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Depth and defense key to Lightning’s big start
ound the Perimeter: It’s two more against Windsor this week. Can London sweep four straight?; Bolts holding opponents under 100; What is Lard’s potential? Depth is the difference.
New faces, a Burns return, and a win streak?
Around the Perimeter: Two newcomers will suit up this weekend (Jeremiah Mordi & Elijah Lufile); Terry Thomas back from injury, Mareik Isom banged up; Depth win a good sign for Plumb.
Jackson debuts; Burns leading man early
Around the Perimeter: Justin Jackson’s return to the court was a promising one; Jordan Burns among league scoring leaders; Newcomers Mike Nuga, Antwon Lillard bringing the energy, Isom knocking down the shots.
Improbable journey has Jongkuch grateful, others inspired
Kur Jongkuch, whose parents fled the Second Sudanese Civil War, spent his early years in a Kenyan refugee camp. They found safety in London, Ontario. Kur found sports. Today, he’s playing Division I hoops at Temple University.
Around the Perimeter: London hoopsters shining abroad
Sharpe has been, well, sharp early in NBA career; Carleton spending the winter shooting in Spain; NBLC TV is back; Nothing yet on Lightning front, but KW names Clinkscales new coach.
Maletic where he belongs — getting his shot in Division I hoops
Marko Maletic, a former Saunders High School and Fanshawe College star, is finally playing Division I basketball — at Long Island University — despite a winding road filled with hurdles and non-believers.
Carleton becoming a force on world stage for Canadian team in transition
Bridget Carleton was named to the ‘All-Star Five’ at last month’s FIBA World Cup, where she helped Canada finish fourth. Her role on the national team is growing, and eyes are already on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Top skills coach Sewell has a talent for helping talent
Behind the scenes, Dave Sewell has been shaping the game’s of many of the best basketball players in London — including NBA draft pick Shaedon Sharpe. But don’t call him a ‘guru.’ He’d prefer you focus on the players.
Around the Perimeter: Hoops and hope; Carleton, Canada fourth at World Cup
‘Forever legacy’ courts are open for play; Bridget Carleton, London Ramblers alumna, finishes 4th with Canada at FIBA World Cup; NBLC looks back, plans for No. 11. Columnist Jason Winders has the latest hoops news & notes
Around the Diamond: One win to go; Will Majors go back-to-back?
One win will do it, but the London Majors know putting away the pesky Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be easy. But if they’re successful? The Majors will be back-to-back IBL champs
Around the Perimeter: Lightning, local hoops and more!
Lightning coach-less, at least for now; Ayim on Brittney Griner and risks of international play; Lightning’s Burns (and Western’s Shiddo) with new pro jobs.
Around the Diamond: Rematch is set; Can Majors repeat?
If it seems familiar, that’s because it is. The London Majors and Toronto Maple Leafs are squaring off for the IBL title for the second year in a row. It’s a best-of-seven series this time around. Can London go back-to-back?