The small town of Summerside is home to a National Basketball League of Canada team, a growing fan base and a host of seven-foot international stars
Summerside Storm's Al Stewart laughs with his teammates while waiting to pay for lunch following a morning practice, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Matthew Smith gets his arm signed by Al Stewartduring a post-game autograph session with the Summerside Storm, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm's Al Stewart reacts to a joke during lunch following a morning practice, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm players rest during a morning practice at Credit Union Place, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm's Issa Konare rests during a morning practice at the Credit Union Place, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm fans react during game action against the Moncton Miracles, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm's Avery Smith charges the net during game action against the Moncton Miracles, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm's Ayodokun Akingbade battles with Moncton Miracles' Lester Prosper for possession of the ball during game action Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail
Summerside Storm's Avery Smith plows past Moncton Miracle's David Tairu during game action Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.Nathan Rochford/The Globe and Mail