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TORONTO - By the time the Raptors make their selection in next months NBA draft, provided they stand pat at pick no. 20, three Canadian players should already be off the board. Thornhills Andrew Wiggins, a lock to go in the top three, will be the first of that group to hear his name called followed by possible lottery picks in guards Nik Stauskas and Tyler Ennis, all hailing from the Greater Toronto Area. Fittingly, Ennis initial stop on the pre-draft circuit came in his hometown, headlining the Raptors first workout session Thursday morning. The Brampton-raised point guard, like Wiggins and Stauskas, has been on their radar for a while. "Weve tracked him [for] a long time," admitted general manager Masai Ujiri. "This is one of those deals where we could go to Syracuse as many times as [we wanted], being close to [Toronto], drive up, so I was fortunate enough to go to a couple practices [and] a couple games." What he saw was a young man at the age of 19 who plays the game and carries himself with poise beyond his years, a common denominator among most of the countrys emerging prospects. "He plays very calm and thats the first thing I noticed," Ujiri said of Ennis, set to enter the NBA following his freshman season at Syracuse. "[Hes] very professional and carries himself the right way." "You see his demeanour and I think hell make a good professional." Ujiri has long been enamoured by the prospect of adding a Canadian-born product but remains steadfast in his belief that it would have to be the right player, in the right situation. Understandably, the Raptors GM will not draft a player simply for his passport, rather that player must be able to contribute at the highest level, address a need on the roster and possess the maturity required to strive in a high-pressure scenario. Ennis is a player who would appear to fit the bill. "I dont think anybody enters the draft just wanting to make a team and be happy there," said Ennis, arguably the best pure point guard in this years class. "Personally, I want to make an impact. I thought I was ready for the next level when I decided to enter the draft and if I were to end up on Toronto, I would definitely want to make an impact, especially in my home town." But will he be available to the Raptors at 20? "Id be surprised," Ujiri admitted. Unless the Raptors were to trade up in the draft - a possibility, however unlikely, that Ujiri wont completely rule out - they will likely miss out on that highly touted trio, but given the influx and depth of domestic talent that continues to come out of the country its only a matter of time until they call a Canadian to the podium. "I think anybody thats lucky enough to play in Toronto," Ennis said, "with the fan support that was shown in the playoffs and the great organization that the Raptors have, I think anybody that gets drafted here is lucky. "To have a Canadian would be great for the city, I think everybody would get behind them and I think it would just be a great opportunity." Of course, the Raptors also own a pair of second-round picks - 37 and 59 - where they could snag one of four other eligible Canadians. 7-foot-2 Calgary-native Jordan Bachynski, last seasons NCAA blocked shot leader, was among the participants in Thursdays workouts at the Air Canada Centre, while Quebecs Khem Birch and Torontos Melvin Ejim and Dwight Powell could audition for the Raptors when sessions resume next week. "To have so many Canadians in the draft is big for the country and for the most part, most of them are from the Greater Toronto Area, so I think its great for basketball in Canada and its great for us individually," Ennis added. "All of us have had very good years at our respective universities and wherever we end up I know everybody thats in the draft thats Canadian is hard working and good people off the court, so I think well all be able to find success." Air Force 1 Aanbieding . -- So much for concern that running back Marshawn Lynch would be absent from the Seattle Seahawks minicamp. Goedkoopste Nike Air Force 1 . For Bergevin, the best pick is the 30th — which traditionally goes to the Stanley Cup winner. "Thats our goal. http://www.airforce1schoenen.com/air-for...-nederland.html. Hes the same player he always was, only now his efforts are being rewarded. The rookie manager has made a habit of heaping praise on others when things are going well, and accepting criticism when they arent. But in the case of Hurtado, its what the coach is NOT saying that may be the secret to a superb run of form. Air Force 1 Sage Nederland . With the union re-formed, negotiations with owners will resume Friday on the remaining issues that would be in the collective bargaining agreement, according to a person familiar with the plans. Nike Air Force 1 Low Kopen . Howard had 17 points and a career-high-tying 26 rebounds in his Houston debut, James Harden added 21 points and the Rockets cruised to a 96-83 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.Wigan burst Castlefords bubble with an enthralling 33-26 victory at the Jungle to draw level on points with First Utility Super League leaders Hull FC. Warriors coach Shaun Wane described his teams 42-14 defeat in the corresponding match last year as the worst day of my coaching life but he was all smiles after they overcame the absence of their injured skipper Sean OLoughlin to hold off a spirited late fightback from the Tigers and secure a precious victory.Castlefords confidence was high following their comprehensive back-to-back wins over Leeds and Warrington and winger Denny Solomona, Super Leagues leading tryscorer, maintained his prolific form by touching down twice to take his total for the season to 20, but it was not enough to prevent a first defeat in four games. Tempers flared between Castleford and Wigan after John Bateman appeared to take a swipe at Adam Milner Wigan made the perfect start, with left winger Josh Charnley taking George Williams pinpoint pass to cross for the first of his two tries after only three minutes, but play quickly swung from end to end to set the pattern for the match.A blockbusting run from forward Grant Millington created the position for full-back Luke Dorn to get makeshift stand-off Paul McShane over for an equalising try and skipper Luke Gale edged the Tigers in front with a penalty on 14 minutes.Solomona then had a try disallowed and Wigan immediately went upfield and regained the lead through full-back Sam Tomkins, who stole the ball from the grasp of Dorn to touch down Matty Smiths grubber kick. Castlefords Jake Webster joined Jon Wells to analyse their defeat to Wigan Solomona made no mistake on 27 minutes when he gathered Gales superb 30-metre pass to dive over for his 19th try of the season to tie the scores.ddddddddddddTempers were frayed throughout and Smith nudged his side back in front five minutes before the break with a penalty after a flare-up and there was controversy on the stroke of half-time.Castleford centre Jake Webster was sin-binned for dissent by referee Ben Thaler after arguing, rather too forcefully, that he ought to have awarded the home side a penalty for offside. All the reaction to Wigans 33-26 win over Castleford in Super League It proved a costly yellow card as Wigan made use of the extra man to score a third try within three minutes of the restart.McShane tracked back to haul down dangerous right winger Dom Manfredi after he counter-attacked from deep but the Wigan man was in the right place to take Oliver Gildarts pass and finish off the next play.Webster returned to the action just in time to watch Gale kick a penalty but the Tigers fell further behind on 54 minutes when the Warriors moved the ball along the line for Charnley to slide over for his second try. Denny Solomona maintained his fantastic try-scoring form with another two touchdowns Smith added his fourth conversion and maintained his 100 per cent record by kicking a second penalty to stretch the visitors lead to 28-14.Webster gave his side renewed hope when he charged through a gap in the Wigan defence on the hour and Gale kicked his fourth goal. Sam Powell slid over for Wigans fifth try with 13 minutes remaining That sparked the Tigers into a furious spell of attack, which had the Wigan defence scrambling, but Wanes men were up to the task and they sealed victory when hooker Sam Powell hacked on a loose ball to touch down for his sides fifth try.Dorn lost the ball going for the line 10 minutes from the end but made amends shortly afterwards by working Solomona over for his second try and, although Gale landed the touchline conversion, Smith finally ended Castlefords hopes with a drop goal. ' ' '