Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname A

ABDUL-HAKIM, HASAN

6-8 G   (UTEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY, 2024-

        From Toronto, Ont., Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Florida, Gunn Academy in Arlington, TX, and Sante Fe College in Gainesville, Florida,

        As a junior in 2024, Abdul-Hakim started 13 of the 19 games he played, for an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 87-176 (.494) from the floor, 16-45 (.356) from the arc and 61-96 (.635) from the line, while garnering 98 boards, including 29 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg, 37 fouls, 66 assists, 51 turnovers, 27 steals, 16 blocks and 251 points, for a 13.2 ppg. The Vaqueros (coached by Matt Figger) finished 6-25 overall and 2-18 (12^th) in WAC play, failing to qualify for the postseason conference tournament. After the season, Figger was turfed and replaced by BYU assistant Kahil Fennell. UTRGV bails for the Southland Conference.

ADDERLEY, BLAIR

6-5 G (APPALACHIAN STATE 1996-99)

        Born in the Bahamas. Averaged 26.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 5.2 apg for Cedarbrae Collegiate in Scarborough. A two-time member of the Canadian national junior team. Played for national team in summer of 1995. “Adderley is a superb athlete, possessing all-around skills, and has the potential to be very good right away,” said Mountaineers coach Tom Apke.

        As a freshman in 1996, Adderley started 1 of the 26 games he played, for an average 21.0 mpg. He hit 51-127 (.402) from the floor, 20-50 (.400) from the arc and 54-74 (.730) from the line, while garnering 74 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and 2.8 rpg, 42 fouls, 28 assists, 48 turnovers, 8 blocks, 18 steals and 176 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Mountaineers, coached by Tom Apke, finished 8-21 overall and 3-11 (tied 4th, North division) in Southern play. After the season, Apke is turfed and is replaced by Buzz Peterson.

        As a sophomore in 1997, Adderley started 24 of 28 games, for a 26.3 mpg. He hit 82-152 (.539) from the floor, 17-44 (.386) from the arc and 56-76 (.737) from the line, while garnering 137 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 37 assists (1.3 apg), 43 turnovers (1.5 tpg), 25 steals (0.9 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg), 56 fouls (fouling out twice) and 237 points, for an 8.5 ppg (and a game-high 22). The Mountaineers, coached by rookie Buzz Peterson, finished 14-14 overall and 8-6 (tied 3rd, North division) in Southern Conference play.

        Adderley was forced to play virtually every position as a junior, including the post, for the Mountaineers as a junior in 1998. He started 28 of 29 games, playing an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 71-183 (.388) from the floor, 17-68 (.250) from the arc and 54-74 (.730) from the line, while garnering 116 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 43 assists (1.5 apg), 48 turnovers (1.7 tpg), 18 steals (0.6 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg), 47 fouls and 213 points, for a 7.3 ppg (and a game-high 21). The Mountaineers, coached by Buzz Peterson, finished 21-8 overall and (tied 1st, North division) in Southern conference play but missed out of an NCAA bid after losing in the conference final. “He’s played all over in the past,” said Peterson. “We hope he steps up and has a big senior year. When he’s on his game, we’re a good team.”

        As a senior in 1999, Adderley started all 29 games, playing an average 26.7 mpg. He hit 76-180 (.422) from the floor, 4-27 (.148) from the arc and 48-76 (.632) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 43 assists (1.5 apg), 42 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 36 steals (1.2 spg), 11 blocks (0.4 bpg), 46 fouls and 204 points, for a 7.0 ppg (and a game-high 19). The Mountaineers, coached by Buzz Peterson, finished 21-8 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st, North division) in Southern conference play but lost out the postseason tournament final.

ADDO, EMMANUEL

6-7 F   (NORTHERN COLORADO 2010-2013 and MISSOURI STATE 2014)

        Born in Toronto but raised in Ghana and later in Minneapolis.

        Redshirted as a freshman in 2010. The Bears, coached by Tad Boyle, finished 25-8 overall and 12-4 (3^rd) in Big Sky play.

        As a freshman in 2011, Addo started in 2 of 31 games, playing an average 15.3 mpg. He hit 73-136 (.390) from the floor, 4-7 (.571) from the arc and 46-68 (.676) from the line, while garnering 101 boards (including 47 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 67 fouls, 12 assists, 33 turnovers, 3 blocks, 3 steals and 196 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Bears, coached by B.J. Hill, finished 21-11 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Big Sky play. They defeated Northern Arizona 73-70 and Montana 65-60 to win the postseason conference title and then fell 68-50 to San Diego State in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Addo started in 3 of 28 games, for an average 21.4 mpg. He hit 90-173 (.520) from the floor, 16-35 (.457) from the arc and 73-97 (.753) from the line, while garnering 116 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out twice), 29 assists, 53 turnovers, 10 blocks, 4 steals and 269 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Bears, coached by B.J. Hill, finished 9-19 overall and 5-11 (7th) in Big Sky play.

        As a junior in 2013, Addo started in 1 of 30 games, playing an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 55-124 (.444) from the floor, 12-33 (.364) from the arc and 26-42 (.619) from the line, while garnering 60 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 72 fouls, 20 assists, 31 turnovers (an A/TO ratio of 0.6), 2 steals, 3 blocks and 148 points, for a 4.9 ppg. The Bears, coached by B.J. Hill, finished 13-18 overall and 10-10 (tied 4^th) in Big Sky play.

        After the season, Addo transfers to Missouri State.

As a senior in 2014, Addo started 18 of the 27 games he played, for an average 10.7 mpg. He hit 40-87 (.460) from the floor, 7-21 from the arc and 29-36 (.806) from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 62 fouls (fouling out twice), 5 assists, 22 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 116 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Bears, coached by Paul Lusk, finished 20-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 4^th) in Missouri Valley play before losing 66-63 to Murray State in the opening round of the Collegeinsider.com tournament.

ADELODUN, OLUMIDE

6-6 F (OHIO, 2022-2023)

        From Calgary, Alta., and Top Flight Academy Canada West.

        As a freshman in 2022, Adoledun played in 13 games, for an average 3.0 mpg. He hit 3-11 (.273) from the floor and 2-8 from the arc, while garnering 4 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg, 5 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 8 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Bobcats (coached by Jeff Boals) finished 25-10 overall and 14-6 (tied 3^rd) in Mid-American play. They defeated Ball State 77-67 before losing 67-61 in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Rice 65-64 before losing 91-86 to Abilene Christian in the College Basketball Invitational quarterfinals.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Adoledun played in 19 games, for an average 5.4 mpg. He hit 7-28 from the floor, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 2-6 from the line, while garnering 19 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 7 fouls, 7 assists, 4 turnovers, 8 steals, 1 block and 19 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Bobcats (coached by Jeff Boals) finished 19-14 overall and 10-8 (5^th) in Mid-American play. They defeated Ball State 90-70 before losing 82-75 to Toledo in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        After the season, Adelodun transferred to NCAA Division II Winona State.

ADETOGUN, ADEFOLARIN

6-1 G   (MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY, 2020 and MAINE, 2021-2023)

        Born in Botswana. From Regina, Sask., Wilcox Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, and Calgary’s Edge Prep, where he was an all-star in the National Preparatory Association, averaging 21.8 ppg, 3.9 apg and 2.5 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2020, Adetogun redshirted. The Roos (coached by Billy Donlon) finished 8-7 (+1, 4th) in WAC play and 16-14 overall. Their final regular season game and postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

After the season, he left the program and transferred to the University of Maine.

As a sophomore in 2021, Adetogun started 4 of the 8 games he played, for an average 18.4 mpg. He hit 12-39 (.308) from the floor, 4-23 (.174) from the arc and 4-5 (.800) from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 16 fouls, 13 assists, 7 turnovers, 5 steals, 5 blocks and 32 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Richard Barron) finished 2-7 overall and 2-6 (10^th) in America East play.

        As a junior in 2022, Adetogun started 16 of the 28 games he played, for an average 17.5 mpg. He hit 35-103 (.340) from the floor, 7-34 (.206) from the arc and 33-42 (.786) from the line, while garnering 85 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass, 53 fouls, 38 assists, 30 turnovers, 22 steals, 6 blocks and 110 points, for a 3.9 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by interim Jason Steadman) finished 6-23 overall and 3-15 (10^th) in America East play.

        As a senior in 2023, Adetogun started 1 of the 27 games he played, for an average 8.5 mpg. He hit 14-40 (.350) from the floor, 4-16 (.250) from the arc and 8-12 from the line, while garnering 46 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 14 fouls, 11 assists, 6 turnovers, 9 steals, 2 blocks and 40 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 13-17 overall and 7-9 (7th) in America East play, losing 85-54 to UMassachusetts-Lowell in the quarterfinals of the postseason conference tournament.

        Adetogun subsequently at Queen’s for his fifth year of eligibility in 2023-24.

AGWA, KWO

6-6 F   (TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE, 2024-

        From Calgary, Alta., Kearns HS in Utah, and Howard College in Texas.

        As a junior in 2024, Agwa started 12 of the 23 games he played, for an average 23.0 mpg. He hit 72-134 (.537) from the floor, 11-27 (.407) from the arc and 48-70 (.686) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 32 fouls, 13 assists, 14 turnovers, 19 steals, 32 blocks and 203 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Lions (coached by Jaret von Rosenberg) finished 13-20 and 6-12 (7^th) in Southland play. They defeated Northwestern State 69-64 before losing 72-51 to Nicholls State in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

AIMAQ, FARDAWS

7-0 F   (MERCER, 2019 and UTAH VALLEY STATE, 2021-2022 and TEXAS TECH, 2023 and CALIFORNIA, 2024)

        From Vancouver, British Columbia, Richmond’s Steveston-London Secondary and Bridgton Prep in Maine.

        As a freshman in 2019, Aimaq started 5 of the 29 games he played, for an average 14.9 mpg. He hit 62-120 (.517) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 21-50 (.420) from the line, while garnering 153 boards (including 65 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 71 fouls, 7 assists, 40 turnovers, 6 steals, 22 blocks and 146 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Bears (coached by Bob Hoffman) finished 11-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 6^th) in Southern Conference play. After the season, Hoffman was turfed and replaced by Purdue assistant coach Greg Gary.

        Aimaq left the program and transferred to Utah Valley State, where he was eligible as a redshirt sophomore in 2020-21. The Wolverines (coached by Mark Madsen) finished 5-10 (8^th) in WAC play and 11-19 overall. Their final regular season game and postseason play were cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Aimaq started all 22 games, playing an average 30.5 mpg. He hit 114-235 (.485) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 76-123 (.618) from the line, while garnering 330 boards (including 95 on the offensive glass and a 15.0 rpb), 61 fouls, 35 assists, 73 turnovers, 5 steals, 37 blocks and 305 points, for a 13.9 ppg. Aimaq was selected the WAC player of the year and was a first-team all-conference selection, while leading the league in rebounding. He was also selected to the WAC’s all-defensive and all-newcomer teams. The Wolverines (coached by Mark Madsen) finished 11-11 overall and 9-4 (2^nd) in WAC play, before falling 78-62 to New Mexico State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

        As a junior in 2022, Aimaq started all 32 games, playing an average 34.4 mpg. He hit 222-453 (.490) from the floor, 20-46 (.435) from the arc and 141-195 (.723) from the line, while garnering 435 boards, including 96 on the offensive glass and a 13.6 rpg, 86 fouls, 55 assists, 95 turnovers, 22 steals, 40 blocks and 605 points, for an 18.9 ppg. He led the league in rebounding and was chosen a first-team all-star, as well as the league’s defensive player of the year. The Wolverines (coached by Mark Madsen) finished 20-12 overall and 10-8 (7^th) in WAC play. They defeated Chicago State 69-47 before losing 82-74 to Abilene Christian in the second round of the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Aimaq entered the NCAA transfer portal, eventually enrolling at Texas Tech, where he was eligible as a senior in 2023.

        As a senior in 2023, Aimaq started 9 of the 11 games he played, for an average 27.5 mpg before being sidelined by a foot injury. He hit 47-106 (.443) from the floor, 5-18 (.278) from the arc and 23-31 (.742) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 34 on the offensive glass and a 7.9 rpg, 28 fouls, 17 assists, 25 turnovers, 5 steals, 3 blocks and 122 points, for an 11.1 ppg. The Red Raiders (coached by Mark Adams) finished 16-16 and 5-13 (9th) in Big 12 play before losing 78-62 to West Virginia in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Aimaq entered the transfer portal, eventually enrolling at California, where he was a covid-eligible senior in 2024.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Aimaq started all 32 games, playing an average 32.1 mpg. He hit 179-386 (.464) from the floor, 16-53 (.302) from the arc and 89-137 (.650) from the line, while garnering 351 boards, including 111 on the offensive glass and an 11.0 rpg, 96 fouls, 68 assists, 80 turnovers, 29 steals, 33 blocks and 463 points, for a 14.5 ppg. The Golden Bears (coached by Mark Madsen) finished 13-19 overall and 9-11 (tied 6^th) in Pac 12 play. They fell 87-76 in overtime to Stanford in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

AITCHISON, GORDON

   (DETROIT MERCY, 1931-32)

        Born in North Bay, Ont.

