About
Team Ontario consists of the top male and female basketball players in the province in the U15 and U17 age categories, and the teams are a continual medal favourite at the annual Canada Basketball National Championships and quadrennial Canada Summer Games. Team Ontario’s coaching staff also represents some of the top coaches in Ontario.
The Team Ontario program also includes a U14 Boys and U14 Girls development team to help prepare young athletes to compete at the provincial level.
Click the roster page buttons below to view information regarding yearly eligibility, tryout information & roster and tournament results from previous years.
Team Ontario Alum – Aaliyah Edwards (2017)
Team Ontario Alum – Jaden Bediako (2015 – 2017)
2024 National Championships
U15/U17 Girls – St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador – Memorial University of Newfoundland
U15/U17 Boys – Toronto, Ontario – York University
Tournament, streaming and ticket information coming soon.
The U15 and U17 Team Ontario programs compete the annual Canada Basketball National Championships, and the U17 teams compete in the quadrennial Canada Summer Games.
Between Nationals and Canada Summer Games, Ontario has earned gold at over 70% of the competitions since 2002.
Fees –
The 12 athletes for each team that attend the National Championship pay a total fee of $850
3 roster alternates will be selected to attend training camps and pay a total fee of $500.
Each tryout fee is deducted from the final cost for athletes selected to the top 15 (considered as smaller “installment payments”).
There are no refunds for deselected athletes.
**Top 12 athletes may be eligible for Quest for Gold Ontario Card funding. This will be discussed with Eligible athletes at the time of final roster selections.
Team Ontario National Championship Results (2002–present)
| Year | U15 Boys | U15 Girls | U17 Boys | U17 Girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Gold Medals | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| 2023 | Gold | Bronze | Gold | Bronze |
| 2019 | Silver | Silver | Silver | 5th Place |
| 2018 | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Gold |
| 2017 | Gold | Gold | Gold* | Silver* |
| 2016 | Bronze | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
| 2015 | Gold | Gold | Silver | Gold |
| 2014 | Gold | Silver | Silver | 5th Place |
| 2013 | Gold | Gold | Gold* | Gold* |
| 2012 | Gold | 4th Place | Gold | Gold |
| 2011 | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| 2010 | Gold | Gold | Gold | Silver |
| 2009 | Gold | Gold | Bronze* | Bronze* |
| 2008 | Gold | Gold | Bronze | Gold |
| 2007 | Silver | Gold | 4th Place | Gold |
| 2006 | Gold | Gold | Gold | 6th Place |
| 2005 | Gold | Gold | Gold* | Gold* |
| 2004 | Gold | Silver | Gold | Gold |
| 2003 | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| 2002 | Gold | Bronze | Gold | Gold |
National Championship Award Winners
Canada Basketball names a Tournament MVP along with First and Second Team All-Stars annually at the National Championships.
Ontario athletes earn recognition every year, and over 65% of the Tournament MVPs have been from Ontario since 2002.
U15 Boys National Championship Award Winners
| Year | Tournament MVPs | First Team All-Stars | Second Team All-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Osaruyi | Stefan Ilic, Kymani Walters | - |
| 2019 | - | - | Jahsemar Olembe, Jaiden Cole |
| 2018 | D.J. Jackson | Josiah Davis, Noah Ngamba | Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow |
| 2017 | Johnathan Avgousti | Charles Bediako, Caleb Houstan | Tyler Delevante |
| 2016 | - | Luka Sakota | Addison Patterson |
| 2015 | Eric Beckett | Noah Wharton, Callum Baker | Emanuel Miller |
| 2014 | R.J. Barrett | Andrew Nembhard | - |
| 2013 | Tyler Plummer | - | Devonte Case |
| 2012 | Marcus Ottey | Daniel Cummings, Nolan Nairan | Keshon Montague |
| 2011 | Chris Egi | Devonte Campell, Brody Clarke | - |
| 2010 | Tyrell Green | Malcom Duvivier | Kemar Alleyne |
| 2009 | Duane Notice | Henry Tan | Daniel Nwosu |
| 2008 | Kevin Pangos | Anthony Bennett, Nic Lewis | Martin Dixon-Green |
| 2007 | - | Emmanual Ajayi | - |
| 2006 | Cory Joseph | Ashton Khan, Maurice Walker | - |
