{
  "id": 15659987,
  "title": "‘A little piece of home on the court’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/a-little-piece-of-home-on-the-court",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T22:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2026/10/19/a-little-piece-of-home-on-the-court"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the first time in her university career, Izzi Fust is playing with her sister, Kyu, at the Manitoba Bisons. The standout third-year forward, who was recruited by Kyu's older sister, made the decision to return home after spending two years with the Regina Cougars. Fust felt underutilized and struggled without her sister's support, which negatively impacted her mental and physical performance. Her transfer came after Kyu also made the jump to Manitoba, and both sisters feel more balanced at home. Izzi's tenure with the Cougars included All-Rookie Team and Academic All-Canadian honors, where she averaged 9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, along with 58 blocks and 51 steals. Bisons head coach Michele Sung appreciates Fust's versatility and leadership, while Kyu believes the familiar atmosphere will positively impact the team.",
  "summary": "Izzi Fust is in a better place. Don’t get it twisted; this isn’t an obituary, far from it. The standout third-year forward feels as lively on a basketball court as […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Izzi Fust plays with her sister Kyu at Manitoba Bisons for first time.",
    "Fust transferred due to underutilization and lack of sister's support.",
    "Fust and Kyu feel more balanced at home, improving team dynamics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}