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He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect
He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect

Toronto Sun

time11 hours ago

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  • Toronto Sun

He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect

On and off the court, Thomas Strohmann is tough to miss. Port Dover's Thomas Strohmann (Jacob Robinson/Postmedia Network) On and off the court, Thomas Strohmann is tough to miss. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account That happens when you're the tallest person in elementary school (adults included) by Grade 6 and one of the top basketball prospects in the nation. ' I started watching NBA basketball in Grade 5 and around that time, my family got me a net in my driveway and every night I would play out there for a couple hours,' said the Port Dover native. 'I tried out for my Grade 6 team at Lakewood (elementary school), and then I just found my love for the game.' The relationship between Strohmann and basketball has been a productive one. As a 15-year-old standing six-foot-nine, he recently won gold representing Canada at the 2025 Quai 54 Tournament in Paris, France. Dubbed 'the world's biggest streetball tournament,' it featured some of the world's best amateur players from 14 nations. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was nuts, especially playing the (U.S.),' Strohmann said. 'I feel like because of where we stand, we're always getting overlooked, so being able to go to an international tournament and beating an American team, it was the best feeling in the world.' Strohmann's path to the national program began when competing for Lakewood. A Brantford coach noticed his skills and encouraged him to give the rep level a shot. After two seasons with the Hawks, Strohmann's game evolved, and a squad in Stoney Creek courted him. After attending and playing for Simcoe Composite School last year, capturing an AABHN Junior South title in the process, Strohmann moved to Oakville, where he attended a specialized school with other top prospects. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was waking up at five in the morning, going to practice before school, lifting and doing workouts and then going to another practice,' Strohmann said of the group's hectic, basketball-focused schedule. 'It was constantly just getting reps. From then to now, I've seen myself get 10 times better than I've ever gotten before just through the work I've put in with them.' While understanding there's plenty of grinding still to do, Strohmann is confident he'll move south to an elite U.S.-based prep school and eventually to the NCAA. 'My coach has cleared out a good path for me – he's pointed out prep schools he wants me to be at and given me things I need to work on,' said Strohmann. 'I know I will play Division 1, and then from Division 1, the sky's the limit. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It would just be so great to represent Canada, especially in the NBA.' With the likes of Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, basketball in Canada is producing top talent like never before. Some experts view Hamilton native Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) as the new face of the sport, having just captured both the regular season and finals MVP along with an NBA title. 'SGA wasn't one of the top-ranked guys (in his draft class), he was never No. 1, he was in the shadows working on his game, perfecting his craft,' Strohmann said. 'I feel like that kind of relates to me.' As he prepares for another event representing Canada – the Jordan Brand-sponsored Elite Youth Basketball League's Peach Jam Tournament in Augusta, Georgia – Strohmann's mother, Kim Quigg, has been impressed by the youngster's work ethic despite his rising status. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I think the most impressive part as a mom is watching the growth in him, the maturity that's come from all of it,' she said. 'I travelled at a young age, and I think when you start doing that, it really gives you a bigger outlook on the world and the bigger picture. 'Not everybody gets those opportunities, and I think Thomas has taken all those opportunities and is using his best efforts to grow. 'He's very humble for all his achievements so far,' Quigg continued. 'Hopefully, we can keep level-headed about it all.' With several unique opportunities ahead, Strohmann has his sights set firmly on being one of the top players in the country. 'My height definitely gives me an advantage of being seen, but at the same time, I'm waiting,' he said. 'I'm going to get over a hump soon, and I'm going to be one of the best players in Canada, I can feel it.' jrobinson@ Sunshine Girls Canada Television Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls

He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect
He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect

