Vancouver Island forward Josh Ross was chosen CCAA player of the year after leading the Mariners to a 21-0 regular season record and a Pac West title. “He had an outstanding season and demonstrated all-around excellence,” said David Munro, CCAA VP Sport Development. Ross led the conference in rebounds per game (11.4) and he was second in points per game (20.5) and assists per game (4.2). He also led the CCAA in rebounding with 239 boards. The rookie Mariner was named Pac West player of the year. Other nominees included Wayne Tucker Jr. of the Olds Broncos (ACAC), Jaz Bains of the St. Lawrence Vikings (OCAA), Keevon Small of the John Abbott Islanders (RSEQ) and Trevone Grant of the Holland Hurricanes (ACAA).
Josh Whitty of the Holland Hurricanes was named coach of the year. He guided the Hurricanes to a 20-1 record and first-place finish in the ACAA. “Josh has been instrumental in transforming Holland College into one of the elite Men’s Basketball teams in the CCAA,” said David Munro, CCAA VP Sport Development. “He’s an excellent choice and very deserving of this great honour.” Other nominees included Matt Kuzminski (Vancouver Island); Ryan Heggie (Lethbridge CC); Jim Flack (Sheridan); and Daniel Martin (Champlain-St. Lambert).
Joining Ross on the All-Canadian team were: …………………………………………………… Theo VandenEkart (Quest). The fourth-year guard led the Kermodes to an 18-3 record and a second-place finish in the PacWest standings. VandenEkart led the Kermodes to an 18-3 record and second-place finish in the PACWEST. The finished third in the conference in scoring with a 17.3 ppg, and second in steals with a 2.6 spg. …………………………………………………… Kyler Shula (Ambrose). Shula finished second in the ACAA in scoring with a 25 ppg. The fourth-year point guard was third in the south division in steals per game (2.1) and fifth in assists per game (5.4). …………………………………………………… Wayne Tucker Jr. (Olds). Tucker led the Broncos to a 15-6 record and a tie for second place in the ACAC’s South Division. He led the CCAA in points per game with 29.3. The third-year point guard was third in the ACAC in assists per game (6.8). …………………………………………………… Rayvon Higdon (Redeemer). The third-year guard was third in the OCAA in points per game with 21.5. He was also third in the conference in assists (86) and eighth in rebounds per game (8.3). …………………………………………………… Jaz Bains (St. Lawrence-Kingston). Bains led the Vikings to a 13-7 record and second-place finish in the OCAA’s East Division. The second-year guard was second in the conference in points per game with 23.7. He was first in both assists (106) and steals (54). He was a first-team OCAA East division all-star. …………………………………………………… Keevon Small (John Abbott). The third-year guard led the RSEQ in scoring with a 21.1 ppg. The RSEQ Most Valuable Player was second in three-point conversions (34), fifth in steals per game (2.4) and was among the leaders in rebounds per game (7.2). …………………………………………………… Kasheem Thomas (Champlain-St. Lawrence). Thomas led the Cavaliers to an 11-3 record and a tie for first place in the RSEQ. The third-year guard was second in the conference in points per game with 18.4, second in assists per game (4.9) and third in free-throw percentage (82.7). …………………………………………………… Thomarcus Nix (Crandall). The fourth-year forward led the Chargers to a 14-9 record and a playoff position in the ACAA for a third straight season. He finished Top 10 in the conference in points per game (14.6), rebounds per game (6.9), blocks (14) and steals (34). …………………………………………………… Trevone Grant (Holland). The third-year guard led the Hurricanes to a 21-1 record and first-place finish in the ACAA. He was fourth in the conference in points per game with 16.9, first in steals (58) and third in rebounds per game (7.8).