Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname B

BABB-HARRISON, JAYLEN

6-4 G   (EASTERN KENTUCKY, 2013-2017)

        From Ajax, Ont. and J. Clarke Richardson High, where he averaged 20 ppg, 6 apg and 5 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2013, Babb-Harrison appeared in 9 games, for an average 2.4 mpg. He hit 7-19 (.368) from the floor, 2-7 (.286) from the arc and 4-4 from the line, while garnering 7 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 3 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, 3 steals and 20 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Jeff Neubauer, finished 25-10 overall and 12-4 (2^nd East division) in Ohio Valley play. They defeated Gardner Webb 69-62 in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament before losing 86-72 to Evansville.

        Babb-Harrison redshirted as a sophomore in 2014. The Colonels, coached by Jeff Neubauer, finished 24-10 overall and 11-5 (2^nd, East division) in Ohio Valley play. They defeated Southeast Missouri State 84-76, Murray State 86-83 and Belmont 79-73 to capture the league’s postseason title before losing 80-69 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Babb-Harrison started 4 of the 21 games he played, for an average 12.6 mpg. He hit 42-105 (.400) from the floor, 21-62 (.339) from the arc and 12-15 (.800) from the line, while garnering 33 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 20 fouls, 21 assists, 16 turnovers, 15 steals and 117 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Jeff Neubauer, finished 21-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 1^st, East Division) in Ohio Valley play. They defeated Norfolk State 81-75 and High Point 66-65 before losing 70-69 to Tennessee-Martin in the CollegeInsider.com tournament. After the season, Neubauer resigned to accept the coach’s position at Fordham. He was replaced Minnesota assistant Dan McHale.

        As a junior in 2016, Babb-Harrison started 2 of 30 games, playing an average 12.7 mpg. He hit 57-127 (.449) from the floor, 43-95 (.453) from the arc and 16-19 (.842) from the line, while garnering 62 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 30 fouls, 24 assists, 13 turnovers, 2 blocks, 14 steals and 173 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Dan McHale, finished 15-16 overall and 6-10 (5^th, East division) in Ohio Valley Conference play.

        As a senior in 2017, Babb-Harrison started all 9 games he played, for an average 30.7 mpg before he was arrested and charged with first-degree rape and suspended from the team. He hit 36-102 (.353) from the floor, 18-62 (.290) from the arc and 23-24 (.958) from the line, while garnering 45 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg, 19 fouls, 20 assists, 17 turnovers, 1 block, 13 steals and 113 points, for a 12.6 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Dan McHale, finished 12-19 overall and 5-11 (6^th, east division) of Ohio Valley Conference play.

BABIC, JAKE

6-5 G   (APPLACHIAN STATE, 2015-2017 and TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI, 2019)

        From Oakville, Ontario’s, St. Ignatius of Loyola, where he averaged 21 ppg, 8 rpg and 5 apg as a junior, and Kiski Prep in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, where he averaged 15 ppg, 8 rpg and 4 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2015, Babic started 9 of 29 games, for an average 22.6 mpg. He hit 58-162 (.358) from the floor, 30-103 (.291) from the arc and 30-46 (.652) from the line, while garnering 72 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg, 46 fouls (fouling out once), 55 assists, 38 turnovers, 3 blocks, 8 steals and 176 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Mountaineers, coached by Jim Fox, finished 12-17 overall and 9-11 (tied 6^th) in Sun Belt play.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Babic played in 31 games, for an average 11.6 mpg. He hit 19-75 (.253) from the floor, 15-47 (.319) from the arc and 10-17 (.588) from the line, while garnering 44 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 38 fouls, 46 assists, 30 turnovers, 3 blocks, 5 steals and 63 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Mountaineers, coached by Jim Fox, finished 9-22 overall and 7-13 (tied 9^th) in Sun Belt play.

        As a junior in 2017, Babic started 6 of the 30 games he played, for an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 47-130 (.362) from the floor, 21-75 (.280) from the arc and 34-43 (.791) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 56 fouls, 63 assists (2.1 apg), 40 turnovers, 10 steals, 1 block and 149 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Mountaineers, coached by Jim Fox, finished 9-21 overall and 4-14 (11^th) in Sun Belt play.

After the season, Babic left the program and transferred to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where he was eligible as a senior in 2018-19.

As a senior in 2019, Babic started 17 of the 31 games he played, for an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 58-160 (.363) from the floor, 35-105 (.333) from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass, 48 fouls, 42 assists, 28 turnovers, 9 blocks, 14 steals and 165 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Islanders (coached by Willis Wilson) finished 14-18 overall and 9-9 (6^th) in Southland play.

BACHYNSKI, DALLIN

6-10 C  (SOUTHERN UTAH 2010 and UTAH, 2013-2015)

        From Calgary Sir Winston Churchill, where he helped lead the Bulldogs to a bronze medal at the provincials as a senior. He averaged 22.3 ppg, 14.6 rpg, 4.6 apg and 4.1 apg in his final year. ESPN said of him that “This Canadian import is a big-time rebounder and overall low post presence. He has the ability to be a double-double machine. His jump shot is solid out to 15 feet and his skills are strong.” Coach Roger Reid said “We’re really excited to have a young man of Dallin’s stature here at Southern Utah. For a big guy, Dallin has a good shooting touch, and for a big guy he has some range. For a freshman, he has outstanding skills. He has good athletic ability and strength for a big guy. The thing about him, as a freshman, is that confidence, maturity and learning the offence will be critical. He’ll get a lot of playing time. He can play the five and he can play the four position. He gives us another play we can build with and gives us a great foundation for the future.”

        As a freshman in 2010, Bachynski playing in 29 games, starting none, for an average 10.1 mpg. He hit 37-71 (.521) from the floor, 3-7 (.429) from the arc and 28-47 (.596) from the line, while garnering 74 boards (including 29 on the offensive glass and 2.6 rpg), 20 fouls, 10 assists, 24 turnovers, 11 blocks, 6 steals and 1.5 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Thunderbirds, coached by Roger Reid, finished 7-22 overall and 3-15 (9th) in Summit League play. Then went on an LDS mission in Croatia.

        In 2011, Bachynski was on a Mormon mission. He returned to enroll at the University of Utah, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2013.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Bachynski started 9 on the 27 games he played, for an average 11.1 mpg. He hit 36-81 (.444) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 27-43 (.628) from the line, while garnering 92 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 43 fouls, 15 assists, 23 turnovers, 15 blocks, 8 steals and 101 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Utes, coached by Larry Krystkowiak, finished 15-18 overall and 5-13 (10th) in Pac 12 play.

        As a junior in 2014, Bachynski started in 9 of the 30 games he played, for an average 18.0 mpg. He hit 73-118 (.619) from the floor and 58-74 (.784) from the line, while garnering 146 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 82 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 18 assists, 27 turnovers, 26 blocks, 18 steals and 204 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Utes, coached by Larry Krystkowiak, finished 21-12 overall and 9-9 (tied 9^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington 67-61 before losing 71-39 to Arizona in the postseason tournament quarterfinals. Invited to the NIT, they lost 70-58 to St. Mary’s-CAL in the opening round.

        As a senior in 2015, Bachynski started 1 of 34 games, for an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 47-88 (.524) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 45-65 (.692) from the line, while garnering 84 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg, 64 fouls, 7 assists, 15 turnovers, 11 blocks, 10 steals and 140 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Utes, coached by Larry Krystkowiak, finished 26-9 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Stephen F. Austin 57-50 and Georgetown 75-64 before losing 63-57 to Duke in a controversially officiated Sweet Sixteen NCAA tournament game.

BACHYNSKI, JORDAN

7-2 C   (ARIZONA STATE, 2011-2014)

        From Calgary Centennial, where he averaged 18.5 ppg, 13.1 rpg and 8.7 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Bachynski played in 24 games, for an average 10 mpg. He hit 24-49 (.490) from the floor and 20-40 (.500) from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 29 fouls, 6 assists, 14 turnovers, 20 blocks, 1 steal and 68 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Sun Devils, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 12-19 overall and 4-14 (10th) in Pac 10 play.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Bachynski started in 13 of the 30 games he played, for an average 17.4 mpg. He hit 63-109 (.578) from the floor and 53-97 (.546) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (including 40 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 61 fouls (fouling out once), 5 assists, 33 turnovers, 41 blocks, 5 steals and 179 points, for a 6.0 ppg. The Sun Devils, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 10-21 overall and 6-12 (10^th) in Pac 12 play.

        As a junior in 2013, Bachynski started in 34 of 35 games, for an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 134-230 (.583) from the floor and 74-124 (.597) from the line, while garnering 207 boards (including 72 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg), 75 fouls (fouling out twice), 5 assists, 63 turnovers, 120 blocks, 6 steals and 342 points, for a 9.8 ppg. The Sun Devils, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 22-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 6th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Detroit Mercy 83-68 in the opening round of the NIT before losing 89-86 to Baylor.

        As a senior in 2014, Bachynski started all 28 games, for an average 30.7 mpg. He hit 113-202 (.559) from the floor and 91-131 (.695) from the line, while garnering 238 boards (including 58 on the offensive glass and an 8.5 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 15 assists, 39 turnovers, 119 blocks (3.78 bpg), 11 steals and 317 points, for an 11.3 ppg. He led the Pac 12 in blocks and was chosen to the 2^nd-team all-conference squad. The Sun Devils, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 20-8 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd) in Pac 12 play. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and lost 87-85 to Texas in the opening round.

BAILEY, MALCOLM

6-10 C  (COLGATE, 2020-2023)

        From Stratford Central Secondary, where he averaged 12.0 ppg and 10.0 rpg in his final year with the high school, and two seasons with St. Catherine’s Ridley College in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association.

        As a freshman, Bailey did not play. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 14-4 (1^st) in Patriot League and 25-9 overall. They defeated LeHigh 83-70 and Lafayette 89-65 before losing 64-61 to Boston University in the Patriot League postseason tournament final. The Raiders would likely have been selected for a minor postseason tournament but those were suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Bailey did not play, although he was listed on the roster. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 14-2 overall and 11-1 (1^st, north division) in Patriot League play. They defeated Boston University 77-69, Bucknell 105-75 and Loyola-MD 85-72 to capture the postseason conference tournament crown. As a 14-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 85-68 to 3^rd-seed Arkansas in the opening/second round.

        As a junior in 2022, Bailey played in 2 games, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 2-3 (.667) from the floor and 3-3 from the line, while garnering 3 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 2 fouls, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block and 7 points for a 3.5 ppg. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 23-12 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in Patriot play. They defeated Bucknell 96-68, Lehigh 81-61 and Navy 74-58 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 14^th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 67-60 to Wisconsin in the opening/second round.

        As a senior in 2023, Bailey played in 1 game for 10 minutes. He hit 2-3 from the floor, while garnering 9 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 9.0 rpg, 1 foul, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 4 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 26-9 overall and 17-1 (1^st) in Patriot play. They defeated Loyola-MD 92-73, Army 91-74 and Lafayette 79-61 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a 15-seed in the NCAA draw, they fell 81-61 to Texas in the opening round of the tournament.

BAINS, PASHA

6-4 G (CLEMSON 2000-2001)

        From Richmond Secondary School where he averaged 38.4 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 6.0 apg in his senior year while leading Richmond to a provincial title. He scored more than 40 points 10 times and 50 points three times. Wyoming beat out New Mexico in an intense recruiting battle as Bains initially signed a scholarship with the Cowboys. He was expected to be a major force for Wyoming but never played a game, transferring to Clemson when recently hired Wyoming coach Larry Shyatt, returned to Clemson following the departure of Rick Barnes to Texas. He was rated as high as #23 by one U.S. scouting service.

Essentially redshirted in 1999 while the Tigers finished 20-15 overall and 5-11 in ACC play before defeating Georgia 77-57, Rutgers 78-68, Butler 89-69 and Xavier-O. 79-76 in the NIT before losing to California 61-60 in the NIT final. He became eligible to play for Clemson on December 11, 1999.

        Eligible as a freshman in 2000, Bains started 4 of 21 games for an average 17.0 mpg. He hit 42-114 (.368) from the floor, 15-57 (.263) from the arc and 19-25 (.263) from the line, while garnering 35 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 33 fouls (fouling out once), 23 assists, 20 turnovers, 3 steals and 118 points, for a 5.6 ppg. Bains became known as a spot-up shooter. Clemson, coached by Larry Shyatt, finished 10-20 overall and 4-12 (9th) in ACC play.

        As a sophomore in 2001, Bains started 12 of 29 games, playing an average 11.7 mpg. He hit 51-114 (.447) from the floor, 28-69 (.406) from the arc and 11-21 (.524) from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 26 fouls, 14 assists, 16 turnovers, 1 block, 5 steals and 141 points, for a ppg of 4.9. The Tigers, coached by Larry Shyatt finished 12-19 overall and 2-14 (9th) in ACC play.

Disgruntled by the limited minutes, Bains transferred to Simon Fraser.

BAINS, SUKHJOT

6-6 F   (WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY, 2018)

        Born in India and raised in Delta, British Columbia. Spent two years at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, where he averaged 13.4 ppg and 8.0 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2018, Bains started 1 of the 33 games he played, for an average 15.7 mpg. He hit 38-88 (.432) from the floor, 7-29 (.241) from the arc and 15-33 (.455) from the line, while garnering 90 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 55 fouls (fouling out once), 38 assists, 22 turnovers, 9 blocks, 17 steals and 98 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Phoenix (coached by Linc Darner) finished 13-20 overall and 7-11 (7^th) in Horizon League play.

        After the season, Bains left the program and enrolled at Fraser Valley.

BAKER, CALLUM

6-0 G   (FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON, 2020-2021)

        From Oakville, Ont. and Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland, Maryland, where he averaged 15 ppg, 5 apg, 4 rpg and 3.5 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2020, Baker started 1 of the 23 games he played, for an average 6.3 mpg. He hit 5-22 (.227) from the floor, 1-10 from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 14 fouls, 10 assists, 7 turnovers, 2 steals and 13 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Knights (coached by Greg Herenda) finished 9-9 (tied 5^th) in Northeast play and 11-19 overall. They lost 73-72 to Long Island in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Baker started 9 of 23 games, playing an average 22.4 mpg. He hit 40-108 (.370) from the floor, 27-67 (.403) from the arc and 24-35 (.686) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 32 fouls, 20 assists, 32 turnovers, 20 steals, 4 blocks and 131 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Knights (coached by Greg Herenda) finished 9-16 overall and 8-10 (8^th) in Northeast Conference play, failing to qualify for the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Baker left the program, transferring to NCAA Division II Flagler College. He later enrolled at the University of Toronto.

