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Kayla Davis With a rich blend of athletic and business leadership experience, Kayla is set to play a pivotal role in advancing high-performance programs for female athletes across the province, while also managing key administrative duties within the organization. Her background as a former Division 1 athlete at Xavier University and a member of the Canadian National Team, combined with her professional expertise, uniquely positions her for success in this role. Kayla’s career includes founding UPNXT Training, where she has developed custom training programs for youth and elite athletes, including those in the CEBL, G-League, and WNBA. She has also served as Chief Operating Officer at Elite 1 Recruiting, leading initiatives that boosted engagement and sales, and as Director of Community Outreach at HoopQueens, where she coordinated inclusive youth programs. Kayla will also be involved in managing daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within Ontario Basketball. Her ability to blend athletic development with business acumen and operational management will be key in her new position at Ontario Basketball.

SPECIAL GUEST: TONY SIMMS Proudly representing Canada for 10 years, Simms was a key contributor for Canada at the 1983 World University Games and led the country to a historic gold medal on home soil in Edmonton. At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Simms led Canada to a fourth-place finish, which remains the highest finish for the men’s team at an Olympics since the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. He also represented Canada twice at the FIBA World Championships in 1982 and 1986. Selected by the New York Knicks in the 6th round (128th pick) of the 1983 NBA Draft, Simms would go on to play professionally in Spain, Philippines, Portugal, Belgium and Mexico. Collegiately, Simms played three years at Boston University, where he averaged 15.8 points per game and his 76 steals during the 1982-83 season remains a school record today.