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Rising Basketball Phenom Tyler Ennis: Canada's Next Big Star

July 21, 2018
Tyler Ennis left Canada to play at St. Benedict's Prep in New Jersey, quickly establishing himself as one of the top point guards in the 2013 class.

Tyler Ennis left Brampton, Ontario at 17 to pursue basketball in the United States. He enrolled at St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey, seeking better competition and college exposure.

Ennis did more than develop his own game. He helped recruit talented players to St. Benedict's, rebuilding the program into a powerhouse. His leadership and playmaking ability made him one of the top point guards in the 2013 class, positioning himself as an important figure in Canadian basketball's growing pipeline to American colleges.