Peter Napier

The General Manager of UP Basketball is Peter Napier.

Pete is a Senior year at Citadel High School (2024-25) where he is co-captain of the Boy’s Varsity basketball team. He has played basketball across Canada at Nationals as part of three Basketball Nova Scotia teams, as well as the U18 Scotia Sting AAU team.

A solid student/athlete with (96% average), Pete plays varsity soccer for the Citadel High and tournament tennis. He is also a member of The Guys Group (social engagement and leadership) at Citadel High, plays piano and guitar, is bilingual (French) and working on adding Greek.

Pete has been involved with UP Basketball for 11 years, having helped organize and participate in dozens of events. As the leader of UP he is interested in expanding the program, including to other Nova Scotian communities and perhaps other cities in Canada and beyond.

Devon Norris

The Head Coach of UP Basketball is Devon Norris, an officer with the Halifax Regional Police. Dev is a former member of the Halifax Rainmen pro team who starred at Dalhousie University.  He has been an Assistant Coach with the Mount Saint Vincent University men’s team, and the Auburn Drive High School girls’ team.  He was the Technical Director for Basketball Nova Scotia (BNS), and has worked extensively as a strength & conditioning coach with university programs. Dev lives in metro with his wife and their two young children.

Youth Facilitators

UP Basketball engages “Hoopsters” as Youth Facilitators for its events.  These local high school & university student/athletes assist with the running of safe, fun UP games.  In exchange for their service, Hoopsters become candidates for Mentorship support through the “UP Next” project, which connects young men & women of high character with Community Champions who offer academic & career support.