BAKER, MICHAEL

6-1 G (NIAGARA 1985)

        From Toronto. Prepped in 1984 at Maine Central Institute where he averaged 14.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg and 5.2 apg and 4.4 spg.

        As a freshman in 1985, Baker saw limited, if any, minutes. The Purple Eagles, coached by Peter Lonergan, finished 16-12 overall.

        After the season, Baker transferred to NCAA Division II Florida Tech.

BAKER, NORMAN

        Baker did not play US college ball but toiled in the NBA (then the Basketball Association of America in 1946-47. He was voted Canada’s best basketball player in the first half of the 20^th century in Canadian Press poll in December 1950. Born in Victoria, he began toiling for the senior Victoria Dominoes basketball team at the age of 16. The Dominoes won the national senior crown in 1939, 1942 and 1946. He also toiled for the 1943 national champ Patricia Bay Gremlins, scoring a then-record 38 points against the Windsor Patricks. He turned pro in 1946 with the Chicago Stags of the newly-formed Basketball Association of America, declining an invitation to sign with the Toronto Huskies and instead inking a $4,800 deal with the Stags. He appeared in four games before being transferred to the Vancouver Hornets of the Pacific Coast Professional Basketball League, finishing second in the league in scoring with 694 points in 37 games (18.8 points per game average). A year later, he led the league in scoring with a 22.6 ppg. He was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979.

NORMAN BAKER’S NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

BALDERSON, JIMMY

6-5 G (BRIGHAM YOUNG 2002-2007)

        Averaged 34.5 ppg as a senior at Magrath HS in Alberta.

        As a freshman in 2002, Balderson played in 27 games, with no starts, and averaging 8.5 mpg. He hit 37-76 (.487) from the field, 11-36 (.306) from the arc and 23-35 (.657) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 21 fouls (fouling out once), 12 assists, 15 turnovers, 1 block, 9 steals and 108 points for a 4.0 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Steve Cleveland, finished 18-12 overall and 7-7 in Mountain West play. The Cougars defeated Cal-Irvine 78-55 in the second round of the NIT and then fell 80-69 to eventual champ Memphis.

        After the season, Balderson goes on a two-year Mormon mission in summer of 2002.

        In 2005, Balderson returns from his mission with eligibility as a sophomore. He started 16 of 25 games, including the last 13, and averaged 18.3 mpg. He hit 54-236 (.397) from the floor, 34-81 (.420) from the arc and 26-42 (.619) from the line, while garnering 57 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 42 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 19 assists (0.8 apg), 37 turnovers (1.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.51), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg, 10 steals (0.4 spg) and 168 points, for a 6.7 ppg. He scored a season-high 23 points and 7 boards against UNLV. The Cougars, coached by Steve Cleveland, finished 9-21 overall and 3-11 (tied 7th) in Mountain West play. After the season, Cleveland resigns to become the head coach at Fresno State and is replaced by assistant Dave Rose.

        As a junior in 2006, Balderson started 10 of 29 games, playing an average 21.9 mpg. He hit 97-206 (.471) from the floor, 32-86 (.372) from the arc and 71-89 (.798) from the line, while garnering 96 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 71 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 43 assists (1.5 apg), 34 turnovers (1.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.26), 4 blocks (0.1 bpg), 27 steals (0.9 spg) and 297 points, for a 10.2 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Dave Rose, finished 20-9 overall and 12-4 (tied 2nd) in Mountain West play. They lost 77-67 in the opening round of the NIT. Rose predicted a big year for Balderson in his final campaign. “In Jimmy’s last 10-12 games, he had as good a numbers as anyone. He potentially could have a very good season. He has very good offensive skills and his body is getting bigger and stronger.”

        As a senior in 2007, Balderson started 31 of 34 games, playing an average 24.2 mpg. He hit 98-233 (.421) from the floor, 32-91 (.402) from the arc and 49-78 (.628) from the line, while garnering 103 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 57 assists (1.7 apg), 57 turnovers (1.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.00), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 39 steals (1.1 spg) and 277 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Dave Rose, finished 2-59 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Mountain West play. They lost 78-70 to UNLV in the conference’s postseason tournament final and then fell 79-77 to Xavier-Ohio in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

BALFOUR, PETER

6-3 G (SOUTHERN 1987 and 1990-91)

        Balfour averaged 14.3 ppg, 7.8 apg and 2.5 spg for Westmount HS in Montreal before selecting Southern as a freshman under rookie coach Ben Jobe.

        A native of Montreal, Balfour played two years of junior college ball for Morris County (N.J.) before transferring back to Southern in 1990.

        As a junior in 1990, Balfour does not appear to have played. Southern (coached by Ben Jobe) finished 13-15 overall and captured the regular season SWAC title with a 12-2 record before losing the postseason conference tournament final.

        As a senior in 1991, Balfour does not appear to have played. The Jaguars (coached by Ben Jobe) finished 19-9 overall and 8-4 (2^nd) in SWAC play, losing in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament.

BAMBA, AMIDOU

6-7 F   (COASTAL CAROLINA, 2017-2019 and CHARLOTTE, 2020)

        From Toronto, Ontario and High Point Christian Academy in North Carolina, where he averaged 4.7 ppg and 2.5 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2017, Bamba started 11 of the 37 games he played, for an average 16.1 mpg. He hit 72-132 (.545) from the floor and 28-54 (.519) from the line, while garnering 144 boards, including 43 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg, 71 fouls (fouling out once), 13 assists, 28 turnovers, 27 blocks, 3 steals and 172 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 20-19 overall and 10-8 (tied 6^th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Hampton 83-67, Loyola-Maryland 73-63, Illinois-Chicago 89-78 and Wyoming 91-81 before twice losing to Wyoming, 81-57 and 83-59, in the finals of the College Basketball Invitational.

        In the offseason, Bamba toiled on the U19 Canadian national team that won a gold medal at the World championships in Egypt.

        As a sophomore in 2018, Bamba played in 30 games, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 73-115 (.635) from the floor and 24-43 (.558) from the line, while garnering 100 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 46 fouls (fouling out once), 12 assists, 21 turnovers, 18 blocks, 4 steals and 170 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 14-18 overall and 8-10 (8^th) in Sun Belt play.

        As a junior in 2019, Bamba started 23 of 34 games, playing an average 16.5 mpg. He hit 82-157 (.522) from the floor and 24-56 (.429) from the line, while garnering 129 boards (included 48 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 76 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 14 assists, 38 turnovers, 21 blocks, 8 steals and 188 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 17-17 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Howard 81-72 and West Virginia 109-91 before losing 92-87 to DePaul in the semi-finals of the College Basketball Invitational.

        After the season, Bamba left the program and transferred to Charlotte, where he was eligible as a senior in 2020.

        As a senior in 2020, Bamba started 29 of the 29 games he played, for an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 76-125 (.608) from the floor and 27-53 (.509) from the line, while garnering 116 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 59 fouls, 28 assists, 6 steals, 26 blocks and 179 points, for a 6.2 ppg. The 49ers (coached by Ron Sanchez) finished 10-8 (tied 4^th) in Conference USA play and 16-14 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

BAMBA, YANIS

6-5 G   (WICHITA STATE, 2024-

        From Laval, Que and Jean de Brebeuf CEGEP, where he averaged 13.5 ppg, 3.7 apg and 1.8 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2024, Bamba redshirted? The Shockers (coached by Paul Mills) finished 15-19 overall and 5-13 (tied 10^th) in American Athletic play. They defeated Rice 88-81 and Memphis 71-65 before losing 72-60 to Alabama-Birmingham in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

BANDOUMEL, DJIM

6-8 F   (IDAHO 2011-2012)

        Born in Nigeria and raised in Quebec City, Que. Played junior college ball at Monroe College in New York.

        As a junior in 2011, Bandoumel played in 8 games, for an average 8.l6 mpg. He hit 20-23 (.435) from the floor and 5-6 (.833) from the line, while garnering 15 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 8 fouls, 2 assists, 9 turnovers, 8 blocks and 25 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Vandals, coached by Don Verlin, finished 18-14 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in WAC play. They lost 81-73 to San Francisco in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

        As a senior in 2012, Bandoumel started in 27 of the 32 games he played, for an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 107-204 (.525) from the floor and 56-89 (.629) from the line, while garnering 165 boards (including 49 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out once), 36 assists, 39 turnovers, 47 blocks, 5 steals and 270 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Vandals, coached by Don Verlin, finished 19-14 overall and 9-5 (3rd) in WAC play. They defeated UC Santa Barbara 86-83 in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament before losing 6-56 to Utah State.

BANDOUMEL, EMMANUEL

6-4 G   (S.M.U. 2020-2022 and NEBRASKA, 2023)

        From Quebec City, Jean de Brebeuf HS and Hill College JC in Texas, where he averaged 13.9 ppg, 4.0 rpg and 1.9 apg as a freshman.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Bandoumel started 18 of 30 games, for an average 22.7 mpg. He hit 58-166 (.349) from the floor, 23-103 (.349) from the arc and 51-66 (.773) from the line, while garnering 79 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass, 62 fouls, 33 assists, 38 turnovers, 17 steals, 2 blocks and 190 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Tim Jankovich) finished 19-11 overall and 9-9 (7th) in American Athletic play. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a junior in 2021, Bandoumel started all 17 games, for an average 28.6 mpg. He hit 56-137 (.409) from the floor, 28-77 (.364) from the arc and 33-45 (.733) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 36 fouls, 23 assists, 28 turnovers, 8 seals, 5 blocks and 173 points, for a 10.2 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Tim Jankovich) finished 11-6 overall and 7-4 (4^th) in American Athletic play. They fell 74-71 to Cincinnati in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament and then lost 85-84 to Boise State in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 2022, Bandoumel started all 33 games, playing an average 30.8 mpg. He hit 114-316 (.361) from the floor, 70-199 (.352) from the arc and 51-62 (.823) from the line, while garnering 127 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 55 fouls, 58 assists, 42 turnovers, 20 steals, 9 blocks and 349 points, for a 10.6 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Tim Jankovich) finished 24-9 overall and 13-4 (2^nd) in American Athletic play. They defeated Tulsa 83-58 before losing 70-63 to Memphis in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Nicholls 68-58 before losing 75-63 to Washington State in the second round of the NIT.

        After the season, Bandoumel entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Nebraska, where he was eligible as a senior in 2023.

        As a senior in 2023, Bandoumel started all 20 games he played, for an average 31.2 mpg before suffering a knee injury. He hit 59-164 (.360) from the floor, 17-76 (.224) from the arc and 33-44 (.750) from the line, while garnering 95 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg, 32 fouls 46 assists, 39 turnovers, 20 steals, 4 blocks and 168 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Cornhuskers (coached by Fred Hoiberg) finished 16-16 overall and 9-11 (tied 11^th) in Big 10 play before losing 78-75 to Minnesota in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

BANIPAL, VISHAL

        (IDAHO STATE 2012)    

        From Calgary, Alberta and Southwest Academy Prep.

        As a freshman in 2012, Banipal played in 9 games for an average 4.4 mpg. He hit 2-9 from the floor, 2-8 from the arc and 0-2 from the line, while garnering 2 boards, 2 fouls, 3 assists, 1 steal and 6 points for a 0.7 ppg. The Bengals, coached by Bill Evans, finished 7-9 (tied 5th) in Big Sky play, and 9-21 overall.

        After the season, Banipal left the program, eventually enrolling at Cape Breton in 2013-14.

BANDOO, DEVONTEE

6-3 G   (BAYLOR, 2019-2020)

        From Mississauga, Ont., Mt. Clemens (Mich) High, Faith Baptist Christian Academy in Ludowici, Georgia, and Hutchinson (Ks.) Community College, where he average 16.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg and 2.9 apg as a sophomore. In 2017, he helped Hutchinson capture an NJCAA Division I national title, including scoring 22 points in the championship game against Eastern Florida State.

        As a junior in 2019, Bandoo started 7 of 34 games, playing an average 21.1 mpg. He hit 98-218 (.450) from the floor, 51-129 (.395) from the arc and 39-43 (.907) from the line, while garnering 75 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 38 fouls, 46 assists, 40 turnovers, 2 blocks, 19 steals and 186 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Bears (coached by Scott Drew) finished 20-14 overall and 10-8 (4^th) in Big 12 play. They lost 83-66 to Iowa State in the opening round of the Big 12 postseason tournament and then defeated Syracuse 78-69 before losing 83-71 to Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2020, Bandoo started 3 of 30 games, for an average 25.8 mpg. He hit 82-213 (.385) from the floor, 40-104 (.385) from the arc and 25034 (.735) from the line, while garnering 107 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 35 fouls, 45 assists, 46 turnovers, 2 blocks, 18 steals and 229 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Bears (coached by Scott Drew) finished 15-3 (2nd) in Big 12 play and 26-4 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

BANTON, DALANO

6-8 G   (WESTERN KENTUCKY, 2019 and NEBRASKA, 2021)

        From Toronto, Ont., and Redemption Christian Academy in Northfield, Massachusetts, where he scored over 1,000 points as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2019, Banton started 12 of the 31 games he played, for an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 39-97 (.402) from the floor, 8-37 (.216) from the arc and 19-34 (.559) from the line, while garnering 92 boards (included 16 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 27 fouls, 65 assists, 52 turnvoers, 14 steals, 16 blocks and 105 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Hilltoppers (coached by Rick Stansbury) finished 20-14 overall and 11-7 (tied 2^nd) in Conference USA play. They defeated North Texas 67-51 and Southern Mississippi 70-59 before losing 62-56 to Old Dominion in the conference’s postseason tournament final. They weren’t invited to the NCAA or NIT tournaments and the program has a policy not to play in any non-NCAA or non-NIT postseason event.

