News

High school

The Mental Aspect of Basketball – Cognitive Ability

April 1, 2014

Editor’s Note: At @NorthPoleHoops we have consistently discussed the importance of maintaining mental balance. “Never too high, never too low…right in the middle.”...

High school

Cole Long, Dakelle Brooks Earn #NPHShowcase MVP, East Coast Talent Rising

March 31, 2014

I’m typing this up on our flight back to Toronto, in the middle of some rough turbulence and a shaking lab top. Absolutely exhausted...

NCAA

Andrew Wiggins Announces He Will Enter NBA Draft

March 31, 2014

No surprises here. Andrew Wiggins has announced that he will be entering the 2014 NBA draft. After leading Kansas this season, averaging 17.1 PPG,...

High school

Tariq’s Tidbits: East Coastin’

March 30, 2014

As soon as we boarded our 8:30 AM flight from Toronto, we knew it was going to be a weekend. Between Kyle, Elias and...

NBAPro

Historic night at ACC as Raptors clinch playoff spot

March 29, 2014

TORONTO – It started with an unspoken whisper before the game, a smirk on Dwane Casey’s face. His voice saying more than his words...

Pro

Tyler Ennis Entering NBA Draft

March 28, 2014

It’s official. Canadian point guard Tyler Ennis of Syracuse will enter the 2014 NBA, following an impressive freshman season. “I’d like to thank Coach...

NCAA

Nik Stauskas, Naz Long, Nick Wiggins Join Carlan Gay on #NPHVoice

March 27, 2014

The NCAA sweet 16 is finally here! With that said, I had to catch up with the boys and learn about their journey through...

High school

Lindell Wigginton, Anthony McNish Selected to Jordan Brand Classic

March 26, 2014

The Jordan Brand Classic will once again have a good dose of Canadian representation with four being selected to play in the various games...

Announcements

Terry Thomas Will Forego Final Year of Eligibility with Ottawa Gee-Gees

March 26, 2014

Terry Thomas has decided to leave the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and turn professional, as was first reported in the university’s independent newspaper La...