        In 1931, the Titans, coached by Lloyd Brazil, finished 10-9 overall.

        In 1932, the Titans, coached by Lloyd Brazil, finished 8-8 overall.

Aitchison was later a member of the Canadian silver medalist team at the 1936 Olympics.

AKOT, EMMANUEL

6-8 F   (ARIZONA, 2018 and BOISE STATE, 2021-2022 and WESTERN KENTUCKY, 2023)

        From Winnipeg Kildonan East Collegiate and Wasatch Academy Prep in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, where he averaged 17 ppg, 7 rpg and 2.0 apg as a senior. Represented Canada at the U17 Worlds in 2016.

        As a freshman in 2018, Akot started 4 of the 31 games he played, for an average 10.4 mpg. He hit 21-54 (.389) from the floor, 9-24 (.375) from the arc and 5-11 (.455) from the line, while garnering 34 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 26 fouls, 26 assists, 19 turnovers, 3 blocks, 6 steals and 56 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Sean Miller) finished 27-8 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Pac 12 play. They defeated California 66-54 to capture the postseason conference tournament before losing 89-68 to Buffalo in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Miller was embroiled in controversy all year after an FBI wiretap taped him arranging a $100,000 payment to five-star recruit DeAndre Ayton.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Akot started 11 of 17 games before opting to leave the program and transferring to Boise State. He played an average 19.3 mpg. He hit 26-66 (.394) from the floor, 6-21 (.286) from the arc and 6-15 (.400) from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass), 21 fouls, 18 assists, 15 turnovers, 4 steals, 2 blocks and 64 points, for a 3.9 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Sean Miller) finished 17-15 overall and 8-10 (tied 8^th) in Pac 12 play.

        Boise State sought a waiver from the NCAA to make Akot eligible as a sophomore in 2020 due to the FBI investigation, but it was denied, making him eligible as a junior in 2021. The Broncos (coached by Leon Rice) finished 11-7 (tied 5^th) in Mountain West play and 20-12 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a junior in 2021, Akot started 10 of the 23 games he played, for an average 25.6 mpg. He hit 75-193 (.389) from the floor, 29-87 (.333) from the arc and 31-49 (.633) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 40 fouls, 63 assists, 43 turnovers, 19 steals, 11 blocks and 210 points, for a 9.1 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Leon Rice) finished 19-9 overall and 14-6 (tied 4^th) in Mountain West play. They lost 89-82 to Nevada in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament. They then defeated S.M.U. 85-84 before falling 59-56 to eventual champion Memphis in the quarterfinals of the NIT.

        As a senior in 2022, Akot started 29 of the 31 games he played, for an averae 31.8 mpg. He hit 114-285 (.400) from the floor, 55-142 (.387) from the arc and 46-78 (.590) from the line, while garnering 97 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg, 49 fouls, 88 assists, 75 turnovers, 21 steals, 12 blocks and 329 points, for a 10.6 ppg. Akot was an honourable mention all-conference selection and was chosen to the postseason all-tournament team. The Broncos (coached by Leon Rice) finished 27-8 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in Mountain West play. They defeated Nevada 71-69, Wyomin 68-61 and San Diego State 53-52 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 8^th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 64-53 to Memphis in the opening/second round.

        After the season, Akot entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Western Kentucky.

        As a senior in 2023, Akot started all 31 games he played, for an average 29.5 mpg. He hit 114-280 (.407) from the floor, 36-112 (.321) from the arc and 46-65 (.708) from the line, while garnering 114 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg, 42 fouls, 53 turnovers, 17 steals, 7 blocks and 310 points, for a 10.0 ppg. The Hilltoppers (coached by Rick Stansbury) finished 17-16 overall and 8-12 (tied 6^th) in Conference USA play. They defeated UTEP 73-67 before losing 75-51 to Florida Atlantic in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

ALAMUTU, SAMUEL

6-5 G   (VERMONT, 2022-

        From Ajax, Ont., and Rotheway Netherwood in New Brunswick, where he averaged 18 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 4.0 apg and 2.3 spg as a junior (senior season cancelled by covid-19 pandemic).

        As a freshman in 2022, Alamutu redshirted. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 28-6 and 17-1 (1^st) in America East play, before defeating NJIYT 98-59, Binghamton 74-42 and Maryland-Baltimore County 82-43 to win the postseason conference tournament. As a 13^th-seed in the NCAA tournament, the Catamounts fell 75-71 to Arkansas in the opening/second round.

        As a redshirt freshman in 2023, Alamutu played in 24 games, for an average 9.6 mpg. He hit 25-38 (.658) from the floor, 2-4 from the arc and 5-13 (.385) from the line, while garnering 51 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 14 fouls, 11 assists, 22 turnovers, 15 steals, 2 blocks and 57 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 23-11 overall and 14-2 (1st) in America East play. They defeated N.J.I.T. 84-57, Binghamton 79-57 and UMass-Lowell 72-55 to capture the postseason conference tournament title before losing 78-61 to Marquette in the opening of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2024, Alamutu started 2 of 35 games, playing an average 16.0 mpg. He hit 64-110 (.582) from the floor, 6-16 (.375) from the arc and 15-29 (.517) from the line, while garnering 161 boards, including 53 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 44 fouls, 28 assists, 17 turnovers, 13 steals, 14 blocks and 149 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 28-7 overall and 15-1 (1^st) in America East play. They defeated UAlbany 75-72, New Hampshire 66-59 and UMass-Lowell 66-61 to capture the conference postseason tournament. As a 13^th-seed, they fell 64-47 to Duke in the opening round of the NCAA tournament’s south regional.

ALEXANDER, JOE

6-6 F (NIAGARA, 1983-1986)

        Alexander averaged 20.4 ppg and 14.6 rpg for Toronto Eastern Commerce HS while leading the team to the Ontario provincial title. Dubbed ‘chairman of the boards’ at Eastern Commerce.

        As a freshman in 1983, Alexander quickly became a starter. He played in 29 games for a total 826 minutes. He hit 114-247 (.461) from the floor and 75-112 (.669) from the line, while garnering 153 boards (5.2 rpg), 75 fouls (fouling out five times), 24 assists, 63 turnovers, 32 steals and 303 points, including a game-high 19, for a 10.4 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 11-18 overall and 5-4 (5th) in the ECAC North Atlantic.

        As a sophomore in 1984, Alexander played in 26 games, largely off the bench. He hit 95-207 (.459) from the floor and 58-94 (.620) from the line, while garnering 113 boards (4.3 rpg), 22 assists and 248 points, for a 9.5 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 10-18 overall and 5-9 (6th) in North Atlantic play. Lonergan described Alexander as a good outside shooter and “decent defender and rebounder.”

        Alexander again became a starter as a junior in 1985. He played in 26 games for a total 650 minutes. He hit 121-226 (.535) from the floor and 69-90 (.766) from the line, while garnering 142 boards (5.5 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 35 assists, 58 turnovers, 11 blocks, 34 steals and 321 points, for a 12.3 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 16-12 overall and 11-5 (4th) in ECAC North Atlantic play. A great jump shooter, Alexander ripped off a five-game stretch late in the year in which he scored 23 v. Canisius, 26 v. Northeastern and 31 at Boston University, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force overtime, which Niagara won. The Purple Eagles lost in the conference playoffs in the opening round to Boston U. After the season, Lonergan retired and was replaced by Andy Walker.

        As a senior in 1986, Alexander played in 27 games for a total 751 minutes. He hit 150-296 (.507) from the floor and 105-137 (.766) from the line, while garnering 138 boards (5.1 rpg), 97 fouls (fouling out 7 times), 39 assists, 10 blocks, 70 turnovers, 40 steals and 406 points, including a game-high 30, for a 15.0 ppg to lead the team. The Purple Eagles, coached by Andy Walker, finished 14-14 overall and 10-8 (tied 5th) in North Atlantic conference play.

ALEXANDER, KURT

6-2 G   (DRAKE 2011-2012)

        From Toronto and Pine Ridge Secondary, where he averaged 26.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.9 apg and 1.4 spg as a senior. Played for Iowa Central Community College, before signing at Drake, where he was eligible as a junior in 2011.

        As a junior in 2011, Alexander started 6 of 31 games, for an average 18.4 mpg. He hit 57-150 (.380) from the floor, 6-17 (.353) from the arc and 54-73 (.740) from the line, while garnering 43 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 53 fouls (fouling out once), 53 assists, 55 turnovers (an asst/to ratio of 1.0), 1 block, 15 steals and 174 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Phelps, finished 13-18 overall and 7-11 (7th) in Missouri Valley play.

        As a senior in 2012, Alexander started four of 33 games, 20.3 mpg. He hit 96-229 (.419) from the floor, 71-90 (.789) from the line and 17-44 (.386) from the arc, while garnering 72 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 84 fouls (fouling out twice) 52 assists, 56 turnovers, 3 blocks, 24 steals and 280 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Phelps, finished 18-16 overall and 9-9 (tied 3rd) in Missouri Valley conference play. They defeated North Dakota 70-64 in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament and then fell 74-68 to Rice. Alexander was selected to the MVC All-bench team.

ALEXANDER, KYLE

6-10 C  (TENNESSEE, 2016-2019)

        From Scarborough, Ontario and Orangeville Athlete Prep in Mono.

        As a freshman in 2016, Alexander started in 11 of 32 games, playing an average 12.2 mpg. He hit 16-37 (.432) from the floor and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 101 boards, including 49 on the offensive glass and 3.2 rpg, 55 fouls, 2 assists, 14 turnovers, 31 blocks, 5 steals and 53 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Volunteers, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 15-19 overall and 6-12 (12^th) in SEC play.

        As a sophomore in 2017, Alexander started 23 of 32 games, playing an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 41-88 (.466) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 22-44 from the line, while garnering 129 boards, including 57 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 53 fouls, 6 assists, 15 turnovers, 33 blocks, 6 steals and 105 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Volunteers, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 16-16 overall and 8-10 (tied 9^th) in SEC play.

        As a junior in 2018, Alexander started all 34 games, playing an average 20.3 mpg. He hit 77-113 (.681) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 37-52 (.712) from the line, while garnering 189 boards (including 85 on the offensive glass and a 5.6 rpg), 83 fouls, 11 assists, 25 turnovers, 19 steals, 57 blocks and 192 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Volunteers (coached by Rick Barnes) finished 26-9 overall and 13-5 (tied 1^st) in SEC play. They defeated Mississippi State 62-59 and Arkansas 84-66 before losing 77-72 to Kentucky in the postseason conference tournament final. They then defeated Wright State 73-47 before losing 63-62 to Loyola-Chicago in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2019, Alexander started all 37 games, for an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 108-176 (.614) from the floor, 3-7 (.429) from the arc and 52-79 (.658) from the line, while garnering 246 boards (including 96 on the offensive glass and a 6.6 rpg), 99 fouls, 19 assists, 43 turnovers, 17 steals, 64 blocks and 271 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Volunteers (coached by Rick Barnes) finished 31-6 overall and 15-3 (tied 2^nd) in SEC play. After losing 84-64 to Auburn in the final of the conference’s postseason tournament, the Volunteers defeated Colgate 77-70 and Iowa 83-77 in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament before losing 99-94 to Purdue in the Sweet Sixteen.

ALEXANDER-WALKER, NICKEIL

6-5 G   (VIRGINIA TECH, 2018-2019)

        From Toronto and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Tennessee, where he averaged 14.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.6 apg and 3.2 spg in his final year, while leading the team to a National Association of Christian Athletes national high school championship. Toiled for the U18 Canadian team in Valdivia, Chile, in 2016.

        As a freshman in 2018, Alexander-Walker started all 33 games, playing an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 124-276 (.449) from the floor, 58-148 (.392) from the arc and 46-63 (.730) from the line while garnering 127 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass, 49 fouls, 49 assists, 52 turnovers, 18 blocks, 28 steals and 352 points, for a 10.7 ppg. The Hokies (coached by Buzz Williams) finished 21-12 overall and 10-8 (7^th) in ACC play. They fell 86-83 to Alabama in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Alexander-Walker started the 34 games he played for Hokies, for an average 34.4 mpg. He hit 190-401 (.474) from the floor, 58-155 (.374) from the arc and 112-144 (.778) from the line, while garnering 139 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 78 fouls, 135 assists, 97 turnovers, 64 steals, 18 blocks and 550 points, fo ra 16.2 ppg. He was a third-team All-ACC selection. The Hokies (coached by Buzz Williams) finished 26-9 overall and 12-6 (5^th) in ACC play. After losing 65-63 to Florida in the quarterfinals of the ACC postseason tournament, the Hokies defeated St. Louis 66-52 and Liberty 67-58 in the opening rounds of the NCAA tournament before losing 75-73 to Duke in Sweet Sixteen.

