MBB: Golden Bears take top spot in preseason poll

VANCOUVER - The Alberta Golden Bears look to be the team to beat heading into the 2021-22 Canada West regular season after receiving 14-of-16 first-place votes in the conference's annual preseason coaches poll.

The Golden Bears, who finished the 2019-20 regular season 19-1 and finished the campaign with a CW silver medal, received 254 points in the poll released Thursday.

The Saskatchewan Huskies slotted into second place with 232 total points and a first-place vote, while the Victoria Vikes picked up the remiaining first-place selection and were third in the poll with 217 points.

The defending CW champion UBC Thunderbirds were fourth in the poll with 212 points.

The road to the conference championships begins tonight, with the UBC Thunderbirds hosting the Trinity Western Spartans. On Friday, 14 more teams get their seasons underway with a full slate of conference action available live on Canada West TV Presented by Co-op. Season passes are available for purchase by clicking here.

2021-22 CW MEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON POLL

Team / Points (First-place votes)

1. Alberta Golden Bears / 254 (14)
2. Saskatchewan Huskies / 232 (1)
3. Victoria Vikes / 217 (1)
4. UBC Thunderbirds / 212
5. Calgary Dinos / 202
6. Regina Cougars / 184
7. Manitoba Bisons / 146
8. Trinity Western Spartans / 126
9. Mount Royal Cougars / 125
10. Winnipeg Wesmen / 114
11. UBCO Heat / 97
12. Lethbridge Pronghorns / 96
13. Brandon Bobcats / 97
14. Fraser Valley Cascades / 79
15. Thompson Rivers WolfPack / 57
16. UNBC Timberwolves / 45
17. MacEwan Griffins / 39

NOTES: First-place votes worth 16 pts., second-place 15 pts. etc.

2019-20 CW regular season record: /19-1/, 1^st in Canada West
2019-20 CW post-season record: /2-1/, Loss to UBC in CW final
Head coach: Barnaby Craddock (9^th season) / 125-39 Career CW reg. season record
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 2017 / 12
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 2002 / 3

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 92.2 PPG, 2^nd
Defence: 72.6 PPG, 3^rd

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 19.7 - Brody Clark, Forward
3PT Field Goals: 64-144 - Ivan Ikomey, Guard
Assists per game: 4.0 - Tyus Jefferson, Guard
Rebounds per game: 8.7 - Brody Clark, Forward
Blocks per game: 0.8 -Cole Knudsen, Forward
*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Abdullah Shittu / Forward / 4^th / Edmonton, AB / MacEwan Griffins
Logan Powel / Guard / 1^st / Edmonton, AB / Harry Ainlay High School
Bryce Solis / Guard / 1^st / Calgary, AB / Bishop O'Byrne High School
Owen Weaver / Guard / 1^st / Edmonton, AB / Harry Ainlay High School

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Brody Clarke / Forward / Toronto, ON / 5
Ivan Ikomey / Guard / Calgary, AB / 5
Dwan Williams / Toronto, ON / 5
Andre Kelly / Mississauga, ON / 4

Key performer:
Adam Paige
Forward
Third-year
Surrey, BC

Third-year forward Adam Paige's development was one of the key cogs to the Bears successful 19-1 Canada West record two years ago. Entering the 2021/22 season, Paige will be relied upon as one of the leaders on this Golden Bears team, both on and off the court.

Paige dropped 12.9 points per game, which was the second-highest mark on Alberta in the 19/20 season. He also shot 49% from the field, including a blistering 41% on three-point attempts.

On an impressive Golden Bears offense in 2019/20, which ranked second in the Canada West in PPG, Paige led the team in field goal attempts; so this year's team figures to rely heavily on Paige to maintain and possibly improve upon these numbers.

