All Native Basketball Tournament

After winning the Intermediate Division title at the All Native Basketball Tournament against the Skidegate Saints, tournament MVP Rylan Adams of the Prince Rupert Cubs rushed into the stands to celebrate with his grandparents. (Thom Barker photo)

Hometown team prevails in Intermediate Division at All Native tourney

Prince Rupert takes down Skidegate in championship game by comfortable margin 81-67

 

Seniors Division MVP Desi Collinson prepares to make a move on Burnaby’s Ronnie Battle during the final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18 in Prince Rupert. (Melissa Ash photo)

Skidegate finds its way back to All Native tourney glory with Seniors Division championship

Veteran Haida squad prevails over upstart Burnaby powerhouse

 

Gitmidiik celebrates their victory over Hydaburg in the Masters Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)

Gitmidiik three-peats as All Native Masters champion

Hydaburg squeezed out 66 - 59 in tight final

 

Similkameen Starbirds’ Lanae Arcand (left) and Teighan Peterson celebrate their victory over the Haisla Ladies in the Women’s Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)

All Native tourney crowns Similkameen as Women’s champion

The Starbirds shut down the Haisla Ladies for a 66-25 win and the 2023 title

Similkameen Starbirds’ Lanae Arcand (left) and Teighan Peterson celebrate their victory over the Haisla Ladies in the Women’s Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)
Haisla’s Kierra Stevens attempts a hook shot during the Women’s Division semi-final of the 2023 All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 17. (Thom Barker photo)

Haisla women return to the finals of the All Native tourney

Kitamaat knocks out defending champions Vancouver in 60 - 47 romp

Haisla’s Kierra Stevens attempts a hook shot during the Women’s Division semi-final of the 2023 All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 17. (Thom Barker photo)
Prince Rupert's Brandon Sampson goes up and over Hydaburg's Anthony Lindoff (#1) and TJ Young to tie the score in the last minute of play in the Masters semi-final at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 17. (Thom Barker photo)

Hydaburg semi-final win sets up grudge match with Gitmidiik in Masters final

Five-time champions from Alaska play two-time and defending champions Saturday for the title

Prince Rupert's Brandon Sampson goes up and over Hydaburg's Anthony Lindoff (#1) and TJ Young to tie the score in the last minute of play in the Masters semi-final at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 17. (Thom Barker photo)
Burnaby’s Kobe McKnight (red shorts) lays up the ball as Skidegates Koston Levirs defends during Seniors Division play at the 2023 All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 13. (Thom Barker photo)

Burnaby advances to final round in the All Native Basketball tourney Seniors Division

Skidegate bounced to elimination bracket

Burnaby’s Kobe McKnight (red shorts) lays up the ball as Skidegates Koston Levirs defends during Seniors Division play at the 2023 All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 13. (Thom Barker photo)
Vancouver’s Shenise Sigsworth (red), 2022 Women’s Division MVP, makes a break for the Haisla basket in the first matchup between the two teams in this year’s All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 16. (Thom Barker photo)

Vancouver advances to semi-final in the All Native Basketball tourney Women’s Division

Vancouver faces Haisla in a battle of the last two tournament champions later today (Feb. 17)

Vancouver’s Shenise Sigsworth (red), 2022 Women’s Division MVP, makes a break for the Haisla basket in the first matchup between the two teams in this year’s All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 16. (Thom Barker photo)
Skidegate’s Tyler Jones (black) makes a break for the Lax Kw’alaams basket in the first of two wins against the team in the Intermediate Division of the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 14. (Thom Barker photo)

Skidegate Intermediates eliminate Lax Kw’alaams

Saints play Gitxsan tonight for a berth in the semi-final versus Heiltsuk

Skidegate’s Tyler Jones (black) makes a break for the Lax Kw’alaams basket in the first of two wins against the team in the Intermediate Division of the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 14. (Thom Barker photo)
Hydaburg’s TJ Young prepare’s to make a move on Massett’s Gary Brown during Masters play at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 16. (Thom Barker photo)

Hydaburg advances to semi-finals in Masters Division of All Native tourney

TJ Young racks up another 27 points for 136 total over six games

Hydaburg’s TJ Young prepare’s to make a move on Massett’s Gary Brown during Masters play at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 16. (Thom Barker photo)
(Photo - Brittany Webster)

Syilx wins both championships at Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament in Kelowna

The boys and the girls teams went a combined 11-0

(Photo - Brittany Webster)
The 2022 All Native Basketball Tournament will run to full capacity after the province lifted many COVID-19 restrictions. Team players pack the court with full spectator stands at the 2020 ANBT in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Tournament confirmed to run full capacity

More than 5,000 expected at Prince Rupert basketball tournament after province lifts restrictions

The 2022 All Native Basketball Tournament will run to full capacity after the province lifted many COVID-19 restrictions. Team players pack the court with full spectator stands at the 2020 ANBT in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The Nuxalk Braves gave their all in the Intermediate tournament, and will be returning home to Bella Coola with pride. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Bella Coola leave their mark on All Native Basketball Tournament as they reach Intermediate final

Nuxalk Braves bring home a strong second place finish; three individual awards for Marlon Edgar-Apps

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The Nuxalk Braves gave their all in the Intermediate tournament, and will be returning home to Bella Coola with pride. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
(Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball: Finals matchups start to take shape as title games approach

Two Prince Rupert sides in contention, while two dynasties are on the brink

(Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Kalem Wilson from Hazelton lines up a shot against the Prince Rupert Cubs during Intermediate action. Despite Wilson’s game high 28 points, the home side came away with the 85-63 win. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Days 2-3: Intermediate Division

Six Bella Coola players hit double figures during their winning game against Kitamaat

Kalem Wilson from Hazelton lines up a shot against the Prince Rupert Cubs during Intermediate action. Despite Wilson’s game high 28 points, the home side came away with the 85-63 win. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Kanisha Edinger of the Prince Rupert Rain watches her shot drop during her team’s 95-23 win over Kincolith. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Tournament: Day 1

Prince Rupert Rain score blowout victory as Women’s division kicks off in full swing

Kanisha Edinger of the Prince Rupert Rain watches her shot drop during her team’s 95-23 win over Kincolith. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Jesse Barnes (Skidegate) directs the defence as Dionte Stephens (Prince Rupert) prepares for the inbound (Nicholas Laws / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Tournament Day 5: Recap

Highlights and results from day 5 at the All Native Tournament

Jesse Barnes (Skidegate) directs the defence as Dionte Stephens (Prince Rupert) prepares for the inbound (Nicholas Laws / The Northern View)
All Native Basketball Tournament Day 6: Preview

All Native Basketball Tournament Day 6: Preview

Look ahead to all the action scheduled for Feb. 16 at the All Native Tournament

All Native Basketball Tournament Day 6: Preview
Kristi Innes (Prince Rupert) follows Laura Lewis (Vancouver) up the floor on day four of the All Native Basketball Tournament (Nicholas Laws / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Tournament Day 4: Recap

Results and highlights from day 4 at the 2019 All Native Basketball Tournament

Kristi Innes (Prince Rupert) follows Laura Lewis (Vancouver) up the floor on day four of the All Native Basketball Tournament (Nicholas Laws / The Northern View)
Darcy Pearson of Skidegate drives past Gene Wolff of Vancouver during their game at the All Native Tournament (Nicholas Laws / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Tournament Day 3: Recap

Highlights from around Day 3 of the tournament

Darcy Pearson of Skidegate drives past Gene Wolff of Vancouver during their game at the All Native Tournament (Nicholas Laws / The Northern View)