        After the season, Banton left the program and transferred to the University of Nebraska, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2021. The Cornhuskers (coached by Fred Hoiberg) finished 2-18 (14^th) in Big Ten play and 7-25 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Banton started 22 of 27 games, playing an average 27.2 mpg. He hit 90-219 (.411) from the floor, 20-81 (.247) from the arc and 58-88 (.659) from the line, while garnering 159 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg), 56 fouls, 105 assists, 67 turnovers, 26 steals, 25 blocks and 258 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Cornhuskers (coached by Fred Hoiberg) finished 7-20 overall and 3-16 (14^th) in Big Ten play, before falling 72-66 to Penn State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Banton declared for the NBA draft and was chosen 46^th overall in the second round by the Toronto Raptors. He subsequently signed a contract with the Boston Celtics in July 2023 and then was traded, along with cash, to the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade exception.

        As of 2022-23, Banton had earned US$2.48-million in the NBA.

Dalano Banton’s NBA statistics at basketballreference.com

BAPTISTE, MATAI

6-7 F   (BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 2024-

        From Toronto, Ont., the Combine Academy in Lincolnton, N.C. and Orangeville Prep in Mono, Ont.

As a freshman in 2024, Baptiste started 4 of 33 games, playing an average 19.4 mpg. He hit 66-180 (.367) from the floor, 26-95 (.274) from the arc and 23-30 (.767) from the line, while garnering 111 boards, including 25 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 47 fouls, 22 assists, 33 turnovers, 24 steals, 10 blocks and 181 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Terriers (coached by Joe Jones) finished 16-17 overall and 10-8 (tied 2^nd) in Patriot play. They defeated Navy 70-61 before losing 84-79 in overtime to Lehigh in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

BARKER, RILEY

6-9 F   (PORTLAND, 2011-2015)

        Born in Richmond, B.C., attended White Rock Christian Academy in White Rock, BC, where he averaged 4 blocks per game in his senior year.

        As a freshman in 2011, Barker appeared in 28 games, for an average 8.6 mpg. He hit 27-52 (.519) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 15-24 (.625) from the line, while garnering 40 boards (including 17 on the offensive glass and 1.4 rpg), 35 fouls, 4 assists, 11 turnovers, 9 blocks, 4 steals and 70 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Pilots, coached by Eric Reveno, finished 20-12 overall and 7-7 (5th) in West Coast play, before losing 76-64 to Hawaii in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Barker started in 5 of the 7 games he played, for an average 15.3 mpg. He hit 4-14 (.286) from the floor and 6-7 (.857) from the line, while garnering 26 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and 3.7 rpg), 17 fouls, 4 assists (0.4 apg), 5 turnovers, 2 steals, 1 block and 14 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Pilots, coached by Eric Reveno, finished 7-24 overall and 3-13 (8^th) in West Coast play. Barker had midseason knee surgery and was expected to be fully recovered for the 2013 season. Expected to seek a medical redshirt and retain his eligibility as a sophomore.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Barker played in 30 games, for an average 16.8 mpg. He hit 43-97 (.443) from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 24-37 (.649) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 52 fouls, 11 assists (0.4 apg), 30 turnovers, 20 steals, 36 blocks and 111 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Pilots, coached by Eric Reveno, finished 11-21 overall and 4-12 (tied 7^th) in West Coast play.

        As a junior in 2014, Barker played in 31 games, for an average 14.9 mpg. He hit 45-91 (.495) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 27-41 (.659) from the line, while garnering 105 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 67 fouls, 12 assists (0.4 apg), 19 turnovers, 12 steals, 29 blocks and 118 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Pilots, coached by Eric Reveno, finished 15-15 overall and 7-11 (tied 6^th) in West Coast play.

        As a senior in 2015, Barker started 2 of the 16 games he played, for an average 18.9 mpg. He hit 30-65 (.462) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 17-27 (.630) from the line, while garnering 81 boards, including 38 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg, 38 fouls, 8 assists (0.5 apg), 16 turnovers, 14 steals, 15 blocks and 77 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Pilots, coached by Eric Reveno, finished 17-16 overall and 7-11 (tied 6^th) in West Coast play. They lost 73-66 to Sacramento State in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament.

BARLOW, TYLER

6-9 F   (LAFAYETTE, 2016)

        From Scarborough, Ont., played high school in Corpus Christi, Texas and Flour Bluff High. Tried out for the Canadian cadet team in the summer of 2015. But he is officially listed as an American citizen with Corpus Christi as his birthplace.

        As a freshman in 2016, Barlow played in 21 games, for an average 1.7 mpg. He hit 9-24 (.375) from the floor and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 28 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 25 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 5 blocks, 3 steals and 23 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Leopards, coached by Fran O’Hanlan, finished 6-24 overall and 3-15 (10^th) in Patriot League play.

        After the season, Barlow left the program and enrolled at Blinn JC in Texas.

BARRETT, R.J.

6-7 F   (DUKE 2019)

        From Mississauga, Ont. and Florida’s Monteverde Academy, where he led his team to a 31-0 campaign and was named the 2018 Naismith high school boys’ player of the year. He was a McDonald’s All-American and ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in his class by Rivals.com. He led Canada to a U19 world championship in 2018, while being named MVP of the World Cup.

        As a freshman in 2019, Barrett started all 38 games, playing an average 35.3 mpg. He hit 319-702 (.454) from the floor, 73-237 (.308) from the arc and 149-224 (.665) from the line, while garnering 289 boards (including 59 on the offensive glass and a 7.6 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out once), 164 assists, 123 turnovers, 16 blocks, 34 steals and 860 points, for a 22.6 ppg. Barrett was a consensus first-team All-American after being a first-team selection by the USBWA, CBS, NBC, USA Today, Sporting News, Associated Press and the NABC. He was named national player of the year by USA Today. He was also a first-team All-ACC selection. The Blue Devils (coached by Mike Krzyzewski) finished 32-6 overall and 14-4 (3^rd) in ACC play. They defeated Syracuse 84-72, North Carolina 74-73 and Florida State 73-63 to capture the ACC postseason title (while Barrett was an all-tournament selection), and then defeated North Dakota State 85-62, Central Florida 77-76 and Virginia Tech 75-73 before losing 68-67 to Michigan State in the NCAA Elite Eight.

        After the season, Barrett declared for the NBA draft and was the 3^rd selection overall by the New York Knicks.

        As of 2021-22, Barrett had earned roughly US$26.97-million in the NBA.

R.J. Barrett’s NBA statistics at sportsreference.com

BARRETT, ROWAN

6-5 G (ST. JOHN’S 1993-1996)

        Barrett averaged 32 ppg and 9.0 rpg as a senior at West Hill Collegiate Institute in Scarborough.

        As a freshman in 1993, Barrett started 5 of the 22 games he played, for an average 8.3 mpg. He hit 26-60 (.433) from the floor, 3-10 from the arc and 7-19 (.368) from the line, while garnering 34 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 24 fouls, 7 assists, 22 turnovers, 2 block, 8 steals and 62 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Redmen, coached by rookie helmsman Brian Mahoney, finished 19-11 overall and 12-6 (2nd) in the Big East. They defeated Texas Tech 85-67 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney before losing 80-74 in the second round to Arkansas.

        As a sophomore in 1994, Barrett started 11 of the 27 games he played, for an average 11.2 mpg. He hit 45-100 from the floor and 16-28 (.571) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 36 fouls (fouling out twice), 19 assists, 22 turnovers, 2 blocks, 11 steals and 106 points, for a 3.9 ppg. The Red Storm, coached by Brian Mahoney, finished 12-17 overall and 5-13 (9th) in the Big East.

        As a junior in 1995, Barrett started 15 games of 28 games for an average 18.5 mpg. He hit 67-161 (.416) from the floor, 21-43 (.488) from the arc and 26-35 (.743) from the line, while garnering 67 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 61 fouls (fouling out twice), 31 assists, 41 turnovers, 9 blocks, 20 steals and 181 points, for a 6.5 ppg. The Red Storm, coached by Brian Mahoney, finished 14-14 overall and 7-11 (tied 6th) in the Big East. They lost 74-67 to South Florida in the opening round of the NIT.

        Barrett closed his career as a senior in 1996 by averaging 10.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, .440 from the floor, .290 from the arc, .676 from the line, 1.9 apg, 1.8 tpg and 0.8 spg for an abysmal 11-16 and 5-13 (tied 5th, Big Six division) in Big East play, under coach Brian Mahoney, who was fired after the season. Barrett started 21 games and did well slashing from the wings, scoring 19 points at San Francisco, 16 at Rider and then 32 at Louisville.

BARRETT, SEFTON

6-6 F   (CENTRAL MICHIGAN, 2004-2007)

        From Brampton, Ontario. Played at Champlain Regional College.

        As a freshman in 2004, Barrett played in 27 games, for an average 13.2 mpg. He hit 43-97 (.443) from the floor, 8-22 from the arc (.364) and 31-57 (.544) from the floor, while garnering 80 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 15 assists (0.6 apg), 35 turnovers (1.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.43), 10 steals, 11 blocks, 53 fouls and 125 points, for a ppg of 4.6. The Chippewas, coached by Jay Smith, finished 6-24 overall and 2-16 (7th, West division) of Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 2005, Barrett played 19 games, for an average 21.2 mpg. He hit 65-166 (.392) from the floor, 15-45 (.333) from the arc and 67-98 (.684) from the floor, while garnering 97 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 63 fouls, 21 assists (1.1 apg), 50 turnovers (2.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.42), 26 steals (1.4 spg), 22 blocks (1.2 bpg) and 212 points, for a ppg of 11.2. He missed the first six games of the season after suffering a stress fracture to his foot in the season opener and then was suspended three games midway through the season for a violation of team policy. He had a game high 27 against Marshall. The Chippewas, coached by Jay Smith, finished 10-18 overall and 4-14 (7th, x division) in Mid-American play.

        As a junior in 2006, Barrett started 26 of 27 games, for an average 31.7 mpg. He hit 127-249 (.455) from the floor, 12-47 (.255) from the arc and 101-155 (.652) from the line, while garnering 176 boards, (including 76 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg), 94 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 33 assists (1.2 apg), 99 turnovers (3.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.33), 37 steals (1.4 spg), 42 blocks (1.6 bpg) and 367 points, for a ppg of 13.6. The Chippewas, coached by Jay Smith, finished 4-24 overall and 1-17 (6th, West division) in Mid-American play. After the season, Smith resigned and was replaced by former UCLA assistant Ernie Ziegler.

        As a senior in 2007, Barrett started 22 of 30 games, playing an average 23.2 mpg. He hit 90-199 (.452) from the floor, 16-38 (.421) from the arc and 74-111 (.667) from the line, while garnering 154 boards (including 59 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 97 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 13 assists (0.4 apg), 66 turnovers (2.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.20), 36 steals (1.2 spg) and 270 points, for a 9.0 ppg. The Chippewas, coached by Ernie Ziegler, finished 13-18 overall and 7-9 (3rd, West division) of Mid-American play.

BARRETT, SHAKWON

6-5 G   (TULANE, 2018-2019 and TENNESSEE STATE, 2021)

        From Toronto and the Ontario Academy of Technology, where he averaged 18 ppg, 6 rpg, 4apg and 3 spg as a senior. He’d earlier spent two years toiling for Findlay Prep in Nevada.

        As a freshman in 2018, Barrett played in 7 games for 31 minutes and an average 4.4 mpg. He hit 0-7 from the floor and 3-7 (.429) from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.1 rpg), 1 foul, 5 assists, 1 turnover and 3 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Green Wave (coached by Mike Dunleavy Sr.) finished 14-17 overall and 5-13 (12th) in American Athletic conference play.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Barrett started 15 of 31 games, playing an average 21.6 mpg. He hit 50-140 (.357) from the floor, 13-51 (.255) from the arc and 32-51 (.627) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 55 fouls (fouling out twice), 76 assists, 75 turnovers, 3 blocks, 21 steals and 145 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Green Wave (coached by Mike Dunleavy Sr) finished 4-27 overall and 0-18 (12^th) in American Athletic play. After the season, Dunleavy was fired and replaced by Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter.

        After the season, Barrett left the program and enrolled at Northwest Florida State JC. He subsequently inked a scholarship at Tennessee State, where he was eligible as a junior in 2021.

        As a junior in 2021, Barrett started 10 of the 21 games he played, for an average 21.2 mpg. He hit 32-81 (.395) from the floor, 11-34 (.324) from the arc and 8-15 (.533) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 29 fouls, 36 assists, 27 turnovers, 3 blocks, 18 steals and 83 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Brian Collins) finished 4-19 overall and 3-17 (12^th) in Ohio Valley play, failing to qualify for the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Barrett left the program and entered the NCAA transfer portal. He then surfaced playing for the KW Titans of the National Basketball League of Canada.

BARTHELEMY, KEESHAWN

6-2 G   (COLORADO, 2020-2022 and OREGON, 2023-

        From Montreal, Que., and Thornlea Secondary in Toronto, where he was a second-team Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association all-star. He toiled for the Canadian team that finished fourth at the 2018 U17 World Cup in Argentina, averaging 5.4 ppg and 2.1 apg.

        As a freshman in 2020, Barthelemey redshirted. The Buffalos (coached by Tad Boyle) finished 10-8 (tied 5th) in Pac 12 play and 21-11 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a freshman in 2021, Barthelemey started 1 of 30 games, playing an average 11.5 mpg. He hit 42-119 (.353) from the floor, 17-56 (.304) from the arc and 11-12 (.917) from the line, while garnering 23 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 11 fouls, 42 assists, 22 turnovers, 7 steals, 6 blocks and 112 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Buffalos (coached by Tad Boyle) finished 23-9 overall and 14-6 (3^rd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated California 61-58 and U.S.C. 72-70 before losing 70-68 to Oregon State in the conference postseason tournament final. Seeded 5^th, the Buffalos defeated Georgetown 96-73 before losing 71-53 to Florida State in the NCAA’s second round.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Barthelemy started 28 of 33 games, playing and average 25.9 mpg. He hit 123-293 (.420) from the floor, 43-124 (.347) from the arc and 76-92 (.826) from the line, while garnering 78 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and 2.4 rpg, 35 fouls, 78 assists, 44 turnovers, 21 steals, 5 blocks and 365 points, for an 11.1 ppg. The Buffalos (coached by Tad Boyle) finished 21-12 overall and 12-8 (4^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Oregon 80-69 before losing 82-72 to Arizona in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then fell 76-68 to St. Bonaventure in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Barthelemy entered the transfer protocol and enrolled at Oregon, where he was eligible as a junior in 2023.