With an experienced roster that features eight returning athletes, Paige and the Golden Bears will enter the Canada West season as one of the top contenders challenging for the conference title.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 6-14, 12^th
2019-20 post-season record: 0-1, First round 88-80 loss to Victoria
Head coach: Gil Cheung (12^th season) / 54-154 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 2002 / 1
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 1996 / 4

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 78.4 PPG, 13^th
Defence: 84 PPG, 11^th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 17.4 PPG - Anthony Tsegakele, Guard
3PT Field Goals: 74 3PT Made- 115 3PT Att - Anthony Tsegakele, Guard
Assists per game: 3.65 - Dominique Dennis, Guard
Rebounds per game: 11.95 - Anthony Tsegakele, Guard
Blocks per game: 0.95 - Shun Williams, Forward
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Travis Hamberger / Guard / 1 / Richmond, BC / McMath Secondary
Silas Owusu-Acheaw / Guard / 1 / Montreal, QC / Vanier College
Sultan Bhatti / Forward / 1 / Laval, QC / Vanier College
Blake Magnusson / Forward / 1 / Gimli, MB / Gimli High School)

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Jaleel Webb / Guard / Montreal, QC / 3)

Key performer:
Anthony Tesegakele
Guard
2^nd Year
Gatineau, QC

Tsegakele made a splash in his freshman season in 2019-20, earning Canada West rookie of the year and national all-roookie honours. After spending his summer with the Fraser Valley Bandits of the CEBL, Tsegakele provides experience and leadership to a young Bobcats roster that has no fourth of fifth year players.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 16-4, 3^rd
2019-20 CW post-season record: 5-1, Canada West champions, U SPORTS bronze medallists
Head coach: Kevin Hanson (22^nd season) / 320-95 (Career CW reg. season
record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 2019-2020 / 11
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 1971-72 / 2

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 93.5 PPG, 1^st
Defence: 77.0 PPG, 5^th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 19.1 - Jadon Cohee, G
3PT Field Goals: 44-104 - Jadon Cohee, G
Assists per game: 5.7 - Jadon Cohee, G
Rebounds per game: 7.3 - Grant Shephard, F
Blocks per game: 0.5 - Grant Shephard, F

Key Additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Kyle Foreman / G / 3 / Clyde Hill, Wash. / Boston University
Sukhman Sandu / F / 4 / Surrey, B.C. / University of the Fraser Valley
Jamesly Jerome / F / 3 / Montreal, Que / University of Prince Edward Island

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Jadon Cohee / G / Langley, B.C. / 2
Manroop Clair / G / Surrey, B.C. / 2
Taylor Browne / G / Surrey, B.C. / 4
Grant Shephard / F / Kelowna, B.C. / 3

Key performer:
Grant Audu
Guard/Forward
4^th-year
Toronto, ONT

Audu is versatile and athletic with the ability to play anywhere on both ends of the floor. He's a dual threat that can drive the lane or pull up with a good mid to long range jump shot. In 2019-2020, Audu averaged 13.6 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game in 25.5 minutes per game, while shooting 53% from the field and 37% from three.






2019-20 CW regular season record: 3-17, T14th Canada West
2019-20 post-season record: N/A
Head coach: Clay Pottinger (3^rd season) / 3-17 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 0
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 67.8 PPG, 17^th
Defence: 92.8 PPG, 15^th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 12.5 - Hafith Moallin, G
3PT Field Goals: 41-132 - Philip Okanlawon, G
Assists per game: 4.2 - Hafith Moallin, G
Rebounds per game: 6.2 - Hafith Moallin, G
Blocks per game: 0.4 - 3 tied
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
BB Chuks-Mady / F / Hamilton, Ont. / Le Moyne Dolphins (NCAA)
Jesse Vogel / G / Las Vegas, Nev. / Clark Penguins (NWAC)
Kevin Hamlet / F / 6-7 / Scarborough, Ont. / Central Michigan Chippewas (NCAA)

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
None

Key performer:
Dallas Hancox
Forward
5^th year
Sylvan Lake, Alta.

