TORONTO (Jan. 16, 2024) — A New Year brings new headlines — get caught up with your favourite Canadian hoopers in this week’s edition of The Naismith Notes.

‍Edwards, Mist BC set to tip-off Unrivaled League action ‍

Fresh off her rookie season in the WNBA, Edwards is set to star alongside the likes of fellow UConn alumna and reigning WNBA Champion, Breanna Stewart on Mist BC — one of six teams set to star in the new women’s professional 3x3 league.

All games will be played in Miami, with the season running from Jan. 17-Mar. 17.  ‍

Prawl, Makeer earn McDonald’s All-American Game Nominations‍

Deniya Prawl and Agot Makeer, who each helped Canada win silver at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup this past spring, have both been announced as McDonald’s All-American Game nominees ahead of this year’s showdown, which is set for Apr. 1, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York at the Barclays Center.  

Prawl averaged 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, while Makeer averaged 17.7 points — fourth-best in the tournament — to go along with 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game to help her earn All-Star Five honours. Prawl recently committed to the University of Tennessee, while remains uncommitted, fielding offers from the likes of South Carolina, UConn, Michigan, Duke and UCLA.‍

Shai, Boucher among Canadians making noise in NBA‍

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became only the third Canadian in NBA history to surpass 10,000 career points. The Hamilton, Ont. product joined Steve Nash and Andrew Wiggins in elite company, achieving the feat at just 26 years old. Nash’s 17,387 career points is the most by a Canadian in NBA history.

It’s seemingly been Chris Boucher’s world — we’re just living in it. Boucher has averaged 18.3 points per game over his last three contests, highlighted by an 18-point performance in a trademark Toronto win over Golden State on Monday night. The former Warriors forward was 7-9 from the field, and as a result, earned the respect of Drake postgame.

On Wednesday night, it was Jamal Murray’s Denver Nuggets who got the better of Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets. Murray led the way for the Nuggets with a 22-point performance, to go along with five assists and three rebounds.‍

Colley inks deal in France with Charters‍

Two-time Olympian Shay Colley has found a new home. The guard joined the squad earlier this past week, making her debut on Sunday, where she scored 12 points (4-6 3PT) to help Chartres pick up the victory.

Colley previously suited up for Tango Bourges in the French top division last season, where she averaged more than 7 points per game.‍

Belmore, Letlow starring for respective U SPORTS schools‍

The second half of the U SPORTS men’s and women’s basketball seasons got underway this past weekend as the race towards the 2025 U SPORTS Final 8’s is officially underway.

Cape Breton’s Kiyara Letlow and Regina’s Jade Belmore, who have each represented Canada on the world stage, are pacing their respective schools this season. Letlow’s 22.0 points and 15.9 rebounds per game ranks best in the nation, while Belmore is averaging 18.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.‍

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