Basketball Manitoba is proud to present the Manitoba Provincial Team program which identifies, trains and develops the top basketball players in the province. Get to know the current team members below. Click or tap on an image to view it in full size.
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Full Name: Maricar Costosa
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Technical Vocational High School
Basketball Club: FBA
Summer Goals: I want to become a better offensive player and to be more vocal on and off the court
Years in Basketball: 6 years
Basketball Aspirations: To continue playing basketball after high school
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Making it all the way to city championships 11-0
Biggest Basketball Influence: My varsity coach, Leanne Turner
Biggest Influence in Life: My cousin, Ana
After High School: I want to keep playing basketball while I continue to attend school to become a Paramedic
When Basketball Career is Over: I'd like to coach or ref high school basketball
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Technical Vocational High School
Basketball Club: FBA
Summer Goals: I want to become a better offensive player and to be more vocal on and off the court
Years in Basketball: 6 years
Basketball Aspirations: To continue playing basketball after high school
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Making it all the way to city championships 11-0
Biggest Basketball Influence: My varsity coach, Leanne Turner
Biggest Influence in Life: My cousin, Ana
After High School: I want to keep playing basketball while I continue to attend school to become a Paramedic
When Basketball Career is Over: I'd like to coach or ref high school basketball
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Full Name: Vanessa Millions
Team: 17U Female
Position: Forward
Hometown: Carman
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Carman Collegiate
Basketball Club: Edge Elite
Summer Goals: To become a better offensive player, and improve all my basketball skills.
Years in Basketball: 5 years
Basketball Aspirations: To play for a university basketball team.
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Making the final four at provincials.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Coach Nowrang
Biggest Influence in Life: My father
After High School: I would like to go to university into the bachelor of kinesiology, and play on the university basketball team.
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to become an athletic therapist.
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Full Name: Skylar Nowrang
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: Garden City Collegiate
Basketball Club: EDGE Elite
Summer Goals: To win a gold medal at nationals.
Years in Basketball: 8 years
Basketball Aspirations: To get a scholarship for basketball in the States or Canada.
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry
Fondest Memory in Basketball: My fondest memory is winning our conference finals.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Skylar Diggins
Biggest Influence in Life: My family
After High School: I would like go to school and play basketball somewhere.
When Basketball Career is Over: When my basketball career is over I would like to coach younger kids.
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: Garden City Collegiate
Basketball Club: EDGE Elite
Summer Goals: To win a gold medal at nationals.
Years in Basketball: 8 years
Basketball Aspirations: To get a scholarship for basketball in the States or Canada.
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry
Fondest Memory in Basketball: My fondest memory is winning our conference finals.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Skylar Diggins
Biggest Influence in Life: My family
After High School: I would like go to school and play basketball somewhere.
When Basketball Career is Over: When my basketball career is over I would like to coach younger kids.
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Full Name: Liyanah Serapio
Team: 17U Female
Position: GuardHometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11School: Sisler High School
Basketball Club: Manitoba MagicSummer Goals: My goals for the summer is to meet our expectations, and strive to become a better athlete.
Years in Basketball: 8 yearsBasketball Aspirations: To play university ball in Calgary, Alberta
Favourite Player & Team: Candice Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Fondest Memory in Basketball: My fondest memory in Basketball was with my varsity school team. We played in a tournament out of town and in the finals, we went into OT. Everyone was so happy, unfortunately, that was our first lost in the season, but it was definitely a game to remember.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Candice Parker
Biggest Influence in Life: My cousin, Angelica
After High School: I would like to go to university
When Basketball Career is Over: Have a good job, and sponsor that kids that don't have enough money to play basketball.
Team: 17U Female
Position: GuardHometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11School: Sisler High School
Basketball Club: Manitoba MagicSummer Goals: My goals for the summer is to meet our expectations, and strive to become a better athlete.
Years in Basketball: 8 yearsBasketball Aspirations: To play university ball in Calgary, Alberta
Favourite Player & Team: Candice Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Fondest Memory in Basketball: My fondest memory in Basketball was with my varsity school team. We played in a tournament out of town and in the finals, we went into OT. Everyone was so happy, unfortunately, that was our first lost in the season, but it was definitely a game to remember.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Candice Parker
Biggest Influence in Life: My cousin, Angelica
After High School: I would like to go to university
When Basketball Career is Over: Have a good job, and sponsor that kids that don't have enough money to play basketball.
