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PROFILE — This 15-year-old is a rising star in Canadian basketball
Isaiah led Canada to the finals of a major tournament this summer Name Hometown Oakville, Ontario Age 15 Claim to fame Isaiah Hamilton is seen as one of the best teen basketball players in the world. He could be Canada's next basketball star, according to Bleacher Report, a popular sports outlet who praised Isaiah in an Instagram post on June 3. He's already received eight scholarship offers from some of the best schools in the U.S. and he's only in Grade 11. Trust the process. — Isaiah Hamilton Isaiah really started to gain attention in June when he represented Canada at the under-16 AmeriCup tournament in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The tournament is organized by the International Basketball Federation (better known as FIBA). As an all-star and second-leading scorer, Isaiah led Canada to the tournament final on June 8. However, he was unable to play because of an ankle injury. Canada eventually lost to the United States, falling short of their gold medal hopes. As a rising star in Canadian basketball, Isaiah said this was his first time dealing with adversity. 'I know that I could have contributed and helped my team during that game,' he said. 'But it drove me to find other ways to bring energy to my team.' Canadian NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP award Dominating at the Americup As a kid growing up in Oakville, Ontario, Isaiah said that it took him some time to fall in love with basketball. He often played against kids that were older than him. But once he began playing competitive basketball in Grade 9, his strong defence and his ability to score tough shots eventually led him to join the Canadian national team in April. That's where he connected with his new coach, Chris Cheng. 'We had a really good understanding right from the beginning of how this experience [playing for Canada] is going to help him grow as a player,' Cheng said. At the AmeriCup tournament, it didn't take long for Isaiah to show off his skills on the international stage. He started turning heads in Canada's first game of the tournament against Venezuela on June 2. Near the end of the game, Canada was up by two points and Venezuela had the ball, looking to tie the game. Isaiah read the play perfectly. He stole the ball and dribbled up the court — no defenders in sight. He leapt off his feet, threaded the ball through his legs and slammed the ball in the net, giving Canada a comfortable four-point lead. They went on to win the game. Isaiah's dunk stunned many fans watching the game — including his dad, Emmett Hamilton. He said that instead of a flashy but risky move, he wishes that Isaiah would have just played it safe. After all, you don't get more points for a fancy dunk. 'Two points is two points,' he said. WATCH — NBA star Luguentz Dort shares the story of his first dunk Cheng agreed, but he said he understands why Isaiah made that choice. 'He's 15 years old and he's got the opportunity to put on a show and that's what he did.' 'Hopefully next time, he'll make a better decision,' he said jokingly. As for Isaiah, he said that he didn't really think about it. 'I kind of decided what I was going to do once I was in the air,' he said. These are the sort of highlight plays that you can find all over Isaiah's Instagram page. Overcoming the injury Isaiah injured his ankle in the semi-finals when he landed awkwardly after jumping for a rebound, which meant he couldn't play in the finals. It was a difficult situation for Isaiah, who was hoping to lead Canada to a gold medal. 'At first it hurt a lot,' he said. 'But I wanted to go back in and play.' The next morning, the pain was worse. The team's therapists told Isaiah that he should sit out for the finals. A lot of players in that situation might step away from the team, feeling that they have nothing to contribute, according to Cheng. 'But Isaiah didn't do that,' he said. 'Even though he wasn't playing, he continued to bring energy to the team.' By focusing on what he could control, instead of what he couldn't control, Cheng said that Isaiah encouraged his team to focus and stick to the game plan in his absence. WATCH — What happens when a Last Airbender star and an NBA star play basketball Isaiah says that being able to adjust to tough situations is one his strongest skills. Whether it's in school or on the basketball court, his advice is to 'take life one battle at a time.' What's next for Isaiah Basketball players often describe success as a process. It's something that you're constantly working on and trying to get better at. Isaiah's advice for those trying to take their game to the next level is to focus on the things you're not good at and try to improve them. 'If you always focus on the stuff you're good at, then you're not going to get better,' he said. While he continues to work on his game, he's looking forward to representing Canada again at the FIBA under-16 World Cup next summer. He's also looking forward to accepting one of his many scholarship offers once he's in Grade 12. Schools like Villanova and Syracuse are eager to recruit him, and he's expecting more offers. Playing varsity basketball is a necessary step towards becoming a pro. Hoping that his time to dominate on the big stage will come soon, Isaiah says that he will continue 'trusting the process.'
CBC
2 hours ago
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Sibling bonds fuel Team Nova Scotia at 2025 Canada Games
When the Nova Scotia women's soccer team and men's lacrosse squad begin play at the 2025 Canada Summer Games, both will feature a family connection. At least two of the province's teams participating in the multi-sport national competition this month in St. John's have siblings on their rosters. The Buchanan twins and the Mont brothers are among the athletes representing Nova Scotia, with Jada and Kylie Buchanan teaming up on the soccer field and Leo, Emmett and Henry Mont joining forces in the lacrosse arena. Bridgewater's Buchanan sisters have shared a lot in their 17 years, including a passion for soccer. However, they haven't always played together. One year, Jada suited up for Halifax County United Soccer Club, while Kylie stayed with her local team, South Shore United FC. Being pitted against each other fed their competitiveness and their love of the sport, they say. Now, they're back on the same team — Kylie as a midfielder, Jada as a defender — and planning to use their familiarity to their advantage. "I feel like we're able to read each other's minds, kind of," said Jada. "I kind of know where she's going to play the ball without even having to talk to her. And I know where she plays the ball, where she moves, because we played with each other for so long." The twins said they're excited to represent Nova Scotia and are looking forward to Aug. 19, when they play their first game against Team Yukon. Meanwhile, the Mont household in Bedford has three competitive lacrosse players: older brother Leo, 17, and twins Emmett and Henry, 15. While they can routinely find time to practise in their yard, they haven't always been able to play together competitively given the age difference between Leo and his younger brothers. But when they realized they had a rare chance to qualify together for the Nova Scotia team, they vowed to try as hard as they could to make it happen. The path to earning a berth on the team was very competitive and Emmett faced an additional challenge coming off a serious knee injury. But it was all worth it in the end. "Originally, we got one email congratulating someone on the team," said Leo. The lacrosse team will open Aug. 19 against British Columbia.
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2 hours ago
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‘An immense amount of pride': Peguis First Nation celebrates Carter Bear's NHL achievement
Carter Bear signs Detroit Red Wings jerseys bearing his name during a community celebration in Peguis First Nation. Uploaded Aug. 10, 2025. (Peguis First Nation) An Interlake First Nation celebrated one of its own on Saturday. Peguis First Nation hosted a community event honouring Carter Bear, an 18-year-old winger with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League. Bear was selected 13th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2025 NHL entry draft. He was born in Winnipeg, but his family is from the Peguis First Nation. 'Just an immense amount of pride. We haven't stopped telling people where he's from, and what our connections are to the community,' said Chief Stan Bird of Peguis First Nation. 'It's a real positive thing for our youth to see – to be part of history. '18-year-old Indigenous person being drafted by the Detroit Red Wings. That's history itself.' Chief Bird said he initially didn't expect Bear to have the time to sign individual autographs and take pictures, but Bear made it happen on Saturday. 'We're very pleased that he'll take a few hours of his time, just to drive to Peguis, to meet with the people of Peguis. 'There's a lot of pride here, and for him to come back and to interact with the people, I think it's a really positive, uplifting experience for all of us.' To mark Bear's selection by the Red Wings, organizers served free hot wings at the event.