The Province

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • The Province

He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect

On and off the court, Thomas Strohmann is tough to miss. Port Dover's Thomas Strohmann (Jacob Robinson/Postmedia Network) On and off the court, Thomas Strohmann is tough to miss. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors That happens when you're the tallest person in elementary school (adults included) by Grade 6 and one of the top basketball prospects in the nation. ' I started watching NBA basketball in Grade 5 and around that time, my family got me a net in my driveway and every night I would play out there for a couple hours,' said the Port Dover native. 'I tried out for my Grade 6 team at Lakewood (elementary school), and then I just found my love for the game.' The relationship between Strohmann and basketball has been a productive one. As a 15-year-old standing six-foot-nine, he recently won gold representing Canada at the 2025 Quai 54 Tournament in Paris, France. Dubbed 'the world's biggest streetball tournament,' it featured some of the world's best amateur players from 14 nations. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was nuts, especially playing the (U.S.),' Strohmann said. 'I feel like because of where we stand, we're always getting overlooked, so being able to go to an international tournament and beating an American team, it was the best feeling in the world.' Strohmann's path to the national program began when competing for Lakewood. A Brantford coach noticed his skills and encouraged him to give the rep level a shot. After two seasons with the Hawks, Strohmann's game evolved, and a squad in Stoney Creek courted him. After attending and playing for Simcoe Composite School last year, capturing an AABHN Junior South title in the process, Strohmann moved to Oakville, where he attended a specialized school with other top prospects. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was waking up at five in the morning, going to practice before school, lifting and doing workouts and then going to another practice,' Strohmann said of the group's hectic, basketball-focused schedule. 'It was constantly just getting reps. From then to now, I've seen myself get 10 times better than I've ever gotten before just through the work I've put in with them.' While understanding there's plenty of grinding still to do, Strohmann is confident he'll move south to an elite U.S.-based prep school and eventually to the NCAA. 'My coach has cleared out a good path for me – he's pointed out prep schools he wants me to be at and given me things I need to work on,' said Strohmann. 'I know I will play Division 1, and then from Division 1, the sky's the limit. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It would just be so great to represent Canada, especially in the NBA.' With the likes of Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, basketball in Canada is producing top talent like never before. Some experts view Hamilton native Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) as the new face of the sport, having just captured both the regular season and finals MVP along with an NBA title. 'SGA wasn't one of the top-ranked guys (in his draft class), he was never No. 1, he was in the shadows working on his game, perfecting his craft,' Strohmann said. 'I feel like that kind of relates to me.' As he prepares for another event representing Canada – the Jordan Brand-sponsored Elite Youth Basketball League's Peach Jam Tournament in Augusta, Georgia – Strohmann's mother, Kim Quigg, has been impressed by the youngster's work ethic despite his rising status. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I think the most impressive part as a mom is watching the growth in him, the maturity that's come from all of it,' she said. 'I travelled at a young age, and I think when you start doing that, it really gives you a bigger outlook on the world and the bigger picture. 'Not everybody gets those opportunities, and I think Thomas has taken all those opportunities and is using his best efforts to grow. 'He's very humble for all his achievements so far,' Quigg continued. 'Hopefully, we can keep level-headed about it all.' With several unique opportunities ahead, Strohmann has his sights set firmly on being one of the top players in the country. 'My height definitely gives me an advantage of being seen, but at the same time, I'm waiting,' he said. 'I'm going to get over a hump soon, and I'm going to be one of the best players in Canada, I can feel it.' jrobinson@ News Vancouver Canucks News Celebrity News

‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP
‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP

CTV News

time06-07-2025

  • Health
  • CTV News

‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP

A 65-year-old man was rescued from Lake Erie Saturday after experiencing a medical episode, thanks to the quick actions of a 12-year-old family member and a nearby bystander. Ontario Provincial Police in Norfolk County say emergency crews responded to a call around 4:40 p.m. involving a swimmer in distress at Port Dover Beach. The OPP say the swimmer began showing signs of a medical emergency while in the water. Police say the swimmer's 12-year-old family member acted quickly and pulled them to shore, where a bystander performed CPR and successfully revived the individual. The swimmer was taken to hospital and no serious injuries were reported. Norfolk OPP are commending the young family member and bystander for their swift and courageous actions. Police are reminding the public to remain vigilant when swimming and encourage the use of personal flotation devices, swimming with a companion, and choosing supervised beaches when possible.

‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP
‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP

CTV News

time06-07-2025

  • Health
  • CTV News

‘Quick-thinking' 12-year-old helps save relative after medical emergency at Port Dover beach: OPP

A 65-year-old man was rescued from Lake Erie Saturday after experiencing a medical episode, thanks to the quick actions of a 12-year-old family member and a nearby bystander. Ontario Provincial Police in Norfolk County say emergency crews responded to a call around 4:40 p.m. involving a swimmer in distress at Port Dover Beach. The OPP say the swimmer began showing signs of a medical emergency while in the water. Police say the swimmer's 12-year-old family member acted quickly and pulled them to shore, where a bystander performed CPR and successfully revived the individual. The swimmer was taken to hospital and no serious injuries were reported. Norfolk OPP are commending the young family member and bystander for their swift and courageous actions. Police are reminding the public to remain vigilant when swimming and encourage the use of personal flotation devices, swimming with a companion, and choosing supervised beaches when possible.