        As a junior in 2023, Barthelemy started 8 of the 24 games he played, for an average 25.9 mpg. He hit 79-192 (.411) from the floor, 34-95 (.358) from the arc and 32-40 (.800) from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass, 31 fouls, 57 assists, 25 turnovers, 15 steals, 3 blocks and 224 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 21-15 overall and 12-8 (4^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington State 75-70 before losing 75-56 to U.C.L.A. in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated UC-Irvine 84-58 and Central Florida 68-54 before losing 61-58 to Wisconsin in the NIT quarterfinals.

        As a senior in 2024, Barthelemy started 6 of the 18 games he played, for an average 23.1 mpg. He hit 54-117 (.462) from the floor, 15-39 (.385) from the arc and 20-30 from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 24 fouls, 42 assists, 19 turnovers, 17 steals, 2 blocks and 143 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 24-12 overall and 12-8 (4^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated U.C.L.A. 68-66, Arizona 67-59 and 75-68 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As the 11^th-seeded in Midwest regional of the NCAA tournament, the Ducks defeated South Carolina 87-73 before falling 86-73 in double-overtime to Creighton in the second round.

BASCOE, JOSHUA

5-10 G  (BUCKNELL, 2022-

        From Milton, Ont., Vermont Academy, where he averaged 17 ppg as a junior, and Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut.

        As a freshman in 2022, Bascoe played in 29 games, for an average 6.8 mpg. He hit 16-35 (.457) from the floor, 2-9 (.222) from the arc and 0-2 from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 19 fouls, 13 assists, 19 turnovers, 6 steals, 1 block and 34 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Bisons (coached by Nathan Davis) finished 9-23 overall and 5-13 (tied 9^th) in Patriot play. They defeated Lafayette 82-81 before losing 96-68 to Colgate in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. After the season, Davis is turfed and replaced by Saint Joseph’s associated John Griffin III.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Bascoe started 2 of the 26 games he played, for an average 11.0 mpg. He hit 19-59 (.322) from the floor, 5-23 (.217) from the arc and 12-16 (.750) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 26 fouls, 44 assists, 36 turnovers, 10 steals and 55 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Bison (coached by John Griffin III) finished 12-20 overall and 5-13 (10^th) in Patriot League play, before losing 64-59 to American in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a junior in 2024, Bascoe started 15 of the 24 games he played, for average 30.3 mpg. He hit 81-187 (.433) from the floor, 28-79 (.354) from the arc and 35-44 (.795) from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass, 44 fouls, 87 assists, 60 turnovers, 18 steals and 225 points, for a 9.4 ppg. The Bison (coached by John Griffin III) finished 14-19 overall and 10-8 (tied 2^nd) in Patriot play. They defeated American 80-57 before losing 68-65 to Colgate in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.

BEAMER, BRENT

6-5 G (NIAGARA 1994-1997)

        Played for St. Catherine’s Simcoe HS.

        Redshirted in 1994 as a freshman. The Purple Eagles, coached by Jack Armstrong, finished 6-21 overall and 3-11 (8^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a freshman in 1995, Beamer started 8 of the 28 games he played, for an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 53-126 (.421) from the floor, 13-46 (.283) from the arc and 38-58 (.655) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 46 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 54 fouls, 28 assists, 16 blocks, 56 turnovers, 19 steals and 157 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Jack Armstrong finished an abysmal 5-25 overall and 2-12 (8th) in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. “Brent had a decent first season. We were hoping he would be a little stronger in the mental aspect of the game after sitting out one year, but it is an area in which he still needs to improve,” said Armstrong.

        Beamer averaged 8.3 ppg as a sophomore in 1996, hitting for 45 three-pointers for a Purple Eagle squad which finished 13-15 and 6-8 (6th) in the Metro Atlantic under coach Jack Armstrong and completed one of the best turnarounds (record-wise) in the NCAA through the 1996 season. Armstrong noted that “Brent came along last season. he still has to get better in a few facets of the game, but he does compete. He’s an emotional player who loves to win. If he continues to learn, he can be an impact player in the league.”

        As a junior in 1997, Beamer started 7 of the 26 games he played, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 17-60 (.283) from the field, 7-42 (.167) from the arc and 11-15 (.733) from the line, while garnering 44 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 14 assists (0.5 apg), 31 turnovers (1.2 tpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg), 4 blocks (0.2 bpg), 36 fouls and 52 points, for a 2.0 ppg (and a game-high 10. The Purple Eagles, coached by Jack Armstrong, finished 11-17 overall and 5-9 (tied 5th) in the MAAC. Beamer graduated after the season.

BEASON, ALEX

6-7 F   (SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE 1992)      

        Toiled for North York Bathurst Heights before spending two years at Rend Lake JC in Illinois.

        As a junior in 1992, Beason played in 25 games for a total 513 minutes. He hit 108-221 (.489) from the floor and 80-133 (.602) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 71 on the offensive glass and a 4.84 rpg, 78 fouls (fouling out once), 14 assists, 45 turnovers and 296 points, for an 11.84 ppg. The Redhawks, coached by Ron Shumate, finished 12-16 overall and 5-9 (7^th) in Ohio Valley Conference play.

        After the season, Beason returned to Canada and enrolled at Ryerson, where he was twice named an OUA all-star and was once named an All-Canadian after leading the nation in scoring in 1994 with 33.4 ppg.

BECKER, DAN

6-7 F (ST. JOSEPH’S 1985 and COLORADO 1987-89)

        A native of Winnipeg. From Fort Richmond HS.

        As a freshman in 1985, Becker started 1 of the 11 games he played for an average 6.8 mpg. He hit 5-15 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 4-9 (.444) from the line, while garnering 14 boards (1.3 rpg), 6 fouls and 14 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Hawks, coached by Jim Boyle, finished 19-12 overall and 13-5 (3rd) in Atlantic Ten play. They defeated Missouri 68-67 in the opening round of the NIT before losing 68-61 to Virginia.

        After the season, Becker transferred to Colorado.

        As a sophomore in 1987, Becker started 22 of 28 games, for an average 27 mpg. He hit 78-156 (.500) from the floor, 2-4 from the arc and 50-69 (.725) from the line, while garnering 120 boards, including 35 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 48 assists (1.7 apg), 18 steals, 19 blocks, 63 turnovers, 59 fouls (fouling out once), 208 points and a 7.4 ppg. The Buffalos finished 9-19 overall and 3-11 (8th) in the Big 8 conference under rookie coach Tom Miller. Becker scored a career high 24 points at Oklahoma.

        As a junior in 1988, Becker started 14 of 28 games, for an average 21.5 mpg. He hit 78-143 (.426) from the floor, 5-7 from the arc and 43-70 (.614) from the line, while garnering 113 rebounds, including 38 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 39 assists (1.4 apg), 16 steals, 12 blocks, 62 turnovers, 57 fouls (fouling out twice), and 204 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Buffalos, coached by Tom Miller, finished 7-21 overall and 3-11 in Big Eight play.

        As a senior in 1989, Becker started 13 of 28 games, for an average 21.4 mpg. He hit 86-183 (.464) from the floor, 3-13 from the arc and 55-71 (.775) from the line, while garnering 103 boards, including 34 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg, 30 assists (1.1 apg), 15 steals, 28 blocks, 53 turnovers, 65 fouls (fouling out once), and 246 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Buffalos, coached by Tom Miller, finished 7-21 overall and 2-12 (8^th) in Big Eight play.

        Becker toiled in a minor league in North America and several European leagues before receiving a tryout from the Indiana Pacers. Then became an assistant coach at the University of Manitoba.

BECKETT, ERIC

6-4 G   (VERMONT, 2020-2022)

        From Ajax, Ont., and Tilton School in New Hampshire, where he scored over 1,000 points.

        As a freshman in 2020, Beckett played in 14 games, for an average 5.6 mpg. He hit 9-25 (.360) from the floor, 5-15 from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 10 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 5 fouls, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 steals, 1 block and 25 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 14-2 (1^st) in America East play and 26-7 overall. They reached the finals of the postseason tournament before it was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Beckett played in 7 games, for an average 6.6 mpg. He hit 5-13 (.385) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 5 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 3 fouls, 4 turnovers, 1 steal and 15 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 10-5 overall and 10-4 (tied 1^st) in America East play before falling 71-65 to Hartford in the conference’s postseason tournament semi-final.

        As a junior in 2022, Beckett played in 5 games, for an average 6.8 mpg. He hit 8-11 (.727) from the floor and 3-4 from the arc, while garnering 5 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 2 fouls, 1 assists, 1 turnover, 1 steal and 19 points, for a 3.8 ppg. 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.

        After the season, Beckett announced that he was entering the transfer portal. He eventually enrolled at Division II Simon Fraser.

BECKETT, TIM

6-8 F (HOFSTRA, 1996-1999)

        From Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland. Played for Long Island Lutheran HS as a high school senior.

        As a freshman in 1996, Beckett started 11 of 25 games for a total 464 minutes. He hit 46-133 (.346) from the floor, 25-83 (.301) from the arc and 17-27 (.630) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 89 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 12 assists, 48 turnovers, 7 blocks, 17 steals and 134 points, for a 5.4 ppg. The Flying Dutchman, coached by Jay Wright, finished 9-18 overall and 5-13 (tied 7th) in North Atlantic Conference play.

        Beckett played for the Canadian National team in the summer at the World University Games.

        As a sophomore in 1997, Beckett started 13 of the 20 games he played, for an average 29.3 mpg. He hit 79-209 (.378) from the floor, 55-152 (.362) from the arc and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 114 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 22 assists (1.1 apg), 41 turnovers (2.1 tpg), 18 steals (0.9 spg), 6 blocks (0.3 bpg), 57 fouls (fouling out once) and 234 points, for an 11.7 ppg (and a game-high 22). He was the Flying Dutchman’s bomber from beyond the arc, hitting more treys than any other player attempted. The Flying Dutchman, coached by Jay Wright, finished 12-15 and 9-9 (4th) in the America East Conference.

        Beckett’s playing time fell off in 1998 as coach Jay Wright looked to heralded recruits and his confidence was affected as a consequence. Beckett started 10 of 29 games, for an average 21.7 mpg. He hit 67-178 (.376) from the floor, 43-129 (.333) from the arc and 20-30 from the line, while garnering 128 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 26 assists (0.9 apg), 39 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 30 steals (1.0 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg), 82 fouls (fouling out 6 times) and 197 points, for a 6.8 ppg (and a game-high 16). The Flying Dutchman, coached by Wright, finished 19-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 3rd) in America East play.

        As a senior in 1999, Beckett started 4 of the 30 games he played, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 48-130 (.369) from the floor, 35-96 (.365) from the arc and 7-13 (.538) from the line, while garnering 95 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 17 assists (0.6 apg), 11 turnovers 90.4 tpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 56 fouls (fouling out once) and 138 points, for a 4.6 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Flying Dutchman, coached by Jay Wright, finished 22-10 overall and 14-4 (3rd) in American East play.

BECKLES, KWBANA

6-8 F   (WINTHROP 2003)

        A 240 pound forward from Hamilton Cathedral who played junior college ball at Palm Beach CC in Florida before signing with the Eagles.

        As a junior in 2003, Beckles played in 1 game, for 10 minutes, garnering 1 rebound, 2 turnovers and 3 fouls. The Eagles, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 20-10 overall and 11-3 (1st) in Big South play.

After the season, Beckles transferred to the NAIA’s Lee University.

BEDIAKO, CHARLES

7-0 C   (ALABAMA, 2022-2023)

        From Brampton, Ont. and the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Toiled for the U19 national team at the FIBA U19 World Cup, where he averaged 8.2 ppg and 5.2 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2022, Bediako started 30 of 33 games, playing an average 17.7 mpg. He hit 90-130 (.692) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 41-67 (.612) from the line, while garnering 142 boards, including 65 on the offensive glass, 86 fouls, 22 assists, 31 turnovers, 21 steals, 51 blocks and 221 points, for a 6.7 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.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Bediako started all 36 games, playing an average 20.6 mpg. He hit 103-158 (.652) from the floor, 0-6 from the arc and 21-59 (.356) from the line, while garnering 216 boards, including 99 on the offensive glass and 6.0 rpg, 110 fouls, 23 assists, 30 turnovers, 22 steals, 62 blocks and 227 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Crimson Tide (coached by Nate Oats) finished 31-6 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in SEC play. They defeated Mississippi State 72-69, Missouri 72-49 and Texas A&M 82-63 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a number 1 seed in the NCAA draw, they defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 82-63 and Maryland 73-61 before losing 71-64 to San Diego State in the Sweet Sixteen.

        After the season, Bediako entered the NBA draft. He went undrafted but signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs but was waived suffering a torn meniscus. He subsequently 11 appearances with the G-League’s Austin Spurs.

BEDIAKO, JADEN

6-10 C  (SANTA CLARA, 2020-2023 and SETON HALL, 2024)

        From Chicago, Illinois and Brampton, Ont.. Toiled for Ridley College in St. Catherines, where he was chosen the defensive player of the year in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association. Played for the Canadian U16, U-17, U18 (twice) and U19 national teams.