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Full Name: Raizel Guinto
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: Sisler High School
Basketball Club: Manitoba Magic
Summer Goals: Win gold at the National Championships
Years in Basketball: 8 years
Basketball Aspirations: Get scouted and play somewhere out of Winnipeg
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry, Golden State
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Winning the 17U female National Championship
Biggest Basketball Influence: My Dad
Biggest Influence in Life: Family
After High School: Play college or university
When Basketball Career is Over: Stay involved with basketball
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: Sisler High School
Basketball Club: Manitoba Magic
Summer Goals: Win gold at the National Championships
Years in Basketball: 8 years
Basketball Aspirations: Get scouted and play somewhere out of Winnipeg
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry, Golden State
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Winning the 17U female National Championship
Biggest Basketball Influence: My Dad
Biggest Influence in Life: Family
After High School: Play college or university
When Basketball Career is Over: Stay involved with basketball
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Full Name: Kyia Giles
Team: 17U Female
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Full Name: Kyia Giles
Team: 17U Female
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Full Name: Jessica Marx-Houndle
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Westwood Collegiate
Basketball Club: Manitoba Spartans
Summer Goals: To become a better teammate and individual basketball player, and to win gold at Nationals.
Years in Basketball: 7 years
Basketball Aspirations: To keep improving and learning lots about the game.
Favourite Player & Team: Michael Jordan
Fondest Memory in Basketball: When we (Westwood) beat Vincent Massey for third place in Conference.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Michael Jordan because of his work ethic
Biggest Influence in Life: My parents
After High School: After high school, I would like to continue playing basketball competitively at the university or college level.
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to coach to give back to the game.
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Westwood Collegiate
Basketball Club: Manitoba Spartans
Summer Goals: To become a better teammate and individual basketball player, and to win gold at Nationals.
Years in Basketball: 7 years
Basketball Aspirations: To keep improving and learning lots about the game.
Favourite Player & Team: Michael Jordan
Fondest Memory in Basketball: When we (Westwood) beat Vincent Massey for third place in Conference.
Biggest Basketball Influence: Michael Jordan because of his work ethic
Biggest Influence in Life: My parents
After High School: After high school, I would like to continue playing basketball competitively at the university or college level.
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to coach to give back to the game.
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Full Name: Lana Mackic
Team: 17U Female
Position: GuardHometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Basketball Club: Edge
Summer Goals: To win gold at nationals.Years in Basketball: 9 yearsBasketball Aspirations: My goal is to play university basketball.
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Making it to final four with my high school basketball team.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My coaches Manoj Nowrang and Karl Schroeder.
Biggest Influence in Life: My family
After High School: I would like to play university basketball.
When Basketball Career is Over: continue to referee and coach young kids.
Team: 17U Female
Position: GuardHometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Basketball Club: Edge
Summer Goals: To win gold at nationals.Years in Basketball: 9 yearsBasketball Aspirations: My goal is to play university basketball.
Favourite Player & Team: Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Making it to final four with my high school basketball team.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My coaches Manoj Nowrang and Karl Schroeder.
Biggest Influence in Life: My family
After High School: I would like to play university basketball.
When Basketball Career is Over: continue to referee and coach young kids.
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Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: Glenlawn Collegiate
Basketball Club:
Summer Goals: Improve my skills on offence and improve as an all around basketball player.
Years in Basketball: 10 years
Basketball Aspirations: I would like to play competitively after high school and reach my full potential in the game.
Favourite Player & Team: Russell Westbrook
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Playing at the varsity level in grade ten and making it to the Final Four.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My Dad
Biggest Influence in Life: My parents
After High School: I would like to play basketball at the University level.
When Basketball Career is Over: I'd like to give back by helping coach kids with disabilities and help them have fun playing the game I love.
