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Canadian media jumps on Andrew Wiggins, Tristan Thompson, Raptors want All Star 2016 in Canadian Content

Andrew Wiggins descended on Hamilton with Huntington Prep and the media took some time out (finally) to notice, Tristan Thompson on the Rising Stars Challenge, the Raptors are trying to get All Star 2016, lots of CIS stuff and more in Canadian Content ...

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First we start off with the pro news ...

This should be an interesting process ... Raptors bidding to host 2016 NBA all-star game, sources say | Toronto Star

It's safe to say this was accomplished ... Tristan Thompson sets a big goal for himself during Rising Stars Challenge | cleveland.com

Tristan Thompson interview quotes from All-Star- InsideHoops.com

Kris Joseph makes an appearance at the Melo Center and talks about his pro prospects | syracuse.com

Growing pains linger

Moncton pulls out a Miracle in Summerside - Sports - The Journal Pioneer

Mill Rats halt winning streak for Rainmen | The Chronicle Herald

Check out this brief highlight reel from our man Alex Johnson out in Romania ... AJ 2012-2013 Highlights Trailer - YouTube

Now for a whole slew of high school stories ...

Canada’s Andrew Wiggins will thrill home crowd one final time: Kelly | Toronto Star

And after the Huntington Prep game in Hamilton ...

Grange on Wiggins: Age is just a number - sportsnet.ca

Andrew Wiggins offers up glimpse into brilliant future: Kelly | Toronto Star

Pressure to be star, saviour rests on teenager Andrew Wiggins’ shoulders | NBA | Sports | National Post

Andrew Wiggins: A Canadian basketball phenom - The Globe and Mail

Canadian basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins stays cool amid media frenzy | TheSpec.com

Murray leads Renegades over Rebels, Vikings beat Knights as high school basketball resumes | therecord

Maple Ridge News - Host Pitt Meadows Marauders favoured in weekend playoffs

City hoops finals tonight | Basketball | Sports | Sault Star

Banner Rebels BNW No. 1

Vernon Morning Star - Cats and Kal off to Valleys

No. 2 Grove tops No. 1 Yale, plus Kits and Saints win Van City and Indy titles on Saturday | The Province

Kits, WRCA grab top spots as two largest boys zones seed tourneys, set draws for Wed. tip-offs | The Province

Kits, WRCA grab top spots as two largest boys zones seed tourneys, set draws for Wed. tip-offs | The Province

Saints go marching into playoffs

Now for a mess of CIS stuff ...

Cougars' Connor Burns ready to battle on the boards

Huskies women jostle for playoff position

Prince George Free Press - First year at top level a learning experience

Sterling career will end at home - Brandon Sun

Prince George Free Press - End of season, end of time here

Gee-Gees clinch division crown

Huskies clinch top spot on the hard floor

Doane leads basketball Panthers to comeback victory - Basketball - The Guardian

This video went viral and made the rounds all weekend, all over the internet ... Brandon University basketball coach swishes half-court shot, wins free tuition for student (VIDEO) | The Eh Game - Yahoo! Sports Canada

Former Bobcat happy to play for a contender - Brandon Sun

Wright drops 29, Rams top Blues | The Eyeopener

Fiddler's Facts: Action heats up on UPEI basketball floor tonight - Sports - The Guardian

Huskies clinch top spot

Cascades will celebrate - but just for a bit

University Basketball: Ravens beat Gee-Gees in breathtaking triple-overtime game

Brock drop a pair to Windsor | Basketball | Sports | St. Catharines Standard

Capers’ Dorsey lights up Acadia | The Chronicle Herald

Capers suffer first loss of the season to Acadia - Basketball - Cape Breton Post

And last but not least we have some CCAA looks for you ...

Bearcats no trouble for steady Mariners

McClughan collects 800th career board in win | Local Sports | Medicine Hat News

Nanaimo News Bulletin - VIU hoops teams hot at right time