Year One 2015-2016: Hill Basketball Inc. was established in 2014 and a final four contender in the inaugural season of the OSBA. Hill Basketball competed in 6 tournaments/showcases across North America: The Tarkanian Classic-Las Vegas, Don Bosco Classic-Chicago, Huntington Invitational-West Virginia, National Prep Invitational-Rhode Island and Pinky Lewis-Hamilton. A competitive schedule, flexible court time with shooting machine, certified trainers, elite strength & conditioning are all facilitated through The RISE Centre. Completion of the first season successfully placed all 12 SA in their post secondary school of choice• 12 Players Competed in 2015-2016 [Tournament Play-OSBA season] • 4 Committed to Dl Basketball Programs • 5 Committed to CIS Basketball Programs • 3 Returning Players to TRC Academy. All Eight Graduating Players received scholarships to play at the university level• Godwin Boahen University of Illinois at Chicago-UIC Flames-NCAA Dl • Justin Jackson University of Maryland Terrapins-NCAA Dl • Marquell Fraser Virginia Commonwealth University -VCU Rams-NCAA Dl • Jeremiah Usiosefe Western Illinois University-Leathernecks-NCAA Dl • CIS-Nick Russell (St. Francis Xavier) • CIS-Justin Andrews (St. Francis Xavier) • CIS-Jerome Mugambi (Acadia U) • CIS-Dashaun Lalor Crooks (Cape Breton U), Julian Walker (Western U, ON)

