some high school news ...
Big shout to Quebec native Nirra Fields for committing to the Bruins and remember to check out the profile on her in the latest SLAM Magazine by yours truly (I know, shameless plug) ... Nirra Fields 2012 High School Girls' Basketball News - ESPNHS
Full Court Press Northern Exposure Camp: NPH Player Evaluations - Northpolehoops.com
Now this isn't exactly high school but watching Duane Notice, Henry Tan and few other kids out there is good enough for us ... Behind the scenes *A* Game Hoops Vs McMaster University on Vimeo
UPDATE: Our colleagus Nolan Shulman at Flagrant Fouls is keeping tabs on the kids looking to sign in the early period here ... National Signing Day Blog: Canadian Edition | Flagrant Fouls
UPDATE: Alisha Roberts Makes Pepperdine Commitment | Crown Magazine
UPDATE: FHC Early Bird Classic Top Performers | Crown Magazine
UPDATE: Signing Day Senior Superlatives - CBSSports.com
Now up are some CIS looks ...
We will begin with the CIS Top Ten for both men and women.
Lakehead Basketball: Highlights of Lakehead's Win over UW Stout
BCLocalNews.com - Last-gasp playoff push
BCLocalNews.com - New-look WolfPack take the floor
Lesson learned: UFV Cascades split with TRU Wolfpack
Mustangs women | Western Mustangs | Sports | London Free Press
Helping others is Ravier's ultimate goal - Brandon Sun
Ex-Clemson javelin thrower Wachna joins CIS champion hoops team
‘Wolves complete perfect preseason - The Argus | theargus.ca
Not half bad is not good enough for Lady Hawks - Sports - The Telegram
Strike frustrates Bobcats players - Brandon Sun
Former Valley hoops stars meet again on court
BCLocalNews.com - Cascade hoopsters struggle vs. Thompson Rivers
U of T Basketball vs Daemen College.wmv - YouTube
The year of the ram | The Eyeopener
Ravens hope to lose the choke tag
Gee-Gees ‘a team that decides its own destiny’
Badgers ride over Purple Ponies - Sports - The Brock Press - Brock University
Capers begin chase for fourth consecutive AUS title today - Basketball - The Cape Breton Post
UPDATE: Learning on the court - Basketball - The Register/Advertiser
UPDATE: 'Unsung iron man' rising
UPDATE: Huskies teams tops in CIS
UPDATE: theCord.ca - The tie that binds Wilfrid Laurier University
UPDATE: The Brunswickan | Men’s hoops team tips-off with heavy hearts
And last but not least we have some CCAA stories for you ...
Here are the Men's and Women's rankings.
Thunderbirds hope to fly into OCAA playoffs this season - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA
Simcoe Article: Grizzlies roundup
Double setback for Redeemer women in basketball
Cougar men hope to make strides - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA
UPDATE: Mariners looking for gold this time
UPDATE: BramptonGuardian Article: Bruins sweep pair from rival Humber