Inspired by son's dream, local father cycles for hospice
Inspired by son's dream, local father cycles for hospice

CTV News

time27-06-2025

  • Health
  • CTV News

Inspired by son's dream, local father cycles for hospice

A local father is honouring his late son and raising money for the community in the process. Dan Johnson will be cycling from Vancouver, B.C. back to his home in Port Dover over the summer to honour his son Luke who died of cancer at the age of eight, and to raise money for a soon-to-be-built community hospice in Norfolk-Haldimand. The journey was born out of the Johnson family's experience of having to use an out-of-town hospice for Luke when he was in his final days. 'We were in the Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford and it was absolutely top-notch,' said Dan. 'We don't have a palliative care centre in our community where we live. We have 120,000 people in our two counties of Norfolk and Haldimand, yet we don't have a hospice for us,' Dan added. 'So, our options in palliative care would just be in the hospital, and that's not a good experience for people… It's going to be a last earthly home for people that are in that phase of life and it's going be just an amazing environment.' Why cycling across the country? Dan said his journey really started about two weeks before Luke died, they were reading about Terry Fox who he said was a hero to his son. 'He [Luke] asked 'what happened to Terry, why did he stop running?' We explained to him what happened and that was the moment that he, for the first time that he connected the dots the fact that he [Luke] was going to die from his disease,' said Dan LUKE JOHNSON Luke Johnson (Source: Submitted) 'And as an eight-year-old boy in the moment, we saw him connect the dots in his mind. It was the worst imaginable time for my wife and I. He looked at us in the eyes and he said, 'Well, I'm going to run across Canada one day,' just like that matter of fact, he was going to do it,' Dan added. He said Luke wanted to keep living to love his family and to be with his friends, there was no quit, even when he knew he was facing death. 'He still in his mind was absolutely committed to live. And so that's why we're going across Canada.' The journey On Sunday, the Johnson family will fly to Vancouver and on July 1, Dan will start his 53-day journey home from Stanley Park. His wife Jill and his two kids, Hosanna and Pearce, will follow along in an RV until they arrive back home near the end of August. If all goes according to plan, Dan said he hopes to come through Port Huron around Aug. 20 or 21. He'll then bike through Exeter where his brother, sister-in-law and their kids live, and then on to Port Stanley and back home to Port Dover. Dan plans to cycle anywhere from 130 to 150 kilometres a day, and he said he welcomes anyone who wants to join, to ride with him for any portion of the journey to help get him home. Not a stranger to adversity To be able to do the bike ride, Dan has had to overcome injury. In November 2023, when Luke was still alive, Dan qualified for the Boston Marathon, a race Luke ultimately wouldn't get to watch. Still committed to completing it, Dan ran the marathon on April 21, 2025, what would have been Luke's ninth birthday. At kilometre 17 of the race, Dan stepped on a water bottle on the course and broke his ankle. 'I convinced a paramedic to tape it up. Against their desire to do so, they wanted to get me to the hospital, but I said I said I'm finishing this race in honor of my son. That's why I'm here.' DAN JOHNSON - LUKE JOHNSON - JUNE 2025 Dan Johnson is pictured with his son Luke in November 2023, after finishing a race that qualified him for the Boston Marathon. (Source: Submitted) Dan said he's still recovering from the April injury, and by no means is he 100 per cent. 'But you know what, that's life,' he said. 'You know we're never 100 per cent, and that sort of life and he [Luke] persevered. He believed that he could still do it, [fight cancer] he never gave up. He never quit he kept fighting, he persevered. So, I think I was meant to step on that water bottle because that's just going to be part of the story.' When he thinks about how Luke would react to his summer mission and his goal to raise funds for a hospice in his community, Dan said, 'Luke wouldn't be sitting, he would be going and that's why we have to do this project, because I don't know, we just have to go and do it. We're going to honor Luke and we're going to do it just the way he would. It will be Luke Johnson riding that bike and Luke Johnson getting all the credit for everything.' DAN JOHNSON - BOSTON MARATHON - JUNE 2025 Dan Johnson was injured while running the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. (Source: Submitted) The Norfolk-Haldimand Community Hospice will be built in Jarvis, Ont. near Highway 6 and Highway 3, on 10 acres of donated land. Executive Director Andrea Binkle told CTV News they hope to have a shovel in the ground by the end of 2025. Architects have said it will take 18-24 months for the building to be completed and ready for occupancy. The 16,000 square foot facility with 10 beds has a budget of $14 million. According to Binkle, just over $4 million has been raised so far from community and private donations.

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