After the season, Alexander-Walker declared for the NBA draft. He was selected 17^th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans (after his rights traded down to the Brooklyn Nets). He was promptly traded by Brooklyn, along with Allen Crabbe and a 2020 first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Taurean Prince and a 2021 second round pick. A day later, he was traded by Atlanta, along with Jaxson Hayes, Marcos Louzada Silva and a 2020 first-round pick to the New Orlean Pelicans for Jordan Bone, Solomon Hill, De’Andre Hunter and a 2023 second round pick. In July, 2019, he signed a roughly $6-million, two-year deal with New Orleans. In February, 2022, he was traded by New Orleans, along with Josh Hart, Didi Lousada, Tomas Satoransky, a 2022 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for C.J. McCollum, Larry Nance Jr and Tony Snell. One day later, as a part of three-team trade, Alexander-Walker was moved to the Utah Jazz. In February, 2023, in a three-team trade, Alexander-Walker and Mike Conley, along with a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick, was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves (with the Wolves giving up D’Angelo Russell to the L.A. Lakers).

As of 2022-23, Alexander-Walker had earned roughly $US14.3-million in the NBA.

Alexander-Walker’s NBA stats at basketballreference.com

ALLETTE, VASEAN

6-3 G   (OLD DOMINION, 2024 and X,-

        From Toronto, Ont. and the Scarborough United Scholastic Academy. Toiled for the U18 Canadian team that captured bronze at the 2022 FIBA Americas tournament.

        As a freshman in 2024, Allette started 18 of the 19 games he played, for an average 32.2 mpg. He hit 132-292 (.452) from the floor, 28-79 (.354) from the arc and 39-64 (.609) from the line, while garnering 109 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 43 fouls, 59 assists, 43 turnovers, 35 steals and 331 points, for a 17.4 ppg. Midway through the season, Allette was dismissed from the team by interim coach Kieran Donahue for “conduct unbecoming of a Monarch.” Donahue had assumed the helm early in the season after coach Jeff Jones suffered a heart attack. After the season, Jones announced his retirement and was replaced by Maryland assistant Mike Jones. The Monarchs finished 7-25 overall and 3-15 (14^th) in Sun Belt play. They fell 92-83 to Texas State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Allette entered the transfer portal and enrolled at X.

ALLETTE, YAMARI

From Toronto, Ont. and the Scarborough United Scholastic Academy, where he averaged 16.7 ppg, 3.2 apg and 6.7 rpg as a senior.

Allette did not play in 2024. The Monarchs (coached by Jeff Jones and Kieran Donahue) finished 7-25 overall and 3-15 (14^th) in Sun Belt play. After the season, Jones, who’d had a heart attack early in the season and was replaced by Donahue on an interim basis, retired and was replaced by Maryland assistant Mike Jones. The Monarchs finished 7-25 overall and 3-15 (14^th) in Sun Belt play. They fell 92-83 to Texas State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

ALI, AHMED

5-11 G  (WASHINGTON STATE, 2019 and PORTLAND, 2021)

        From Toronto, Ont., John Polanyi CI, BTB Prep and Eastern Florida State College, where he averaged 16.9 ppg and 4.8 apg and was named an NJCAA second-team All-Amerian and the Mid-Florida Conference player of the year, while leading the Titans to a fourth-place finish in the NJCAA national tournament.

        As a junior in 2019, Ali started 24 of the 32 games he played, for an average 21.2 mpg. He hit 76-204 (.373) from the floor, 45-138 (.326) from the arc and 38-46 (.826) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and 1.8 rpg), 69 fouls (fouling out twice), 93 assists, 39 turnovers, 1 block, 23 steals and 235 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Cougars (coached by Ernie Kent) finished 11-21 overall and 4-14 (11^th) in Pac 12 play. After the season, Kent was fired and replaced by San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith.

        Ali left the program and transferred to the University of Hawaii, where he was eligible as a senior in 2021. The Rainbow Warriors (coached by Eran Ganot) finished 17-13 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in Big West play. The conference postseason tournament was cancelled by covid-19 pandemic. Without having played a game for the Rainbows, he subsequently transferred to Portland.

        As a senior in 2021, Ali started all 17 games he played, for an average 30.5 mpg. He hit 95-205 (.463) from the floor, 37-101 (.366) from the arc and 82-97 (.845) from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 35 fouls, 53 assists, 46 turnovers, 15 steals and 309 points, for an 18.2 ppg. He was an honorable mention all-conference selection. The Pilots (coached by Terry Porter) finished 6-15 overall and 0-11 (11^th) in West Coast play, before losing 95-86 to Santa Clara in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Porter was turfed and replaced by Eastern Washington coach Shantay Legans.

ALLEN, BOBBY

6-4 G-F (EVANSVILLE 1992 and TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN 1994)

        From Etobicoke, Ont.

        Transferred to Evansville in 92 as a junior college All-American.

        As a junior in 1992, Allen started 4 of the 25 games he played, for a total 288 minutes. He hit 42-97 (.433) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 29-40 (.725) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and 1.2 rpg, 18 fouls, 25 assists, 36 turnovers, 1 block, 4 steals and 114 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Aces, coached by Jim Crews, finished 24-6 overall and 8-2 (1st) in the Mid-Western Collegiate Conference play before losing 55-50 to UTEP in the opening round of the NCAA tourney, a game in which Allen did not play.

After the season, Allen transferred to Texas Pan American.

        As a senior in 1994, Allen started 19 of 26 games, for an average 29.0 mpg. He hit 165-296 (.557) from the floor, 6-18 from the arc and 87-126 (.690) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 65 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg, 39 fouls, 25 assists, 46 turnovers, 2 blocks, 18 steals and 423 points, for a 16.3 ppg. The Broncs, coached by Mark Adams, finished 16-12 overall and 9-9 (tied 6th) in the Sun Belt Conference. Along with Greg Guy, he created a powerful one-two scoring punch and helped complete a remarkable two-year turnaround under second-year coach Adams.

ALLEN, D’ADRIAN

6-8 F   (SOUTHERN, 2016)

        From Brampton, Ont. and North Idaho JC

        As a junior in 2016, Allen started 18 of 29 games, playing an average 10.8 mpg. He hit 42-72 (.583) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 16-35 (.457) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg, 71 fouls (fouling out 6 times, 4 assists, 27 turnovers, 10 blocks, 6 steals and 101 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Jaguars, coached by Roman Banks, finished 22-13 overall and 11-7 (4^th) in SWAC play. They defeated Alabama State 83-63, Texas Southern 81-73 and Jackson State 54-53 to capture the postseason tourney crown and then fell 59-55 to Holy Cross in the NCAA play-in round.

        After the season, Allen left the Jaguars and eventually surfaced at UPEI.

ALLISON, MIKE

6-8 F   (MAINE 2010-2013)

        From Lynden, Ontario. Toiled at Hamilton St. Mary’s before joining the NEDA program.

        As a freshman in 2010, Allison started one of 30 games, playing an average 12.6 mpg. He hit 37-87 (.425) from the floor, 1-3 (.333) from the arc and 31-40 (.775) from the line, while garnering 82 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and 2.7 rpg), 44 fouls, 8 assists, 17 turnovers, 16 blocks, 7 steals and 106 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 19-11 overall and 11-5 (tied 3rd) in America East play.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Allison played in 28 games, for an average 11.5 mpg. He hit 26-49 (.531) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 23-37 (.622) from the line, while garnering 71 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg) 42 fouls (fouling out twice), 5 assists, 13 turnovers, 21 blocks, 4 steals and 75 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 15-15 overall and 9-7 (tied 3^rd) in America East play.

        As a junior in 2012, Allison started 18 of the 22 games he played for an average 26.1 mpg. He hit 63-121 (.521) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 30-56 (.536) from the line, while garnering 151 boards (including 100 on the offensive glass and a 6.9 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out three times), 10 assists, 30 turnovers, 49 blocks, 11 steals and 15 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 12-17 overall and 6-10 (7^th) in America East play.

        As a senior in 2013, Allison started in 29 of 29 games, playing an average 28.7 mpg. He hit 70-140 (.500) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 49-76 (.645) from the line, while garnering 212 boards (including 69 on the offensive glass and a 7.3 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 2 assists, 25 turnovers, 48 blocks, 11 steals and 189 points, for a 6.5 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 11-19 overall and 6-10 (6th) in America East play.

ALTIDOR-CESPEDES, PIERRE MARIE

6-1 G   (GONZAGA 2005-2007 and MARSHALL, 2008)

        Played at Champlain-St. Lambert, where he was renowned as a speedy full-court defender and scorer. Played for John Dangelas and averaged 19.0 ppg as a senior, helping the Cougars to an 18-3 record and a berth in the CCAA nationals.

        As a freshman in 2005, Altidor-Cespedes started 4 of 31 games for an average 15 mpg. He hit 19-49 (.388) from the floor, 7-21 from the arc and 17-23 (.729) from the line, while garnering 37 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 32 fouls, 75 assists (2.42 apg), 40 turnovers (1.29 tpg and 1.88 asst-to ratio), 4 blocks (0.13 bpg), 20 steals (0.65 spg) and 62 points for a 2.0 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 26-5 overall and 12-2 (1st) in West Coast play. They captured the West Coast postseason title by defeating St. Mary’s 80-67. In the NCAA, Gonzaga defeated Winthrop 74-64 before losing to Texas Tech 71-69 in the second round.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Altidor-Cespedes started 30-32 games for an average 21 mpg. He hit 46-96 (.479) from the floor, 20-53 (.377) from the arc and 27-37 (.720) from the line, while garnering 61 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and an average 1.9 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once), 86 assists (2.69 apg), 55 turnovers (1.72 tpg and a 1.56 asst-to ratio), 6 blocks (0.19 bpg), 23 steals (0.33 spg) and scored 139 points for a 4.2 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 29-4 overall and 14-0 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Loyola Marymount 79-75 to capture the postseason title and then dumped Xavier 79-75 and Indiana 90-80 before losing to U.C.L.A. 73-71 in the Sweet Sixteen.

        As a junior in 2007, Altidore-Cespedes started 14 of 34 games for an average 16.4 mpg. He hit 42-102 (.412) from the floor, 16-46 (.348) from the arc and 10-16 (.625) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 45 fouls (fouling out once), 42 assists (1.2 apg and an asst-to ratio of 1.14), 37 turnovers (1.1 tpg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 14 steals (0.4 spg) and 110 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 23-11 overall and 11-3 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Santa Clara 77-68 to win the postseason tournament title and then lost 70-57 to Indiana in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Altidor-Cespedes transferred to Marshall.

        As a senior in 2008, Altidor-Cespedes started in 22 of 26 games for an average 27.0 mpg. He hit 28-83 (.337) from the floor, 15-50 (.300) from the arc and 15-25 (.600) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 56 fouls, 72 assists, 26 turnovers, 3 blocks, 26 steals and86 points for a 3.3 ppg. The Thundering Herd finished (16-14) overall and 8-8 (tied 6th) in Conference USA play under coach Donnie Jones.

AMARDI, RICHARD

6-8 F   (OREGON, 2014)

        From Toronto, God’s Academy, a prep school in Texas, Waterford JC in Texas and Indian Hills JC in Iowa, where he averaged 8.6 ppg and 5.2 rpg in his final year.

        As a junior in 2014, Amardi started 5 of 34 games, for an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 89-171 (.520) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 40-72 (.556) from the line, while garnering 134 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 116 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 13 assists, 39 turnovers, 17 blocks, 25 steals and 219 points, for a 6.4 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Altman, finished 24-10 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Oregon State 88-84 before losing 82-63 to UCLA in the Pac 12 tournament semis. After receiving an at-large berth to the NCAA tournament, they defeated BYU 87-68 before losing 85-77 to Wisconsin in the round of 32.

        After the season, Amardi left the program to toil for the Brampton A’s in NBL Canada.

AMOAMA, KOFI

        (MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE, 2000)

        From Brampton, Ont. Went to school in Winnipeg.

        As a freshman in 2000, Amoama started 5 of the 19 games he played, for an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 14-37 (.378) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 11-14 (.786) from the line, while garnering 44 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 12 assists (0.6 apg), 18 turnovers (0.9 tpg), 15 steals (0.8 spg), 3 blocks (0.2 bpg), 22 fouls and 39 points, for a 2.1 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Hawks, coached by Lonnie Williams, finished 12-17 overall and 8-10 (7th) in MEAC play. Williams was turfed after the season and replaced by Thomas Trotter, formerly an assistant at New Mexico State and Northeastern Illinois.

        Amoama left the program after the season, playing briefly at Sheridan College.

