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Years Played in Troyka: 8 years (2005-2014)<\/p>\n
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We had a preseason tournament in Victoria BC, giving us a chance to experience the west coast. Additionally, we travelled to Halifax, Nova Scotia to play in Nationals, giving us a chance to experience the east coast.<\/p>\n Additionally with Ryerson, we played a preseason game against the Duke Men\u2019s Basketball team, during the height of the Zion Williamson & RJ Barett hype. <\/p>\n Lastly, with Trojka I got experience every Raptors fan\u2019s dream of playing on the Raps home court. With the annual Trojka Raptors Day where we would go watch a game and after the game we would go play on the court.<\/p>\n During my first year playing rep basketball, the U10 Boys Trojka team travelled to Chatham ON to compete in the OBA division 2 championship. We all stayed in a hotel together, running around the halls, pool, and arcade. We ended up winning a bronze medal and really cementing that brotherhood that Trojka represents. 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Trojka exposed me to basketball in 2005 and still to this day I proudly represent everything Trojka stands for. It helped foster my love for the sport that I continue to play to this day almost 20 years after my first day in Trojka. <\/p>\n Trojka encouraged us to build friendships on and off the court. Always going that extra mile to organise social events for us to attend, such as: Milton picnic, Raptors games, Anniversary Formals.<\/p>\n Trojka allowed me to stay connected to my Serbian heritage and helped me tap into the Serbian community in Toronto. <\/p>\n I think the most important aspect for all young athletes is focus on the fundamentals. Everything will fall into place when the fundamentals are strong. I have played with a lot of great players both within Trojka and Ryerson, and the common factors between them all is that their fundamentals were the strongest part of their game.<\/p>\n Equally as important, I think all young athletes need to focus on their academics. 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\nHighschool:<\/strong> North Toronto Collegiate Institute
\nUniversity:<\/strong> Toronto Metropolitan University (previously known as Ryerson University
\nPosition:<\/strong> Small Forward, Power Forward, Center
\nHeight:<\/strong> 6\u20197\u201d
\nWeight:<\/strong> 190 lbs[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Anek Bangla||||||||” text_text_color=”#333333″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”Antonio|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”|||50px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n1. What are you doing now ?<\/h3>\n
2. What are your top athletic achievements?<\/h3>\n
\n2x OUA Silver Medal (Ontario Provincial Championship – Ryerson)
\n1x Usports Silver Medal (Canadian National Championship – Ryerson)
\n1x Usports Bronze Medal (Canadian National Championship – Ryerson)<\/p>\n3. What are your top academic\/professional achievements?<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Major: Biomedical Sciences (Hons), Minor: Psychology, Minor: Computer Science
\n3x Recipient of Academic scholarship presented by Ryerson Athletics – 2017-2020
\n2x Dean\u2019s List Honors – 2019\/20, 2020\/21 Academic years
\nOUA Academic All-Star – 2019\/20 Academic year<\/p>\n4. What are your favourite basketball memories\/experiences?
\n<\/h3>\n5. What is your favourite memory from your time with Troyka?<\/h3>\n
6.\tHow has Troyka contributed to your success?<\/h3>\n
7.\tWhat do you think are the most important areas for young athletes to focus on?<\/h3>\n
8.\tAny final thoughts you\u2019d like to share with the next generations of Troyka athletes?<\/h3>\n