Basketball World Toronto

BWT's Women's Summer League 2010 Championship Game was held on Monday August 16th, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre - Toronto Raptors Practice Court. The game featured the Winter 2010 Champions Sparks as they matched up against Purple Reign and battle it out for BWT`s Women`s Summer League 2010 Championship.

The game was a competitive match between two very strong teams. The Sparks were led by their regular season MVP - Anne-Marie King and their scoring leader Katie Murray (#9). Purple Reign was led by their Captain Valerie Samson (#33), their shooting guard Katarina Tichopad (#23) and their point guard Caroline McGrath (#21). The game was very competitive early on as both teams distributed the ball evenly and scored inside and outside. As the first half came to a close, Purple Reign had built a small lead 23-14 but the Sparks looked to get back into the mix over half.

As the second half got under way the Sparks started to break down Purple Reign's defense. The combo of Katie Murray (#9) and Anne-Marie King (#10) helped the Sparks close the gap. But everytime the Sparks scored Purple Reign had an answer. The biggest contributor this night was Katarina Tichopad (#23) who hit three 3PT's in the second half from NBA land and helped Purple Reign secure their first BWT Championship Title. Congratulations to Purple Reign, their captain Valerie Samson (#33) and the Finals/Playoffs MVP - Katarina Tichopad (#23) who finished the game with 12 points, 7 steals and 8 rebounds.  

Congratulations and thank you to all players who participated in BWT’s Women’s Summer League 2010 and we look forward to seeing you all in BWT’s Women’s Fall League 2010 starting in September.

On Saturday July 24th, 2010, Basketball World Toronto was proud to present BWT's Women's Summer League 2010 - All-Star Game. This game featured some of this year's best women's basketabll players in the city of Toronto as the East All-Stars faced the West All-Stars in an action packed game.

The game started off slowly as both teams wanted to moved the ball, get everyone ionvolved and then work on attacking the opponents in a focused and concerted approach. As the first half continued, the teams started to loosen up and find holes in the defense. The West All-Stars were led by Kirtsen Jones (#32) and the East All-Stars were led by Katarina Tichopad (#15). As the first half horn sounded, the score was 13-8 for the West.

As the second half got under way, the teams came out more aggressive. The East were led by the twin towers of Heather Owens (#3) and Anne-Marie King (#11). The West countered with a more balanced approach. Slashing the lane was Ange Mbikay (#3) and balancing that attack was the sharp shooting of Stefanie Pojrazova (#15). However, the most dominant player this evening was the West's Kirsten Jones (#32). Scoring at will in the paint and finishing her free throws at the the foul line, Jones scored 10 second half points as she led her West All-Stars to a narrow victory of 33-31. Finishing with 15 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds and 16 rebounds, Kirsten Jones was named the MVP of BWT's Women's Summer League 2010.

On behalf of BWT and our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales we would like to thank all the participants, spectators and staff who helped make this event such a rousing success. We hope all those who attend the all-star game enjoyed the festivities in this summer's BWT Women's Summer League 2010.

At half-time of BWT's Summer League 2010 - All-Star Games, BWT's 3-Point Contest took place for both Men and Women. The women's contest consisted of the top 3 shooters in the division for the Summer Season. First off was started off with Katarina Tichopad (26.5%) of Purple Reign shooting first, Allana Arundell (35.4%)of the Liberty shooting second and followed by the defending 3PT Contest Champion and current league leader in 3PT %, Stefanie Pojrazova (43.6%) of Mean Green shooting last. Katarina made 6 shots, Allana made 4, but the defending champion showed why she has been the most accurate shooter for the past two seasons as she finished with 11 and claiming her 2nd Women's 3PT Contest Championship.

On behalf of BWT and our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales we would like to congratulate and thanks all participants in this event and the Women's champion for the Summer League 2010 season Stefanie Pojrazova of Mean Green. Congratulations!

BWT would like to officially announce the presentation of the Division Champions trophy and the MVP Award for BWT's Summer League 2010 - Women's Division.

The Division Trophy was awarded to the Sparks. Accepting the award was the Captain (#9) Katie Murray and Anne-Marie King (#10) and the entire Sparks team.

The MVP Award was awarded to Anne-Marie King (#11) who finished the regular season with 18.3 Points per game, 3.3 blocks per game and 16.0 rebounds per game.

Congratulations to the Sparks and Anne-Marie King on their achievements this season.

BWT would like to officially announce the Women's Summer League 2010 - All-Star Game participants. The game will be held on Saturday July 24th, 2010 at 6:00PM at the Air Canada Centre on the Toronto Raptors Main Court. The game will feature the East All-Stars vs. the West All-Stars as well as a 3PT Contest.

The game is FREE TO ALL SPECTATORS. Just come down to the Air Canada Centre - Gate 1 for 6:00PM on Saturday July 24th, 2010. So if you are interested, come and check out some of the best women's basketball players in Toronto battle it out for supremacy and bragging rights.

Congratulations and good luck to all participants.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 9. The award was given to Katie Murray (#9) of Sparks (Gold). Katie helped her team finish the regular season strong by scoring 27 points, contributing 2 steals, 1 block, 1 assist and 5 rebounds in a close win over the Liberty.. Murray finished 7th overall in scoring in the league and was instrumental in her team's success this season. Murray and the rest of the Sparks will now face the winner of this Monday's game which features the Liberty (Blue) vs. Misfits (Red) . Congratulations and good luck in the playoffs.