Hancox joins the Heat for his fifth and final year of eligibility. A presence in the post, he will bring shot blocking capability on defence, interior scoring on offence and physicality at both ends of the floor.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 18-2, 2nd in CW
2019-20 post-season record: 1-3, Lost in CW SF to UBC (T-7th at U SPORTS)
Head coach: Dan Vanhooren (21st season) / 259-157 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 2019 / 8
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 2018 / 1

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 93.5 PPG, 3rd in CW
Defence: 70.9 PPG, 1st in CW

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 20.6 - Brett Layton, F
3PT Field Goals: 43-115 - Ezeoha Santiago, G
Assists per game: 3.3 - Max Eisele, G
Rebounds per game: 14.9 - Brett Layton, F
Blocks per game: 2.1 - Brett Layton, F
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Parker Johnstone / G / 1 / Kelowna, BC, Kelowna SS
Javier Ramos-Yzquierdo / G / 1 / Madrid, ESP / U18 Real Madrid
Aidan Smith / G / 1 / Calgary, AB / Western Canada HS
Aingar William / F / 1 / N'Djamena, CHA / The King's Academy

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Max Eisele / G / Ulm, GER / 5
Brett Layton / F / Calgary, AB / 3
Ali Raza / G / Calgary, AB / 2

Key performer:
Mason Foreman
Forward
4^th-year
East Selkirk, MB

The 2019-20 campaign was a breakout one statistically for fourth-year forward Mason Foreman. Accompanied by fellow big-man Brett Layton, the East Selkirk, MB native posted 17.3 points per game along with 8.6 rebound per game.

A Canada West second team all-star in 2020, Foreman is now the veteran forward for the Dinos and will be relied on at both ends of the floor.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 13-7, 8^th in Canada West
2019-20 post-season record: 1-1, eliminated in CW quarter-finals
Head coach: Joe Enevoldson (2nd season) / 0-0 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: N/A
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: N/A

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 85.5 PPG, 5th
Defence: 80.0 PPG, 8th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 19.5 - Parm Bains, G
3PT Field Goals: 79-214 - Parm Bains, G
Assists per game: 4.5 - Parm Bains, G
Rebounds per game: 9.4 -Sukhjot Bains, G
Blocks per game: 0.7 - Daniel Adediran, F
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Zubair Seyed / Guard / Year 4 / Cambridge, ON / Dixie State
Kyle Claggett / Forward / Year 4 / Mission, BC / UFV men's golf
Dylan Kinley / Guard / Year 3 / Surrey, BC / Douglas College
Suraj Gahir / Guard/Forward / Year 1 / North Delta, BC / Cal Baptist

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Parm Bains / Guard / Surrey, BC / 3
Sukhjot Bains / Guard / Delta, BC / 2
Matt Cooley / Forward / Coquitlam, BC / 4

Key performer:
Vick Toor
Guard
Year 4
Kent, WA

The Cascades' top returning scorer, Toor stuffed the stat sheet in 2019-20, averaging 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He's one of Canada West's most dynamic players in transition, and will be relied upon to provide the Cascades with playmaking and a veteran presence.







2019-20 CW regular season record: /10-10-/, 9^th
2019-20 post-season record: /1-1-/, Lost in Canada West quarter-finals
Head coach: Jermaine Small (2^nd season) / 0-0 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 1986 / 1
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 88.9 PPG, 4^th
Defence: 88.7 PPG, 13^th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 15.6 - Chad Oviatt, Forward
3PT Field Goals: 58 - 3PT Made-158 - 3PT Att- Scott Mazutinec, Guard
Assists per game: 6.2 - Kyle Peterson, Guard
Rebounds per game: 7.5 - Chad Oviatt, Forward
Blocks per game: 1.2 - Chad Oviatt, Forward
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
De'Andre Pierre / Guard / 3^rd year/ Brampton, ON / York Lions/Edmonton Stingers
Deng Dak / Guard / 1st year / Brooks, AB / NorthStar Prep

