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Welcome Back Mike Taylor: What This Means For The Winnipeg Sea Bears and More!
I had been thinking, “It’s been too long since I had released a Sea Bears article here at HOTC Hoops” and low and behold the Winnipeg Sea Bears came out with great news earlier this week. Head coach and General Manager Mike Taylor has been re-signed to a two year contract extension, that will keep… Read more
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Top Five Players In The MCAC For The 2023-2024 Season
With the AAU/Club and Preparatory seasons now underway, it is becoming time for the CCAA and U Sports years to begin. Both levels have seen exhibition action only so far, but once November hits it will all be in full swing. For this piece, I will be speaking on who my top five players are… Read more
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Top Five Manitoban Prospects In The Class of 2024
It is soon to be time for the beginning of the AAU/Club season and Preparatory teams to begin their years as well. This is part one of going through each of the next three classes of players playing here in Manitoba. We will first begin with the upcoming class of 2024, who are players participating… Read more
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2023-2024 Triumph and Northstar Prep Pre-Season Overview
We are approaching the end of the August, which means that the new youth basketball season in Manitoba is almost upon us. By this time in the summer, teams are advertising tryouts and solidifying their rosters for the upcoming year. With that being said, I had the opportunity to attend the two sets of Triumph… Read more
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2023 CEBL Season In Review
The 2023 CEBL season has come and gone, and it was a blast. Congratulations to the Scarborough Shooting Stars for winning this years championship. After being so close in 2022, they get their redemption this season and get the job done. While it wasn’t completely with the roster I had envisioned they may win it… Read more
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An Abrupt End: Winnipeg Sea Bears vs. Edmonton Stingers
After roaring for much of the season, the Winnipeg Sea Bears’ inaugural year comes to an screeching halt. I had wanted to say they went out with a whimper, but I can’t. As good as this team was, they always fought until that Target Score was hit. That trend was all season long, no matter… Read more