The 2013 NBL Canada Draft was held on August 19, 2013, at Hilton Suites Conference Centre & Spa in Markham, Ontario.[1][2] A total of 29 players were selected, in three rounds.[1][2] Alex Johnson was selected with the first overall pick by the Ottawa SkyHawks, becoming the first Canadian to be the top pick in the NBL Canada Draft.[3] Johnson did not appear for the SkyHawks, as he was traded to the Mississauga Power for Bol Kong.[4]