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Kyle Peterson / Guard / Barnwell, AB / 3
Colton Gibb / Guard / Lethbridge, AB / 4

Key performer:
Name: Chad Oviatt
Position: Forward
Year: 4^th
Hometown: Edmonton, AB






2019-20 CW regular season record: 2-18, 16th
2019-20 post-season record: 0-0, missed playoffs
Head coach: Mike Connolly (3rd season) / 46-120
Last CW championship / total CW championships: None
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: None

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 72.3 PPG, 16th
Defence: 91.5 PPG, 14th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 13.2 - Abdullah Shittu, F
3PT Field Goals: 32/121 - Deonte Doslov-Doctor, G
Assists per game: 3.0 - Jake Notice, W
Rebounds per game: 6.0 - Abiel Tabufor, W
Blocks per game: 1.1 - Abdullah Shittu, F

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Joshua Edwards / W / 3 / Bromley, UK / Colby Community College
Eric Lopez / G / 1 / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SPN / Herbalife Gran Canaria U18
Milan Jaksic / F / 1 / Windsor, ON / Kennedy
Marco Correas / F / 1 / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SPN / Canterbury Academy
Job Janda / W / 1 / Calgary, AB / Canada Top Flight West NSC

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Jake Notice / W / Bath, UK / 4
Deonte Doslov-Doctor / G / Edmonton, AB / 5
Gregoire Piche-Wint / F / Winnipeg, MB / 1
Dustin Gatzki / F / Westlock, AB / 3

Key performer:
Name: Alex Jap
Position: Forward
Year: 3
Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB

The 6-foot-6, 245 lb. forward plays a key role for the Griffins, using his size to wreak havoc on the opposition in the paint at both ends of the floor.
Jap is the team's best all-around player, doing a little bit of everything - rebounding, scoring, playing good defence and acting as an anchor who sets the stage for others around him on the court to work their magic.

It's everything a captain should be for a team on the court, while off of it, the U SPORTS Academic All Canadian leads in the classroom, drives team chemistry and sets the standard for all the intangibles that feed into a team's success.








2019-20 CW regular season record: 16-4, 4^th in CW
2019-20 post-season record: 1-1, Lost to Alberta in CW Semifinal
Head coach: Kirby Schepp (12^th season) / 119-131 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: none
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 1975-76 / 1

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 84.8 PPG, 7^th
Defence: 77.8 PPG, 6^th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 19.6 - Rashawn Browne, G
3PT Field Goals: 37-105 - Rashawn Browne, G
Assists per game: 5.5 - Rashawn Browne, G
Rebounds per game: 9.1 - James Wagner, F
Blocks per game: 1.5 - Gregoire Diouf, F
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Mason Kraus / G / 1 / Winnipeg, MB / Rise Prep
Bolatito "Tito" Obasoto / G / 1 / Winnipeg, MB / Halifax Prep
Jonam Kazadi / F / 1 / Winnipeg, MB / Rise Prep
Samuel Jensen / G / 1 / Headingley, MB / Sturgeon Heights Huskies
Elijah Lostracco / G / 4 / Oakville, ON / Redeemer Royals
Daren Watts / G / 1 / Winnipeg, MB / Miles Macdonnell Buckeyes

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Rashawn Browne / G / Toronto, ON / 4
Vojtech Rudicky / G / Brno, Czech Republic / 1
Joel Adu-Quaye / F / Winnipeg, MB / 3
Andre Arruda / F / Winnipeg, MB / 4

Key performer:
James Wagner
Forward
5^th Year
Winnipeg, MB

After earning his first Canada West All-Star nod in his fourth season, forward James Wagner returns to the Bisons as one of two fifth-years on the roster.

