The biggest battle in Edmonton at Canada Basketball’s Senior Women’s National Team training camp has nothing to do with offence or defence.

No, it’s all about bass and treble.

“There’s a little competition between Drake and Beyonce right now,” Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe says.

Yes the chart-topping Toronto rapper and the Queen Bee are going to head-to-head for the SWNT’s unofficial theme of song of the 2016 Rio Games.

Drake’s “One Dance” off his latest album “Views” has emerged as the early go-to track in the locker room, but Beyonce’s new album “Lemonade” has been on heavy rotation as well.

To Miah-Marie Langlois, it’s like asking a parent who their favourite child is.

“I have to choose between Drake and Beyonce?

“That’s a tough one.”

It’s one thing to be a good practice jam, but the SWNT’s playlist will truly be put to the test during their upcoming exhibition tournaments in Europe.

“It takes a couple games,” says Miranda Ayim. “Probably when go to France and Spain one will stand out.”

As a Canadian, Drake might have the edge. In fact, the Toronto Raptors global ambassador – whose love for hoops is well-known – could probably seal the deal by giving the SWNT a shout-out on one of his next tracks.

“That would be amazing,” smiles Raincock-Ekunwe.

by Brian Swane

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