True North

Name: True North
Released: 1967-09-14T07:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Sport · Documentary

Take an intimate look at the rise of the Toronto hoop dream through the stories of five young athletes, each inspired by the wave of NBA talent coming from their city.

1967 · 15m

Elijah I: just a kid

Based in Toronto, Elijah Fisher is the top-ranked 12-year-old basketball player in the world. Go beyond the rankings to see how his family manage the expectations that come with raising a rising star.
King Nation I: play small, win big

King Nation AAU are on the rise but need a floor general. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of 5’9" point guard Keone Davis, 15, who leads the team into the Pittsburgh Jam Fest with high hopes.
Elijah II: defend your crown

Along with the legendary coach, Ro Russell, Elijah Fisher heads to the Fab 48 Tournament in Vegas and a middle-school ranking camp in D.C. He is set to defend his title as the best in the class of 2023.
Cordell I: trust the process

Cordell Veira enters his senior year playing for an underdog programme. Time is ticking for Cordell to land a Division 1 scholarship offer while also carrying the weight of family redemption.
Inside the rise of Toronto basketball

Toronto is at the epicentre of Canada’s NBA talent boom. Meet the pioneers who have grown the game of basketball and get to know a group of young hopefuls chasing their own hoop dreams.
Cordell II: for my family

Without an offer, Cordell’s season is winding down. A slate of big games offers him one last chance to catch the eye of a Division 1 coach.