Raia Guinto, centre, has signed on to play for the Winnipeg Wesmen women's basketball team as the latest recruit in the Class of 2022. (David Larkins/Wesmen Athletics)
Faced with a deadline to choose where her life would take her next, Raia Guinto decided she wasn't quite done with basketball yet.
And so the dynamic Sisler High School guard has found herself a university home with basketball in mind, committing to the UWinnipeg Wesmen women's basketball program as the newest member of the Class of 2022.
Guinto, whose older sister Raizel played four seasons at Louisiana Tech and is now back home in Winnipeg, was still pondering her next move as recently as a few months ago when she realized the passion to hoop was still very much there.
And she wanted to do it in Winnipeg.
"For me, personally, I could never see myself leaving," said Guinto, who had offers from outside the city and province to continue her career. "And staying around my family is most important because I couldn't have done it without them.
"… My team, I know they're going to be there for me and my family, of course. I'm very thankful to have them by my side all the years I've been playing."
Guinto was not only a graduating all-star in 2022, but she was also one of five players named to the AAAA all-Manitoba team and was ranked No. 4 overall in the Winnipeg Free Press' annual coaches' poll of the top players in the province.
She has extensive experience playing in the Manitoba provincial program, first at the U15 level and now with the U18 team that will represent the province at this summer's Canada Games.
"Raia is the whole package: She can defend, she can score, she can handle the ball, and she has a very high basketball IQ," Wesmen head coach Alyssa Cox said. "Her training this summer with the Canada Games team will set her up well for her first U Sports season, helping her to transition to the faster, more physical style of play she will see next year. Raia was a leader with her Sisler team this year and we hope she will bring some of those leadership skills to our program during her career with the Wesmen."
Guinto never thought of basketball as a future for her past high school, but saw the potential when her sister signed her NCAA letter of intent.
"Probably when my sister got signed I was like 'Oh, there's actually a future here,'" she said. "I started to figure out what I'm good at, what I needed to work on, and where I stood. And I started to get confident."
Guinto said she's excited to put the recruiting process and decision-making behind her and focus on her next chapter. And she joked she is happy she no longer has to keep the big news to herself.
"It's been really hard not telling people," she said. "I wasn't going to tell anybody but my family, but I told one person and then I told another person, and then I told my whole team and was like 'K guys, don't tell anyone.' So I guess I'm kind of a hypocrite in that sense."
Guinto joins CMU transfer Julia Schatkowsky, Camosun College transfers Tamiya Ness and Sadie McMillan-Stowards, and Selkirk's Sarah Boitson in this year's recruiting class.
Basketball Manitoba is proud to partner with Anti-Racism in Sport to co-host the “Introduction to Anti-Racism” webinar on Tuesday, June 28 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We welcome and encourage everyone in the basketball community to join the conversation!
Winnipeg is a diverse and multicultural city, where 40% of the population identify as First Nations, Métis Nation, Inuit, Black, or Racialized. While that diversity and multiculturalism has built a strong and resilient city, many Winnipeggers continue to face racism and discrimination in all aspects of their lives, including their participation in sport.
The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign seeks to address, disrupt and eliminate racism and discrimination in sport experienced by First Nations, Métis Nation, Inuit, Black, Racialized, and religious minority communities in Winnipeg.
About the Training
The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign is pleased to bring you the free workshop, ‘Sport is not an equal playing field: An introduction to Anti-Racism Literacy and Action’. This interactive session is designed for all sport stakeholders (coaches, administrators, officials, parents, athletes, and board members).The free training module is 3 hours, delivered virtually via Zoom. Workshop participants will gain knowledge in the following areas:
An introductory understanding of anti-racism literacy
Current state of racism and sport in Winnipeg
Skills and tools on how to be an anti-racist in sport
Workshop participants will receive a workbook that will enhance their engagement with the material.
To register as an individual, click on one of the following dates to sign up for that session.
The Winnipeg Wildcats Basketball Club has announced their plans to host a summer basketball camp for girls ages 12-17 on August 8-12 at Balmoral Hall School in Winnipeg. The camp registration fee is $50 and registration space is limited. Inquiries and registration can go by email to wpgwildcatsbasketball@gmail.com.
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce details on its return to hosting a large 3x3 basketball tournament this year. The Manitoba 3x3 Basketball Championships will be hosted at the Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) on June 25-26, 2022. The event will be open to players ages 12+ and will include the national stop of the Canada Quest 3x3 Tournament in partnership with Canada Basketball and FIBA.
