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Chery, Amihere named Toyota Canada Players of the Week

TORONTO, Ont. (April 3, 2023) - Kenny Chery and Laeticia Amihere have been named the Toyota Canada Players of the Week for March 27 - April 2.

Chery led the way for Socar Petkimspor (Turkey) in an 96-85 win over Ayos Konyaspor. The Montreal product poured in 31 points on 11-19 shooting, including 9-12 from three, to go along with seven assists, two rebounds and four steals. Chery was a part of Team Canada’s roster in Edmonton this past fall when the Senior Men’s National Team officially punched their ticket to this summer’s FIBA Basketball Men’s World Cup 2023.

Amihere wrapped up a decorated collegiate career on the weekend, after the South Carolina Gamecocks were defeated in the Final Four. Despite the loss, Amihere registered eight points, six rebounds, two assists and a block for the Gamecocks. The Mississauga, Ont. product suited up for Team Canada’s this past fall at the FIBA Basketball Women’s World Cup 2023, helping the Senior Women’s National Team finished fourth.