Wagner played in all 20 regular season games and two playoff games for Manitoba in 2019-20, playing the second-most minutes of any player in the conference at 34.4 per game. That reliability has been crucial for the Herd, as he averaged a career-best 16.9 points per game and a team-leading 9.1 rebounds.

The former John Taylor Piper has been excellent in the classroom as well, studying in Extended Education this year. Wagner is a five-time U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian, earning the status in each year of eligibility as well as during the pandemic academic year in 2020-21.






2019-20 CW regular season record: 3-17, 15th
2019-20 CW post-season record: 0-0 N/A
Head coach: Marc Dobell (17th year) / 61-103 Career CW reg. season record

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 81.0 PPG,11th
Defence: 94.7 PPG, 16th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 14.9 Matthew Guinto
Assists per game: 2.95 - Holt Tomie
Rebounds per game: 5.4 - Adam Pahl
Blocks per game: 0.7 - Lincoln Anderson
?*Returning


Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Quinn Taylor / Guard / Calgary, AB / 5
Matthew Guinto / Guard / Calgary, AB / 4
Moreau Amadou / Guard / Calgary, AB / 2


Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Brock Dewsbery / Guard / 2 / Raymond, AB / Lethbridge College
Chase Bohne / Guard / 2 / Raymond, AB / Raymond High School
Daniel Mulder / Forward / 1 / Strathmore, AB / Strathmore High School
Scott Duncan / Guard / 1 / Calgary, AB / Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School

Key Performer:
Holt Tomie / Guard / 2 / Calgary, AB

Holt Tomie has spent the last 18 months off in the gym, working to perfect his game. In this time, he has been able to develop his abilities on the court and looks to be a good leader for the team as they work towards becoming a more competitive program.









2019-20 CW regular season record: 6-14, 13th
2019-20 post-season record: /-/, playoff finish
Head coach: Todd Jordan (12th season) / 60-102 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: Year / #
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 75.6 PPG, 15th
Defence: 84.4 PPG, 12th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 21.9 - Tyrell Laing, G
3PT Field Goals: 42 / 114 - Tyrell Laing, G
Assists per game: 4.1 - Vova Pluzhnikov, G
Rebounds per game: 9.1 - Fareed Shittu, F
Blocks per game: 1.6 - Fareed Shittu, F
*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Payton Tirrell / G / 5 / Woodinville, WA / GPRC
Rohtash Mattu / F / 4 / Patiala, India / Victoria Vikes

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Anthony Hokanson / F / Vancouver, BC / 5
Saje Gosal / G / Golden, BC / 5
Saymon Loki / F / Smithers, BC / 3

Key performer:
Tyrell Laing
G
5
Prince George, BC

Coming off a Canada West-best 21.9 points per game in 2019-202, Tyrell Laing is ready to put an exclamation mark on his final Timberwolves season. The Prince George product is one of the most dangerous guards in the conference, and has his eyes set on bringing his hometown program to new heights.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 10-10, 11^th Canada West
2019-20 post-season record: 0-1, lost in Canada West play-in game
Head coach: Steve Burrows (8^th season) / 68-74 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: None / 0
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 84.6 PPG, 8th
Defence: 80.6 PPG, 9th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 19.3 - Carter Millar, F
3PT Field Goals: 36-93 - Brayden Kuski, G
Assists per game: 4.5 - Benjamin Hillis, G
Rebounds per game: 10.2 - Carter Millar, F
Blocks per game: 0.7 - Carter Millar, F

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Mina Ogot / F / 3^rd Year / Edmonton, Alta. / University of New Brunswick
Asher Ndah / G / 1^st Year / Reading, England / Reading Rockets
Majok Madol / F / 4^th Year / Regina, Sask. / South Carolina State University

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Greishe Clerjuste / G / Montreal, Que. / 2 years with program
Samuel Hillis / G / Regina, Sask. / 5 years with program
Shaquille Harris / F / Toronto, Ont. / 2 years with program

Key performer:
Carter Miller
Forward
4^th Year
Regina, Sask.

