True North

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

TV Show · Sports · Documentary

Take an intimate look at the rise of the Toronto hoop dream through the stories of five young athletes, inspired by the wave of NBA talent coming from their city. At its heart, True North is about ambition.

1967 · 15m

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, aged 15, who leads the team into the Pittsburgh Jam Fest with high hopes.
King Nation III: Bright Lights

The King Nation trilogy closes with Malachi Ndur, 15, who has gone from small-town kid to major prospect. Malachi, along with Keone and Jalen, head to the Fab 48 tournament in Vegas with a chance to end the summer crowned as kings.
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.
Finale: Making It

Catch up with each player in the midst of their journey as they reflect on where they came from and what's ahead for them.
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.
King Nation II: The North’s American Dream

Inspired by his father and the NBA players from his suburb, Jalen Celestine, age 15, knows the NBA is within reach. With big-time US prep schools calling, the family venture south for official visits.