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Basketball to life
Photo: Arthur Ward/Arthur Images Jacob Smith Catherine Traer has done a lot throughout her life as an athlete, and the experiences have guided her through other aspects of life. From playing for two different schools at the collegiate level, overcoming injury and adversity to transition to a professional player while beginning life as a mother,…
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Toronto WNBA expansion opens door for athletes at home
Jacob Smith Toronto has been announced as the latest expansion franchise for the WNBA, getting a team for 2026 to play out of the Coca Cola Coliseum. With women’s basketball fans in Canada finally getting what they’ve been asking for with a team at home to cheer for, this also opens up a door for…
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Pro Canadian Invitational showcasing all-stars
Jacob Smith There is something mesmerizing about watching a league, watching your favourite players play for their own teams throughout the season, and getting to an all-star game break and suddenly all of your favourite players are on the same floor playing the same game. The Pro Canadian Invitational filled a growing void in Canada…
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CEBL proving atmosphere matters like talent
Jacob Smith The 2024 CEBL season is weeks away and each season continuing to get better and better shows a different path to consuming basketball that other leagues should copy. From the very start, the CEBL has put emphasis on community and atmosphere, and they are creating an environment for anyone to enjoy the sport,…
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Build for the future: Suggestions for OUA basketball marketing
Jacob Smith I’m writing this from the perspective of someone who has been around OUA basketball for a decade and OUA basketball marketing for 7 years, but this will just be what the title implies, suggestions based on observations. I’ve followed along very closely with every OUA women’s basketball team’s social media over the last…
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Stars show out for day one
Photo: Don Volkander/Alberta Athletics Jacob Smith There’s a overused saying, big time players make big time plays in big time games. That phrase couldn’t be more true after day one of the U SPORTS Women’s Basketball Final 8. In every game, the stars came out to play and pushed their side over the edge, and…
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Chadwick DPOY a long time coming
Jacob Smith Julia Chadwick won the OUA’s Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2023-2024 Women’s Basketball season, and it’s about time. As the Queen’s Gaels have been rising to the level of national contenders where they’re at now, Julia Chadwick has been playing at a MVP level, and aside from All-Star nods, hasn’t…
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Kali Pocrnic keeps the Ravens beating
Jacob Smith Kali Pocrnic is a 5’4 guard from Oakville Ontario who has seen and done everything in the OUA. From winning at Lincoln Prep in the OSBA to being a full-time starter in her first year with the Ravens, Kali has grown with the transitioning Ravens team, and become the best point guard in…
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The more they stay the same
Jacob Smith The OUA Critelli Cup finalists were decided on Wednesday, and the matchup in sight is a familiar picture. The Carleton Ravens will host the Queen’s Gaels on Saturday at 7pm EST to hoist the Critelli Cup. The reigning champs looking for back-to-back, going against the team they beat in the championship, hungry for…
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Gaels redemption meets Bold rally
Jacob Smith The Queen’s Gaels finished the season with a 18-4 record with the tiebreaker giving them the second seed over the Ottawa Gee-Gees. The TMU Bold finished 16-6 and the sixth seed in the playoffs. With Queen’s having a first round bye they’ve only had to play one game, TMU two, and wins from…
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