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On behalf of Basketball BC, I am proud to share a report that highlights the powerful and lasting impact of the KidSport program for our Basketball BC Club Members during the 2024 calendar year. We are incredibly proud of the role KidSport...

April 28th, 2025Basketball BC Statement

We are profoundly saddened by the tragic events that unfolded during Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day celebrations. The loss of innocent lives is heartbreaking, and our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their...

March 27th, 2025Basketball BC withdraws 3x3 Basketball from 2026 BC Summer Games

Basketball BC has announced that its 3x3 program will be withdrawn from the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games to allow the organization to reevaluate how the sport aligns with the BC Games and Canada Basketball’s sport development...

March 18th, 2025Ken Olynyk – Basketball BC’s Nominee for the Sport BC President’s Award

Basketball BC is proud to recognize Ken Olynyk of Kamloops, BC, as our nominee for the prestigious Sport BC President’s Award. The Presidents’ Awards are given to volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who...

March 5th, 2025The Backcourt: February-March Edition Is Out Now!

Welcome Back to The Backcourt! Dear Basketball BC Community, We are excited to bring you the latest edition of The Backcourt, where we continue to share the energy, passion, and progress of basketball across British...

March 3rd, 20252025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS WOMEN'S AND MEN'S FINAL 8 BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY VICTORY CREATIVE GROUP

The Countdown is On! The 2025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS Women’s and Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships, presented by Victory Creative Group, brings the top eight university teams from across Canada to compete for the national...

February 27th, 2025Allison McNeill Announced to 2024 Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame Class

Canada Basketball is proud to announce that Allison McNeill (Coach) will be inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. A trailblazer in Canadian basketball, Allison transformed the national women’s...

February 14th, 2025Pink Whistle "REFS vs Cancer" 2025

Basketball Referees in BC have launched the 16th year of the Pink Whistle / Call A Foul on Cancer Campaign. Basketball Referees in BC are committed to the cause. With our ongoing reach, we have made an impact on the entire basketball...

January 28th, 2025Coaches Named for Basketball BC Boys Team BC Programs

Basketball BC is pleased to announce the coaching staff for this summer’s U15 and U17 Boys teams, as well as our U14 and U16 Elite Development groups. TEAM BC: U17 Boys Head Coach Matthew McKay, Douglas College Assistant...

November 29th, 2024SHAWN DHEENSAW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOINS VANCOUVER BANDITS’ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Vancouver Bandits professional basketball team is proud to announce the launch of the Bandits Community Foundation—the team’s dedicated charitable and philanthropic arm. This foundation is committed to empowering youth and driving...

November 29th, 2024Coaches Named for Basketball BC U15 U16 and U17 Girls Team BC Programs

Basketball BC Manager of High Performance Shaun McGuinness, is pleased to announce the Coaching staff for the 2025 U15, U16/17 and U17 Girls Team BC Programs. “I am excited that Team BC will be led by Nationally recognized university and...

October 15th, 20243x3 Clutch is proud to announce 3x3 W Series Clutch

3x3 Clutch is proud to announce 3x3 W Series Clutch geared towards providing an inclusive and exciting environment for girls and women to participate in 3x3 basketball. The inaugural 3x3 W Series Clutch event will take place on November 30th...

August 27th, 2024Basketball BC Names Kyle Julius Head Coach of U18 Boys Academy

Manager of Boy’s High Performance Matt McKay is pleased to announce that Kyle Julius has been named Head Coach of the U18 Boys Academy program for 2024-2025. McKay noted “bringing in a Head Coach for the program of...

August 19th, 2024Mike Mackay returns to Girls Junior and Senior Academy this fall

Shaun McGuinness Manager of Girls High Performance is excited to announce that Mike MacKay, Performance Director for Canada Basketball Women High Performance will be returning to our Academy program this fall. Mike will be leading sessions...

August 12th, 2024Delta Dunc-Fest: August 31 & Sept 1

Upcoming Labour Day Weekend Basketball Event - Delta Dunc-Fest In its inaugural year at Delta Senior Secondary in 2023, Delta Dunc-Fest had over 140 players and 34 teams. This year they are excited to announce the...

August 9th, 2024TEAM BC at National Championships - U17 Boys Go for Gold!

Perimeter Trio of Logan Stewart, Dorian Glogovac, and Frank Linder Power U17 Boys to Final, Saturday, August 10. BC's U17 Boys team avenged a tournament opening loss to Alberta in the semi-final to reach the Gold Medal game for the first...

July 30th, 2024In Memorial Malcolm Duncan McCallum Basketball BC Hall of Fame 2009

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Malcolm Duncan McCallum, fondly known as Duncan, on July 11, 2024. Duncan coached at Langara from 1970-1991. He had a 70% college coaching win average and is one win shy...

July 22nd, 2024Pink Whistle ~ Summer 2024 invitation

The Pink Whistle Team invites you to join us in action at 2 exclusive "outdoor" locations in the weeks ahead: The Dolphin Basketball Classic this weekend July 26,27,28 at Southarm Community Centre Richmond BC...