| 2005 | Alwayne Bigby | Kyle Smendziuk, Jonathan Tull, Scott Laws | - |
| 2004 | - | Dwayne Smith, Junior Cadougan | Al Aliovic, Jonathan House |
| 2003 | Jorden Henry | Scott Brittain | Alex Johnson |
| 2002 | Sean Hickey | Allen Mutebo, Ryan Wright, Simon Fairne | - |
U15 Girls National Championship Award Winners
| Year | Tournament MVPs | First Team All-Stars | Second Team All-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | Juliana Rodger | Ava Bluhm |
| 2019 | - | Lemyah Hylton, Cheyenne Rowe | Taija Sta Maria |
| 2018 | - | Abigail Jegede, Izabella Zingaro | - |
| 2017 | Aaliyah Edwards | Callie Wright, Merissah Russell | Ciante Downs |
| 2016 | - | Makayla Ennis | Merissah Russell |
| 2015 | Laeticia Amihere | Keishana Washington, Kylee O'Hara | Christina Morra |
| 2014 | - | Sarah Donovan | Alyssa Jerome |
| 2013 | Kendra VanLeeuwen | Hailey Brown, Mikaela Brewer | - |
| 2012 | - | Bridget Carleton | Michaela Niewenhuizen |
| 2011 | Kia Nurse | Christina Buttenham | Mikalah Mulrain |
| 2010 | Kia Nurse | Shay Colley, Samantha Cooper | - |
| 2009 | Danielle Boiago | Shay Colley | Dakota Whyte |
| 2008 | - | Karly Roser | Kellie Ring |
| 2007 | Jennifer Lennox | Megan Lukan | - |
| 2006 | Natalie Achonwa | Julia Barac, Kristina Lalonde | - |
| 2005 | Ali Dzikowski | Jenna Gilbert | Brittany Hedderson |
| 2004 | - | Jenny Vaughan, Rebecca Moss | - |
| 2003 | Jaleesa Rhoden | Kalisha Keane, Jaleesa Rhoden | Steph Quattrociochi |
| 2002 | Andrea Benvenuto | Tamika Nurse, Aileen Rossouw | - |
U17 Boys National Championship Award Winners
| Year | Tournament MVPs | First Team All-Stars | Second Team All-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Babatunde Durodola | Justus Haseley, Andrew Urosevic | - |
| 2019 | - | Darius DeAveiro | Kyle Duke |
| 2018 | - | Josh Primo | Ryan Nembhard |
| 2017 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2016 | - | Jaden Bediako, Khaleem Bennett | Emanuel Miller |
| 2015 | - | R.J. Barrett | Grant Adu, Kwshaun Sanders |
| 2014 | - | Ignas Skyla | - |
| 2013 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2012 | Malcolm Duvivier | Tyrell Bellot-Green, Marcus Lewis | Juwan Miller |
| 2011 | Duane Notice | Kaza Keane, Marko Pirovich | - |
| 2010 | - | Agunwa Okolie | - |
| 2009 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2008 | - | Ashton Khan | Cory Joseph, Murphy Burnatowski |
| 2007 | - | Marvin Binney | - |
| 2006 | Keaton Cole | Tamar Sutherland | - |
| 2005 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2004 | Papa Oppong | Ryan Wright | Patrick Tate |
| 2003 | Ronnie Williams | Tyronne Mattison | - |
| 2002 | Tristan Blackwood | Sheldon Steward, Colin Laforme | - |
U17 Girls National Championship Award Winners
| Year | Tournament MVPs | First Team All-Stars | Second Team All-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | Jayme Foreman |
| 2018 | Maggie Besselink | Andrea Dodig, Kaillie Hall | - |
| 2017 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2016 | Shaina Pellington | Laeticia Amihere | Christina Morra |
| 2015 | Halle Bovell | Bridget Mullholland , Alyssa Jerome | Mikaela Dodig |
| 2014 | - | Mikaela Brewer | Kendra VanLeeuwen |
| 2013 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2012 | Victoria Rampado | Hilary Hanaka | Mikalah Mulrain |
| 2011 | Dakota Whyte | Katie Polischuk | - |
| 2010 | - | Dakota Whyte, Kelly VanLeeuwen | Tiye Traore |
| 2009 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2008 | Natalie Achonwa | Kayla Alexander | Laura Dally |
| 2007 | Jenny Vaughan | Natalie Achonwa | - |
| 2006 | - | - | Vanessa Kabongo |
| 2005 | Canada Summer Games | ||
| 2004 | Tamika Nurse | Kalisha Keane, Stephany Skrba, Jaleesa Rhoden | - |
| 2003 | Tamika Nurse | Jesicca Perry, Tamika Nurse | Nicole Trott |
| 2002 | Andrea Benvenuto | Natasha Bogdanova, Rachel Hart | - |
Team Ontario Award Winners
The James Rose Award and Hazel Miner Award are presented annually by Ontario Basketball to four Team Ontario athletes who uphold the finest qualities of sport in their pursuit of athletic excellence. The James Rose Award is presented to two male athletes and the Hazel Miner Award is given to two female athletes, one each from the U15 and U17 teams.