Miller was named a Canada West 2^nd team all-star last season. Was fifth in the conference in points per game with 19.3 and third in rebounds per game at 10.2.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 12-8, position division
2019-20 post-season record: 1-1, eliminated by UBC in CW quarter-final
Head coach: Barry Rawylk (11^th season) / 137-69 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 2010 / 1
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 2010 / 1

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 83.7 PPG, 9^th in CW
Defence: 82.5 PPG, 10^th in CW

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 18.6 PPG - JT Robinson, G
3PT Field Goals: 35 Made-102 Att - JT Robinson, G
Assists per game: 3.6 - JT Robinson, G
Rebounds per game: 8.4 - Kessler Bishop, F
Blocks per game: 1.2 - Kessler Bishop, F
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Nervens Demosthene / G / 4 / Terrebonne, QC / Bishop's Gaiters
Tyrese Potoma / G / 3 / Regina, SK / Cleveland State
Marquavian Stephens / G / 3 / Flint, MI / Southwestern CC

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Addison Dewar / G / Saskatoon, SK / 5

Key performer:
Alexander Dewar
Guard
3rd-year
Saskatoon, Sask.

Back for his third year is Alexander Dewar. The graduate of Marion M. Graham Collegiate in Saskatoon has been a consistent presence in the Huskies rotation since entering the program for the 2018-19 season. Dewar took a huge step forward in his second year of eligibility, averaging 17.7 points-per-game, leading him to be selected by the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).







2019-20 CW regular season record: 11-9, 8th
2019-20 post-season record: 0-1, lost Play-In
Head coach: Scott Clark (12th season) / 94-112 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: N/A
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 82.0, 10th
Defence: 76.8, 4th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 16.9 - Anton Bilous, Guard
3PT Field Goals: 58 3PT Made-1323PT Att - Anton Bilous, Guard
Assists per game: 3.1 - Joe Davis, Forward
Rebounds per game: 8.8 - Micheal Rouault, Forward
Blocks per game: 0.7 - Kyrin Cybenko, Forward

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Brad King / Forward / 3rd-year / Dromana, AUS / Carroll College
Daniel Bost / Guard / 3rd-year / Seaside, CAL / Hartnell College

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Micheal Rouault / Guard / Vernon, BC / 5
Joe Davis / Forward / Kamloops, BC / 5
Anton Bilous / Guard / Cherkassy UKR / 3
Kyrin Cybenko / Forward / Saskatoon, SK / 1
Tyus De Vries / Guard / Chilliwack, BC / 3

Key performer:
Brendan Sullivan
Guard
3rd-Year
Mill Bay, BC

The leading returning scorer from 2019-20, Brendan Sullivan will be counted on as a go-to option this year for the 'Pack. One of just four players in their third year of eligibility on a young roster, the energetic guard will lead the way for a team that has made the playoffs in seven of the past eight seasons.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 0-20, 17^th
Head coach: Trevor Pridie (3^rd season) / 0-20 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship: N/A / total CW championships: 0
Last U SPORTS championship: N/A / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 85.1 PPG, 7^th
Defence: 100.4 PPG, 17^th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 13.8 - Jack Nadelhoffer, F
3PT Field Goals: 43-138 - Isaiah Reimer, G
Assists per game: 3.5 - Ethan DaSilva, G
Rebounds per game: 7.7 - Jack Nadelhoffer, F
Blocks per game: 0.7 - Andrew Goertzen, C
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Tre Fillmore / G / 4^th year / Amarillo, Texas / Wayland Baptist
Mason Bourcier / G / 4^th year / Kelowna, BC / Carleton
Vlad Mihaila / G/F / 2^nd year / Surrey, BC / UFV
Sam Dyck / G/F / 1^st year / Ottawa, ONT / U of Ottawa