AMBROSE, EUGENE

6-3 G (STETSON, 2001)

        An athletic guard from Lasalle, Quebec. Ambrose originally signed with Charleston Southern but instead opted for another year at Champlain College and then signed with Stetson. He played on Canadian junior national team in summer of 2000. “We’re hoping he’s going to be quite a player but it takes a while to see how the background and the Canadian game translated into the American situation,” said coach Murray Arnold.

        As a freshman in 2001, Ambrose started 23 of 29 games, playing an average 30.0 mpg. He hit 114-267 (.427) from the floor, 49-131 (.374) from the arc and 57-83 (.687) from the line, while garnering 80 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 51 assists (1.8 apg), 54 turnovers (1.9 tpg), 24 steals (0.8 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 48 fouls (fouling out once) and 334 points, for an 11.5 ppg (and a game-high 27 against Belmont). The Hatters, coached by Murray Arnold and Derek Waugh, finished 17-12 overall and 11-7 (3rd) in Atlantic Sun play. Arnold retired mid-season and assistant Derek Waugh took over the reins. Ambrose led the Trans America conference in assists and the Hatters in three-point shooting. He was chosen to the league’s all-rookie team. Waugh said Ambrose also became a solid one-on-one defender and would likely play an even bigger role in 2002, particularly on the boards.

At the start of the 2002 campaign, Ambrose was suspended from the team for an unspecified violation of rules. He was expected to regain eligibility in January, 2002 but left the program. He eventually surfaced in the European pro ranks.

AMBROSE-HYLTON, KEON

        (ALABAMA, 2021-2022 and S.M.U., 2023-

        From Whitby, Ont., and Andrews Osborne Academy in Willoughby, Ohio. Toiled for Canada’s U17 World Cup team in 2017.

        As a freshman in 2021, Ambrose-Hylton played in 18 games, for an average 4.2 mpg. He hit 10-15 (.667) from the floor and 1-4 from the line, while garnering 13 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 9 fouls, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 21 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Crimson Tide (coached by Nate Oats) finished 26-7 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in SEC play. They defeated Mississippi State 85-48, Tennessee 73-68 and L.S.U. 80-79 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 2-seed, they defeated Iona 68-55 and Maryland 96-77 before losing 88-78 to 11^th-seed U.C.L.A. in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Ambrose-Hylton played in 11 games, playin an average 5.5 mpg. He hit 5-11 (.455) from the floor and 1-3 from the line, while garnering 9 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 10 fouls, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 11 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Crimson Tide (coached by Nate Oats) finished 19-14 and 9-9 (tied 5^th) in SEC play. They lost 82-76 to Vanderbilt in the second round of the conference postseason tournament. As a 6^th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they lost 78-64 to Notre Dame in the opening/second round.

        After the season, Ambrose-Hylton entered the transfer portal and enrolled at S.M.U., where he was eligible as a junior in 2023.

        As a junior in 2023, Ambrose-Hylton started 3 of 32 games, playing an average 14.4 mpg. He hit 46-70 (.657) from the floor, 2-5 from the arc and 14-27 (.519) from the line, while garnering 90 rebounds, including 30 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg, 43 fouls, 9 assists, 9 turnovers, 7 steals, 22 blocks and 108 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Rob Lanier) finished 10-22 overall and 5-13 (10th) in American Athletic play, before losing 76-70 to Central Florida in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a senior in 2024, Ambrose-Hylton started 20-33 games, playing an average 19.2 mpg. He hit 98-153 (.641) from the floor, 2-8 from the arc and 31-62 from the line, while garnering 137 boards, including 67 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 66 fouls, 25 assists, 14 turnovers, 14 steals, 28 blocks and 229 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Rob Lanier) finished 20-13 overall and 11-7 (tied 5^th) in American Athletic play before losing 75-60 to Temple in the postseason conference tournament second round. They lost 101-92 to Indiana State in the opening round of the NIT. After just two seasons at the helm, Lanier was fired and replaced by U.S.C. coach Andy Enfield, presumably as the program sought to elevate its game in preparation for a move to the Atlantic Coast Conference.

AMPONSAH, DANNY

6-4 F (NIAGARA 1998-1999)

        From Rexdale Runnymede Collegiate.

        As a freshman in 1998, Amponsah appeared in 10 games before suffering a season-ending foot injury. A dogged defender, he averaged 0.5 ppg and 0.7 rpg for a 14-13 Purple Eagles squad, coached by Jack Armstrong, which finished 10-8 (tied 3rd) in the Metro Atlantic before losing in the second round of the postseason tourney. After the season, Armstrong was replaced by Joe Mihalich. Amponsah hit 2-6 from the floor and 1-3 from the line while tallying 7 boards, 2 assists, one turnover and five points.

        As a sophomore in 1999, Amponsah averaged 1.6 ppg, 1.3 rpg, handed out 16 assists as the Purple Eagles starting small forward (25 times). One of three Canadians starting for Niagara, which finished 17-12 overall under Mihalich and captured the Metro Atlantic regular season title with a 13-5 record before losing out in the semifinals of the conference postseason tournament. The team’s best defender. Started 23 of 26 games. hit 17-44 (.386) from the floor and 7-15 from the line, while garnering 34 boards, 16 assists, 5 blocks, 18 turnovers, 9 steals and 41 points.

Amponsah then transferred to York.

ANDERSON, BRAEDEN

6-8 F   (FRESNO STATE, 2013-2015 and SETON HALL, 2016)

        From Okotoks Foothills. As a junior in high school, Anderson attended something called the Christian Faith Center in North Carolina, at the recommendation of his Canadian AAU coach Ro Russell. It was subsequently reported by CBC’s Fifth Estate that Anderson’s mother Laurie had paid thousands of dollars to the Christian Faith Center Academy that instead went to a school with a similar name owned by Russell. Russell asserted that the families knew what they were doing and that he had to set up a temporary academy because American student visa for CFCA were held up. The students did not attend classes and instead took online courses while practicing at a CFCA gym in Creedmoor, North Carolina. “They weren’t at the school so they would they pay me,” said Russell, adding that the tuition covered a full basketball schedule, travel and lodging while he took “very, very little salary. Obviously the guys lived there, and the transportation, gas, amenities, food, car rentals … you have to pay bills.” Anderson subsequently accepted an offer from the University of Kansas but was ruled a partial qualifier due to his online courses. Anderson then transferred to Wilbraham and Monson Academy in Massachusetts. But he left the school in February and returned home to Toronto, where he took online courses. “I’ve been screwed, man,” Anderson said. “I was told everything would be fine (if he attended Christian Faith Center). I was 15 years old. I was a little kid. You trust the adults around you that they’ll put you in the right situations to succeed.” Anderson initially committed to Kansas but was declared a partial qualifier and only allowed to practice with the team. But a Big 12 ruling precluded from receiving financial assistance, so he transferred to Fresno State, where he was eligible to play in January, 2013.

        As a freshman in 2013, Anderson started 7 of the 10 games he played, for an average 17.5 mpg. He hit 12-36 (.333) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 17-24 (.708) from the line, while garnering 35 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 24 fouls, 3 assists, 9 turnovers, 1 block, 2 steals and 41 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Rodney Terry, finished 11-19 overall and 5-11 (7th) in Mountain West play.

        Anderson missed the 2014 season after undergoing two surgeries to fix displacement of the C-5 through C-6 vertebrae suffered in a car accident. The Bulldogs, coached by Rodney Terry, finished 21-18 overall and 9-9 (tied 5^th) in Mountain West play. They defeated Air force 61-59 in the postseason conference tourney before losing 93-77 in the semi-finals. Invited to the College Basketball Invitational, the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 61-56, Princeton 72-56 and Old Dominion 71-64 before losing 57-61, 89-75 and 68-81 (2g-1) to Siena in the tournament final.

        Anderson was a redshirt sophomore in 2015. The Bulldogs, coached by Rodney Terry, finished 15-17 overall and 10-8 (6^th) in Mountain West play. He was released from the team in February so that he could focus on his planned law career. Anderson transferred to Seton Hall.

        As a junior in 2016, Anderson played in 19 games, for an average 5.9 mpg. He hit 3-12 from the floor and 1-4 from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 20 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 14 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Pirates, coached by Kevin Willard, finished 25-9 overall and 12-6 (3^rd) in Big East play, losing 68-52 to Gonzaga in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Anderson left the basketball to concentrate on his law studies.

ANDERSON, JERMAINE

6-2 G   (FORDHAM 2003-2006)

        A point guard from Toronto Eastern Commerce, where he averaged 20.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 8.0 apg as a senior. Led Eastern Commerce to a pair of provincial titles. “He’s solid, good with the ball and not a bad shooter,” said Rams coach Bob Hill.

        As a freshman in 2003, Anderson started 10 of 28 games, playing an average 22.9 mpg. He hit 56-135 (.415) from the floor, 32-80 (.400) from the arc and 22-32 (.688) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 70 assists (2.5 apg), 55 turnovers (2.0 tpg), 11 steals (0.4 spg), 6 blocks (0.2 bpg), 50 fouls and 166 points, for a 5.9 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Rams, coached by Bob Hill, finished 2-26 overall and 3-13 (5th, East division) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Hill is turfed and replaced by Dereck Whittenburg, coach of Wagner, who played on North Carolina State NCAA title team.

        As a sophomore in 2004, Anderson started 18 of the 22 games he played, for an average 28.9 mpg. He hit 50-118 (.424) from the floor, 20-59 (.339) from the arc and 25-36 (.694) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 58 assists (2.6 apg), 47 turnovers (2.1 tpg), 19 steals (0.9 spg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 46 fouls (fouling out once) and 145 points, for a 6.6 ppg (and a game-high 13). The Rams, coached by Dereck Whittenburg, finished 3-13 (tied 5th, East division) in Atlantic 10 play and 6-22 overall.

        As a junior in 2005, Anderson started 29 of 29 games, playing an average 33.8 mpg. He hit 122-296 (.412) from the floor, 73-184 (.397) from the arc and 51-63 (.810) from the line, while garnering 73 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 45 fouls, 75 assists, 74 turnovers, 2 blocks, 30 steals and 368 points, for a ppg of 12.7. “Jermaine is a quiet leader for us,” said coach Dereck Whittenburg. “I thought he had a good enough season for us to be a second-or-third team all-league selection last year but it didn’t happen. That will be something for Jermaine to shoot for.” The Rams finished 13-16 overall and 8-8 (4th, East division) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a senior in 2006, Anderson started 32-32 games for the Rams, playing an average 34.4 mpg. He hit 159-371 (.429) from the floor, 89-215 (.414) from the arc and 92-1-8 (.852) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 50 fouls (fouling out twice), 109 assists, 69 turnovers, 5 blocks, 21 steals and 499 points, for a 15.6 ppg. Fordham, coached by Dereck Whittenburg, finished 16-16 overall and 9-7 (tied 5th) in Atlantic 10 play.

ANDERSON, JINX

        (MONTANA STATE, 1942-

        Predominately known as a football player.

        In 1942, the Bobcats, coached by Brick Breeden, finished 14-8 overall playing an independent schedule.

ANDERSON, KAYLAN

6-5 G   (WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE, 2006-2009)

        From Toronto. Played at West Hill and then spent his senior year at Birmingham Central Park Christian in Alabama, where he averaged 19.7 ppg for a 29-6 team as a senior.

        Redshirted as a freshman in 2006. The Panthers, coached by Rob Jeter, finished 22-9 overall and 12-4 (1st) in Horizon League play. They captured the Horizon League postseason crown by dumping Butler 87-71 in the final. In the NCAA tourney, Wisconsin-Milwaukee upset Oklahoma 82-74 before losing 82-60 to eventual champ Florida in the second round.

        As a freshman in 2007, Anderson played in 25 games, starting none, for an average 10.1 mpg. He hit 13-36 (.361) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 13-20 (.650) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 22 fouls (fouling out once), 7 assists (0.3 apg), 19 turnovers (0.8 tpg and a 0.37 asst-to ratio), 7 steals (0.3 spg) and 1 block while scoring 39 points for a 1.6 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Rob Jeter, finished 9-22 overall and 6-10 (tied 7th) in Horizon play.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Anderson played in 23 games, starting none, for an average 9.7 mpg. He hit 18-49 (.367) from the floor, 2-13 (.154) from the arc and 14-23 (.609) from the line, while garnering 22 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 21 fouls, 12 assists, 2 blocks, 8 steals an d52 points for a 2.3 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Rob Jeter, finished 14-16 overall and 9-9 (tied 4th) in Horizon play.

        As a junior in 2009, Anderson started none of the 25 games he playing, toiling an average 5.3 mpg. He hit 6-16 (.375) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 13-21 (.619) from the line, while garnering 27 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 13 fouls, 2 assists, 10 turnovers, 5 steals and 25 points for a 1.0 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Rob Jeter, finished 17-14 overall and 11-7 (5th) in Horizon League play.

        After the season, Anderson transferred to Francis Marion, a division II NCAA school.

