The Third Annual @NorthPoleHoops Platform is right around the corner,  with just about two weeks until tip off!

The nation’s top prospects will meet in Toronto at the Mattamy Athletic Centre to form two playing fields – the underclassmen (2016) and upperclassmen (2014, 2015) games.

Depth in the Canadian class of 2016 will be on full display as the game will feature many cadet national team players, mixed in with prospects that we have tracked throughout the year–all deserving of a spot, as you will see.

The upperclassmen game brings in a combination of proven players at high levels, with under the radar prospects that we have identified who have not had an opportunity to perform on a big stage.

Below you will find both rosters, and they will be followed with match ups and previews next week! Names will be made, no doubt about that. For many prospects, it would be their first time competing in an environment with such depth in talent.

As a result, this experience will be a key piece for their psychological development. If they ‘show out’, The Platform will serve as a major confidence boost. On the flip side, if the prospect struggles, it will serve as a wake up call.

Regardless, December 26 will be the ultimate measuring stick for some of the country’s top talent. The in-season chatter that goes on throughout the year is put to rest, at least momentarily.

#GameSpeaks

Tickets are on sale online at www.ticketmaster.ca, by phone with Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-5000, at all Ticketmaster Retail Outlets, and at the Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office.

NPH Platform Schedule

• Game 1: 5:00 PM – Underclassmen
• Game 2: 7:00 PM – Upperclassmen

Upperclassmen Rosters

 

Team White

Name	Class	Height	Position	School	City
DamiAnn Prehay	2015	6’5	F	D’Youville	Brampton, ON
Kadeem Smithen	2014	6’3	G	Thornlea	Thornhill, ON
Rashawn Browne	2014	6’2	PG	Bill Crothers	Toronto, ON
Kareem South	2015	6’2	PG	Senator O’Connor	Ajax, ON
Juwan Miller	2014	5’11	PG	Athlete Institute	Kitchener, ON
Marcos Clennon	2014	6’7	F	Father Goetz	Mississauga, ON
Jake Babic	2014	6’5	G	Kiski (via Loyola)	Oakville, ON
Gene Spagonolu	2015	6’3	G	Villanova	King City, ON
Chase Vassell	2015	6’3	SG	Pineridge	Pickering, ON
Cassidy Ryan (Canisius Commit)	2015	6’7	F	Mount Carmel	Mississauga, ON
Coaches
Andrew Sergi (Cardinal Newman)					Hamilton, ON
Jeff Joseph (Cardinal Newman)					Hamilton, ON

Team Black

Name	Class	Height	Position	School	City
Obi Okolie	2014	6’5	W	Denis O’Connor	Ajax, ON
Anthony Pate	2014	6’3	G	New Hampton (via Holy Trinity)	Oakville, ON
David McCullouch	2014	6’2	PG	Cardinal Newman	Hamilton, ON
Trae Bell Haynes	2014	6’2	PG	Bill Crothers	Markham, ON
Calvin Epistola	2015	5’10	PG	Oakwood	Toronto, ON
Connor Gilmore	2014	6’7	F	Cushing Academy (via Martingrove)	Toronto, ON
Corey Johnson	2015	6’4	SG	West Carleton	Ottawa, ON
Russell Baker	2015	6’3	SG	Oakwood	Toronto, ON
Devonte Campbell	2015	6’5	G	Culver (via Villanova)	King City, ON
Shaq Harris	2015	6’6	F	West Hill	Toronto, ON
Coaches
Omar Miles (Campion)					Brampton, ON
Shane James (Thornlea)					Thornhill, ON