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.








TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Abby

LAST NAME

Sweeny

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

16

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 10

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

4 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Dakota Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Lamelo Ball & Toronto Raptors

SUMMER GOALS

Improve on my shot 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Play University or College Basketball

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning the Provincial Championship in 2022

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kelsey Plum

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Attend University or College and continue to play Basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

pursue a career in medicine 



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Anna

LAST NAME

Miko

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

3 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Westwood Collegiate 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Westwood Collegiate 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Clay Thompson Golden State Warriors 

SUMMER GOALS

To be a contributing member of the provincial team

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play university basketball

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Playing in the provincial final and winning provincial all star

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Randy Kusano

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

play university basketball 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

go into sports medicine 



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Ayva

LAST NAME

Khan

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Vincent Massey Collegiate 

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Manitoba 

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Tap Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Paige Bueckers. UCONN 

SUMMER GOALS

Have a fun summer with my teammates and medal at Canada Summer Games 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Continue my basketball career at the USport level 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning the 2018-2019 JV Girls Basketball Provincials 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My Dad

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Continue my education at the post-secondary level

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Hopefully have the opportunity to coach young players



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Darya

LAST NAME

Rom

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 10

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

7 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Dakota Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

 No favourite team or player

SUMMER GOALS

To improve on my ball handling and the consistency of my shot 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Continue playing basketball after university 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning our finals game of the 2022 provincials for school ball

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My mom 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Post-secondary education, and continue playing university basketball 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Have a good career and focus on family 



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Izzi

LAST NAME

Fust

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

15

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 10

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Dakota Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP, Warriors, Kia Nurse Elite 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Breanna steward and the Celtics 

SUMMER GOALS

Want to better at ball handling and improve my post game  

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Want to play in university and have an impacting role 

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning the provincial championship this year.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

I looked up to my parents they both played university and had big impacts on their teams

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Play university basketball 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Keep up with the game and coach a team 



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Jasia

LAST NAME

Hayden

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Dakota Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

The Toronto Raptors are my favourite team because they’re the only Canadian team in the NBA and I support our “home” team. Jimmy Butler is my favourite player. I like how well-rounded his game is and that he’s an amazing team player. 

SUMMER GOALS

To elevate my game and get more experience in high-pressure situations. Also, to have a good bonding time with my teammates. 

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play post-secondary ball and be able to travel while playing the sport I love

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Going undefeated in 2022 and winning the Provincial Championships 

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My sister is my biggest basketball influence because she is the one who inspired me to play. If it wasn’t for her, I would have never found my love for basketball.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

After high school I plan on studying health sciences while continuing to play basketball. I would also like to give back to the sport whether that be by coaching or reffing

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Continue my studies in the medical field 



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Katelynn

LAST NAME

Visser

HOMETOWN

Selkirk

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

10 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Brandon University

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Micheal Jordan Favourite team Toronto Raptors

SUMMER GOALS

Consistent 3-point shooter

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Starter for Brandon University team

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Tri Prov Tournament in Edmonton with Royals school team in grade 10

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Dean Goodbranson

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I am attending Brandon University for basketball

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Be a Firefighter



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Kora

LAST NAME

Chammartin

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

16

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

4 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Devin Booker, the lakers

SUMMER GOALS

to improve as much as I can

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

to play D1

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

playing basketball with my dad when I was little.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kobe Bryant, my dad

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

play d1

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

travel the world



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Kyulin

LAST NAME

Fust

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

11 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Dakota Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Dakota Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Michael Jordan

SUMMER GOALS

To become a leader and be more confident while playing

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To start on a university team

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Winning provincials

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My parents

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Go to university

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Get a good job that I enjoy and travel with my friend



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Mia

LAST NAME

Banmann

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

6 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

St. Mary's Academy

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of British Columbia

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Kevin Durant/Raptors

SUMMER GOALS

Help lead Team Toba to success at Canada Games and improve my game for the upcoming university season

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Make a significant contribution to my team at the University level

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Making it to the final four in Varsity Provincial Championships

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My coaches

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Pursue a degree in neuroscience while playing basketball at the university level

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

pursue a job in the neuroscience field



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Paige

LAST NAME

Schatkowsky

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

16

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 10

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

8 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Vincent Massey Collegiate

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Vincent Massey Collegiate

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

SUMMER GOALS

To keep developing my confidence and skills as a player

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

 I want to play varsity high school basketball, the provincial team next summer, and to play at the post-secondary level.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

My fondest memory would be being chosen as the MHSAA athlete of the week, and working hard and making it to the provincial finals in my junior varsity season.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My older sister Julia, who has played many years of basketball that I have been able to watch and learn from.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Attend a post-secondary institute while playing basketball and getting an education.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Become a teacher, and travel to different places around the world.



TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Raia

LAST NAME

Guinto

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

17

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Sisler High School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Winnipeg

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Manitoba Magic

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Kobe Bryant & no preference 

SUMMER GOALS

I want to keep on improving my jumper and learn to play at a faster pace

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Winning a medal with my team this year for my final year of playing for Manitoba

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

My fondest memory will probably be the practices and off court conversations I had with my school team this year. All the team bonding plans and things we did throughout the season made me love basketball again.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

Kobe Bryant

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

I’d like to stay within the basketball community as it’s what keeps me happy.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Come back as a coach for my high school team and become an athletic therapist.




TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Sarah

LAST NAME

Boitson

HOMETOWN

Selkirk

POSITION

Forward

PRESENT AGE

18

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 12

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

5 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

University Of Winnipeg

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

TAP Manitoba 

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Sabrina Ionescu & Golden State Warriors

SUMMER GOALS

Training for the Canada Games and winning a medal. Along with growing my game and athletic abilities for University ball in the fall.

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

Becoming a starter for the UofW Wesmen, and to be a strong presence in the paint.

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Placing third place at the Harry Ainley Tri Prov tournament with my varsity high school team in 2020.

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My first club basketball coach Dean Goodbrandson

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Go to the University of Winnipeg to obtain an undergraduate degree in science, majoring in biology. Then go into nursing or paramedicine. I will also be playing for the Wesmen women's basketball team.

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Maintain a healthy lifestyle and give back to my community by becoming a basketball coach.


TEAM

18U Female

FIRST NAME

Tanah

LAST NAME

Becker 

HOMETOWN

Winnipeg 

POSITION

Guard

PRESENT AGE

16

PRESENT GRADE

Grade 11

YEARS IN BASKETBALL

10 years

SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING

Lincoln Prep

SCHOOL ATTENDING THIS FALL

Lincoln Prep

BASKETBALL CLUB NAME

Kia Nurse Elite

FAVOURITE PLAYER & TEAM

Haley Jones, Phoenix Suns

SUMMER GOALS

To make the national team!

BASKETBALL ASPIRATIONS

To play D1 basketball and to continue my career with basketball after university

FONDEST MEMORY IN BASKETBALL

Our Shaftsbury HS team being ranked in the Top 10 in the province

BIGGEST BASKETBALL INFLUENCE

My family 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Go to a d1 university and find my path in school 

WHEN BASKETBALL CAREER IS OVER

Use my experience from basketball and help young athletes get to where they want to go!


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