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Jack Nadelhoffer / F / Tigard, Oregon / 2
Adam Gehrig / F / Toowoomba, Australia / 1

Key performer:
Andrew Goertzen
Center
4^th year
Langley, BC

Although Goertzen won't be a primary offensive creator for the new-look Spartans, his value is found in the importance of his role. TWU, who plays an exciting, fast, and small brand of offence, will be relying on Goertzen to hold down the paint for the team through his strong defensive presence, rebounding, and opportunism. With an important role of leadership held on, and off the court, Goertzen will have to be a factor if the Spartans want to win games in the 2021-22 season.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 15-5, 5th
2019-20 post-season record: 1-1, quarterfinals
Head coach: Craig Beaucamp (18th) / 251-123 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 2014-15 / 15
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 1996-97 / 8

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 80.8, 12th
Defence: 71.7, 2nd

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 14.6 - Matthew Ellis, Forward
3PT Field Goals: 25-78 - Diego Maffia, Guard
Assists per game: 4.8 - Scott Kellum, Guard
Rebounds per game: 14.4 - Dominick Oliveri, Forward
Blocks per game: 1.2 - Matthew Ellis, Forward
?*Returning

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Christoffer Heggelund / Guard / 1 / Oslo, Norway / Kongsberg Miners
Sergio Pereira / Forward / 1 / Victoria, B.C. / Shawnigan Lake
Jakob Neufeld / Guard / 1 / Victoria, B.C. / Claremont Secondary
Ethan Boag / Forward / 1 / Victoria, B.C. / Claremont Secondary
Elias Ralph / Guard / 1 / Okotoks, Alta. / Calgary Basketball Academy

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Taylor Montgomery-Stinson / Guard / Victoria, B.C. / 5
Hayden Lejeune / Forward / Chilliwack, B.C. / 5
Carlos Costa / Guard / São Paulo, Brazil / 4

Key performer:
Matthew Ellis
Forward
Fifth
Calgary, AB

Leading the Vikes in points per game and blocks per game during the 2019-20 season, Ellis was also an essential part of helping UVic claim their first Canada West postseason win since the 2015 season. In addition, Ellis was selected a third-team All-Star by Canada West following his impressive season.







2019-20 CW regular season record: 10-10, 10th place Canada West
2019-20 post-season record: 0-1, lost in play-in game
Head coach: Mike Raimbault (12th season) / 105-103 (Career CW reg. season record)
Last CW championship / total CW championships: 0
Last U SPORTS championship / total U SPORTS championships: 0

2019-20 CW regular season ranks:
Offence: 78.2 PPG, 14th
Defence: 78.5 PPG, 14th

2019-20 CW regular season leaders:
Points per game: 18.1 - Narcisse Ambanza, guard
3PT Field Goals: 47-146 - Narcisse Ambanza, guard
Assists per game: 4.3 - Narcisse Ambanza, guard
Rebounds per game: 6.4 - Will Sesay, guard
Blocks per game: 0.6 - Billy Yaworsky, forward

Key additions (name / position / eligibility / hometown / last team):
Malachi Alexander, guard, 1st, Winnipeg, Sisler High School
Eric Racine, guard, 3rd, Burnsville, Minn., St. Cloud Community College
James Rae, guard, 1st, Winnipeg, Oak Park High School
Romel McCalla, guard, 1st, Whitby, Ont., O'Neill Collegiate

Key losses (name / position / hometown / years with program):
Narcisse Ambanza, guard, Toronto, four
Will Sesay, guard, Winnipeg, five
Billy Yaworsky, forward, Winnipeg, four

Key performer:
Don Dayrit
Guard
4th year
Winnipeg

Dayrit represents the most offensive production returning to the Wesmen after averaging 11.5 points per game in 2019-20. He is a high-volume shooter who can score in bunches, evidenced by his career-high 41 scored against Saskatchewan, Nov. 16, 2018.