ANDOH, DAVID

6-7 F   (SAN JOSE STATE 2013 and LIBERTY 2015 and ST. BONAVENTURE, 2017)

        From Montreal, Saint Mary’s High School in Berkeley and IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, where he averaged 17 ppg, 9 rpg and 4 apg.

        As a freshman in 2013, Andoh started in 6 of the 21 games he played, for an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 18-51 (.353) from the floor and 12-25 (.480) from the line, while garnering 41 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 24 fouls, 3 assists, 14 turnovers, 2 steals and 48 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Spartans, coached by George Nessman, finished 9-20 overall and 3-14 (tied 8^th) in WAC play. After the season, Nessman was turfed and replaced by Dave Wojcik, an associated coach at Boise State.

        After the season, Andoh left San Jose State, saying he would enroll at Wagner. But instead, he enrolls at Merritt JC in California for one year and subsequently surfaced at Liberty.

        As a junior in 2015, Andoh started in 15 of 32 games he played, for an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 123-290 (.424) from the floor, 0-8 from the arc and 75-97 (.773) from the line, while garnering 178 boards, including 65 on the offensive glass and a 5.6 rpg, 76 fouls (fouling out twice), 18 assists, 84 turnovers, 12 blocks, 14 steals and 321 points, for a 10.0 ppg. The Flames, coached by Ritchie McKay, finished 8-24 overall and 2-16 (11^th) in Big South play.

        After the season, Andoh transferred to St. Bonaventure, where he sat out the 2016 campaign.

        As a senior in 2017, Andoh started 6 of 32 games, for an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 97-220 (.441) from the floor, 13-44 (.295) from the arc and 37-55 (.673) from the line, while garnering 107 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 61 fouls (fouling out once), 13 assists, 36 turnovers, 11 blocks, 9 steals and 244 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 20-12 overall and 11-7 (5^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

ANDREWS, GEORGE ‘PORKY’

        (OREGON 1940-1942)

        Born September 18, 1917 in Victoria. Attended Victoria High and was recruited by Oregon in 1938.

As a sophomore in 1940, Andrews played in 27 games, scoring 72 points for a 2.6 ppg. The defending national champ Tall Firs (coached by Howard Hobson) were cut down to size during the campaign, finishing 9-12 overall and 10-6 (2nd, North division) in Pacific Coast play.

As a junior in 1941, Andrews toiled for an 18-18 unit, averaging 6.4 ppg while playing all 36 games. His total was 233 points. The Ducks, coached by Howard Hobson, finished 18-18 overall and 7-9 (3^rd, North division) in Pacific Coast play.

As the team captain and senior in 1942, Andrew averaged a career high 6.8 ppg with 184 points in 27 games. He finished his collegiate career with a 5.4 ppg average while scoring 489 points in 90 games. The Ducks, coached by Howard Hobson, finished 12-15 overall and 7-9 (4^th, North division) in Pacific Coast play.

        Andrew played RCAF basketball with BC’s Pat Bay Gremlins and at Saskatoon, 1942-1944. He toiled on two national senior A Canadian title teams (Victoria Blue Ribbons in 1935 and Victoria Dominoes in 1946). Andrews suited up for the Vancouver Hornets in the Pacific Coast Professional Basketball League (PCPBL 1946-48). The Hornets finished near the top both seasons with records of 24-14 in the regular season and 6-6 in the playoffs (1946-47) along with 29-23 for the regular season in (1947-48). Andrews later founded the Sr. “A” Port Alberni Athletics basketball team in 1949, and was player/coach for two seasons. He later coached three boys provincial high school titles, and one girl’s title, at Victoria High School.

ANTCHAK, JACOB

6-8 C   (GREEN BAY, 2024-

        From Langley, B.C. and Canada Topflight Academy West.

        As a freshman in 2024, Antchak played in 7 games, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 4-7 (.571) from the floor and 3-5 (.600) from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 3 fouls, 3 turnovers and 11 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Phoenix (coached by Sundance Wicks) finished 18-14 overall and 13-7 (tied 3^rd) in Horizon play. They fell 95-84 to Milwaukee in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

ANTHONY, JOEL

6-9 C (NEVADA LAS VEGAS, 2005-2007)

        Born, August 9, 1982. From Montreal, where he attended Selwyn House School and then Emmanuel Christian School, graduating in 1999. He then attended Dawson College and was cut by coach Olga Hrycak. Anthony enrolled at Florida’s Pensacola Junior College, where he averaged 9 ppg, 7 rpg and 3.5 bpg and eventually inked a scholarship at U.N.L.V., where he was eligible as a junior in 2004-05.

        As a junior in 2005, Anthony started 3 of 31 games for the Rebels, averaging 13.6 mpg. He hit 22-44 from the field and 14-29 (.463) from the line, while nabbing 85 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass for a 2.7 rpg), 59 fouls, 6 assists (0.2 apg), 11 turnovers (0.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.55), 48 blocks (1.5 bpg), 7 steals (0.2 spg) and 58 points for 1.9 ppg. The Rebels, coached by Lon Kruger finished 17-14 overall and 7-7 (tied 5th) in Mountain West play, losing out in the postseason semis. They were invited to the NIT and defeated Arizona State 89-78 before losing 77-66 to South Carolina.

        Anthony sat out the 2006 campaign. The Rebels, coached by Lon Kruger, finished 17-13 overall and 10-6 (4th) in Mountain West play.

        As a senior in 2007, Anthony started 6 of 37 games, playing an average 18.1 mpg. He hit 80-134 (.597) from the floor, and 32-53 (.604) from the line, while garnering 150 boards (including 63 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 90 fouls (fouling out once), 16 assists (0.4 apg), 30 turnovers (0.8 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.53), 109 blocks (2.9 bpg), 17 steals (0.5 spg) and 192 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Rebels, coached by Lon Kruger, finished 30-7 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in Mountain West play. They defeated BYU 78-70 in the postseason tourney final and then dumped Georgia Tech 67-63 and Wisconsin 74-68 in the NCAA tourney before losing in the Sweet Sixteen to Oregon 76-72. Anthony was chosen Mountain West defensive player of the year.

Anthony was undrafted and signed as a free agent with the Miami Heat in July, 2007. He was assigned to the Iowa Energy of the D-League in February, 2008 and recalled a week later. He signed an $18.25 million/five-year contract in July, 2010. Anthony earned NBA titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013. In January, 2014, he was traded by the Heat, along with cash, a 2015 first round pick and a 2016 first round pick to the Boston Celtics. In October, 2014, the Celtics traded Anthony to the Detroit Pistons for Will Bynum.

In July 2015, Anthony signed a multi-year deal with the Detroit Pistons and a year later was waived by the Pistons.

In September 2016, he signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs and a month later was waived by Spurs. In early 2017, he signed a pair of 10-day contracts with the Spurs and in February signed a contract with the Spurs.

As of 2016-17, Anthony had earned roughly $23.3-million in the NBA.

JOEL ANTHONY’S NBA stats at basketballreference.com

ANTHONY, NIC

6-3 G   (RIDER, 2024-

        From Brantford, Ont. and Raleigh Christian Academy in North Carolina.

        As a freshman in 2024, Anthony played in 4 games, for an average 4.3 mpg. He hit 3-8 (.375) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 1-1 from the line, while garnering 2 boards for a 0.5 rpg, 4 fouls, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 8 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Broncs (coached by Kevin Baggett) finished 15-17 overall and 12-8 (tied 3^rd) in Metro Atlantic play. They fell 50-48 to Saint Peter’s in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

ANTHONY, SCOTT

6-10 C (MONTANA STATE, 1987-1989)

        Averaged 12.8 ppg and 11.9 rpg as a senior in Sherwood Park, Alta.

Anthony redshirted his first year in 1987. The Bobcats, coached by Stu Starner, finished 21-8 overall and 12-2 (1^st) in Big Sky play.

        As a freshman in 1988, Anthony appeared in 10 games, for an average 6.7 mpg. He hit 12-20 (.600) from the floor and 6-9 from the line, while garnering 17 boards (1.7 rpg), 13 fouls, 8 turnovers, 3 blocks and 30 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Stu Starner, finished 19-11 overall and 10-6 (3^rd) in Big Sky play.

        As a sophomore in 1989, Anthony played in 14 games for a total 99 minutes. He hit 10-22 (.455) from the floor and 3-8 (.375) from the line, while garnering 18 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 23 fouls, 1 assist, 10 turnovers, 1 block and 23 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Stu Starner, finished 14-15 overall and 6-10 (6^th) in Big Sky play.

        Following the season, Anthony transferred to the University of Alberta.

ANTONIDES, JON

7-2 C (MICHIGAN, 1981-1984)

        From Sarnia, Ont.

        As a freshman reserve, Antonides saw only spot duty for the Wolverines, who finished 19-11 and 8-10 (7th) in the Big Ten under coach Bill Frieder. Michigan defeated Duquesne 74-58 and Toledo 80-68 before losing 91-76 to Syracuse in the NIT quarterfinals. Antonides appeared in 12 games, hit 3-of-4 from the floor (.750), 2-of-6 from the line (.333), grabbed 7 rebounds (0.6 rpg), committed 9 fouls and scored eight points, for a 0.7 ppg. He had a game high of three.

        Antonides saw no minutes as a sophomore for a 7-20 Wolverines squad which 6-12 (Tied 6th) in the Big Ten. But going into his junior year, Frieder said he expected more of Antonides next year “Jon is a much stronger scorer now and could be a real factor for us if he improves his aggressiveness under the boards.”

        Similarly, as a junior in 1983, he saw only spot duty as the Wolverines finished 15-13 and 6-12 (9th) in the Big Ten under Frieder. Antonides played in nine games, hitting 3-6 from the floor and 2-2 from the line. He garnered 3 boards (0.3 rpg), 1 foul, 1 steal, 1 block and 8 points, for a ppg of 0.9.

        As a senior in 1984, Antonides basically sat at the end of the bench, playing in only six games for the Wolverines, for an average 1.5 mpg. He hit 3-4 from the line, while garnering 5 rebounds (0.8 rpg), 3 fouls, 3 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 points, for a 0.5 ppg. The Wolverines, coached by Frieder, finished 23-10 overall and 10-8 (4th) in the Big Ten before capturing the NIT crown.

ANTUAHENE, ANTWI

6-4 G (RUTGERS, 2004 and ARIZONA STATE, 2006-2008)

        From Mississauga’s Father Henry Carr Catholic, where he averaged a triple-double at 34.5 ppg, 11.5 apg and 10.0 rpg. He led Henry Carr to a 44-4 record and an OFSAA appearance. Seton Hall thought they had him wrapped up but instead, he enrolled at Rutgers to play for Gary Waters.

Projected to start at point guard but never played a minute in 2004. Rutgers finished 7-9 (tied 8th) in Big East play and 20-13 overall. The Scarlet Knights advanced to the NIT final, where they lost to Michigan.

In 2005, Antuahene surfaces at Trinity Valley (Texas CC) where he averaged 17 ppg and 10 apg, while registering eight triple-doubles. He then accepted a scholarship at Arizona State, where he was eligible in 2006 as a sophomore.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Antuahene started 14 of 28 games, playing an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 72-162 (.442) from the floor, 3-12 from the arc and 51-65 (.600) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and 3.5 rpg), 80 fouls (fouling out seven times), 108 assists (3.9 apg), 83 turnovers (3.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.30), 5 blocks (0.1 bpg), 25 steals (0.9 spg) and 198 points, for a ppg of 7.1. The Sun Devils, coached by Rob Evans, finished 11-17 overall and 5-13 (tied 8th) in Pac 10 play. After the season, Evans is dismissed and Arizona State hires North Carolina State coach Herb Sendek.

        As a junior in 2007, Antuahene started 17 of 30 games, playing an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 75-169 (.444) from the floor, 8-30 (.267) from the arc and 49-87 (.563) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 75 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 86 assists (2.9 apg), 60 turnovers (2.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.43), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 27 steals (0.9 spg) and 207 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Sun Devils, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 8-22 overall and 2-16 (10th) in Pac 10 play.

        As a senior in 2008, Antuahene started 4 of 28 games, playing an average 6.9 mpg, He hit 14-29 (.483) from the floor, 3-4 from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 27 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 28 fouls (fouling out once), 12 assists, 12 turnovers and 15 steals, while scoring 45 points for a 1.6 ppg. The Sun Devils, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 21-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 5th) in Pac 10 play.

ANTWI, KOBE

        (COLUMBIA, 2021)

        From Oakville, Ont. and Crestwood Prep in Toronto. He was a two-time Bio-Steel all-star. He helped lead to the Lions to an OFSAA title in 2019-20. They earlier won a National Preparatory Association crown in 2018-19.

        The Ivy League cancelled its 2020-21 campaign in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

        Antwi is not listed on the Columbia roster in 2022. The Lions (coached by Jim Engles) finished 4-23 overall and 1-13 (8^th) in Ivy play.

