It’s Like the N.B.A., Minus the Money, Fame and Fans

Anthony Anderson of the Saint John Mill Rats takes part in practice drills with teammates at the local YMCA. The talent, spirit and camaraderie of the Saint John Mill Rats is palpable despite the fact that the newly founded professional basketball league is underfunded.

Anthony Anderson ateammates Ricky Volcy, Denny McDonald and Anthony Stover as they practice at the local YMCA.nd

National Basketball League of Canada lead scorer Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson returns home after practice.

Anthony Anderson holds his eight-month-old son Jacari after returning home from a practice

Teammates journey over seven hours in snowy conditions to play a game in Halifax. They returned home at 5AM that day yet the talent, spirit and camaraderie of the team remains strong.



Power forward Gabe Freeman of the Saint John Mill Rats boards a school bus after the team's bus broke
down on a seven hour journey in snowy conditions on the way to play a game in Halifax. The team went on to win the game despite the tiring journey and having limited time to warm-up because of the incident.



There are an abundance of empty seats as Anthony Stover of the Saint John Mill Rats shoots a free throw against the Halifax Hurricanes

Forward Johnny Mayhane wraps his knees with ice after winning a game against the Halifax Hurricanes.
