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About Us

Meet Daneesha Provo

As founder and business proprietor of the Daneesha Provo Canadian Basketball Academy, she is a former member of the Canadian Senior Women’s Basketball Team and a former member of the Canadian Senior Women’s Basketball Team.

She received a full scholarship to the University of Utah after attending Kent School, a prestigious private residential institution in the United States. Daneesha’s academic dedication at Utah was impressive, with two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science with an emphasis in Child Life and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Disabilities Studies.

Born in North Preston, Nova Scotia, Daneesha is dedicated to supporting the community and young women in Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Provinces, aiming to leverage basketball as a platform for education and future opportunities.

Our Mission

Is to provide the opportunity for young female athletes to play basketball at a high competitive level. We are committed to each athlete in assisting their growth and development of their athletic, educational, and social skills. Ideally each student athlete will take this experience and apply it to things in their everyday lives.

Athletic Development

Enhancing basketball skills and physical fitness

Social Development

Building teamwork and communication skills

Educational Growth

Supporting academic excellence and learning

Character Building

Developing confidence, discipline, and resilience

Meet Our Coaching Staff

Our experienced coaching staff is dedicated to developing strong, confident athletes while instilling leadership and teamwork skills both on and off the court.

Daneesha Provo

Head Coach

A dynamic professional basketball player currently in Greece’s A1 Top League, she averaged 12.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3 assists per game during the 2022-2023 season. She has played for Eisvogel Professional Basketball Team and represented Canada internationally for nearly a decade. She excelled in 3v3 competitions, averaging 6.0 points per game at the Youth World Championships. A former NCAA Division I athlete at the University of Utah, she was a dominant perimeter scorer in the Pac-12, averaging 12.3 points per game as a junior and 13.5 points per game as a senior. Despite injuries, she returned to peak performance. She began her career at Kent School in Connecticut, where she became the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,782 career points.

2022-2023 Pas Giannina WBC Professional Basketball Team
2020-2021 Eisvogel Professional Basketball Team
2013-2021 Canada Women’s National Basketball Team
2015-2020 University of Utah
2015-2020 Attended Clemson University
2012-2014 High School
2012-2014 Attended Kent School in Connecticut

Aliyah Fraser

Assistant Coach

Aliyah Fraser is a key player for the Saint Mary’s Women’s Basketball Team (AUS) and a 2023 AUS Champion. A dedicated member of the Daneesha Provo Canadian Basketball Academy (DPCBA) for three years, she is passionate about empowering young female athletes.

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