True North - Inside the Rise of Toronto Basketball

Season 1

True North provides 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. In this nine part docu-series, director Ryan Sidhoo captures the raw emotion of navigating today's youth basketball machine through the eyes of the city's players, coaches and families at the centre of it.

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9 Episodes

The Roots & The Rise
E1
The Roots & The RiseToronto is at the epicentre of Canada's NBA talent boom. We meet the pioneers who have grown the game and introduce a group of young hopefuls chasing their own hoop dream.
Elijah I: Just a Kid
E2
Elijah I: Just a KidElijah Fisher is the top-ranked 12-year-old in the world. We go beyond the rankings and social media clout to see how a family manages the expectations that come with raising a child in the spotlight.
King Nation I: Play Small, Win Big
E3
King Nation I: Play Small, Win BigKing Nation AAU are on the rise, but need a floor general. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of 5'9 point guard Keone Davis, 15, who leads the team into the Pittsburgh Jam Fest with high hopes.
Cordell I: Trust the Process
E4
Cordell I: Trust the ProcessCordell Veira enters his senior year playing for an underdog program. Time is ticking for Cordell to land a Division 1 scholarship offer while also carrying the weight of family redemption.
King Nation II: The North's American Dream
E5
King Nation II: The North's American Dream
Elijah II: Defend Your Crown
E6
Elijah II: Defend Your Crown
King Nation III: Bright Lights
E7
King Nation III: Bright Lights
Cordell II: For My Family
E8
Cordell II: For My Family
Finale: Making It
E9
Finale: Making It