Ten indoor basketball courts will be set up inside the centre for the 2-day event and will include divisions for males and females ages 12 to adult. All skill levels from recreational to competitive are welcome to play this fast-paced and skillful game! Added special event courts will also be on hand to test your shooting, dribbling and jumping abilities. An open slam dunk competition will also be held midday on Saturday. The age divisions will be capped after a certain number of teams so register your 4-person team now!
MANITOBA EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: June 25-26, 2022 (Saturday & Sunday)
Game Time Ranges: Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB) - MAP
Deadline: Friday, June 17, 2022, at 12:00 pm
Ages: 12-19+, males and females
Age Divisions: 12 different categories (note: Basketball Manitoba reserves the right to adjust the age divisions based on final team registration numbers)
Div 01. Canada Quest (Age 19+ Men's Competitive) - more below
Div 02. Canada Quest (Age 19+ Women's Competitive) - more below
Div 03. Age 19+ Men's Recreation
Div 04. Age 19+ Women's Recreation
Div 05. Age 18U Male
Div 06. Age 18U Female
Div 07. Age 16U Male
Div 08. Age 16U Female
Div 09. Age 14U Male
Div 10. Age 14U Female
Div 11. Age 12U Male
Div 12. Age 12U Female
Team Size: 4 players each (3 on the court plus one sub)
Tournament Fee: $185.00 for a team of 4; Canada Quest Division is $225.00 (credit card payment via PayPal option only)
Guaranteed Games: All teams will receive a minimum of 4 games each
Canada Quest Men's and Women's Division: 10 minutes stopped time or 21 points (whatever occurs first) and use a 12-second shot clock.
All Other Divisions: Times & Score: All non-Canada Quest game times are 20 minutes each or 21 points, whichever occurs first. Overtime is the first team to score 2 points. A virtual 24-second shot clock will be maintained by the referee.
Official Game Ball: Wilson FIBA 3x3 Basketball for all divisions (shown to the right)
Prizes: Awards will be presented to the top team in each category
3x3 CANADA QUEST DIVISION: The winning team in the Canada Quest Divisions (Men's & Women's) will receive a free entry into the 3x3 Canada Quest National Finals as part of the Canada Basketball Globl Jam event in Toronto, Ontario m July 8-9, 2022. The top prize includes return airfare for 4 to Toronto from Winnipeg, as well as hotel accommodations and tournament entry fees. The winning teams from the 2022 Globl Jam will receive a cash prize of $15,000 and an entry into the 2022 FIBA 3x3 Masters event in Montreal. This level of play will attract players who have University / College / Professional experience playing basketball. Teams without players at this level should consider registering in the "19+ Men's / Women's Divisions or lower. Basketball Manitoba reserves the right to ensure players entering this division are of a high calibre background.
Parking & Transit: Due to the limited parking options downtown, we suggest teams consider carpooling to maximize the spaces available for the event.
SATURDAY: The Winnipeg Parking Authority offers 2-hour complimentary street parking on Saturdays at any time between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm. After two hours you will be required to move your car or risk being ticketed.
FRIDAY & SUNDAY: Free street parking is open after 5:30 pm on Friday and all day Sunday.
PAID LOTS: Paid underground parking for $2.00 an hour (to a max of $15 a day) is available under the Sport Manitoba facility. All other paid lots in the area require payment as noted at each lot. See parking maps below.
TRANSIT: The venue is located on a major Winnipeg Transit hub with dozens of different bus routes stopping at 145 Pacific Ave. More on Winnipeg Transit
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ALL DIVISIONS: FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2022 AT 12:00 PM
To register your team, please follow the steps below...
CREATE FIBA 3x3 PROFILES: Ensure you and your teammates have created a confirmed FIBA 3x3 profile. You can visit and send your teammates the following link - https://play.fiba3x3.com/signup - to create a FIBA 3x3 profile. The minimum age to register is 10 years old.
BUILD YOUR TEAM: When your teammates have a confirmed FIBA 3x3 profile, you as the team captain or a team lead, can search for their names on the FIBA 3x3 website and add them to your team in the TEAM REGISTRATION SECTION.
REGISTER YOUR TEAM: Continue to the event REGISTRATION page once all 4 players have created a profile.
EDIT YOUR TEAM: If you have already registered with your team and want to add official player profiles, or change your roster, please check your email account as you should have received an email that offers a team edit option.
PAYMENT: You will need a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card to pay the registration fee.
Need help registering? Call 204-925-5775 ext 1 or info@basketballmanitoba.ca or click the "CHAT LIVE NOW" button at the bottom left of this screen for help!
The Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) located in downtown Winnipeg
Inside the Sport Manitoba Cpoirts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre). The facility features 3 full hardwood basketball courts and room for 10 3x3 halfcourts. Learn more...