        As a freshman in 2020, Bediako started 17 of 33 games, playing an after 17.4 mpg. He hit 89-185 (.481) from the floor and 33-62 (.532) from the line, while garnering 171 rebounds (including 59 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 90 fouls (fouling out twice) 9 assists, 45 turnovers (0.2 asst/to ratio), 9 steals, 25 blocks and 211 points, for a 6.4 ppg. Bediako was an all-freshmen West Coast conference selection. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 6-10 (7^th) in West Coast play and 20-13 overall. They defeated Portland 76-62 in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament before falling 84-73 to Pepperine. They would likely have qualified for a minor postseason tournament before those were cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Bediako started 6 of 20 games, playing an average 15.2 mpg. He hit 28-62 (.452) from the floor and 15-30 from the line, while garnering 82 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 37 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 10 assists, 13 turnovers (0.8 asst/to ratio), 22 blocks, 5 steals and 71 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 12-8 overall and 4-5 (6^th) in West Coast play. They defeated Portland 95-86 and Pacific 81-76 before losing 78-70 to Pepperdine in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        As a junior in 2022, Bediako started 7 of the 25 games he played, for an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 43-76 (.566) from the floor and 16-30 (.533) from the line, while garnering 122 boards, including 45 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 53 fouls, 16 assists, 18 turnovers, 28 blocks, 5 steals and 102 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 21-12 overall and 10-5 (3^rd) in West Coast play. They defeated Portland 91-67 before losing 75-72 to Saint Mary’s-CAL in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then fell 63-50 to Washington State in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a senior in 2023, Bediako started all 33 games, playing an average 22.7 mpg. He hit 79-152 (.520) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 40-70 (.571) from the line, while garnering 163 boards, included 70 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 83 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 37 assists, 40 turnovers, 33 blocks, 12 steals and 198 points, for a 6.0 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 23-10 overall and 11-5 (3^rd) in West Coast play before losing 93-87 to San Francisco in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. They then lost 58-56 to Sam Houston in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Bediako entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Seton Hall.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Bediako started all 37 games, playing an average 24.7 mpg. He hit 122-200 (.610) from the floor and 57-87 (.655) from the line, while garnering 256 boards, including 129 on the offensive glass and a 6.9 rpg, 89 fouls, 16 assists, 43 turnovers, 18 steals, 61 blocks and 301 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Shaheen Holloway) finished 25-12 overall and 13-7 (4^th) in Big East play. They fell 91-72 to St. John’s in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament. They defeated Saint Joseph’s 75-72 in overtime, North Texas 72-58, U.N.L.V. 91-68, Georgia 84-67 and Indiana State 79-77 to capture the NIT title.

BEKKEDAM, BARRY

6-10 C (VILLANOVA 1987-1989)

        A native of Prescott, Ont., Bekkedam played his junior and senior high school years at Archbishop Carroll HS in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Grew eight inches between his sophomore and junior years. In his senior year, he averaged 23.3 ppg and 10.4 rpg and coming out of high school was projected for stardom. “Bekkedam is quick and mobile for 6-10, and is an uncanny marksman. … He obviously lacks experience but he’s extremely proficient for one with that background,” wrote Bob Gibbons in All Star Sports.

        As a freshman in 1987, Bekkedam started 2 of the 19 games he played, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 19-49 (.306) from the floor and 13-18 (.722) from the line, while garnering 40 boards (2.1 rpg), 12 fouls, 8 assists, 13 turnovers, 9 blocks, 3 steals and 43 points, for a 2.3 ppg. Bekkedam was often outmuscled under the boards, said coach Rollie Massimino. The Wildcats finished 15-16 overall and 6-10 (6th) in the Big East play. Put on 15 pounds over the offseason. Known as a good shooter from outside.

        As a sophomore in 1988, Bekkedam started 1 of the 32 games he played for an average 10.1 mpg. He hit 29-76 (.382) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 24-37 (.649) from the line, while garnering 55 boards 91.7 rpg), 45 fouls (fouling out once) 4 assists, 23 turnovers, 19 blocks, 6 steals and 8 2points, for a 2.6 ppg. He scored 19 against Georgetown on 8-9 from the floor and grabbing 9 boards. He also blocked 7 shots against 7 St. Joseph’s. The Wildcats, coached by Rollie Massimino, finished 24-13 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in Big East play. They defeated Arkansas 82-74, Illinois 66-63, and Kentucky 80-74 in the NCAA tourney before losing to Oklahoma 78-59.

        As a junior in 1989, Bekkedam had his worst season after damaging a knee while taking a dip in a swimming pool while the Wildcats were playing at the Red Lobster Classic in Orlando in December. Bekkedam missed 14 games. He played in 15 for a total of 86 minutes. He hit 6-17 (.353) from the floor and 5-17 (.714) from the line, while garnering 19 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 12 fouls, 4 assists, 6 turnovers, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 17 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Rollie Massimino, finished 18-16 overall and 7-9 (tied 5th) in the Big East. “They are no longer saying: Bekkedam has time,” said Blue Ribbon. “With a flock of capable front-court players now on hand, Barry is probably out of time.”

        He did not play in 1990, although he had a year of eligibility remaining. He took out American citizenship.

BEKKERING, HENRY

6-5 F (EASTERN WASHINGTON 2004-2006)

        From Taber, Alberta, where he starred in both basketball and football.

Redshirted as a freshman in 2004, during which the Eagles captured the Big Sky title with an 11-3 record, the postseason conference crown and then were seeded 15th in the NCAA’s East Rutherford regional, where they lost 75-56 to 2nd-seeded Oklahoma State. Coached by Ray Giacoletti, who left for Utah after the season and was replaced by assistant Mike Burns, the Eagles finished 17-13 overall.

        As a freshman in 2005, Bekkering started 15 of 22 games, playing an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 35-92 (.380) from the floor, 7-27 (.259) from the arc and 32-43 (.744) from the line, while garnering 57 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and an average of 2.6 rpg), 48 fouls (fouling out once), 14 assists (0.6 apg), 24 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 0.6), 7 steals, 1 block and 109 points, for an average of 5.0 ppg. Eastern Washington, coached by Mike Burns, finished 8-20 overall and 5-9 (6th) in Big Sky play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Bekkering appeared in 20 games, averaging 11.8 mpg. He hit 27-50 (.540) from the field, 0-4 from the arc, and 24-29 (.828) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 35 fouls, 15 assists (0.8 apg), 17 turnovers (an assist-to ratio of 0.9) 2 steals, 10 blocks and 78 points, for an average of 3.9 ppg. Eastern Washington, coached by Mike Burns, finished 15-15 overall and 9-5 (3rd) in Big Sky play.

        After the season, Bekkering announces that will return to Alberta to toil for the Calgary Dinosaurs.

BELL, AARON

7-1 C (CALIFORNIA-SACRAMENTO 1995)

        Played HS ball in Regina. Enrolled for two years at the College of Southern Idaho, a junior college. Transferred to Cal-Sacramento for the 1994-95 season as a junior. He averaged 3.8 ppg and 3.0 rpg in his sophomore season at Southern Idaho.

        As a junior in 1995, Bell played in 27 games. He hit 12-38 (.316) overall, 7-21 (.333) from the floor, 5-17 (.294) from the arc and 7-14 from the line, while garnering 37 boards, 6 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks and 36 points, for 1.3 ppg. The Hornets, coached by Don Newman, finished 6-21 overall and 2-4 (2^nd) in the America West conference.

        After the season, Bell transferred to the University of Regina.

BELL-HAYNES, TRAE

6-0 G   (VERMONT, 2015-2018)

        From Toronto Bill Crothers Secondary, where he averaged 18.7 ppg and 7.6 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2015, Bell-Haynes started 29 of 34 games, for an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 84-167 (.503) from the floor, 13-24 (.542) from the arc and 118-149 (.792) from the line, while garnering 90 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 71 fouls, 118 assists (3.5 apg), 105 turnovers, 31 steals, 4 blocks and 299 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Catamounts, coached by John Becker, finished 20-14 overall and 12-4 (tied 2^nd) in America East play. They defeated Hofstra 85-81 and Radford 78-71 before losing 71-65 to Louisiana-Monroe in the semi-finals of the College Basketball Invitational.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Bell-Haynes started 34 of 36 games, playing an average 27.6 mpg. He hit 135-286 (.472) from the floor, 26-66 (.394) from the arc and 143-179 (.799) from the line, while garnering 96 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 87 fouls, 126 assists (3.5 apg), 98 turnovers, 41 steals, 2 blocks and 439 points, for a 12.2 ppg to lead the Catamounts. Coached by John Becker, the Catamounts finished 23-14 overall and 11-5 (tied 3^rd) in America East play. They defeated Western Carolina 79-74 and Seattle University 73-54 before losing 86-72 to Nevada in the semi-finals of the College Basketball Invitational.

        As a junior in 2017, Bell-Haynes started all 35 games, playing an average 27.6 mpg. He hit 139-288 (.483) from the floor, 19-55 (.345) from the arc and 996-132 (.727) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 76 fouls, 136 assists (3.9 apg), 64 turnovers, 38 steals, 4 blocks and 393 points, for an 11.2 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker), finished 29-6 overall and 16-0 (1^st) in America East play. They captured the America East postseason title by defeating Albany 56-53 before losing 80-70 to Purdue in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2018, Bell-Haynes started all 34 games, playing an average 32.0 mpg. He hit 166-325 (.511) from the floor, 22-63 (.349) from the arc and 144-197 (.731) from the line, while garnering 146 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 80 fouls, 138 assists, 106 turnovers, 38 steals, 4 blocks and 498 points, for a 14.6 ppg. Bell-Haynes was chosen the league’s player of the year and was a first-team conference all-star, while also being selected to the conference’s postseason all-tournament team. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 27-8 overall and 15-1 (1^st) in America East play. They lost 65-62 to Maryland-Baltimore County in the conference postseason tournament final and then fell 91-64 to Middle Tennessee in the opening round of the NIT.

BELL-WILLIAMS, GABRIEL

6-5 G   (UCLA, 2016)

        From North Toronto Collegiate and subsequently, Campbell Hall High in North Hollywood, California, where he averaged 12.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 2.0 apg as a senior.

        A walk on at U.C.L.A., along with his twin brother Justus, Bell-Williams redshirted as a freshman in 2016. The Bruins, coached by Steve Alford, finished 15-17 overall and 6-12 (10^th) in Pac 12 play.

        Was not listed as a member of the team in 2017 and did not play for anyone in 2018.

BELL-WILLIAMS, JUSTIS

6-4 G   (UCLA, 2016)

        From North Toronto Collegiate and subsequently Campbell Hall High in North Hollywood, California.

Bell-Williams redshirted as a freshman in 2016. The Bruins, coached by Steve Alford, finished 15-17 overall and 6-12 (10^th) in Pac 12 play.

        Was not listed as a member of the team in 2017 and did not play for anyone in 2018.

BELLOT-GREEN, TYRELL

6-7 F   (UNLV, 2016-2017)

        From Toronto and Hill Junior College

        As a junior in 2016, Bellot-Green played in 8 games, for an average 4.9 mpg. He hit 3-14 (.214) from the floor, 2-8 (.250) from the arc and 6-7 (.857) from the line, while garnering 9 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 6 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers and 14 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Running Rebels, coached by Dave Rice, finished 18-15 overall and 8-10 (tied 6^th) in Mountain West play. Late in the season, Rice was fired at UNLV and replaced by Chris Beard. Three weeks later, Beard quit to become coach of Texas Tech. He was replaced by New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies.

        As a senior in 2017, Bellot-Green started 19 of 31 games, playing an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 123-306 (.402) from the floor, 47-138 (.341) from the arc and 70-88 (.795) from the line, while garnering 169 boards, including 44 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg, 60 fouls, 34 assists, 38 turnovers, 4 blocks, 20 steals and 363 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Rebels, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 11-21 overall and 4-14 (tied 10^th) in Mountain West play

BELLUSCI, MATTEO

6-3 G   (HIGH POINT 2014)

        From Calgary Webber Academy. Attended the University of Calgary for one year before enrolling at High Point.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Bellusci appeared in 3 games, for an average 3.0 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.3 rpg), 1 foul and 2 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Scott Cherry, finished 16-15 overall and 12-4 (1^st, North division) in Big South play. They fell 62-60 in the opening round of the Big South Tournament but as a regular season champ, earned an automatic berth to the NIT, where they lost 88-81 to eventual champion Minnesota.

        Bellusci was a redshirt sophomore in 2014-15. May have left the program. The Panthers, coached by Scott Cherry, finished 23-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 1^st) in Big South play. They defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 70-64 before losing 66-65 to Eastern Kentucky in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament. Bellusci left the program but completed his studies at High Point.

BENAYAD-CHERIF, HICHEM

6-6 F   (INDIANA/PURDUE-FORT WAYNE 2011-2012)

        From Laval, Quebec and Montmorency College, where he was an FWSE all-star.

        As a freshman in 2011, Benayad-Cherif redshirted. The Mastodons, coached by Tony Jasick, finished 18-12 overall and 11-7 (4th) in Summit League play.

        As a freshman in 2012, Benayad-Cherif played in 6 games, for an average 2.8 mpg. He hit 3-x, (.375) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 7-15 (.583) from the line, while garnering 8 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and 1.3 rpg) and scoring 14 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Mastodons, coached by Tony Jasick, finished 11-19 overall and 5-13 (tied 8^th) in Summit League play.

        After the season, Benayad-Cherif transferred to NCAA Division II Armstrong Atlantic State.

BENJAMIN, BUBU

6-7 G   (TARLETON STATE, 2024-

        From Medicine Hat, Alta., and the Edge School in Calgary. Toiled for the U18 and U19 Canadian teams.

        As a freshman in 2024, Benjamin started 2 of the 22 games he played, for an average 11.7 mpg. He hit 25-58 (.431) from the floor, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 9-12 from the line, while garnering 38 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 34 fouls, 16 assists, 19 turnovers, 9 steals, 2 blocks and 62 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Texans (coached by Billy Gillispie) finished 25-10 overall and 16-4 (2^nd) in WAC play. They fell 87-84 to Texas-Arlington in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Texas Southern 82-71 and Abilene Christian 86-59 before losing 73-72 to Purdue Fort Wayne in the College Invitational Tournament semi-finals.