James Rose Award Winners
| Year | U15 Boys | U17 Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Osaruyi | |
| 2019 | Bronson Chambers | Darius DeAveiro |
| 2018 | Jaden Clayton | Sam Thomson |
| 2017 | Ryan Nembhard | Emanuel Miller |
| 2016 | Justice Prentice | Joel Brown |
| 2015 | Callum Baker | Grant Audu |
| 2014 | Andrew Nembhard | Ignas Slyka |
| 2013 | Tyler Plummer | Corey Johnson |
| 2012 | Daniel Cummings | Kemar Alleyne |
| 2011 | Brody Clarke | MiKyle McIntosh |
| 2010 | Kemar Alleyne | Agunwa Okolie |
| 2008 | Kevin Pangos | Cory Joseph |
| 2006 | Cory Joseph | Keaton Cole |
| 2004 | Jonathon House | Earl Greene |
Hazel Miner Award Winners
| Year | U15 Girls | U17 Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kaylen Sta. Maria | - |
| 2019 | Lemyah Hilton | Isaline Alexander |
| 2018 | Jadyn Weltz | Andrea Dodig |
| 2017 | Isabella Gaudet | Christina Morra |
| 2016 | Kaillie Hall | Hanna Hall |
| 2015 | Laeticia Amihere | Halle Bovell |
| 2014 | Hanna Hall | Halle Bovell |
| 2013 | Bridget Mulholland | Christina Buttenham |
| 2012 | Bridget Carleton | Hilary Hanaka |
| 2011 | Kia Nurse | Katie Polischuk |
| 2010 | Kia Nurse | Kelly Van Leeuwen |
| 2008 | Karly Roser | Kristine Lalonde |
| 2006 | Jennifer Stoqua | Vanessa Kabongo |
| 2004 | Karen Bremner | Tamika Nurse |
FAQ
What is Team Ontario?
Team Ontario consists of the top male and female athletes across the province who compete and represent Ontario at competitions in the USA culminating in the National Championships in late July/early August.
Team Ontario’s purpose is to identify and develop athletes with the ultimate goal of competing for a spot on the National Team.
Who is eligible to tryout for Team Ontario?
U15 – athletes who are or will be turning 14 or 15 in the current year
U17 – athletes who are or will be turning 16 or 17 in the current year
When are regional tryouts?
Regional tryouts typically begin in early April, please check the Ontario Basketball website and social media platforms for updated dates and times
What happens after the regional tryouts?
From the regional tryouts, the top athletes are selected to advance to Mini-Camps that take place over a weekend.
When will I hear if I made it to the final tryout?
Once all regional tryouts are complete Team Ontario coaches will send an email to athletes who have advanced to the final tryout. Athletes not selected will receive an email advising them they have been de-selected.
Can I try out in multiple locations?
Yes, athletes may try out in as many locations as they wish. Each session has an additional cost associated with attending.
How much does it cost to tryout?
Tryouts for the regional tryouts are $30, if you choose to try out in multiple locations, you must pay $30 at each tryout.
Each Mini-Camp will have an additional cost associated with it that will be communicated upon selection.
What happens if I missed the scheduled tryout for my region?
If you miss the scheduled tryout for your region, you can attend a tryout in a different location. There is no refund for no-shows or cancelations within 48 hours of the tryouts.
How much does it cost to be apart of the program?
The cost for team Ontario varies year to year based on the number of training camps, tournaments, and the location of Nationals. The cost can be anywhere between $1000-2000.
I did not get selected; can I get feedback on what to work on?
If you would like feedback after the tryout, please contact the head coach who will try their best to provide some constructive feedback.
Contact
Jason Dawkins
Manager, High-Performance