Finals MVP: Stefan Bonneau (5'10''-PG-87) of Windsor Exp. Player of the Year: Anthony Anderson (5'11''-PG-81) of St.John M.R. Guard of the Year: Stefan Bonneau (5'10''-PG-87) of Windsor Exp. Forward of the Year: Antonio Ballard (6'4''-G/F-88) of The Island S. Center of the Year: Tim Parham (6'9''-F/C-83) of Halifax R. Rookie of the Year: Raven Barber (6'9''-F/C) of Halifax R. Defensive Player of the Year: Cavell Johnson (6'8''-F-85) of Brampton A's Domestic Player of the Year: Garrett Williamson (6'5''-G-88) of London L. Sixt Man of the Year: Kirk Williams (6'7''-F) of Mississauga P. Newcomer of the Year: Justin Tubbs (190-G-87) of Rouen Coach of the Year: Bill Jones of Windsor Exp.
All-Tournament Team
PG: Darren Duncan (5'11''-PG-88) of Windsor Exp.
PG: Stefan Bonneau (5'10''-PG-87) of Windsor Exp.
PG: Nick Okorie (6'1''-PG-88) of The Island S.
F: Elvin Mims (6'5''-F-79) of London L.
G/F: Jason Williams (6'6''-G/F-83) of Halifax R.
Express defeats Island Storm for NBL championship - Apr 18, 2014
The Windsor Express are the National Basketball League of Canada champions. Windsor defeated the Island Storm 121-106 in front of an announced crowd of 3,470 Thursday in Windsor, Ont. They erased a 3-1 series deficit to capture the title. It is the second year in a row the Storm has lost the league final. "Its tough to swallow, said Storm head coach Joe Salerno . Youre up 3-1 in the series, youre in total control. Once we didnt get Game 5 on the Island, having to come back here for (games) 6 and 7, I knew it would be very difficult and it was. Windsor started Thursdays game on a 9-0 run. The Storm got back into the game and had cut the lead to six early in the second quarter before the host team went on a 16-0 run to take a 51-29 lead. The Express went to the break with a 64-41 lead and held a 94-63 advantage heading to the fourth quarter. Finals MVP Stefan Bonneau (5'10''-PG-87, college: LIU Post) led the way for the Express with 32 points while Chris Commons (6'9''-F-84, college: USC Aiken) had 20 and Quinnel Brown (6'6''-PF-83, college: Auburn) 19. Darren Duncan (5'11''-PG-88, college: Merrimack) had 13 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds. "Stef Bonneau was virtually unguardable tonight in the first half, Salerno said. "He just hit tough shot after tough shot. The Storm was led by Nick Okorie (6'1''-PG-88, college: Texas Tech)'s 30 points and eight assists. Charlottetown's Doug McKinney (6'9''-F/C-84) had 18 points late in the game on 7-for-8 shooting, including 4-for-4 from behind the three-point line. Antonio Ballard (6'4''-G/F-88, college: Miami, OH) added 14 points and nine rebounds. Salerno creditted the Express for earning the title. They were outstanding, he said. They certainly deserved to win this championship. Salerno said his message to his players after the game was about how they brought a high levle of basketball to P.E.I. this year. Its a great group of guys and I couldnt be prouder of them." His other big message when talking to The Guardian was for the Storm's fans. The support weve had from the fans on the Island, on social media, on Twitter and Facebook, has been overwhelming. Its been so outstanding and Im just very proud to be part of this organization," Salerno said. We really wish we could have got this done for the fans on the Island and hopefully maybe next year we will. Courtesy of: theguardian.pe.ca
Antonio Ballard leads Atlantic to All-Star Game victory - Apr 21, 2014
Atlantic - Central 170:165
Atlantic Division selection celebrated victory in the annual NBLC All-Star Game. The event was held at Charlottetown. Antonio Ballard (6'4''-G/F-88, college: Miami, OH) unleashed 39 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace the winners. He was named the MVP after the game. The Atlantic Division selection grabbed an 81:78 halftime lead. The Central Division team pulled ahead in the fourth frame but not for long. Their opponents picked up the tempo in the final seconds and sealed the winning outcome. Johnny Mayhane (6'5''-G/F-86, college: Tulane) produced 27 points and 9 assists, while Nick Okorie (6'1''-PG-88, college: Texas Tech) added 22 points for the winners. Chris Commons (6'9''-F-84, college: USC Aiken) answered with 25 points for the Central Division selection. Stefan Bonneau (5'10''-PG-87, college: LIU Post) contributed 24 points and 7 assists in the losing effort. Ryan Anderson (6'4''-G-87, college: Nebraska) won the Three Point Shootout Contest. He overcame Cedric Moodie (6'2''-SG-78, college: Indianapolis) in the Final round. Cavell Johnson (6'8''-F-85, college: UMBC) celebrated the Slam Dunk Contest title. He prevailed against the defending champion Stefan Bonneau in the final round.
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