BENNETT, ANTHONY

6-8 F   (UNLV 2013)

        From Brampton, Ont., and Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, where he was named a McDonald’s All-America while averaging 16.3 ppg and 10.1 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2013, Bennett started in 32 of 35 games, for an average 27.1 mpg. He hit 202-379 (.533) from the floor, 36-96 (.375) from the arc and 124-177 (.701) from the line, while garnering 285 boards (including 86 on the offensive glass and an 8.1 rpg), 80 fouls, 34 assists, 65 turnovers, 43 blocks, 24 steals and 564 points, for a 16.1 ppg. The Rebels, coached by Dave Rice, finished 25-10 overall and 10-6 (3^rd) in Mountain West play. They defeated Air Force 72-56 and Colorado State 75-65 before losing 63-56 to New Mexico in the league’s postseason tournament. They lost 64-61 to California in the NCAA’s opening (second round). Bennett was selected to several national all-rookie teams and was named first team all-Mountain West and league’s rookie of the year.

        Bennett entered the NBA draft and made history by becoming the first Canadian to be picked number one in the draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite having undergone rotator cuff surgery in May. “I’m just as surprised as everybody else,” Bennett told Canadian Press. “I didn’t really have any idea who’s going No. 1 or who was going No. 2. I heard everything was up for grabs. But I’m just really happy, glad that I have this opportunity, and I’ve just got to thank God for everything. … It’s just crazy. Made history. I can’t really complain about that.” Steve Nash promptly tweeted “Proud on Proud!” Canada Basketball executive-director Wayne Parrish told the Globe & Mail “this is a phenomenal moment for Anthony and for Canadian basketball. He has worked awfully hard to get to this point.” Bennett signed a four-year, US$25-million contract with the Cavaliers. After one season, in August, 2014, Bennett, and teammate Andrew Wiggins, the NBA’s top draft choice, along with Thaddeus Young of the Philadelphia 76ers was traded to the Minnesota Thunderwolves for Kevin Love, while the Sixers received Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Alexey Shved from Minnesota and a 2015 first round draft pick from Cleveland. In September, 2015, he signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors and after stints in the D-League was eventually waived the following March. He signs a contract with the Brooklyn Nets in July, 2016, is waived by the Nets in January, 2017; signs a contract with the Phoenix Suns in September, 2017, and is waived by the Suns in October, 2017. In his NBA career, he made $16,501,172.

ANTHONY BENNETT’S NBA STATS AT basketballreference.com

BENNETT, KHALEEM

6-4 G   (CENTRAL ARKANSAS, 2019-2021)

        From Hamilton, Ont., and Sunrise Christian Prep in Wichita, Kansas (once listed his hometown as Wichita).

        As a freshman in 2019, Bennett started 26 of 29 games, playing an average 19.8 mpg. He hit 69-153 (.451) from the floor, 4-16 (.250) from the arc and 39-78 from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and 3.1 rpg), 26 assists, 59 turnovers, 0.9 a/to ratio, 19 steals, 9 blocks and 181 points, for a 6.2 ppg. The Bears (coached by Russ Pennell) finished 14-19 overall and 8-10 (tied 7^th) in Southland Conference play.

        Bennett did not play as a sophomore in 2020. He was granted a medical redshirt after undergoing surgery for a foot fracture. The Bears (coached by Anthony Boone) finished 9-11 (9^th) in Southland play and 10-21 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. After the season, Central Arkansas bolted for the Southland Conference.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Bennett started 16 of the 21 games he played, for an average 24.4 mpg. He hit 63-142 (.444) from the floor, 1-13 (.077) from the arc and 56-88 (.636) from the line, while garnering 80 boards (including 33 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out twice), 23 assists, 52 turnovers, 9 blocks, 13 steals and 183 points, for an 8.7 ppg. The Bears (coached by Anthony Boone) finished 5-19 overall and 4-12 (12^th) in Southland Conference play.

        After the season, Bennett left the program, transferring to the NJCAA’s Western Texas College.

BENNETT, VINTON

6-4 G-F (WESTERN MICHIGAN 1991-95)

        Played for Toronto Runnymede.

        As a freshman in 1991, Bennett played in 25 games, for an average 7.2 mpg. He hit 5-14 (.357) from the floor and 12-17 (.706) from the line, while garnering 15 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg, 25 fouls, 12 assists, 17 turnovers, 7 blocks, 7 steals and 22 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Bob Donewald, finished 5-22 overall and 2-14 (9^th) in Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 1992, Bennett was redshirted. The Broncos, coached by Bob Donewald, finished 21-9 overall and 11-5 (tied 2^nd) in Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 1993, Bennett played in 24 games, for an average 3.5 mpg. He hit 6-13 (.462) from the floor and 7-17 (.412) from the line, while garnering 8 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg, 8 fouls, 4 assists, 5 turnovers, 2 steals and 19 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Bob Donewald, finished 17-12 overall and 12-6 (3^rd) in Mid-American play, before advancing to the postseason conference tourney final for the first time in their history, losing to Ball State 79-64.

        As a junior in 1994, Bennett was a co-captain of the Broncos. He started 22 of 28 games, for an average 21.8 mpg and hit 54-107 (.505) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 34-64 (.531) from the line, while garnering 65 rebounds, including 32 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 60 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 34 assists, 45 turnovers, 9 blocks, 17 steals and 142 points, for a 5.1 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Bob Donewald, finished 14-14 overall and 8-11 (8^th) in Mid-American play. Bennett was selected an NCAA All-American in the high jump, Bennett won the MAC high jump title. A personal best leap of 7-5- and three-quarter inches.

        As a senior in 1995, Bennett started 16 of 27 games, for an average 23.3 mpg. He hit 38-75 (.507) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 21-45 (.467) from the line, while garnering 95 boards, including 55 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 59 fouls (fouling out twice), 26 assists, 31 turnovers, 6 blocks, 24 steals and 97 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Bob Donewald, finished 14-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 7th) in the MAC.

BENTLEY, CHRISTIAN

6-2 G   (SIENA, 2018 and YOUNGSTOWN STATE, 2020)

        From Brampton, Ontario and First Love Christian Academy in Washington, Pennsylvania.

        As a freshman in 2018, Bentley started 11 of the 29 games he played, for an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 20-43 (.465) from the floor, 7-14 from the arc and 15-23 (.652) from the line, while garnering 42 boards (including 17 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 29 fouls, 16 assists, 16 turnovers, 1 block, 10 steals and 62 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Saints (coached by Jamion Christian) finished 8-24 overall and 4-14 (tied 10^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        After the season, Bentley transferred to Iowa Western JC, where he averaged 12 ppg, 2.6 rpg and 3.2 apg as a sophomore. He subsequently inked a scholarship with Youngstown State.

        As a senior in 2020, Bentley played in 32 games, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 29-72 (.403) from the floor, 4-13 (.308) from the arc and 20-31 (.645) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 33 fouls, 35 assists, 28 turnovers, 2 blocks, 7 steals and 82 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Penguins (coached by Jerrod Calhoun) finished 10-8 (tied 4^th) in Horizon League play and 15-18 overall. They lost 67-61 to Illinois-Chicago in the second round of the Horizon League postseason tournament.

        Subsequently enrolled at McMaster.

BERHE, YONAS

6-0 G   (LOUISIANA TECH 2009-2010)

        From Toronto Father Henry Carr, where he averaged 18 ppg, 6 apg and 3 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2009, Berhe played in 29 games, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 11-30 (.367) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 21 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and 0.7 rpg), 20 fouls, 17 assists, 18 turnovers, 2 steals and 24 points, for 0.8 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, Berhe started 1 of the 18 games he played, for an average 9.4 mpg. He hit 7-20 (.350) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 1-3 from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 10 fouls, 13 assists, 9 turnovers, 3 steals and 15 points, for a 0.8 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.

        After the season, Berhe bailed for Division II Minot State.

BERNARD, AJAMU

5-10 G (GEORGIA STATE 1992-1995)

        Played for Toronto Runnymede.

        As a freshman in 1992, Bernard redshirted. The Panthers, coached by Bob Reinhart, finished 16-14 overall and 8-6 (2^nd) in Trans America play.

        As a freshman in 1993, Bernard played in 6 games, for a total 14 minutes. He hit 0-3 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 4 boards (0.7 rpg), 4 fouls, 3 assists, 7 turnovers, 2 steals and 4 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Bob Reinhart, finished 13-14 overall and 5-7 (5^th) in Trans America play.

        As a sophomore in 1994, Bernard played in 5 games, for an average 3.4 mpg. He hit 3-4 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 4-5 from the line, while garnering 2 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 2 fouls, 5 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals and 10 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Bob Reinhart, finished 13-14 overall and 9-7 (3^rd) in Trans America play.

        As a junior in 1995, Bernard played in 8 games for a total 18 minutes. He hit 2-9 (.222) from the floor and 4-7 (.571) from the line, while garnering 4 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg, 5 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers and 6 points, for an 0.8 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Carter Wilson, finished 11-17 overall and 6-10 (8^th) in Trans America play.

        After the season, Bernard transferred to Windsor, where he was eligible in 1998.

BERNARD, D’ANDRE

6-8 C   (NORTH FLORIDA, 2016 and EAST TENNESSE STATE, 2019 and LOUISIANA-MUNROE 2020)

        From Ajax, Ontario and Markham’s Bill Crothers Secondary, where he averaged 14.6 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 2.1 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2016, Bernard redshirted. The Ospreys, coached by Matthew Driscoll, finished 22-12 overall and 10-4 (1^st) in Atlantic Sun play. They lost to Florida Gulf Coast in the postseason playoffs and then fell 97-68 to Florida in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Bernard left the program and enrolled at Georgia Highlands JC, where he averaged 5.6 ppg and 4.6 rpg in his sophomore season. He subsequently enrolled at East Tennessee State, where he was eligible as a junior in 2018-19.

        As a junior in 2019, Bernard played in 19 games, for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 15-32 (.469) from the floor, 4-14 (.286) from the arc and 1-3 (.333) from the line, while garnering 42 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and 2.2 rpg), 22 fouls, 7 assists, 7 turnovers, 1 block, 7 steals and 35 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Buccaneers (coached by Steve Forbes) finished 24-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 3^rd) in Southern Conference play. They lost 81-72 to Wofford in the semi-finals the postseason conference tournament and then fell 102-94 to Green Bay in the opening round of the College Invitational Tournament.

        As a senior in 2020, Bernard started 4 of the 24 games he played, for an average 13.6 mpg. He hit 23-64 (.354) from the floor, 10-27 (.370) from the arc and 18-31 (.581) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 35 fouls, 13 assists, 23 turnovers, 5 steals, 6 blocks and 74 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Warhawks (coached by Keith Richard) finished 5-15 (tied 11^th) in Sun Belt play and 9-20 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

BESSELINK, GERRY

6-9 C-F (CONNECTICUT 1984-87)

        Born in Kingston. Played for Regiopolis Notre Dame.

        As a freshman in 1984, Besselink played in 28 games for the Huskies, earning 1 start. He hit 25-60 (.417) from the floor, 14-24 (.583) from the line, while garnering 100 boards (3.6 rpg), 8 assists, 26 turnovers, 4 blocks and 6 steals in 10.8 mpg. He scored 64 points for a 2.3 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Dom Perno, finished 13-15 overall and 5-11 (tied 7th) in Big East play in 1984. But Besselink was handicapped in that Perno asked him to play inside for the Huskies despite having largely been a perimeter player in high school.

        As a sophomore in 1985, Besselink started 11 games, but lacked consistency, for the Huskies at the centre spot. Besselink hit 47-91 (.516) from the floor, 14-28 from the line, while garnering 99 boards (3.5 rpg), 21 assists, 33 turnovers, 7 blocks, and 7 steals in 16.9 mpg. He scored 108 points for a 3.9 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Don Perno, which finished 6-10 (7th) in the Big East.

        Besselink started all 28 games for the Huskies as junior. He hit 55-119 (.462) from the floor, 13-25 (.520) from the line, while garnering 138 boards (4.9. rpg), 43 assists, 41 turnovers, 4 blocks, and 14 steals in 22.6 mpg. He scored 123 points for a 4.4 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Dom Perno, finished 12-16 overall and 3-13 (tied 8th) in the Big East. Perno was turfed after the season and replaced by Jim Calhoun.

        As a senior, Besselink started 28 of 28 games for the Huskies. He hit 124-167 (.464) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 40-72 (.556) from the line, while garnering 300 boards for a 10.7 rpg, 44 assists, 72 turnovers, 17 blocks, 21 fouls in 34.7 mpg. He scored 288 points for a 10.3 ppg. Besselink closed out his career with a 10-point, 12 board effort in Connecticut’s two-point loss to Boston College in the Big East tournament opener. The Huskies, coached by Jim Calhoun, finished 9-19 overall and 3-13 (tied 8^th) in Big East play.

BHULLAR, SIM

7-4 C   (NEW MEXICO STATE, 2013-2014)

        Played his senior year at Huntington Prep in West Virginia. He also considered Pittsburgh, Georgetown, Syracuse, Michigan and Wake Forest. “I just really thought it would be the best fit for me,” Bhullar told Scout.com. “On all the visits I had fun and loved everything about Xavier.” But in August 2011, he decommitted and then enrolled at New Mexico State after learning that he was not qualified and would have to pay $42,000 in tuition. The NCAA denied him an eligibility waiver and he was forced to sit out the 2012 campaign.

        As a freshman in 2013, Bhullar started in 26 of 35 games, for an average 24.4 mpg. He hit 139-224 (.621) from the floor and 74-159 (.661) from the line, while garnering 233 boards (including 89 on the offensive glass and a 6.7 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out once), 26 assists, 44 turnovers, 85 blocks, 4 steals and 352 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 24-11 overall and 14-4 (3^rd) in WAC play. They defeated Idaho 65-49, Texas State 74-65 and UT Arlington to win the WAC postseason tournament before losing 64-44 to St. Louis in the opening (second) round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Bhullar started 24-30 games for an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 125-193 (.648) from the floor and 63-117 (.538) from the line, while garnering 235 boards (including 80 on the offensive glass and a 7.8 rpg, 83 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 42 assists (1.4 apg), 63 turnovers, a 0.7 asst/to ratio, 3 steals, 101 blocks and 313 points, for a 10.4 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 26-10 overall and 12-4 (2^nd) in WAC play. They defeated Seattle 70-68, CS-Bakersfield 69-63 and Idaho 77-55 to win the WAC postseason crown before losing 73-69 to San Diego State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

        After the season, Bhullar declared for the NBA draft. He went undrafted and joined the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Summer League. He was waived by the King’s and then acquired by the Reno Bighorns as an affiliate. He eventually made in his D-League debut with the Bighorns and signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings in April 2014, playing 16.1 seconds for the King’s in one game to become the first player of Indian descent to toil in the NBA. In his one season in the NBA, he made $29,843.