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Full Name: Kyanna Giles
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11School: Sisler High School
Basketball Club: Manitoba Magic
Summer Goals: To get better as a player and win gold at nationals
Years in Basketball: 8 yearsBasketball Aspirations: To play D1 or CIS, then play pro and finally, coach basketball. Or even maybe play on Team Canada
Favourite Player & Team: Lebron James, Cavs
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Winning Nationals Last year for Manitoba
Biggest Basketball Influence: Kenesha Giles
Biggest Influence in Life: My Family
After High School: Play D1 or CIS basketball
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to marry rich! and live a nice and healthy life with my family and my squad
_____________________________________________________________________Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11School: Sisler High School
Basketball Club: Manitoba Magic
Summer Goals: To get better as a player and win gold at nationals
Years in Basketball: 8 yearsBasketball Aspirations: To play D1 or CIS, then play pro and finally, coach basketball. Or even maybe play on Team Canada
Favourite Player & Team: Lebron James, Cavs
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Winning Nationals Last year for Manitoba
Biggest Basketball Influence: Kenesha Giles
Biggest Influence in Life: My Family
After High School: Play D1 or CIS basketball
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to marry rich! and live a nice and healthy life with my family and my squad
Full Name: Robyn Boulanger
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: U of W Collegiate
Basketball Club: Pride
Summer Goals: To become a stronger basketball player & win gold at Nationals
Years in Basketball: 8 years
Basketball Aspirations: To play basketball in the states
Favourite Player & Team: Shoni Schimmel and Golden State Warriors
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Going to Japan to play basketball with the U of W women's basketball team
Biggest Basketball Influence: My sisters & Mother
Biggest Influence in Life: My Dad
After High School: Attend university in the states on a basketball scholarship
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to be a Teacher
Team: 17U Female
Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: U of W Collegiate
Basketball Club: Pride
Summer Goals: To become a stronger basketball player & win gold at Nationals
Years in Basketball: 8 years
Basketball Aspirations: To play basketball in the states
Favourite Player & Team: Shoni Schimmel and Golden State Warriors
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Going to Japan to play basketball with the U of W women's basketball team
Biggest Basketball Influence: My sisters & Mother
Biggest Influence in Life: My Dad
After High School: Attend university in the states on a basketball scholarship
When Basketball Career is Over: I would like to be a Teacher
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Full Name: Keylyn Filewich
Team: 17U Female
Position: Forward
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11School: Vincent Massey Collegiate
Basketball Club: Edge Elite
Summer Goals: To be the 17U National Champions
Years in Basketball: 7 yearsBasketball Aspirations: To play at an NCAA Division 1 school and make the national team.
Favourite Player & Team: Zach LaVine
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Winning the National Championship in 2014 and being named an all-star there.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My parents
Biggest Influence in Life: My parents
After High School: I would like to attend a NCAA Division 1 school.
When Basketball Career is Over: To become a radiologist and take different jobs around the world.
_____________________________________________________________________Team: 17U Female
Position: Forward
Hometown: Winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 11School: Vincent Massey Collegiate
Basketball Club: Edge Elite
Summer Goals: To be the 17U National Champions
Years in Basketball: 7 yearsBasketball Aspirations: To play at an NCAA Division 1 school and make the national team.
Favourite Player & Team: Zach LaVine
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Winning the National Championship in 2014 and being named an all-star there.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My parents
Biggest Influence in Life: My parents
After High School: I would like to attend a NCAA Division 1 school.
When Basketball Career is Over: To become a radiologist and take different jobs around the world.
Full Name: Faith Hezekiah
Team: 17U Female
Position: Forward
Hometown: East Saint Paul
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: The King's School
Basketball Club:
Summer Goals: To develop my game in any way possible. To do my best to help our team win another gold medal, and to play well enough to be the MVP.
Years in Basketball: 5 years
Basketball Aspirations: I would like to play basketball in university.
Favourite Player & Team: Larry Bird Dirk Nowitzki Marc Gasol
Fondest Memory in Basketball: All of it.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My mom
Biggest Influence in Life: Jesus Christ and my mom
After High School: Go to university, get a degree, rock at life, heaven.
When Basketball Career is Over: Have a job involved in helping people; marraige: maybe, maybe not...
_____________________________________________________________________Team: 17U Female
Position: Forward
Hometown: East Saint Paul
Present Grade: Grade 11
School: The King's School
Basketball Club:
Summer Goals: To develop my game in any way possible. To do my best to help our team win another gold medal, and to play well enough to be the MVP.
Years in Basketball: 5 years
Basketball Aspirations: I would like to play basketball in university.
Favourite Player & Team: Larry Bird Dirk Nowitzki Marc Gasol
Fondest Memory in Basketball: All of it.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My mom
Biggest Influence in Life: Jesus Christ and my mom
After High School: Go to university, get a degree, rock at life, heaven.
When Basketball Career is Over: Have a job involved in helping people; marraige: maybe, maybe not...
Full Name: Paige Morris
Team: 17U Female
Position: Forward
Hometown: winnipeg
Present Grade: Grade 10
School: kildonan east
Basketball Club: blazers
Summer Goals: improve defense and three point shooting
Years in Basketball: 4 years
Basketball Aspirations: play university ball or coach
Favourite Player & Team: stephen curry
Fondest Memory in Basketball: winning b side in club when we were down by 25
Biggest Basketball Influence: my dadBiggest Influence in Life: 2 of my coaches
After High School: play university
When Basketball Career is Over: to coach