The Future Showed Up: GamePoint Rising Stars Recap
Sometimes, the court speaks louder than the crowd. And this weekend, it shouted: Canada’s got next.
GamePoint hosted its All-Star Rising Boys showcase, bringing together some of the top high school talent from Quebec and Ontario in a head-to-head battle. A game built for exposure, intensity, and pride.
Quebec and Ontario’s top young hoopers went head-to-head — not just to play, but to prove something real. The pace was intense. The energy? Undeniable.
Some names made noise. Others let their game do the talking.
But one thing was clear:
The future isn’t coming. It already showed up.
Standouts from the All-Star Rising Game:
Class of 2026 is writing its own story.
Jacob McGregor — Team Ontario, Guard, 6’3”
Some players hunt for rhythm. Jacob is rhythm.
He dropped 33 points, including 21 in the second half, turning pressure into precision. A true catch-and-shoot threat with vision, patience, and purpose — his energy doesn’t just show up, it elevates everyone around him. He defends with intent. He passes with clarity. And when it’s time to take over, he knows exactly how.
Promis Nlandu — Team Quebec, Guard
Promis Nlandu
(Black Jersey)
The box score says 28 points. But it doesn’t show how he shifted the game’s entire gravity.
With 22 points in the second half, Promis didn’t just help Team Quebec win (105-102) — he willed it. Versatile. Composed. Explosive when needed. He reads the moment, then becomes the moment. If this was a showcase, he wrote the headline.
Anthony Ponga — Team Quebec, Guard, 6’4”
Anthony Ponga
Every bucket felt like a reply to pressure. 19 points, tough finishes, confident jumpers. Anthony didn’t chase the game — he let it come to him and answered when it mattered. A smooth shooter with size and poise, he gave Team QC exactly what it needed: composure under fire and buckets on demand.
This wasn’t just a showcase — it was a warning. Talent like this doesn’t wait. It demands to be seen.
And if you weren’t watching yet… Now’s the time to pay attention.
The next generation didn’t ask for the spotlight. They took it.
