Alberta used a game-ending 25-11 run to pull away from Ontario 87-71 and advance to tonight's Gold medal game at the Canadian U17 National championships in Lennoxville, Quebec. Manny Arop had 29 points and 7 rebounds for Alberta while Dominyc Coward added 19 points/8 rebounds. Ontario, led by Kyle Smendziuk's 15 points and 5 assists, could not overcome 21 turnovers committed. After going 16 for 33 from 3 point land in Sunday's win over Manitoba, Ontario made only 9 of 31 3's. Marvin Binney added 11 points (5-23 shooting) and 9 rebounds (7 offensive) for Ontario, which will play B.C. in today's Bronze medal game. The host Quebec side rode a 40 point effort from Simon Bibeau including 5 for 9 from 3 to race to a 43-24 halftime lead en route to defeating British Columbia 85-67. Laurent Rivard added 10 points/7 rebounds for Quebec while B.C.'s Marc Trasolini had another double/double of 26 points (9-19 shooting) and 12 rebounds.Bronze Medal Game: Ontario vs. B.C. 1 PM
Gold Medal Game: Alberta vs. Quebec 6 PM
(Both games at Bishop's University)
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It is good to see provinces other than Ontario playing for the gold.
The OBA needs to review their current program structure to ensure that it is truly a development that is accessible to the best the players.
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