SIM BHULLAR’S NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

BHULLAR, TANVEER

7-2 C   (NEW MEXICO STATE 2014-2017 and MISSOURI STATE, 2018)

        From Toronto Father Henry Carr, where he averaged 18 ppg, 12 rpg, 4 bpg and 3 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2014, Bhullar redshirted. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 26-10 overall and 12-4 (2^nd) in WAC play. They defeated Seattle 70-68, CS-Bakersfield 69-63 and Idaho 77-55 to win the WAC postseason crown before losing 73-69 to San Diego State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

        As a freshman in 2015, Bhullar played in 10 games, for an average 4.3 mpg. He hit 4-11 (.364) from the floor and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 3 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg, 7 fouls, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks, 1 steal and 9 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 23-11 overall and 13-1 (1^st) in WAC play. They defeated CSU Bakersfield 57-53 and Seattle 80-61 to capture the postseason conference crown and then fell 75-56 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Bhullar started 6 of 34 games, playing an average 18.1 mpg. He hit 72-122 (.590) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 48-85 (.565) from the line, while garnering 178 boards, including 71 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg, 59 fouls, 22 assists, (0.6 apg), 33 turnovers, 6 steals, 14 blocks and 192 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 23-10 overall and 13-1 (1^st) in WAC play. After losing in the postseason tournament, they fell 58-56 to St. Mary’s-CAL in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 2017, Bhullar played in 22 games, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 24-46 (.522) from the floor and 11-24 (.458) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 25 fouls, 5 assists (0.2 apg), 12 turnovers, 10 blocks and 59 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Paul Weir, finished 28-6 overall and 11-3 (tied 2^nd) in Western Athletic Conference play. They defeated top-seeded Cal State-Bakersfield 70-60 to capture the postseason WAC tourney title and then fell 91-73 to Baylor in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. After the season, the Aggies bolted for the Sun Belt Conference.

        After the season, Bhullar transferred to Missouri State, where he was eligible as a graduate transfer in 2018.

        As a senior in 2018, Bhullar played in 24 games, for an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 30-70 (.429) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 7-15 (.467) from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 37 fouls, 14 assists, 20 turnovers, a 0.70 a/to ratio, 8 blocks, 5 steals and 67 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Bears (coached by Paul Lusk) finished 18-15 overall and 7-11 (tied 7^th) in Missouri Valley Conference play.

BIALSKI, DAVID

6-10 C (YALE 1991-93 and RHODE ISLAND 1995)

        John Abbott College in Montreal.

        As a freshman in 1991, Bialski played in 19 games, for a total 96 minutes. He hit 8-15 (.533) from the floor and 5-10 from the line, while garnering 5 boards (0.3 rpg), 3 fouls, 3 assists, 11 turnovers, 2 steals and 21 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Dick Kuchen, finished 15-11 overall and 9-5 (2^nd) in Ivy League play.

        As a sophomore in 1992, Bialski started one of the 24 games he played, for a total 203 minutes. He hit 9-22 (.409) from the floor and 6-22 (.273) from the line, while garnering 49 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 28 fouls, 5 assists, 7 turnovers, 5 blocks, 3 steals and 24 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Dick Kuchen, finished 17-9 overall and 7-7 (4th) in the Ivy League.

        As a junior in 1993, Bialski started 19 of 25 games, playing a total 599 minutes. He hit 52-102 (.510) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 29-58 from the line, while garnering 140 boards, including 62 on the offensive glass and a 5.6 rpg, 68 fouls (fouling out once), 15 assists, 22 turnovers, 38 blocks, 10 steals and 133 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Dick Kuchen, finished 10-16 overall and 6-8 (5th) in the Ivy League.

        Bialski then transferred to Rhode Island for his final year of eligibility.

As a senior in 1995, Bialski started all 27 games for a total 710 minutes. He hit 60-119 (.504) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 63-119 (.529) from the line, while garnering 204 boards, including 76 on the offensive glass and a 7.6 rpg, 95 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 16 assists, 42 turnovers, 33 blocks, 22 steals and 183 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Rams, coached by Al Skinner, finished the season 7-20 overall and 2-14 (9th) in Atlantic Ten play.

BIASATTI, HANK

5-11 G  (LONG ISLAND 1943 and 1947)

        Born in Beano, Italy. At some point, became a Canadian citizen. He played for Gordon McGregor High and then the University Windsor for three years before inking a three-year stint with a Canadian Army. He played one year of pro ball before opting to pursue a pro baseball career. He coached Windsor from 1956-62, where he had a 77-66 won-lost record and captured OQAA crowns in 1957 and 1959. He was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.

        In 1943, the Blackbirds, coached by Clair Bee, finished 13-6 overall.

        He then transferred back to Windsor to play for Assumption College.

        Long Island asserts that he returned to Brooklyn to play for the Blackbirds in 1947. The Blackbirds, coached by Clair Bee, finished 17-5 overall before losing 66-62 to Kentucky in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament.

        Drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1947 draft with the 21^st pick of the draft. He played six games for the Toronto Huskies in the NBA’s inaugural season.

HANK BIASATTI’S NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

BIASUTTO, ROBERT

6-7 F (DETROIT 1981-1982)

        Played for Windsor Assumption.

        As a freshman in 1981, Biasutto started 4 of the 13 games he played for a total 127 minutes. He hit 10-28 (.357) from the floor and 8-11 (.720) from the line, while garnering 28 boards (2.2 rpg), 2 assists, 9 turnovers, 4 blocks, 4 steals, 20 fouls and 28 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Titans, coached by Willie McCarter, finished 9-18 overall and 1-5 (6th) in the newly-formed Midwestern City Conference.

As a sophomore in 1982, Biasutto played in 4 games, for an average 2.5 mpg. He hit 2-5 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 2 turnovers, 1 block, 2 fouls and 4 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Titans, coached by Willie McCarter, finished 10-17 overall and 6-6 (tied 5th) in Midwestern City conference. McCarter dumped after season and replaced by Michigan assistant Don Sicko.

        After the season, Biasutto left the program and enrolled at Windsor for the 1983-84 campaign. He was subsequently twice named an OUA West all-star.

BIEKEU, CHRIS

6-7 F   (TOWSON, 2020-2023 and NEW MEXICO STATE, 2024-

        From Montreal, Que. and Vanier College.

        Biekeu redshirted as a freshman in 2020. The Tigers (coached by Pat Skerry) finished 12-6 (3^rd) in Colonial play and 19-13 overall. They lost 72-62 to Northeastern in the opening round of conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a freshman in 2021, Biekeu played in 15 games, for an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 12-25 (.480) from the floor and 11-15 (.733) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 15 fouls, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 4 steals and 35 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Pat Skerry) finished 4-14 overall and 3-9 (9^th) in Colonial AA play. They fell 69-48 to Elon in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Biekeu played in 20 games, for an average 2.9 mpg. He hit 3-5 (.600) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 5-6 (.833) from the line, while garnering 16 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 11 fouls, 7 turnovers and 11 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Pat Skerry) finished 25-9 overall and 15-3 (tied 1^st) in Colonial play. They defeated Northeastern 68-61 and then fell 69-56 to Delaware in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then lost 74-64 to Wake Forest in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 2023, Biekeu played in 29 games, for an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 18-37 (.486) from the floor and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 42 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass, 27 fouls, 5 assists, 8 turnovers, 6 steals, 5 blocks and 50 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Pat Skerry) finished 21-12 overall and 12-6 (tied 3^rd) in Colonial play. They defeated Delaware 86-60 before losing 77-72 to Charleston in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.

        Biekeu entered the transfer portal and enrolled at New Mexico State.

        As a senior in 2024, Biekeu played in one game for 6 minutes. He hit 0-1 from the floor, while garnering 1 board and 1 foul. The Aggies (coached by Jason Hooten) finished 13-19 and 7-9 (tied 4^th) in Conference USA play. They fell 89-69 to Western Kentucky in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

BIEL, T.J.

6-7 F   (SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE, 2024-

        From Calgary Edge, Vincennes University in Indiana and Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, where he averaged 9.3 ppg and 4.1 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2024, Biel started 5 of 30 games, playing an average 17.4 mpg. He hit 49-121 (.405) from the floor, 12-49 (.245) from the arc and 38-55 (.691) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 29 on the offensive glass and 2.9 rpg, 52 fouls, 12 assists, 19 turnovers, 8 blocks, 11 steals and 148 points, for a 4.9 ppg. The Redhawks (coached by Brad Korn) finished 9-22 overall and 4-14 (10^th) in Ohio Valley play, failing to qualify for the conference postseason tournament.

BIGBY, ALWAYNE

6-5 F   (NORTHEASTERN, 2010-2012 and RHODE ISLAND 2013)

        From Toronto Eastern Commerce, where he led his squad to an OFSAA title.

        As a freshman in 2010, Bigby started 28 of 32 games, playing an average 18.6 mpg. He hit 36-72 (.500) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 26-47 (.553) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out twice), 26 assists, 30 turnovers, 8 blocks, 28 steals and 101 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Bill Coen, finished 20-13 overall and 14-4 (tied 2nd) in Colonial play. They lost 59-57 to Connecticut in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Bigby started all 7 of the 7 games he played, for an average 24.3 mpg. He hit 11-30 (.367) from the floor, 2-7 (.286) from the arc and 6-14 (.429) from the line, while garnering 29 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 21 fouls (fouling out twice), 12 assists, 11 turnovers, 1 block, 11 steals and 30 points, for a 4.3 ppg. Bigby injured his tibia early in the season and was sidelined. The Huskies, coached by Bill Coen, finished 11-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 9th) in Colonial play. He was granted a medical redshirt.

        As a junior in 2012, Bigby started 25 of 31 games for an average 22.8 ppg. He hit 38-103 (.369) from the floor, 6-26 (.231) from the arc and 21-43 (.488) from the line, while garnering 110 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 81 fouls (fouling out twice), 39 assists, 58 turnovers, 6 blocks, 33 steals and 103 points for a 3.3 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Bill Coen, finished 14-17 overall and 9-9 (7th) in Colonial play.

        After the season, Bigby transferred to Rhode Island.

        As a senior in 2013, Bigby played in 29 games, for an average 9.7 mpg. He hit 13-33 (.394) from the floor, 0-10 from the arc and 11-16 (.688) from the line, while garnering 49 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and 1.7 rpg), 46 fouls, 5 assists, 15 turnovers, 2 blocks, 9 steals and 37 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Rams, coached by Dan Hurley, finished 8-21 overall and 3-13 (tied 14th) in Atlantic 10 play.

BINNEY, MARVIN

6-2 G   (DUQUESNE 2013)

From Toronto Eastern Commerce, where he led the Saints to a Quad-A OFSAA title and then enrolled at New Mexico JC, where he averaged 5.9 ppg, 2.3 rpg and 1.3 spg before enrolling at Duquesne.

As a sophomore in 2013, Binney played in 28 games, for an average 12.7 mpg. He hit 32-72 (.444) from the floor, 15-39 (.385) from the arc and 12-13 (.923) from the line, while garnering 26 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 30 fouls (fouling out once), 19 assists, 20 turnovers, 15 steals and 91 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Dukes, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 8-22 overall and 1-14 (16th) in Atlantic 10 play.

After the season, Binney leaves the program and transfers to St. Mary’s (TX), an NCAA Division 2 school.

BIRCH, KHEM

6-9 C   (PITTSBURGH, 2012 and UNLV, 2013-2014)

        From Montreal. Played senior year at Winchendon Academy in Massachusetts and was selected a McDonald’s All-American.

        As a freshman in 2012, Birch started 6 of the 10 games he played before leaving the team, for an average 15 mpg. He hit 16-28 (.571) from the floor and 12-22 (.545) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 21 fouls, 7 turnovers, 19 blocks, 2 steals and 44 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Panthers, coached by Jaime Dixon, finished 22-17 and 5-13 (tied 13^th) in Big East play. They defeated Wofford 81-63, Princeton 82-61 and Butler 68-62 in overtime to qualify for the finals of the College Basketball Invitational, which they won by defeating Washington State 2g-1 (66-67, 57-53 and 71-65). Birch left the team for “personal reasons.” His high school coach Ryan Hurde said “this situation is painting him as something he is not. The problem is he is being led down the road by so-called advisors.”

        As a sophomore in 2013, Birch started in 15 of 26 games, for an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 67-119 (.563) from the floor and 52-81 (.642) from the line, while garnering 149 boards (including 60 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 52 fouls (fouling out twice), 15 assists, 31 turnovers, 68 blocks, 18 steals and 186 points, for a 7.2 ppg. The Rebels, coached by Dave Rice, finished 25-10 overall and 10-6 (3^rd) in Mountain West play. They defeated Air Force 72-56 and Colorado State 75-65 before losing 63-56 to New Mexico in the league’s postseason tournament. They lost 64-61 to California in the NCAA’s opening (second round).

        As a junior in 2014, Birch started in 32 of 33 games, for an average 31.4 mpg. He hit 125-245 (.510) from the floor and 131-189 (.693) from the line, while garnering 337 boards (including 131 on the offensive glass and a 10.2 rpg), 76 fouls, 40 assists, 44 turnovers, 124 blocks, 21 steals and 381 points, for an 11.5 ppg. Birch was selected the Mountain West defensive player of the year for the second consecutive season. The Rebels, coached by Dave Rice, finished 20-13 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd) in Mountain West play. They defeated Wyoming 71-67 in the postseason tournament before losing 59-51 to San Diego State.

        After the campaign, Birch declared for the NBA draft. He went undrafted. In September, 2014, he signed a contract with the Miami Heat and a month later was waived. In July, 2017, he signed a two-year contract with the Orlando Magic and spent the 2017-18 campaign being shuffled back-and-forth to the Lakeland Magic of the D-League. Waived by the Magic in 2021, Birch signed a multi-year deal with the Toronto Raptors in August, 2021.

