Basketball is surging in Kingston, Ont., thanks to achievements by local athletes. Aaliyah Edwards, recently drafted into the WNBA, is driving a surge of interest among girls.
Kingston's basketball scene booms: Gaels OUA championship win, locals drafted, and Aaliyah Edwards WNBA success are all inspiring girls' participation.Basketball in Kingston is experiencing an electrifying surge, marked by a series of remarkable achievements by local talents that’s fuelling excitement and inspiration throughout the community.
Adding to the excitement, both Cole and his brother Luka were drafted into the Canadian Elite Basketball League, further solidifying Kingston’s reputation as a basketball hub. Edwards has emerged as a leading figure in women’s basketball, serving as the face of Adidas’s new marketing campaign and underscoring her significant impact on the sport’s landscape.The ripple effects of these achievements are evident within Kingston’s basketball community. Jason Reynolds, president of the Kingston Impact Basketball Club, has seen a notable increase in girls’ involvement in the sport.
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