Empowering Athletes
Celebrating athletes that perform with the Ballzout mentality.
Ballzout Athlete Spotlight
Team: CYO Guelph Knights
How many years: 4
Position: Small forward
Favourite part of playing basketball:
Causing turnovers and splashing 3's
Favourite Basketball Player:
Luka Doncic
If you need a defensive stopper or a timely 3, Leo's your guy. He brings intensity to the court, guarding baseline to baseline, causing problems for offensive players. He's a natural leader on the court, always talking to his teammates. He's someone you don't want to play against but want on your team.
Leo
Ballzout Athletes
Celebrating our athletes who play with that Ballzout mentality.
Team: CYO Guelph Knights
How many years: 3
Position: Point guard
Favourite part of basketball: "how fun it is"
Favourite Basketball Player: Kobe Bryant
Jett plays hard every time on the floor. He has been playing with an older age group every year but continues to play fearless against the older and stronger opponents.
Jett
Teo
Team: CYO Guelph Knights
How many years: 4
Position: Point guard
Favourite part of basketball: "my teammates"
Favourite Basketball Player: Kobe Bryant
Teo is the smallest kid on the court but plays with the biggest heart. Not afraid to hit the ground for loose balls or take charges from kids twice his size. He's relentless on defence. No quit in him.
Team: CYO Guelph Knights
How many years: 3
Position: Small Forward
Favourite part of basketball: "defence"
Favourite Basketball Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Whether he's hounding guards on the perimeter or grabbing rebounds over bigger opponents, Chase energy and fight stays at the highest level. Chase is fearless and plays with a relentless passion. He's ready to compete every time he steps on the court. Chase has plays with the Ballzout mentality.
Chase
Team: Ballzout
How many years: 20+
Position: Small Forward
Favourite Basketball Player:
Vince Cater
One of the original Ballzout members, Kris reminded his hometown what he does on the court. His steady play and 42 points in the finals, lead to a championship in the Kenora's Men League Tournament over Family day weekend. His play is the true definition of playing Ballzout. Age might catch up to you physically but your mentality stays the same. It was such a joy to watch.
Kris
Team: CYO Guelph Knights
How many years: 3
Position: Small forward
Favourite part of playing basketball:
Playing with his friends
Favourite Basketball Player:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Don't let his silent fool you, his game speaks volumes. He can get hot from deep but is not afraid to take it inside and create contact. On the defensive end, he is not afraid to get in his opponents face and play physical. There is no quit in Logan. He plays with the Ballzout mentality.