Deon Ejim

Brandon John

Antoine Vernon

Julian Walker

Jeremiah Usiosefe

Nick Russell

Justin Jackson

Godwin Boahen

Marquell Fraser

Justin Andrew

DaShaun Lalor-Crooks

Jerome Mugambi
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Brandon John
CLASS of 2018- Position: SF
- Height: 6’9”
- Weight: 215 lb
- Hometown: Brantford, ON, Canada
- Team: AAU CIA Bounce Canada
Instagram: @BRANDON_JOHN99
Twitter: @Brandonjohn9
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Antoine Vernon
CLASS of 2018- Position: PG
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 165 lb
- Hometown: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Team: AAU Adidas UPlay Canada
Instagram: @avernon_3
Twitter: @
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Julian Walker
CLASS of 2017- Position: SF
- Height: 6’7”
- Weight: 190lb
- Hometown: Barrie, ON, Canada
- Team: AAU CIA Bounce Canada
Instagram:
Twitter: @Jwalk9898
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Jeremiah Usiosefe
Committed WIU- Western Illinois University- Position: SG
- Height: 6’5”
- Weight: 215 lb
- Hometown: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Team: AAU Adidas UPlay Canada
Instagram: @juteamdream13
Twitter: @JUTeamDream
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Nick Russell
Committed St.FX- St. Francis Xavier University- Position: SF
- Height: 6’6”
- Weight: 180lb
- Hometown: Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Team: AAU Adidas UPlay Canada
Instagram: @nickrussell21
Twitter: @n_russell21
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Justin Jackson
Committed University of Maryland, College Park -
Godwin Boahen
Committed UIC-University of Illinois-Chicago -
Marquell Fraser
Committed VCU-Virginia Commonwealth University -
Justin Andrew
Committed St.FX- St. Francis Xavier University -
Jerome Mugambi
- Position: SG/SF
- Height: 6’6”
- Weight: 235 lb
- Hometown: Oakville, ON, Canada
- Team: AAU Canada Drive
Instagram: @jeromemugambi
Twitter: @Jeromeys
HILL BASKETBALL (TRC Academy) SCHEDULE 2015-2016
DATE | OPPONENT | TOURNAMENT | LOCATION |
10 – 10 – 2015 | Niagara Falls HS (NY) | Exhibition | Niagara Falls, NY |
10 – 15 – 2015 | McMaster U | Scrimmage | Hamilton, ON |
10 – 23 – 2015 | TBA | OSBA Pre Season Classic | Markham, ON |
10 – 24 – 2015 | TBA | OSBA Pre Season Classic | Markham, ON |
10 – 25 – 2015 | TBA | OSBA Pre Season Classic | Markham, ON |
11 – 04 – 2015 | Athlete Institute | OSBA league | Orangeville, ON |
11 – 10 – 2015 | Henry Carr | OSBA league | Brantford, ON |
11 – 13 – 2015 | Mountain Mission (VA) | Phenom Hoops Showcase | NC |
11 – 14 – 2015 | Quality Education (NC) | Phenom Hoops Showcase | NC |
11 – 18 – 2015 | St. John’s Kilmarnock | OSBA league | Waterloo, ON |
11 – 24 – 2015 | Orangeville Prep | OSBA league | Brantford, ON |
11 – 26 – 2015 | BTB Prep | OSBA league | Toronto, ON |
12 – 08 – 2015 | Bill Crothers HS | OSBA league | Markham, ON |
12 – 15 – 2015 | Athlete Institute | OSBA league | Brantford, ON |
12 – 17 – 2015 | TBA | Tarkanian Classic | Las Vegas, NV |
12 – 18 – 2015 | TBA | Tarkanian Classic | Las Vegas, NV |
12 – 19 – 2015 | TBA | Tarkanian Classic | Las Vegas, NV |
01 – 06 – 2016 | Henry Carr | OSBA league | Toronto, ON |
01 – 12 – 2016 | St. John’s Kilmarnock | OSBA league | Brantford, ON |
01 – 16 – 2016 | TBA | Don Bosco MLK Showcase | Chicago, IL |
01 – 17 – 2016 | TBA | Don Bosco MLK Showcase | Chicago, IL |
01 – 20 – 2016 | Orangeville Prep | OSBA League | Mono, ON |
01 – 29 – 2016 | Fairland HS (OH) | Huntington Invitational | Huntington, WV |
01 – 30 – 2016 | Hamilton Heights (TN) | Huntington Invitational | Huntington, WV |
02 – 02 – 2016 | BTB Prep | OSBA league | Brantford, ON |
02 – 05 – 2016 | Bridgeton Academy (ME) | National Prep Showcase | Providene, RI |
02 – 06 – 2016 | Spire Academy (OH) | National Prep Showcase | Providence, RI |
02 – 16 – 2016 | Bill Crothers | OSBA league | Brantford, ON |
02 – 26 – 2016 | TBA | Hill Winter Classic | Brantford, ON |
02 – 27 – 2016 | TBA | Hill Winter Classic | Brantford, ON |
02 – 28 – 2016 | TBA | Hill Winter Classic | Brantford, ON |
TRC Academy History
2019-2020 [Season 5 #TRCMBB #TRCWBB #RPMBB #TRCJR #TRCMH]
Year Five 2019-2020: TRC Mens Hockey Team is officially sanctioned to compete in 2019-2020 #TRCMH. TRC Basketball Academy establish TRC Jr Academy to play in the National Junior Circuit. Four basketball teams compete: TRC Academy Men #TRCMBB | TRC Academy Women #TRCWBB | RISE Prep Men #RPMBB | TRC JR Academy Men #TRCMJR
2018-2019 [Season 4 #TRCMBB #TRCWBB #RPMBB #TRCMH]
Year Four 2018-2019: All teams have a very competitive international schedule (USA-Caribbean Classic) . All three teams compete in the OSBA Final 8 Playoffs. TRCMBB claim Back to Back OSBA Championship titles. TRC Hockey pilot program develops & expands. RFP is approved by OHF & Hockey Canada to be fully sanctioned for 2019-2020 season. TRC Academy assist with 13 post-secondary scholarships…
Read More #TRCMBB 2018-2019 | #TRCWBB 2018-2019 | #RPMBB 2018-2019
2017-2018 [Season 3 #TRCMBB #TRCWBB #RPMBB]
Year Three 2017-2018: TRC Hockey pilot development program is introduced. TRC Academy men finish the season claiming the title, “OSBA Champions”. TRC women are OSBA Finalist for the second straight season (Double Finalists-TRCMBB & TRCWBB). RISE Prep finish top three in a very competitive OSBA League. TRC Academy 2018 graduating class is the largest in TRC history with 12 more active #TRCalumni…
Read More #TRCMBB 2017-2018 | #TRCWBB 2017-2018 | #RPMBB 2017-2018
2016-2017 [Season 2 #TRCMBB #TRCWBB #RPMBB]
Year Two 2016-2017: With a complete rebrand, TRC Academy restructures. Two additional basketball teams RISE Prep & TRC Academy Women produced huge results and heavy interest. All 3 basketball teams are competitive winning championships and double finalists in both men’s and women’s OSBA championships…
Read More #TRCMBB 2016-2017 | #TRCWBB 2016-2017 | #RPMBB 2016-2017
2015-2016 [Season 1-Hill Basketball #TRCMBB]
Year One 2015-2016: Hill Basketball Inc. by TRC @theRISEcentre is established in 2014 and a final four contender in the inaugural season of the OSBA. All 12 players are placed in their post secondary school of choice… Read More #TRCMBB 2015-2016