The first time Raptors general manager Bobby Webster saw Rexdale’s Dalano Banton play was about four years ago at the University of Toronto in the Biosteel all-Canadian basketball game.
Banton remembers getting a text from his mentor while away from home in Massachusetts, playing prep school basketball. He was selected to play in the showcase involving the country’s best high school talent.
“At first, I didn’t make it. They added me in as a late addition. I don’t know how that happened,” said Banton. “Even to this day, I’m grateful for the game because the Raptors first time seeing me was at the Biosteel game.