Kamloops to host 2018 boys’ national basketball championships
KAMLOOPS — The Tournament Capital of Canada is living up to its name once again.
Canada Basketball and Basketball BC announced on Tuesday that Kamloops will host the U-15 and U-17 boys’ national championships from Aug. 6-11, 2018.
“It is very exciting for us and basketball in this province to again host Canada Basketball sanctioned Nationals,” said Lawrie Johns, Basketball BC Executive Director. “Teams from each province as well as the three territories are invited and we expect at least 12 to compete for a national championship.”
TRU Wolfpack men’s basketball coach Scott Clark said hosting a national championship is a great opportunity to showcase the game in Kamloops.