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court. On June 9, 2017, 3x3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo 2020 Games.
3x3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoors in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.
Canada Basketball in working with FIBA will regulate the rules of the game, facilitate the promotion of the discipline and sanction the organization of 3x3 tournaments with the support of the Provincial Sporting Organizations.
3x3 is considered the number one urban team sport. From the first official event at the 2010 Youth Olympics Games, FIBA has had an ambitious vision for the game. 3x3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoors in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.
The rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game. The non-stop music brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere, which attracts a new young audience to the games.
3x3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage. The stars of the gameplay in a professional tour and some of the most prestigious multi-sports events. On June 9, 2017, 3x3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo 2020 Games. For more information, visit www.fiba3x3.com.
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to formally announce the rosters for the 2022 Manitoba Provincial Teams. These six teams – 15U Male, 15U Female, 17U Male, 17U Female, 18U Male and 18U Female, will go on to train and represent the province this summer at international events including the Canada Basketball National Championships and Canada Summer Games in August. This past Saturday, Basketball Manitoba hosted its annual 'Team Toba Day' which included a full day of physical testing, data collection, Under Armour gear distribution, official photographs, program overviews and education sessions on the topics of doping and cannabis use in sport and concussions in basketball.
The plans for the summer of 2022 include...
15U, 17U, & 18U Male & Female Teams - Prairie Cup vs Team Sask (Brandon) July 3
15U, 17U & 18U Female Teams - Mill City Invitational (Minneapolis, MN) July 5-8
15U, 17U, & 18U Male Teams - Summer Slam (Sioux Falls, SD) July 7-10
15U, 17U, & 18U Male Teams - D1 Summer Classic (Minneapolis, MN) July 14-17
15U, 17U & 18U Female Teams - North Tartan Meltdown (Minneapolis, MN) July 19-22
15U & 17U Male - Canada Basketball National Championships (Edmonton, AB) July 31-Aug 7
15U & 17U Female - Canada Basketball National Championships (Sherbrooke, QC) July 31-Aug 7
18U Male & Female - Canada Summer Games (Niagara Falls, Ontario) Aug 5-14
The teams were selected from tryouts held in late May and the full rosters are... LEGEND:
PP = Practice Player
HC = Head Coach
AC = Assistant Coach
Age = Present Age
Pos = Position
Gr = Grade
To view this information properly on a smartphone, rotate your device to a 'landscape' position to see all the data.
2022 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 18U MALE - CANDA GAMES
Type
Pos
First Name
Last Name
Age
Gr
School Presently Attending
Hometown
Roster
F
Brendan
Amoyaw
18
12
Lincoln Prep
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Amrinder
Bhandal
17
12
Sisler High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Lorence
Dela Cruz
17
12
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Marco
Guaring
18
12
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Kato
Jaro
16
11
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Mekhi
Lisan
18
12
Potters House Christian Acad
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Ryan
Luke
17
12
John Taylor Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Elijah
Mensah
18
12
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Ramogi
Nyagudi
15
10
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Enny
Suliman
18
12
St. Maurice School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Waqo
Tessema
18
12
Lincoln Prep
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Michael
Uzonna
17
12
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
PP
G
Paul
Bocalan
16
11
Sisler High School
Winnipeg
PP
F
Chinonso
Njelita
17
12
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
G
Chisom
Njelita
17
12
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Coach
HC
Jonathan
Janzen
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Scott
Martin
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Patrick
Mart
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Keith
Mason
Winnipeg
2022 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 18U FEMALE - CANADA GAMES
Type
Pos
First Name
Last Name
Age
Gr
School Presently Attending
Hometown
Roster
F
Mia
Banmann
18
12
St. Mary's Academy
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Sarah
Boitson
18
12
Lord Selkirk Regional
Selkirk
Roster
G
Tanah
Becker
16
11
Lincoln Prep
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Izzi
Fust
15
10
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Kyulin
Fust
17
11
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Raia
Guinto
17
12
Sisler High School
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Jasia
Hayden
17
11
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Ayva
Khan
18
12
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Anna
Miko
17
11
Westwood Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Darya
Rom
15
10
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Paige
Schatkowsky
16
10
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Abby
Sweeny
16
10
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
F
Kora
Chammartin
16
11
Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
G
Delaney
Galera
18
12
Westwood Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
F
Katelynn
Visser
17
12
Lord Selkirk Regional
Selkirk
Coach
HC
Alyssa
Cox
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Evan
Cox
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Megan
Noonan
Winnipeg
