2024 WCSSAA Boys Basketball All-Star Game Recap

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The Conestoga College Athletics Department proudly hosted the 2024 WCSSAA Boys Basketball All-Star Game at the Conestoga College Student Recreation Center. This exciting event, held on Friday, March 24th, 2024, was an excellent display of talent, a gathering of community, and a celebration of sportsmanship.

The evening began with the Junior Boys' game at 6 PM, followed by the skills competitions and ended with the Senior Boys' game at 8 PM; the games featured local rising stars from WCSSAA, showcasing the best of the best in the region.

Senior Boys All-Star Basketball Players Posing with Condor mascot Junior Boys Basketball Player shooting

The presence of the basketball community was felt as the stands were filled with supportive families, friends and fans, all rallying behind the participating athletes. Below are the All-Star players who represented their respective schools:

Coached by Michael Matura and Tolly Henderson

Miguel Gonzalez (Cameron Heights)
Abdul Shire (Cameron Heights)
Caden Rogers (Eastwood)
Josh Adeleke (Galt)
Michael Mullings (Glenview Park)
Daijon Banton (Huron Heights)
Matthew Grgich (KCI)
Shahzaib Murtaza (Laurel Heights)
Aaron Rubio (Laurel Heights)
Landon Easton-Petitpas (Southwood)

Coached by Dan White and Damon Strong

Junior Boys players and coaches smiling for photo

Coached by Shannon VanKoughnett, Ashley Schindelheim and Scott Roberson

Dane Djordjic (KCI #2)
Wani Ujullu Obang (Cameron Heights #3)
David Iancu (Southwood #4)
Said Mohamed (Cameron Heights #5)
Dan Kapenda (Galt #11)
Brady Reeve (Glenview Park #12)
Leif Pleau (Laurel Heights #13)
Carlo Aharonian  (Eastwood #14)
Quin Wynter (Grand River #15)
Quinn Tasch (Galt #23)
David Chokor (Laurel Heights #24)
Kareem Aljaibat (Grand River #25)

Coached by Nazim Ramzan, Tim Weber and Ashely Yanchus

Senior Boys players and coaches smiling for a photo

These athletes not only showcased outstanding skill and talent but also embodied the values of excellence in athletics. Their performances were a testament to their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Four stand-out athletes were selected by Conestoga Condors Men's Basketball Head Coach Avery Sutton as game MVPs. From the Junior team's, Patrick Fordyce of FHCI & Shahzaib Murtaza of LHSS and from the Senior teams, Galin Moir of WCI & Kareem Aljaibat of GRCI.

The two ball competition winners were Ibrahim Yusuf and Patrick Fordyce of FHCI.

The three-point competition winner was Anthony Kostin of GRCI.

And the dunk competition winner was David Chokor of LHSS.

Basketball Player Dunking Basketball players huddling as a team

During half-time of the Senior game, the WCSSAA Boys Basketball Awards were announced.

The following players were named as 2024 WCSSAA Senior Boys Second Team All-Stars:

Kareem Aljaibat (GRCI)
Liam Baechler (BCI)
Galin Moir (WCI)
Andrew O'Toole (FHCI)
Leif Pleau (LHSS)

The following players were named as 2024 WCSSAA Senior Boys First Team All-Stars:

Hayden Barnes (FHCI)
David Chokor (LHSS)
Said Mohamed (CHCI)
Wani Ujullu Obang (CHCI)
Duncan VanKoughnett (BCI)

Wani Ujullu Obang, from Cameron Heights, was named 2023/2024 Mike Moser WCSSAA Senior Boys Basketball Most Valuable Player.

The event was completed with a live stream, and photographs can be found HERE.

The Conestoga College Athletics Department extends sincere appreciation to all who played a part in the success of this event. We take pride in offering a stage for the up-and-coming athletes to showcase their talents and look forward to welcoming you to future events as we continue to build our athletics community here at Conestoga College.

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the remarkable talent, hard work, and dedication of WCSSAA high school boys' basketball.

2024 WCSSAA Boys Basketball All-Star Game Recap

Junior Boys All-Star Players:

Senior Boys All-Star Players: