Ottawa Sport Council urges city to invest more in basketball courts
This story includes voices from OSC and OBN board members and local youth basketball coaches on why Ottawa needs to invest into indoor basketball facilities.
Elliott Hartell builds community for students with disabilities through sport
Basketball player Elliott Hartell creates a unified community for students with disabilities with his involvement in Special Olympics Ontario.
Saskatchewan Huskies defeat Carleton Ravens in women’s basketball championship
The Carleton women's basketball team lost their USports National Championship final to the University of Saskatchewan 85-66.
Carleton Ravens get revenge on uOttawa in women’s basketball championship semi-finals
The Carleton women's basketball team defeated their rivals the University of Ottawa Gee Gees 84-60 at the U Sports National Championship semi-finals March 16 in a redemption match for the Ravens, who lost to the Gee Gee's in the OUA Critelli Cup Final 70-61.
Carleton Ravens starts USports women’s basketball championship with a big win over Bishop’s
The Carleton Women's Basketball team scored their first victory in the USports National Championship tournament against Bishop's University March 13.
Hoops Homecoming: BlackJacks sign ‘role model’ forward Ottawa-born JD Muila
Ottawa native JD Muila is drafted by his hometown BlackJacks to play forward in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
BlackJacks lose heartbreaker to Bandits, face semi-final fight to vie for East title
Two weeks ago, the Ottawa BlackJacks defeated the Scarborough Shooting Stars to secure their eighth consecutive win after a strong defensive performance and with a dynamic offence that saw three players score at least 17 points. Ottawa held a 12-5 record and looked to have first place in the Eastern Conference of the Canadian Elite Basketball League all but locked...
BlackJacks fall 93-82 to River Lions, end three-game home winning streak
The Ottawa BlackJacks competed with grit until the final buzzer, but were unable to maintain their perfect 3-0 home record in the Canadian Elite Basketball League after losing 93-82 against the Niagara River Lions on Saturday, June 17. Another loss on the road three days later — an 85-83 cliffhanger against the Scarborough Shooting Stars — dropped the BlackJacks to...
Ravens rule: Carleton teams are kings and queens of basketball in Canada
The Carleton Ravens' Men's and Women's basketball teams both won the gold medal at Nationals, read more to find out more and see what you may have missed.
On the verge: Carleton women’s team will need continued scoring from everyone to take national title
The Carleton Ravens' women's basketball team is at their best when everyone contributes offensively, can they continue playing at their best at Nationals to contend for a national championship?
After season of stumbles, ‘youthful’ Ravens back to No. 1 as playoffs begin
The Carleton men's basketball team holds a dynasty that no other team in USports or NCAA has ever seen. With almost half of the roster being rookies, will the team still be able to prove their dominance in the sport?
uOttawa nearly edges Oregon in exhibition basketball play
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees nearly overcame a 13-point deficit in the final minutes but ultimately lost 78-76 to the Oregon Ducks.
BlackJacks season ends with narrow loss to Hamilton Honey Badgers
The Ottawa BlackJacks season is over after losing 76-72 to the Hamilton Honey Badgers in the CEBL championship semifinal.
Scarborough defeats Niagara, to play for CEBL championship
The Scarborough Shooting Stars will play in the CEBL final after beating the Niagara River Lions 93-81 at TD Place.
It’s the finals: Meet the teams at CEBL championship weekend
Ottawa hosts championship Canadian basketball action this weekend. Learn more about each team.
BlackJacks edge out Montreal Alliance in CEBL season finale
It's on to the CEBL championship weekend for the Ottawa BlackJacks after they closed out the regular season with a win.
Tensions flare as Ottawa BlackJacks take down first-place Hamilton in hard fought match
The Ottawa BlackJacks and Hamilton Honey Badgers brought intensity to their late-season matchup on Sunday, which Ottawa won 104-95.
Road-weary BlackJacks a ‘trainwreck’ in home loss to Newfoundland Growlers
The Ottawa BlackJacks, dealing with exhaustion from a long road trip, lost 94-80 to the Newfoundland Growlers in their return home.
