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2012 NBL Canada Draft Combine

Thank you to all the players that are participating in the 2012 NBL Canada Draft Combine!

2012 NBL Canada Draft Combine Registration

The National Basketball League of Canada and the ACTS Athlete Institute will host an exclusive Draft Combine that will be held August 25th & 26th, 2012 sponsored by Recharge with Milk. This event will provide NBL Canada prospects the opportunity to demonstrate their skills to team coaches, general managers, and owners with ambitions to be selected in the 2012 NBL Canada Draft.

The National Basketball of Canada Draft Combine will feature:

  • 5 Hours of Live Gameplay
  • 2 Hours of Skill Evaluation
  • Player Measurements and Registration
  • On-Site Lunch
  • Private GM/Owner/Coaching Viewing Area

Combine Location & Dates

August 25th - Orangeville, ON (Canadian Players Day) 

Canadian Residents Only

Registration: 8:30am - 9:00am

Game Play: 10:00am - 6:30pm

Location: The Athletic Institute at ACTS

207323 RR5 Highway #9 at Heart Lake Road

Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z2

August 26th - Orangeville, ON (Import Players Day)

Non-Canadian Residents Only  (SOLD OUT)

Registration: 8:30am - 9:00am

Game Play: 10:00am - 6:30pm

Location: The Athletic Institute at ACTS 

207323 RR5 Highway #9 at Heart Lake Road 

Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z2


Registration

Registration Fee:

Players registering for August 25th (Canadian Players Day), the fee is $215.00 (CAD)

Players registering for August 26th (Import Players Day), the fee is $265.00 (CAD). (SOLD OUT)


Hotel Information

 

Best Western Plus (Orangeville Inn & Suites)

7 Buena Vista Drive

Orangeville, ON L9W 0A2

Check-In: 3:00pm/Check-Out: 11:00am

Phone Number: 519-941-3311/Toll Free: 866-216-1988/Fax Number: 519-941-3211

Hotel Discounted Rate: $149.99 per night plus applicable taxes

 

  Holiday Inn Brampton

  30 Peel Centre Drive

  Brampton, ON L6T 4G3

  Check-In: 3:00pm/Check-Out:   11:00am

  Phone Number: 905-792-9900/Toll      Free: 877-660-8550/Fax Number: 905-792-1740

   Hotel Discounted Rate: $90-$95 per night plus applicable taxes

Please be sure to reference "National Basketball League of Canada Combine" to receive the discounted rate.


Public Admission

$5.00 Admission cost for a Spectator Day Pass 


Past Draft Combine Participants Include:

2011 #1 Overall Draft Selection & NBL Canada All-Star Morgan Lewis (Oshawa Power), 2011 NBL Canada Rookie of the Year & All-Star Game MVP Brandon Robinson (Oshawa Power), #3 Overall Draft Selection & NBL Canada All-Star Tyrone Levett (Halifax Rainmen), NBL Canada All-Star & 3-Point Specialist Chris Cayole (Summerside Storm), and many more!


2012 NBL Canada Draft

The 2012 NBL Canada Draft will be held on Monday, August 27th at 7:00pm in Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Location

The Aurora Suite at Rogers Centre

1 Blue Jays Way

Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J1

Combine Participants will be notified at the end of their session day (either Saturday or Sunday) if they have been nominated to attend the draft. All participants are requested to bring 1 set of dress clothes or a suit to wear at the draft. Those nominated to attend the draft must be prepared to stay through Monday night at their hotel. Those not nominated may depart after their day is complete.

Players may only be drafted by an NBL Canada team if they attend the Combine.

2011 NBL Canada Draft Picks Who Played Last Season

Player

Selected 1st, *Morgan Lewis

Height

6'5"

Position

G-F

Drafted By

Oshawa Power

Played For

Oshawa Power

Selected 2nd, Justin Garris

6'4"

G

Summerside Storm

Summerside Storm

Selected 3rd, *Tyrone Levett

6'5"

F

London Lightning

London Lightning, Halifax Rainmen

Selected 4th, *Darrell Wonge

6'7"

F

Moncton Miracles

Moncton Miracles

Selected 5th, Jerome Brown

6'4"

G

Saint John Mill Rats

Saint John Mill Rats, Oshawa Power

Selected 7th, Tristan Martin

6'3"

G

Quebec Kebs

Moncton Miracles, London Lightning

Selected 8th, Kevin Francis

6'7"

F

Oshawa Power

Oshawa Power, Saint John Mill Rats

Selected 9th, *Chris Cayole

6'8"

F

Summerside Storm

Summerside Storm

Selected 10th, *Isaac Kuon

6'4"

G

London Lightning

Saint John Mill Rats

Selected 13th, Papa Oppong

6'4"

G

Halifax Rainmen

Halifax Rainmen, Oshawa Power

*2011 NBL Canada All-Star Selection


Here's Video of the 2011 Inaugural NBL Canada Draft:


If you believe YOU have what it takes to make it in the National Basketball League of Canada, sign up TODAY!

Click Link Below For Online Registration

*Please note, Non-Canadian Players will require a passport to enter Canada (and maybe a visa depending on what their Country of Origin is) if they arrive by plane.  If they arrive by driving over the border, and are American citizens, they may be able to enter with a valid driver’s license and a birth certificate.  Prospective participants who have a prior felony, misdemeanour, or past-due child support issues may be denied entry by Canadian Customs.  The NBL Canada does not take responsibility for players who are unable to cross the border. To research what is required to enter Canada and the procedures and policies, please visit Canada Border Services Agency's "Visitors to Canada and other Temporary Residents".*


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