ANTWI, LENNY

6-1 G   (NORTH DAKOTA, 2012-2015)

        From Montreal. Played at Vanier College, where he helped the Cheetahs win a CCAA title. Austin dropped 24 points, 6 rebounds in the Gold Medal game and was selected a First Team All-Star at the national championships.

        As a freshman in 2012, Antwi played in 28 of 32 games, for an average 8.9 mpg. He hit 23-60 (.383) from the floor, 7-27 (.259) from the arc and 11-17 (.647) from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and 0.9 rpg), 10 fouls, 14 assists, 14 turnovers, 8 steals and 64 points for a 2.3 ppg. The Fighting Sioux, coached by Brian Jones, finished 17-15 overall and 6-4 (2^nd) in the Great West conference play. They fell 70-64 to Drake in the opening round of the collegeinsider.com postseason tournament. After the season, the Fighting Sioux joined the Big Sky conference.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Antwi started in 2 of 33 games, for an average 19.9 mpg. He hit 55-155 (.355) from the floor, 37-103 (.359) from the arc and 7-14 from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 34 fouls (fouling out once), 23 assists, 35 turnovers, 1 block, 8 steals and 154 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Fighting Sioux, coached by Brian Jones, finished 16-17 overall and 12-8 (3^rd) in Big Sky play.

        As a junior in 2014, Antwi started in 1 of 26 games he played, for an average 10.2 mpg. He hit 24-76 (.316) from the floor, 16-49 (.327) from the arc and 16-18 (.889) from the line, while garnering 21 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 22 fouls, 17 assists, 3 blocks, 4 steals and 75 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Fighting Sioux, coached by Brian Jones, finished 17-17 overall and 12-8 (tied 2^nd) in Big Sky play. Invited to CollegeInsider.com tourney, they lost in the opening round 91-75 to Nebraska-Omaha.

        As a senior in 2015, Antwi started 3 of the 29 games he played, for an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 65-154 (.422) from the floor, 40-98 (.408) from the arc and 26-31 (.839) from the line, while garnering 41 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 41 fouls, 29 assists, 17 turnovers, 12 steals and 196 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Fighting Sioux, coached by Brian Jones, finished 8-22 overall and 4-14 (tied 10^th) in Big Sky play.

APPIAH, IBRAHIM

6-4 G   (HIGH POINT 2008-2009)

        Born in Ghana but played at Montreal’s Champlain St. Lambert, where he averaged 16 ppg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2008, Appiah played in 28 games, starting none, for an average 1.6 mpg. He hit 15-31 (.484) from the floor, 4-8 from the arc and 10-13 (.769) from the line, while garnering 35 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 12 fouls, 17 assists, 11 turnovers, 1 block, 6 steals and 44 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Bart Lundy, finished 17-14 overall and 8-6 (3rd) in Big South play.

        As a sophomore in 2009, Appiah played in 19 games, starting none, for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 7-18 (.389) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 4-6 (.667) from the line, while garnering 17 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and 0.9 rpg), 7 fouls, 8 assists, 5 turnovers, 1 block, 4 steals and 19 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Bart Lundy, finished 9-21 overall and 4-14 (tied 9th) in Big South play.

        After the season, Appiah transferred to Simon Fraser.

ARCHAMBAULT, WILLIAM

6-6 F   (DAVIDSON, 2007-2010) 

From St. Hubert, Quebec, played for Champlain St. Lambert, where he averaged 18 ppg, 5 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2007, Archambault played in 33 games for an average 18.9 mpg. He hit 90-220 (.409) from the floor, 58-160 (.363) from the arc and 22-33 (.667) from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 53 fouls, 28 assists (0.8 apg), 40 turnovers (1.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.70), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 14 steals (0.4 spg) and 260 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop, finished 29-5 overall and 17-1 (1st, North Division) of Southern Conference play. They captured the postseason tourney title by dumping the College of Charleston 72-65 and then lost 82-70 to Maryland in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Archambault started 2 of 36 games, playing an average 13.9 mpg. He hit 67-173 (.387) from the floor, 26-92 (.283) from the arc and 20-30 from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 52 fouls (fouling out twice), 28 assists, 23 turnovers, 5 blocks, 8 steals and 180 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop, finished 29-7 overall and 20-0 (1st, North division) of Southern Conference play. They captured the postseason conference tourney crown and then defeated Gonzaga 82-67, Georgetown 74-70 and Wisconsin 73-56 before falling to eventual champion Kansas 59-57 in the NCAA Elite Eight.

        As a junior in 2009, Archambault started 9 of 35 games, for an average 24.3 mpg. He hit 110-265 (.415) from the floor, 51-48 (.345) from the arc and 21-46 (.457) from the line, while garnering 149 boards (including 56 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 72 fouls, 54 assists, 49 turnovers, 5 blocks, 21 steals and 292 points, for an 8.3 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop, finished 27-8 overall and 18-2 (1st, South division) in Southern Conference play. They defeated South Carolina 70-63 in the opening round of the NIT before losing 80-68 to St. Mary’s (Cal).

        As a senior in 2010, Archambault started 27 of 31 games, playing an average 26.1 mpg. He hit 116-270 (.420) from the floor, 51-135 (.378) from the arc and 50-74 (.676) from the line, while garnering 148 boards (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out twice), 60 assists, 48 turnovers, 10 blocks, 12 steals and 333 points, for a 10.7 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop finished 16-15 overall and 11-7 (3rd, South division) in Southern Conference play.

ARIRI, AARON

6-8 F   (TROY, 2015-2017)

        From Brampton, Ont. and St. Anthony High in New Jersey, where he played for legendary coach Bob Hurley. He then spent a semester at the Phase One Academy in Phoenix, Arizona.

        As a freshman in 2015, Ariri played in 28 games, for an average 10.2 mpg. He hit 12-42 (.286) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 11-26 (.423) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 33 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 29 fouls, 3 assists, 19 turnovers, 7 blocks, 4 steals and 35 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Phil Cunningham, finished 10-18 overall and 5-15 (11^th) in Sun Belt play.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Ariri played in 26 games, for an average 7.8 mpg. He hit 20-36 (.556) from the floor and 7-15 (.467) from the line, while garnering 54 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 35 fouls, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 3 blocks, 4 steals and 47 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Phil Cunningham, finished 9-22 overall and 4-16 (11^th) in Sun Belt play.

        As a junior in 2017, Ariri played in 13 games, for an average 4.4 mpg. He hit 6-11 (.545) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 6-13 (.462) from the line, while garnering 17 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 10 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 3 blocks and 18 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Phil Cunningham, finished 22-15 overall and 10-8 (tied 6^th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Texas State 59-53 to capture the Sun Belt postseason tournament title before losing 87-65 to Duke in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Ariri left the program and transferred to NCAA Division II institution West Virginia Wesleyan.

AROP, MANGISTO

6-5 F   (GONZAGA, 2010-2011 and INDIANA STATE 2013-2014)

        Born in the Sudan but relocated to Kenya and came to Canada as a 9-year old, and lived in Regina, Saskatchewan. Played his senior year in Edmonton, Alberta and Ross Sheppard High before being selected for the National Elite Development Academy program in Hamilton, where he toiled for two years. Played with the Canadian junior national team. Retained dual citizenship in Canada and the Sudan.

        As a freshman in 2010, Arop played in 31 games, for an average 11.9 mpg. He hit 39-77 (.506) from the floor, 8-17 (.471) from the arc and 21-37 (.568) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (including 39 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 28 fouls, 23 assists (0.74 apg), 15 turnovers (0.48 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.53), 5 blocks (0.16 bpg), 9 seals (0.29 spg) and 107 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 27-7 overall and 12-2 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Florida State 67-60 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 87-65 to Syracuse.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Arop started 8 of the 28 games he played, for an average 15.8 mpg. He hit 50-110 (.455) from the floor, 16-43 (.372) from the arc and 12-26 (.462) from the floor, while garnering 82 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 32 fouls, 15 assists, 25 turnovers (0.60 a/t ratio), 4 blocks, 11 steals and 128 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 25-10 overall and 11-3 (tied 1^st) in West Coast play. They captured the postseason tournament and then defeated St. John’s 86-71 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 89-67 to BYU. Arop fractured his foot late in the season, missing postseason play. After the campaign, he left the program. Few said “Manny is an awesome individual, a great guy who just wants the opportunity to go play somewhere else. He’s been great around our team, our staff and even my kids but he thinks there might be opportunities to play more at another place. He’s going to explore those opportunities. We wish him the best.”

        As a junior in 2013, Arop started and played in 31 of the Sycamore’s 33 games, for an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 134-314 (.427) from the floor, 31-110 (.282) from the arc and 74-93 (.796) from the line, while garnering 158 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 72 fouls, 26 assists, 70 turnovers, 7 blocks, 21 steals and 373 points, for a 12.0 ppg. The Sycamores, coached by Greg Lansing, finished 18-15 overall and 9-9 (5th) in Missouri Valley play, before losing 68-52 to Iowa in the opening round of the NIT tournament.

        As a senior in 2014, Arop started 32 of 34 games, for an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 133-305 (.436) from the floor, 47-135 (.348) from the arc and 58-70 (.829) from the line, while garnering 156 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 85 fouls (fouling out once), 40 assists, 54 turnovers, 21 blocks, 24 steals and 371 points, for a 10.9 ppg. The Sycamores, coached by Greg Lansing, finished 23-11 overall and 12-6 (2^nd) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Loyola 75-62 and Southern Illinois 62-59 in the postseason tournament before falling 83-69 to Wichita State in the final. Invited to the NIT, they lost 91-71 to Arkansas in the opening round.

ASHAOLU, JOHN

6-6 F (NEW ORLEANS, 2001-2002)

        From Rexdale, Ontario, by way of Faith Christian Academy (NJ). As a senior averaged 17.2 ppg and 10.6 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2001, Ashaolu started 1 of the 11 games he played, toiling an average 4.9 mpg. He hit 12-21 (.571) from the field, and 6-12 from the line, while garnering 13 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 10 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 1 block, 2 steals, and 30 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Privateers finished 17-12 overall, coached by Joey Stiebling and 10-6 (tied 2nd, West division) in Sun Belt play. Although Stiebling was chosen conference coach of year, he was fired after the season and replaced by Monte Towe. Going into 2002 campaign, Towe projected the slashing Ashaolu would play a major role for the Privateers. “I think he’s going to be a big offensive threat. He tries to get to the basket and score. Somebody’s going to have to get points for us and he’s a guy that looks to score.”

        In November, 2001, Ashaolu and fellow Canadian Brian Hamilton are released from the team “for conduct detrimental to the team.” No details provided. Before his dismissal, Ashaolu played in 3 games, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 0-2 from the floor and garnered 2 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 1 foul, 1 block and no points. New Orleans, coached by Monte Towe, finished 15-14 overall and 9-6 (4th) in Sun Belt play.

        He later surfaced at Division II Xavier (La.) and subsequently became a graduate student manager at Duquesne, where his brother enrolled in 2007.

ASHAOLU, OLU

6-6 F   (LOUISIANA TECH 2009-2011 and OREGON, 2012)

        Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in Brampton, Ontario. As a senior, Ashaolu toiled for Houston’s Christian Life Centre, Ashaolu announced in the summer of 2007 that he would enroll at Rutgers but then bolted for Louisiana Tech after Rutgers assistant coach Nikita Johnson picked up a coaching position with the Bulldogs.

        As a freshman in 2009, Ashaolu started 9 of 33 games, for an average 18.9 mpg. He hit 67-138 (.486) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 41-73 (.562) from the line, while garnering 142 boards (including 46 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 88 fouls (fouling out twice), 19 assists, 75 turnovers, 7 blocks, 15 steals and 176 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Kerry Rupp, finished 15-18 overall and 6-10 (tied 6th) in Western Athletic play.

        As a sophomore in 2010, Ashaolu started 34 of 35 games, playing an average 28 mpg. He hit 151-283 (.534) from the floor, 6-24 (.250) from the arc and 67-142 (.472) from the line, while garnering 283 boards (including 108 on the offensive glass and an 8.1 rpg), 108 fouls (fouling out six times), 37 assists, 81 turnovers, 7 blocks, 26 steals and 375 points, for a 10.7 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Kerry Rupp, finished 24-11 overall and 9-7 (4th) in WAC play. They defeated Southern Mississippi 66-57 before losing to Missouri State 69-40 in the CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament.

        As a junior in 2011, Ashaolu started all 32 games, for an average 30.9 mpg. He hit 163-309 (.528) from the floor, 12-41 (.293) from the arc and 117-194 (.603) from the line, while garnering 300 boards (including 86 on the offensive glass and a 9.4 rpg), 116 fouls (fouling out 11 times), 52 assists, 111 turnovers, 10 blocks, 32 steals and 455 points, for a 14.2 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Kerry Rupp, finished 12-20 overall and 2-14 (9th) in WAC play. He was named to the All-WAC defensive team and an honorable mention all-WAC. After the season, he transferred to Oregon.