With first win of the season, new BlackJacks coaching staff hopes slow start is turning around
After several hectic days which included the firing of their head coach, the Ottawa BlackJacks won their first game of the season.
BlackJacks dismiss head coach Charles Dubé-Brais, hire uOttawa’s James Derouin
Ottawa BlackJacks fire their head coach after slow start to the season.
Rapper J. Cole’s star power stuns BlackJacks in 98-81 loss to Scarborough
J. Cole and the Scarborough Shooting Stars surged past the Ottawa BlackJacks with a 98-81 win on Thursday.
Target missed: BlackJacks lose season opener in thrilling ‘Elam Ending’
The Ottawa BlackJacks open their season with a hard fought loss to the Fraser Valley Bandits.
Ottawa BlackJacks hope ex-NBA talent will lead way to 2022 CEBL championship
The Ottawa BlackJacks are looking forward to a new season of great basketball in the capital.
For Ravens veteran Madison Reid, juggling basketball with podcasting was the ultimate balancing act
Ravens basketball star Madison Reid talks to Capital Current about juggling her sport, her education and her podcasting job as graduation looms.
Ontario rivals, COVID pose challenge as Carleton Ravens aim for 16th men’s basketball crown at Edmonton finals
Carleton University men's basketball team's record helps it gain a spot in the Final 8 basketball tournament in. Edmonton this weekend. Other teams and COVID-19 stand to be the team's foes.
On the rebound: Basketball players embrace mental health in first in-person pandemic season
Basketball players and staff are speaking up to fight against mental health stigma in sports.
In light of Team Canada soccer triumph, it’s time to move forward with pro women’s sports in this country
Women's sports have grown in viewership and popularity, but when will the Canadian professional sports landscape reflect that?
Canadian collectors all in or staying clear of NBA’s pricey digital trading cards
The National Basketball Association has started selling digital memories this season with the debut of NBA Top Shot — its new, virtual trading card experience. Calling the launch a new era in fandom the NBA is saying fans can “own basketball’s greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot.” The virtual cards called ‘Moments’ include a collection of videos of notable highlights...
Pandemic hit the buzzer on basketball
For Hamza Ali, the pandemic lockdown has robbed him of the pleasure of playing his favourite sport — basketball.
COVID consequences: The new normal for amateur team sports
The new normal for sports seems bleak. Amateur leagues have suffered cancellation or experienced major change. [Photo @ John Balser]
Temporary ban on in-person varsity sports recruiting across Canada may be extended soon
USports, the body that oversees varsity sport in Canadian universities is expected to extend its ban on in-person recruitment.
Ravens and Huskies claim national titles in first-ever combined U Sports Final 8 tournaments
Both the top-seeded men's and women's basketball teams walked away with the 2020 U Sports national title in the programs first-ever combined tournament.
Battle of the fans: The faces in the crowd at the 14th Capital Hoops tournament
Fans from Carleton and the University of Ottawa packed into TD Place this past Friday night to support their basketball teams as they faced off for the 14th annual Capital Hoops classic. The fans were treated to two nail biting games that saw the uOttawa’s men and women pull out narrow victories of 68-67 and 77-75 respectively. This was the...
25th Hour: Shooting Higher
The growing popularity of basketball in Ottawa is doing more than just providing a sporting experience. It's building a more inclusive community.
The Blackjacks effect set to change Ottawa basketball and its talented players
The Ottawa Blackjacks have arrived and are getting set to build their roster. With great talent in Ottawa to choose from and with more bound to be created, the team's possible influence within the city and with their players is analyzed.
Carleton Ravens female basketball players inspiring others to step out of men’s shadow
Female athletes face an uphill battle getting attention from fans and media for their exploits.
League brings basketball back with Ottawa BlackJacks
Basketball is coming back to Ottawa, as the Ottawa Blackjacks will be joining the CEBL next year.