Chris Johnson, a former NCAA athlete and professional basketball player, launched his third anti-racism basketball tournament in Halifax this weekend, attracting hundreds of youth.
Amari Upshaw, a tournament participant who was also involved in Wigginton’s basketball camp, said he’s trying to gain as much playing experience as possible before joining Ontario’s Orangeville Prep Basketball Academy next week to further pursue his basketball endeavours.
“I’m just trying to see as many faces as I can before I move on,” he said, adding that he’s grateful to continue receiving insight and expertise from the likes of both Johnson and Wigginton.Both the tournament’s semi-finals and final games will be played on Sunday.Nevaeh O’Connell, who spent the weekend volunteering at the event, said as someone who’s played basketball throughout her life, she was encouraged to help out and see the game from a different perspective.
Navaeh O’Connell volunteered during this year’s tournament, offering expertise from her years of playing as both a coach and referee.“You get to see the pure joy of the little kids … and you can see how happy they are when they make their first bucket or play as a team, to see it from a different perspective is really special.”Hundreds of athletes ranging between grades five to 12 competed in this year’s tournament.
“We got cameras in here live streaming, we have parents in here and the kids are competing hard, it’s like a movie atmosphere in here,” Johnson said.
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