        As a senior at Oregon in 2012, Ashaolu started in 10 of 34 games, playing an average 20.1 mpg. He hit 118-209 (.565) from the floor, 1-11 (.091) from the arc and 77-144 (.535) from the line, while garnering 177 boards (including 71 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 106 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 26 assists, 55 turnovers, 18 blocks, 16 steals and 314 points, for a 9.2 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Altman, finished 24-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated LSU 96-76 and Iowa 108-97 in the opening rounds of the National Invitational Tournament before losing 90-86 to Washington.

ASHAOLU, SAM

6-7 F   (DUQUESNE, 2007)

        Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Ashaolu took a circuitous route to Duquesne through two high schools (York Memorial and Nelson A. Boylen) in Toronto, a prep school (Coastal Christian Academy in Virginia Beach, Va., where he spent a semester), and then a pair of junior colleges, initially Trinity Valley CC in Athens, Texas, and then Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota, where he averaged 15.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg. He was eligible as a junior when he arrived at Duquesne in the fall of 2006. “Sam is a strong, physical inside player who has the ability to step out and shoot or drive,” said coach Ron Everhart. “He plays with a high level of intensity and toughness. He’s a very good rebounded who will make a real impact on our front line right away.”

        Shortly after arriving on campus, in September-2006, Ashaolu was shot following a dance sponsored by the Black Student Union. He was hospitalized in critical condition, with one bullet and fragments of another in his head. He did not play in 2007. The Dukes, coached by Ron Everhart, finished 10-19 overall and 6-10 (tied 10th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        Sat out 2008 campaign while the Dukes, coached by Ron Everhart, finished 17-13 overall and 7-9 (tied 9th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        Never suited up for the Dukes.

ATEWE, CALEB

6-9 F   (CENTRAL MICHIGAN, 2023)

        From Brampton, Ont., Central Technical

        As a freshman in 2023, Atewe did not play. The Chippewas (coached by Tony Barbee) finished 10-21 overall and 5-13 (10^th) in Mid-American play.

        After the season, Atewe bailed from the program.

ATEWE, MATTHEW

6-9 C   (AUBURN, 2014 and WASHINGTON, 2016-2017 and PEPPERDINE, 2018)

        From Brampton, Ont., Father Henry Carr High, and Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

        As a freshman in 2014, Atewe played in 24 games, for an average 14.4 mpg. He hit 12-27 (.444) from the floor and 13-25 (.520) from the line, while garnering 82 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 78 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 7 assists, 18 turnovers, 26 blocks, 8 steals and 37 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Tony Barbee, finished 13-16 overall and 5-12 (12^th) in SEC play.

        Atewe did not play in 2015 as he recovered from surgery that involved the insertion of a steel rod in his leg. He left the program following the season. The Tigers, coached by Bruce Pearl, finished 15-20 overall and 4-14 (13^th) in SEC play.

        After the season, Atewe transferred to Washington.

        Atewe did not play in 2016. The Cougars, coached by Lorenzo Romar, finished 18-14 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Pac 12 playing, losing 93-78 to San Diego State in the second round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 2017, Atewe started 4 of the 19 games he played, for an average 8.7 mpg. He hit 16-31 (.516) from the floor and 10-21 (.476) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 26 fouls (fouling out once), 1 assist, 13 turnovers, 13 blocks, 3 steals and 42 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Lorenzo Romar, finished 9-22 overall and 2-16 (11th) in Pac 12 play. After the season, Romar was fired and replaced by Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins.

        Atewe announces that he was transferring to Pepperdine, which had hired Romar as its new coach, where he was immediately eligible in 2018 as a graduate senior.

        As a senior in 2018, Atewe started 24 of the 28 games he played, for an average 20.0 mpg. He hit 77-146 (.527) from the floor and 35-67 (.522) from the line, while garnering 167 boards (including 61 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 76 fouls, 10 assists, 38 turnovers, 26 blocks, 8 steals and 189 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Waves, coached by Lorenzo Romar, finished 6-26 overall and 2-16 (10^th) in West Coast Conference play.

ATKINSON, BARRY

7-1 C (ST. BONAVENTURE 1975-78)

        From Tilsonburg, where he led the Glendale Griffins to an OFSAA silver medal as a senior, while averaging 25 ppg.

        As a frosh in 1975, Atkinson saw limited, if any, minutes. Official Bonnie statistics do not show him as playing, though there are subsequent references in other publications that suggest that he may have appeared in one or two games. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Satalin, finished 14-13 overall playing an independent schedule.

        In sophomore in 1976, Atkinson played in seven games. He hit 6-12 from the floor and 1-6 from the line, while garnering 7 boards, 6 fouls and 13 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Satalin, finished 17-10 overall playing an independent schedule.

        In 1977, Atkinson was a reserve centre on the Bonnies NIT championship team, playing behind starter Tim Waterman. He played in 23 games and hit 23-34 from the field and 6-13 from the line, while garnering 46 boards, 39 fouls and 52 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Satalin, finished 24-6 playing an independent schedule, defeating Rutgers 79-77, Oregon 76-73, Villanova 86-82 and Houston 94-91 to win the NIT title.

        As a senior in 1978, Atkinson played in 13 games. He hit 13-20 from the floor and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 22 boards, 16 fouls and 29 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Satalin, finished 21-8 overall, losing 92-83 to Pennsylvania in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

AUDU, RICHARD

6-2 G   (SIENA, 2013-14)

        Born in Nigeria. Moved to Houston and then to Canada as a 13-year old. From Brampton, Ont., Father Henry Carr Secondary and the REDA program. He averaged 20 ppg as a senior at Henry Carr.

        As a freshman in 2013, Audu started in 4 of the 30 games he played, for an average 13.8 mpg. He hit 27-90 (.300) from the floor, 16-49 (.327) from the arc and 14-15 (.933) from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 35 fouls, 12 assists, 28 turnovers, 1 block, 7 steals and 84 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Saints, coached by Mitch Buonaguro, finished 8-24 overall and 4-14 (9th) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Buonaguro is turfed and replaced by Jimmy Patsos, head coach at Loyola-MD.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Audu played in 13 games, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 3-10 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 2-3 from the line, while garnering 5 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.1 rpg), 5 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, 3 steals and 9 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Saints, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 20-18 overall and 11-9 (5^th) in Metro Atlantic play. They were invited to the College Basketball Invitational, where they defeated Stony Brook 66-55 and Penn State 54-52 before dispatching Fresno State 61-57, 75-89 and 81-68 (2g-1) to win the title.

        After the season, Audu left the program and transferred to NCAA Division 2 Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

AUGUSTIN, ROMAULD

6-7 F (PROVIDENCE 2000-2003)

        From Montreal. Played senior high school season at Youngstown Rayen High in Ohio, where he was first team all-state, averaging 23 ppg, 11 rpg, 4 apg and 3 bpg.

        As a freshman, Augustin started 23 games and averaged 6.6 ppg and 3.3 rpg for an 11-19 Friars squad, coached by Tim Welsh, that finished 4-12 (12th) in Big East play and then lost in the first round of the postseason tournament. Augustin appeared in 30 games, starting 23 for an average of 21.8 mpg. He shot 70-193 (.363) from the floor, 28-97 (.289) from the arc and 30-48 (.625) from the line. He had 38 offensive boards and 62 defensive rebounds for a total of 100 and an average of 3.3 rpg. He committed 59 fouls, had 30 assists, 35 turnovers, 13 blocks and 23 steals, while scoring 198 for a 6.6 ppg average. He registered a season high 21 against West Virginia. “Toward the end of last year, he looked like a real Big East player,” Welsh said.

        As a sophomore in 2001, Augustin started 29 of 31 games, playing an average 26-9 mpg. He hit 100-224 (.446) from the floor, 45-112 (.402) from the arc and 39-57 (.684) from the line, while garnering 84 boards, (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 62 fouls, 53 assists, 51 turnovers, 10 blocks, 29 steals and 284 points, for a ppg of 9.2. The Friars, coached by Tim Welsh, finished 21-10 overall and 11-5 (2nd) in Big East play before losing 69-59 to Penn State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. Started well in Big East play but suddenly his shooting range fell during the critical games. He scored six double-figure nights in the first seven conference games and then dropped to single digits with the exception of 22 against Connecticut, his career high. Averaged 21 ppg for Canada in World University Games in Beijing, including a 35-point outburst against China. Suffered from tonsillitis all season and had difficulty eating and lost weight. “He’s feeling good about where he’s at,” said Providence coach Tim Welsh heading into the 2002 season. “He’s another guy who could be a bloomer for us.”

        As a junior in 2002, Augustin appeared in just five games and received a medical redshirt because of a hip injury. He started 4 of the games, playing an average 17.4 mpg. He hit 9-26 (.346) from the floor, 1-14 (.071) from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 11 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 10 fouls, 2 assists, 6 turnovers, 1 block, 5 steals and 22 points, for a ppg of 4.4. The Friars, coach by Tim Welsh, finished 15-16 overall and 6-10 (sixth) in Big East play. Augustin scored a season high 8 against Brown and gained a reputation as an extraordinary defensive player. “He guards the best players in our league. Darius Rice, Gary Buchanan, Caron Butler, “Welsh says. “Last year, Darius Ride scored (62) points in two games against us (while Augustin was injured). He is a forgotten guy, but not in our minds. He’s our Byron Mouton.”

        As a junior in 2003, Augustin started 16 of the 23 games he played, toiling an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 50-127 (.394) from the floor, 31-79 (.392) from the arc and 27-32 (.844) from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 39 fouls (fouling out once), 19 assists, 32 turnovers, 14 blocks, 19 steals and 158 points, for a ppg of 6.9. The Friars, coached by Tim Welsh, finished 18-14 overall and 8-8 in Big East play.

        After the season, Augustin transferred to Division II Bryant College for his final year of eligibility.

AUJLA, KARANVIR

6-5 F   (MORGAN STATE, 2004-2007)

        From Montreal, where he helped lead Dawson College to a pair of QSSF crowns. Aujla averaged 25 ppg, 10 rpg and 5 apg in his final CEGEP season, while shooting .640 from the floor. Expected to immediately play a factor for the Bears.

        As a freshman reserve in 2004, Ajula played in 18 games, scoring a career high 10 against Fairleigh Dickinson. Aujla played an average 9.6 mpg, hit 20-46 (.435) from the floor, 10-31 (.323) from the arc and 3-10 from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and average 0.8 rpg), 23 fouls, 5 assists (0.3 apg), 8 turnovers (0.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.75), 9 steals (0.5 spg) and 53 points for a 2.9 ppg. The Bears, coached by Alfred Beard, finished 11-16 overall and 9-9 (7th) in MEAC play.

        As sophomore in 2005, Aujla started 6 of 26 games, while playing 16.4 mpg. He hit 57-137 (.416) from the floor, 36-87 (.414) from the arc and 7-12 (.583) from the line, while garnering 45 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass for an average 1.7 rpg. He collected 61 fouls, fouling out once, 21 assists (0.8 apg), 22 turnovers (0.8 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.95), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 10 steals (0.4 spg) and scored 157 points for a 6.0 ppg. The Bears, coached by Butch Beard, finished 14-16 overall and 11-7 (tied 6th) in MEAC play. Aujla scored a career high 14 against Florida A&M.

        As a junior in 2006, Aujla played in three games for an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 3-12 (.250) from the floor, 2-5 (.400) from the arc and 2-2 from the line, while averaging 1.7 rpg (5 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass), 1 foul, 3 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 2 steals (0.7 spg) and getting 1 block (0.3 bpg). He scored 10 points and finished with a ppg of 3.3. The Bears finished 4-26 overall and 4-14 (tied 10th) in MEAC play. After the season, coach Alfred Beard resigns and is replaced by Todd Bozeman, who was suspended for 8 years from the NCAA coaching ranks, after being found to have been paying players at the University of California.

        As a senior in 2007, Aujla started 2 of 20 games, playing an average 7.1 mpg. He hit 14-39 (.359) from the floor, 8-26 (.308) from the arc and 4-5 from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 23 fouls (fouling out once), 3 assists (0.2 apg), 4 turnovers (0.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.75), 3 blocks (0.2 bpg), 2 steals (0.1 spg) and 40 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Bears, coached by Todd Bozeman, finished 13-8 overall and 10-8 (tied 3rd) in MEAC play.

AURIANTAL, HENNSSY

6-1 G (WISCONSIN 1996-99)

        Played for Dawson College in Montreal.

        As a freshman, Auriantal started 21 of 32 games for the Badgers. He scored 277 points in 528 minutes of play for an average of 8.7 ppg. Auriantal grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and 57 defensive rebounds for a total of 76 or 2.4 rpg. He handed out 67 assists or 2.0 apg, shot .451 (96-213) from the floor; .398 (35-88) from the arc; and .658 (50-76) from the line for a Badger squad which finished 17-15 and 8-10 (8th) under first-year coach Dick Bennett. Auriantal committed 71 fouls, fouling out once, blocked two shots, fumbled the ball 57 times for turnovers, nabbed 9 steals. Wisconsin lost in the second round of the NIT to …Became known for aggressive play and tough defence. Played both guard spots. Won team’s postseason award for ‘humility, passion, unity, servanthood and thankfulness’.

