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Canadian hoop star Natalie Achonwa heads to Michigan to continue her basketball career

Sep. 12, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Canadian basketball star Natalie Achonwa is taking the next step in her hoop career. The four-time Olympian was named the assistant coach of player development for Michigan's women’s basketball team earlier this week. Achonwa said that while...

Syla Swords provides a glimpse of Canada basketball's future with Olympic appearance

Aug. 05, 2024 05:59 AM EDT

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — It was a winless stay for Canada at the Paris Olympics. At least it got a closer look at Syla Swords — the future of its women's basketball program. The 18-year-old Swords became the youngest Canadian basketball player to compete in the Olympics. ...