during the decade." (1) Some of the star university players during that time period were Mickey Fox, Steve Konchalski, and Fred Perry, all of whom are still very active within the Nova Scotia basketball community. Konchalski is presently coaching the St. FX X-men and has had a legendary career while Fox and Perry have been instrumental in developing the game in different communities throughout the province. Although it is not specific to basketball it is worth mentioning that after the 1971 Canada Games in Saskatchewan, premier Gerald Regan, aware that something had to be done after a poor performance, organized a committee, which came up with legislature that resulted in a department of recreation. It was the first of its kind in Canada because it was an independent body responsible for the promotion of sport, culture, and recreation.
             Another event that started in the 70's was the first Provincial Black Basketball Tournament. It began
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