        As a sophomore, Auriantal averaged 5.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg (including 17 offensive boards and 58 defensive rebounds for a total of 75), 22.5 minutes, .405 (49-121) from the floor, .408 (20-49) from beyond the arc, .575 (23-40) from the line, 1.5 (42) apg, 1.6 (45) tpg and 0.9 (25) spg for an 18-10 Badgers squad, coached by Bennett, which finished 11-7 (tied 4th) in the Big Ten and then lost to Texas in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. He started 13 of 28 games and committed 72 fouls, including three disqualifications in his 630 minutes of play. Auriantal enjoyed periodic success from three-point range, but didn’t pass particularly well or trigger fast breaks by stealing often. But he was known for aggressive defence and rarely turned the ball over. He won the Badger Award exemplifying “humility, passion, unity, servanthood and thankfulness.” Committed only 17 turnovers in league play and scored the game winner in a victory over Penn State. He hit a season-high 14 points against Ball State and Purdue and recorded six assists and seven rebounds against Marquette.

        Auriantal averaged 7.2 ppg and 2.1 apg in 1998 as a junior, and became known as a defensive stopper and slowly improving playmaker. Lacked offensive skills but was quick and could shut down most point guards. Wisconsin finished 12-19 on the season and 3-13 (tied 9th) in Big Ten play under coach Dick Bennett. Started 19 of 29 games, averaged 26.2 mpg, hit 72-205 (.351) from the floor; 27-87 (.310) from the arc and 38[53 (.717) from the line. Grabbed 14 offensive boards, 85 defensive boards for a total or 99 or 3.4 rpg. Auriantal committed 72 fouls, handed out 64 assists, committed 55 turnovers, made 2 blocks and stole the ball 46 times. He scored 209 points for an average of 7.2 ppg.

        As a senior in 1999, Auriantal started 7 of the 24 games he played, toiling an averaged 14.5 mpg. He hit 30-83 (.361) from the floor, 10-29 (.345) from the arc and 21-30 (.700) from the line, while garnering 34 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 37 fouls (fouling out once), 33 assists, 28 turnovers, 2 blocks, 19 steals and 91 points, for a ppg of 3.8. The Badgers, coached by Dick Bennett, finished 22-10 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in the Big Ten before being upset 43-32 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament by SW Missouri State.

AURIANTAL, RALPH

6-6 F (ST. FRANCIS-N.Y. 1997-1998)

        From Montreal, Quebec, Auriantal played for St. Thomas More HS in Connecticut in his senior year. He then enrolled at Mount Ida (Mass.) JC.

As a junior in 1997, Auriantal started in 15 of 27 games, for an average 13.0 mpg. He hit 29-72 (.403) from the floor, 2-11 (.182) from the arc and 7-14 from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 12 assists (0.4 apg), 30 turnovers (1.1 tpg), 6 steals (0.2 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once) and 67 points, for a 2.5 ppg (and a game-high 12). The Terriers, coached by Ron Ganulin, finished 13-15 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in the Northeast Conference.

Over the summer, Auriantal required arthroscopic surgery to correct a knee injury.

        As a senior in 1998, Auriantal started 2 of the 22 games he played, for an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 32-64 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 16-28 (.571) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 8 assists (0.4 apg), 25 turnovers (1.1 tpg), 14 steals (0.6 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 32 fouls and 81 points, for a 3.7 ppg (and a game-high 11). The Terriers, coached by Ron Ganulin, finished 15-12 overall and 10-6 (tied 3rd) in Northeast play.

AWANA-MESSY, IMMANUEL

6-6 F (SETON HALL 2004-2007)

        Initially signed with Fordham but did not qualify so he re-enrolled at Brewer Academy. A native of Cameron, Awana-Messy played for Louis Riel in Ottawa, led them to NCSAA Double-A title. Then accepted a scholarship at the Winchendon Academy in Massachusetts. Signed letter of intent with Fordham but failed to qualify academically. Enrolled at St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey but suffered a foot injury (stress fracture) and then signed with Seton Hall.

        As a freshman in 2004, Messy appeared in 11 games, averaging 2.2 mpg. He hit 1-4 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 1-3 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 3 turnovers, 3 steals, 3 blocks, 4 fouls and 3 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Pirates finished 10-6 (tied 5th) in the Big East and 21-10 overall. They were seeded 8th in the Atlanta region of the NCAA tourney and defeated 9th-seeded Arizona 80-76 before losing 90-62 to top-seeded Duke.

        As a sophomore in 2005, Messy played in eight games, hitting .400 from the field, .400 from the arc and .333 from the line, while grabbing 6 boards (0.8 rpg), 2 assists (0.3 apg), 2 steals (0.3 spg) and scoring 18 points for a 2.3 ppg average. The Pirates, coached by Louis Orr, finished 12-16 overall and 4-12 (tied 9th) in Big East play.

        Messy rarely surfaced as a junior in 2006. He played in two games, where he grabbed 1 rebound, was 0-1 from the arc, had 1 turnover and was scoreless. The Pirates, coached by Louis Orr, finished 18-12 overall and 9-7 (7th) in Big East play. The Pirates were pounded 86-66 by Wichita State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. After the season, Orr is fired as head coach and replaced by Manhattan’s Bobby Gonzalez.

        As a senior in 2007, Messy played in 21 games, for an average 6.1 mpg. He hit 10-24 (.417) from the floor, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 8-12 (.667) from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 23 fouls, 1 assist, 5 turnovers (0.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.20), 2 steals (0.1 spg) and 31 points, for a ppg of 1.5. The Pirates, coached by Bobby Gonzalez, finished 13-16 overall and 4-12 (13th) in Big East play.

AXTON, MARC

6-7 F (EASTERN WASHINGTON 2002-2005)

        Axton was born in Tacoma, Washington, the son of a minister who’d married a Canadian woman. He graduated from Foss High, where he was selected by the Seattle Times as Washington’s Player of the year. As a senior, he averaged 21.2 ppg while leading Foss to a fourth-place finish in the 4A state tourney. A dual citizen, Axton subsequently applied for Canadian citizenship.

        Axton was named Big Sky freshman of the year and selected to the conference’s all-academic squad. He finished second in league play in three-point FG% at .524 and 10th in field goal percentage at .529. Overall, Axton started 9 of 30 games, playing an average 19.9 mpg. He hit 67-146 (.459) from the field, 27-65 (.415) from the arc, and 15-29 (.517) from the line, while garnering 83 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and an average 2.8 rpg), 56 fouls (fouling out twice), 35 assists (1.2 apg), 36 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 16 steals, 3 blocks and 176 points, for an average 5.9 ppg. He averaged 8.5 ppg in league play. He led the Eagles in scoring once and rebounding 3 times. He scored 20 against Montana and hit a game-tying trey with 1:15 minute to play against Idaho State before hitting the winning trey with 10 seconds on the clock. The Eagles, coached by Ray Giacoletti, finished 17-13 overall and 10-4 (2nd) in Big Sky play.

        As a sophomore in 2003, Axton started 31-31 games, playing an average 30.8 mpg. He hit 91-232 (.392) from the field, 43-122 (.352) from the arc, and 78-99 (.788) from the line, while garnering 149 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and an average of 4.8 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out twice), 78 assists (2.5 apg), 60 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 1.3) 21 steals, 8 blocks and 303 points, for an average of 9.8 ppg. Axton earned all-Big Sky conference honours and had a game high of 24 points. The Eagles, coached by Ray Giacoletti, finished 18-13 overall and 9.5 (2nd) in Big Sky play before losing 78-71 in the opening round of the NIT. In league play, Axton averaged 13.1 ppg, a team-high 5.6 rpg and 2.7 apg. He was selected to the all-tournament team after scoring 24 points, including six treys, 12 boards and 5 assists in the semis. He scored 17 as the Eagles lost to Weber State in the Big Sky final. Coach Ray Giacoletti said “Marc is extremely skilled. He can shoot it, pass it and handle the basketball. He’s found a niche defensively in our full-court man-to-man press. He’s done a good job taking charges and is a well-rounded, smart basketball player who has the skill to shoot it well too, especially from the three-point line. He’s kind of a jack of all trades. He has two years’ experience and has worked on some things to improve his game and has expanded his offensive skills.”

        As a junior in 2004, Axton started 30 of 30 games, playing an average 32.4 mpg. He hit 137-283 (.484) from the field, 41-106 (.320) from the arc, and 71-96 (.792) from the line, while garnering 138 boards, (including 33 on the offensive glass and an average 4.6 rpg), 70 fouls, 77 assists (2.6 apg), 43 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 1.8) 22 steals, 10 blocks and 386 points, for an average of 12.9 ppg. The Eagles captured the Big Sky regular season title with an 11-3 record, the conference’s postseason crown, and then was seeded 15th in the NCAA tourney, losing in the opening round 75-56 to 2nd-seeded Oklahoma State in the East Rutherford regional. The Eagles finished 17-13 overall under Ray Giacoletti but their success resulted in his being offered the head coaching job at Utah. Giacoletti was replaced by assistant Mike Burns.

        As a senior in 2005, Axton started 28 of 28 games, playing an average 35.9 mpg. He shot 141-349 (.404) from the field, 73-206 (.354) from the arc, and 99-131 (.756) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and average 4.2 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out twice), 67 assists (2.4 apg), 57 turnovers (and an asst-TO ratio of 1.2) 14 steals, 3 blocks and 454 points, for an average of 16.2 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Mike Burns, finished 8-20 overall and 5-9 (6th) in Big Sky play.

AYODELE, MICHAEL

6-7 F (WEST VIRGINIA 2001 and FLORIDA A&M 2003-2005)

        From Father Henry Carr Secondary High School in Toronto. Reputation as a strong inside player. Average 28.0 ppg and 15.0 rpg as a high school senior. “We think his upside’s tremendous,” said Mountaineers coach Gale Catlett.

        As a freshman in 2001, Ayodele played in 14 games, for an average 1.6 mpg. He hit 0-3 from the floor and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 1 assist, 2 turnovers and no points. The Mountaineers, coached by Gale Catlett, finished 17-12 overall and 8-8 in Atlantic 10 play.

        After seeing limited minutes as a freshman, Ayodele transferred to Florida A&M, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2003. “Mike is a face-up type of post players who will give us a different dimension inside this year,” said coach Mike Gillespie.

        As a sophomore in 2003, Ayodele started 4 of 29 games, playing and average 18.6 mpg. He hit 31-86 (.360) from the floor, 3-26 (.115) from the arc and 14-25 (.560) from the line, while garnering 131 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 16 assists, 23 turnovers, 7 blocks, 18 steals and 79 points, for a ppg of 2.7. The Rattlers, coached by Mike Gillespie, finished 11-7 (5th) in Mid-Eastern conference play. He scored a season high 8 points against Morgan State and led the Rattlers in rebounding 4 times.

        As a junior in 2004, Ayodele started 20 of 31 games, playing an average 22.4 mpg. He hit 54-122 (.443) from the floor, 22-65 (.338) from the arc and 24-36 (.667) from the line, while garnering 143 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 90 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 17 assists, 33 turnovers, 5 blocks, 16 steals and 154 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Rattlers, coached by Mike Gillespie, finished 15-17 overall and 10-8 (tied 5th) in MEAC play. They captured the postseason tournament and were seeded 16th in the NCAA’s St. Louis regional, where they lost 96-76 to top-seeded Kentucky.   

        As a senior in 2005, Ayodele started 2-27 games, playing an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 23-77 (.299) from the field, 17-59 (.288) from the arc and 5-11 (.455) from the line, while garnering 69 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 41 fouls, 10 assists, 26 turnovers, 2 blocks, 6 steals and 68 points for a 2.5 ppg. The Rattlers, coached by Mike Gillespie, finished 14-15 overall and 10-8 (7th) in MEAC play.

AZANJAC, MILAN

6-10 C (ST. FRANCIS-PA, 2001)

        Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and grew up in Windsor before attending Faith Christian Academy in New Jersey where he averaged 17.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg and 4 apg as a junior and signing with the Red Flash.

As a freshman in 2001, Azanjac start 20 of the 23 games he played, for an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 32-66 (.485) from the field, and 42-65 (.646) from the line, while garnering 42 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 51 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 4 assists (0.2 apg), 34 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.1), 8 steals, 2 blocks and 106 points, for an average 4.6 ppg. He scored a game high 20. The Red Flash, coached by Bobby Jones, finished 9-18 overall and 9-11 (8th) in Northeast Conference play.

        After the season, Azanjac transferred to Division II Northern Michigan University.