2022 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 17U MALE
Type
Pos
First Name
Last Name
Age
Gr
School Presently Attending
Hometown
Roster
G
Ade
Adegbosin
17
11
Fort Richmond Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Gio
Ajiamah
17
11
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Mason
Chartrand
17
11
Winnipegosis Collegiate
Camperville
Roster
G
Elijah
De La Mothe
17
11
Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Daniel
Deng
16
10
Transcona Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Noah
Kankam
16
11
Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Atok
Makuer
15
10
John Taylor Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Lance
Mangaron
16
10
Sisler High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Miguel
Nitro
16
11
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Tife
Obasoto
17
11
Fort Richmond Colligate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Taven
Vigilance
15
10
Oak Park High School
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Elijah
Wiebe
16
10
Westwood Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
F
Inder
Brar
15
10
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
PP
G
Sam
Sola
17
11
Sturgeon Heights
Winnipeg
PP
F
Nick
Vieville
17
11
Maples Collegiate
Winnipeg
Coach
HC
Lenin
Mangaron
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Clarence
Vigilance
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Paulo
Queijo
Winnipeg
2022 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 17U FEMALE
Type
Pos
First Name
Last Name
Age
Gr
School Presently Attending
Hometown
Roster
F
Jazmin
Birch
17
10
College Beliveau
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Cheryl
Cheung
15
10
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Taya
Clark
15
10
Garden City Collegiate
West St Paul
Roster
G
Alyssa
Doneza
17
11
Sisler High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Klarisse
Ducasi
15
10
École Secondaire Kelvin
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Betty
Girmay
16
11
River East Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Jennifer
Kallon
17
11
River East Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Ksusha
Milusheva
16
11
Fort Richmond Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Grace
Naherniak
15
10
College Beliveau
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Abbey
Shand
16
10
Churchill High School
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Lauryn
Wilson
17
11
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Kayla
Witwicki
16
10
Glenlawn Collegiate Institute
Winnipeg
PP
F
Nosa
Aigbedo
17
11
Linden Christian School
Winnipeg
PP
F
Sara
Bergen
17
11
St. Mary's Academy
Winnipeg
PP
G
Carmen
Buck
16
11
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Coach
HC
Eric
Sung
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Claire
Harvey
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Ashley
Hoitink
Stanley
Coach
AC
Emma
Thompson
Winnipeg
2022 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 15U MALE
Type
Pos
First Name
Last Name
Age
Gr
School Presently Attending
Hometown
Roster
G
Magnus
Carlos
14
9
Arthur A Leach School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Stellan
Chammartin
14
9
École Gabrielle-Roy
Lorette
Roster
G
Jurwin
Garcia
15
9
West Kildonan Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Tristian
Gibbons
15
9
Scolaire Léo Rémillard
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Miguel
Guaring
15
9
St Paul’s High School
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Liam
Jaro
14
8
Munroe Junior High
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Aidan
Lambert-Park
15
9
St. Laurent School
St. Laurent
Roster
G
Noah
Macalalad
15
9
Maples Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Paul
Ogweno
14
9
Collège Jeanne Sauvé
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Destiny
Okedara
14
9
J.H. Bruns Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Sam
Opanubi
13
8
Amber Trails School
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Settimo
Yugu
13
8
St. Gerard School
Winnipeg
PP
F
Michael
Kallon
14
8
Chief Peguis Middle School
Winnipeg
PP
F
Istvan
Reid
13
8
Grant Park High School
Winnipeg
PP
F
Jayden
Westerlund
15
9
Henry G Izatt School
Winnipeg
Coach
HC
Charles
Carlos
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Alan
Vince
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
C.J.
Pagtakhan
Winnipeg
2022 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM - 15U FEMALE
Type
Pos
First Name
Last Name
Age
Gr
School Presently Attending
Hometown
Roster
F
Alexa
Akot
15
9
Kildonan East Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Clara
Anderson
14
9
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
East St. Paul
Roster
G
Jenelle
Deato
14
9
Garden City Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Jen
Edwards
14
9
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Avneet
Kainth
15
9
Maples Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Martha
Lado
14
9
Kildonan East Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Emilie
Mclean
14
8
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Taylor
Schepp
14
9
Dakota Collegiate Institute
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Ava
Shaw
14
8
Oak Park High School
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Sirat
Sran
14
9
Maples Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
F
Lilly
Vande Graaf
15
9
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Winnipeg
Roster
G
Kaileah
Walker
14
9
Maples Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
F
Munit
Brar
15
9
Kildonan East Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
F
Tessa
Miko
14
9
Westwood Collegiate
Winnipeg
PP
G
Kayla
Surasky
14
9
Oak Park High School
Winnipeg
Coach
HC
Michael
Tan
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Kerri
Kuzbyt
Winnipeg
Coach
AC
Matthew
Dyck
East St Paul
Player biographies and photos will be updated at the end of the month.
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