Honorable Mentions
Chaos (Black) – Amy Wilchesky (#15) – 17 points, 2 steals, 1 block, 2 assists & 5 rebounds.
Mean Grean – Karen Fraser (#54) – 22 points, 4 steals 1 assist & 9 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 8. The award was given to Anne-Marie King (#10) of Sparks (Gold). Anne-Marie scored 18 points, had 2 blocks and pulled down 22 rebounds as she was dominant in the paint and on the boards in their big win over 3rd place Mean Green. King was instrumental in the win as she was once again a force on the defensive end and a scoring threat in the paint for her team. King will look to help her team finish strong next Monday July 12th when her team plays the final regular season game against Liberty (Blue). Congratulations and good luck.

Honorable Mentions
Liberty (Blue) – Siobban Reynolds (#34) – 23 points, 4 steals, 1 block & 20 rebounds.
Misfits (Red) – Kirsten Jones (#34) – 24 points, 7 steals, 3 blocks, 2 assists & 19 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 7. The award was given to Ange Mbikay (#8) of Mean Green. Ange scored 15 points, had 2 steals and pulled down 11 rebounds as she helped Mean Green defeat Chaos (Black) and move her team into 2nd place in the league. 6th overall in scoring and 6th in steals, Ange will be looked upon to lead her team again this coming Monday as her team faces up against the Sparks (Gold) as they make a run towards first place in the last couple weeks of the season. Congratulations and good luck.

Honorable Mentions
Misfits (Red) – Kirsten Jones (#34) – 23 points, 4 steals, 1 block & 20 rebounds.
Liberty (Blue) – Allana Arundell (#23) – 14 points, 3 steals, 3 assists & 8 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 6. The award was given to Kristina Anzlinger (#23) of Misfits (Red). For the second week in a row, a Misfits player was selected as the POW. Kristina helped her team secure their second win of the season and now move into a tie for 4th in the league. Kristina scored 20 points, had 3 steals, 2 assists and pulled down 7 rebounds as her team defeated Purple Rain. The Misfits will look to go for 3 in a row as they face the first place Sparks this Monday. Congratulations and good luck.

Honorable Mentions
Sparks (Gold) – Anne-Marie King (#10) – 16 points, 6 blocks & 13 rebounds.
Mean Green – Ange Mbikay (#8) – 19 points, 1 steal, 2 assists & 6 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 5. The award was given to Kirsten Jones (#34) of Misfits (Red). Jones scored a league high 36 points this season as she helped her new team get off to a big win over Chaos (Black). Combining her scoring, Jones contributed 4 steals, 3 blocks, 1 assist and 13 rebounds in addition to a buzzer beating 3PT shot at half time from half court. Jones will be called upon again this Monday when the Misfits take on Purple Rain in a re-match of the 2nd game of the season. Congratulations and good luck next Monday.

Honorable Mentions
Purple Rain – Valerie Samson (#33) – 27 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 assists & 15 rebounds.
Sparks (Gold) – Anne-Marie King (#10) – 28 points, 7 blocks & 11 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 4. The award was given to Siobban Reynolds (#34) of Liberty (Blue). Siobban scored a season high 26 points shooting 5 for 7 from 3PT land as she helped the Liberty to their second win of the season. In addition, Siobban contributed 1 steal, 2 assists and 7 rebounds in the win. Fifth in the league in scoring and sixth in rebounding, Siobban will need to come up big next Monday when her team takes on the undefeated Sparks. Congratulations and good luck next Monday.

Honorable Mentions
Misfits (Red) – Kristina Anzlinger (#23) – 21 points, 1 steal, 1 block & 6 rebounds.
Chaos (Black) – Joanna Lindenburg (#1) – 13 points, 1 steal, 5 assists & 3 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 3. The award was given to Anne-Marie King (#10) of The Sparks. Anne-Marie scored 16 points, 1 steal and contributed 12 rebounds as she led her team to a 3-0 start to the season. Ranked 3rd in scoring, 1st in rebounds and 1st in blocks, Anne-Marie has been instrumental in each of her team's wins this season. Anne-Marie will be relied upon again next Monday when her team faces arch rival Mean Green in a rematch of last season's finals. Congratulations and good luck next Monday.

Honorable Mentions
Chaos (Black) – Joanna Lindenburg (#1) – 16 points, 1 steal, 3 assists & 7 rebounds.
Liberty (Blue) – Siobban Reynolds (#34) – 18 points, 4 steals, 1 assist & 11 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 2. The award was given to Valerie Samson (#33) of Purple Rain. Samson scored 24 points, 2 steals, 1 block, 2 assists and 16 rebounds as her team won their first game over the Misfits (Red). Third in the league in scoring and rebounding, Samson will be need to have another big game as Purple Rain faces the Liberty (blue) who are searching for their first win of the season after two close games. Congratulations and good luck this week.

Honorable Mentions
Sparks (Gold) – Katie Murray (#9) – 17 points, 5 steals, 4 assists & 11 rebounds.
Mean Green – Karen Fraser (#54) – 11 points, 2 steals, 18 rebounds.

On behalf of our sponsor Reebok Corporate Sales, BWT would like to officially announce the selection of Basketball World Toronto's - Women's Summer League 2010 - Player of the Week - Week 1. The award was given to Ashley Kochman of Chaos. Kochman scored 14 points, 3 steals, 4 assists and 17 rebounds as her team defeated the Liberty (Navy). Kochman will need to come up big again this Monday night as her team takes on the Winter 2010 champion Sparks. Congratulations and good luck this week.

Honorable Mentions
Sparks (Gold) – Katie Murray (#9) – 31 points, 7 steals, 1 block, 5 assists & 10 rebounds.
Mean Green – Stefanie Pojrazova (#23) – 20 points, 1 steal, 9 rebounds.