As of 2021-22, Birch had earned roughly US$14.6-million in the NBA.

KHEM BIRCH’S NBA STATS at sports reference.com.

BIRSTONAS, ROB

6-4 G   (MAINE, 2018)

        From Whitby, Ontario, Morris Catholic in Denville, N.J. and Tilton School in New Hampshire.

        Birstonas redshirted as a freshman in 2018. The Black Bears (coached by Richard Barron) finished 6-26 overall and 3-13 (8^th) in America East play.

        After the season, Birstonas left the program. He later surfaced at NCAA Division III Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania and subsequently was a player development coach at Ontario Tech.

BIRTLES, AL

(SEATTLE, 1960)

From Vancouver, British Columbia.

Birtles played in 13 games. He hit 6-18 from the floor and 6-10 from the line, while garnering 18 points, for a 1.8 ppg. He then quit the team because he dissatisfied with the limited minutes. The Chieftains, coached by Vincent Cazzetta, finished 16-10 overall playing an independent schedule.

Birtles toiled for years with the Vancouver IGA Grocers, who won three consecutive national Senior A titles between 1966-68.

BISARO, SANDY

6-9 C (PORTLAND STATE 1998-1999)

        From Kitsilano, B.C.

        As a freshman in 1998, Bisaro played in 16 games, for an average 4.7 mpg. He hit 9-20 (.450) from the floor, 5-13 (.385) from the arc and 5-7 (.714) from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 1 assist (0.1 apg), 3 turnovers (0.2 tpg), 1 steal (0.2 spg, 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 14 fouls and 28 points, for a 1.8 ppg (and a game-high 8). The Vikings, coached by Ritchie McKay, finished 15-12 overall and 10-6 (3rd) in Big Sky play. McKay bolted to Colorado State after the season and was replaced by Joel Sobotka.

        As a sophomore in 1999, Bisaro played in 3 games, for an average 5.0 mpg. He hit 1-3 from the line, 0-1 from the arc and 1-1 from the line, while garnering 2 offensive boards (0.7 rpg), 1 turnover, 2 steals (0.7 spg), 2 fouls and 3 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Joel Sobotka, finished 17-11 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in Big Sky play.

        Bisaro then transferred to the University of Victoria.

BITONDO, FREDDY

6-7 F   (SAM HOUSTON STATE, 2018)

        From Montreal and the Rock School, Mineral Area College, Garden City Community College and San Jacinto College in Texas, where he averaged 3.7 ppg and 3.7 rpg as a senior.

        As a junior in 2018, Bitondo started 1 of the 28 games he played, for an average 7.4 mpg. He hit 18-35 (.514) from the floor and 6-19 (.316) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 44 fouls (fouling out twice), 4 assists, 9 turnovers, 1 block, 1 steal and 42 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Bearkats, coached by Jason Hooten, finished 21-15 overall and 12-6 (4^th) in Southland play. They defeated Eastern Michigan 69-62 and Texas-San Antonio 76-69 before losing 99-80 to Northern Colorado in the semifinals of the Collegeinsider.com postseason tournament.

        After the season, Bitondo left the program and enrolled at NCAA Division II Fort Hays State.

BITOVE, BRETT

6-3 G   (WAKE FOREST 2009)

        From Toronto, Ont. He played his senior year at Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he averaged 19 ppg, 7rpg and 9 apg as a senior.

        As a non-scholarship freshman in 2009, Bitove played in two games for one minute, garnering no stats. The Demon Deacons, coached by Dino Gaudio, finished 24-7 overall and 11-5 (tied 2nd) in ACC play before receiving an at-large bid to the NCAA tourney, where they fell 84-69 to Cleveland State in the opening round.

        Bitove never again suited up for the Demon Deacons.

BLACKWOOD, TRISTAN

6-0 G   (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 2005-2008)

        From Toronto Eastern Commerce

        As a freshman in 2005, Blackwood started 28 of 28 games, playing an average 25.1 mpg. He hit 50-138 (.362) from the field, 30-96 (.312) from the arc and 16-20 (.800) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 35 fouls, 98 assists (3.5 apg), 59 turnovers (2.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.7), 26 steals (0.9 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg) and 146 points, for an average of 5.2 ppg. He scored a game high 11 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 12-16 overall and 8-10 (8th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Blackwood started 27 of 27 games, playing an average 34.6 mpg. He hit 130-295 (.441) from the floor, 71-177 (.401) from the arc and 54-60 (.900) from the line, while garnering 83 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 47 fouls, 113 assists (4.2 apg), 69 turnovers (2.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.6), 35 steals (1.3 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg) and 385 points, for an average of 14.3 ppg. He scored a game high of 28 points. Central Connecticut State, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 18-11 overall and 13-5 (tied 2nd) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a junior in 2007, Blackwood started 34 of 34 games, for an average 36.6 mpg. He hit 182-464 (.392) from the floor, 122-314 (.389) from the arc and 97-105 (.924) from the line, while garnering 85 boards (including 29 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 65 fouls, 140 assists (4.1 apg), 105 turnovers (3.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.33), 1 block, 42 steals (1.2 spg) and 583 points for a 17.1 ppg. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 22-12 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Northeast play. They captured the postseason tournament by defeating Sacred Heart 74-70 and then lost in the opening round of the NCAA tournament by a 78-57 count to Ohio State

        As a senior in 2008, Blackwood started 30 of 30 games, playing an average 35.9 mpg. He hit 158-390 (.405) from the floor, 105-284 (.370) from the arc and 70-81 (.864) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and 2.7 rpg), 57 fouls, 155 assists, 3 blocks, 36 steals and 491 points, for a 16.4 ppg. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 14-16 overall and 10-8 (6th) in Northeast Conference play.

BLAIR, JAHVON

6-3 G   (GEORGETOWN, 2018-2021)

        From Brampton, Ontario’s St. Edmund Campion High School and the Athlete Institute Prep in Mono, where he averaged 23.6 mpg, 6.4 rpg and 2.7 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2018, Blair started 2 of 30 games, playing an average 21.5 mpg. He hit 81-244 (.332) from the floor, 49-152 (.322) from the arc and 60-70 (.857) from the line, while garnering 65 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 32 fouls, 52 assists, 44 turnovers, 12 steals and 271 points, for a 9.0 ppg. The Hoyas (coached by Patrick Ewing) finished 15-15 overall and 5-13 (8^th) in Big East play. He was named to the Big East All-freshman team.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Blair played in 32 games, for an average 12.4 mpg. He hit 41-117 (.350), 33-96 (.344) from the arc and 15-24 (.625) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and 1.3 rpg), 20 fouls, 40 assists, 16 turnovers, 6 steals and 130 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Hoyas (coached by Patrick Ewing) finished 19-14 and 9-9 (tied 3^rd) in Big East play. They fell 73-57 to Seton Hall in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament before losing 71-68 to Harvard in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 2020, Blair started 12 of 31 games, playing an average 26.4 mpg. He hit 110-305 (.326) from the floor, 62-190 (.326) from the arc and 53-61 (.869) from the line, while garnering 95 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 37 fouls, 61 assists, 43 turnovers, 22 steals and 335 points, for a 10.8 ppg. The Hoyas (coached by Patrick Ewing) finished 5-13 (tied 8^th) and 15-17 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a senior in 2021, Blair started 17 of the 25 games he played, for an average 34.7 mpg. He hit 128-326 (.393) from the floor, 66-188 (.351) from the arc and 62-73 (.849) from the line, while garnering 90 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 39 fouls, 90 assists, 63 turnovers, 18 steals, 1 block and 384 points, for a 15.4 ppg. The Hoyas (coached by Patrick Ewing) finished 13-13 overall and 7-9 (8^th) in Big East play. They stunned Marquette 68-49, Villanova 72-71, Seton Hall 66-58 and Creighton 73-48 to capture the conference postseason tournament title before losing 96-73 to Colorado as the 12^th-seeded in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament. Blair was an honorable mention all-conference selection and was named to the postseason conference all-tournament team.

BLAKE, KEVIN

6-2 G   (ELON 2012-2015)

        From Toronto Oakwood Collegiate, where he led the Barons to an OFSAA title as a junior.

        As a freshman in 2012, Blake appeared in 26 games, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 11-40 (.275) from the floor, 1-14 (.071) from the arc and 16-26 (.615) from the line, while garnering 34 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 27 fouls, 11 assists (0.4apg) 8 turnovers, 4 steals, 1 block and 39 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Phoenix, coached by Matt Matheny, finished 15-16 overall and 9-9 (2^nd, North division) in Southern Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Blake started in 3 of 28 games, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 15-44 (.341) from the floor, 2-9 (.222) from the arc and 18-34 (.529) from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 26 fouls, 10 assists (0.4 apg), 10 turnovers, 12 steals and 50 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Phoenix, coached by Matt Matheny, finished 21-12 overall and 13-5 (1^st in North division) of Southern Conference play. They defeated NC-Greensboro in the opening round of the conference’s postseason tournament before losing 68-60 to the College of Charleston. They were invited to the Collegeinsider.com tournament and lost 69-53 to Canisius in the opening round.

        As a junior in 2014, Blake started in 10 of 32 games, for an average 14.9 mpg. He hit 51-91 (.560) from the floor, 4-17 (.235) from the arc and 43-70 (.614) from the line, while garnering 71 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 45 fouls, 32 assists (1.0 apg), 26 turnovers, 17 steals, 2 blocks and 149 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Phoenix, coached by Matt Matheny, finished 18-14 overall and 11-5 (tied 3^rd) in Southern Conference play.

        As a senior in 2015, Blake started all 33 games, for an average 23.9 mpg. He hit 91-196 (.464) from the floor, 23-61 (.377) from the arc and 61-100 from the line, while garnering 114 boards, including 47 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 78 fouls, 36 assists (1.1 apg), 44 turnovers, 22 steals, 3 blocks and 266 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Phoenix, coached by Matt Matheny, finished 15-18 overall and 6-12 (8^th) in Colonial Athletic Association play.

BLEICH, BRIAN

6-8 F (NIAGARA, 1988-1989)

As a high school senior, averaged 20.0 ppg and 14.0 rpg for St. Catherine’s Governor Simcoe. Believed by some to be Canada’s top high school player in 1988.

As a freshman in 1988, Bleich redshirted? for the Purple Eagles, coached by Andrew Walker, which finished 15-15 playing an independent schedule.

As a sophomore in 1989, Bleich started 5 of 27 games. He hit 37-85 (.435) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 36-49 (.735) from the line, while garnering 51 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 58 fouls (fouling out twice), 28 assists, 31 turnovers, 7 blocks, 9 steals and 115 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Andrew Walker, which finished 9-19 overall and 6-12 (7^th) in North Atlantic play.

Suffering from academic woes, Bleich transferred to Brock in 1990.

BOAHEN, GODWIN

5-9 G   (ILLINOIS-CHICAGO, 2017-2020)

        From Toronto Hill Academy, where he averaged 18.1 ppg and 3.9 apg as a senior, where he was a first-team Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association all-star, and Saint Louis Christian Academy in Missouri.

        As a freshman in 2017, Boahen started 21 of the 31 games he played, for an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 93-200 (.465) from the floor, 50-113 (.442) from the arc and 51-73 (.699) from the line, while garnering 111 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and 3.6 rpg, 88 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 102 assists, 75 turnovers, 2 blocks, 29 steals and 287 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Flames (coached by Steve McClain), finished 17-19 overall and 7-11 (6^th) in Horizon League play.

        As a sophomore in 2018, Boahen started in 11 of the 34 games he played, for an average 23.2 mpg. He hit 101-235) .430) from the floor, 56-131 (.427) from the arc and 44-56 (.786) from the line, while garnering 98 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 89 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 72 assists, 56 turnovers, 5 blocks, 36 steals and 302 points, for an 8.9 ppg. Boahen was named the Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year and led the league in three-point shooting. The Flames (coached by Steve McClain) finished 20-16 overall and 12-6 (3^rd) in Horizon League play. They defeated Saint Francis-PA 84-61, Austin Peay 83-81 and Liberty 67-51 before losing 76-71 to Northern Colorado in the championship match of the collegeinsider.com postseason tournament.

        As a junior in 2019, Boahen started 32 games, playing an average 34.3 mpg. He hit 160-367 (.436) from the floor, 90-241 (.373) from the arc and 65-77 (.844) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 82 fouls, 101 assists, 77 turnovers, 39 steals, 13 blocks and 475 points, for a 14.8 ppg. The Flames (coached by Steve McClain) finished 16-16 overall and 10-8 (tied 4^th) in Horizon League play. After the season, McClain was turfed and replaced by Luke Yaklich.

        As a senior in 2020, Boahen started 14 of 35 games, playing an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 128-349 (.367) from the floor, 55-186 (.296) from the arc and 45-59 (.763) from the line, while garnering 144 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 89 fouls, 92 assists, 82 turnovers, 41 steals, 3 blocks and 346 points, for a 10.2 ppg. The Flames (coached by Luke Yaklich) finished 10-8 (tied 4^th) in Horizon League play and 18-17 overall. They lost 71-62 to Northern Kentucky in the final of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

BOAKYE, ENOCH

6-10 F  (ARIZONA STATE, 2022-2023 and FRESNO STATE, 2024-

        From Brampton, Ont. and George Harris Prep in Mississauga. Toiled for the Canadian silver medalists at the U16 Americas Cup in Brazil.

        As a freshman in 2022, Boakye started 3 of 31 games, playing an averae 12.4 mpg. He hit 28-53 (.528) from the floor and 7-23 (.304) from the line, while garnering 108 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 7 assists, 24 turnovers, 1 steal, 29 blocks and 63 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Sun Devils (coached by Bobby Hurley) finished 14-17 overall and 10-10 (8^th) in Pac 12 play. They lost 71-70 to Stanford in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Boakye played in 19 games, for an average 3.3 mpg. He hit 5-10 from the floor and 3-9 from the line, while garnering 13 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg, 12 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 steal, 4 blocks and 13 points for a 0.7 ppg. The Sun Devils (coached by Bobby Hurley) finished 23-13 overall and 11-9 (tied 5^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Oregon State 63-57 and U.S.C. 77-72 before losing 78-59 to Arizona in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Nevada 98-73 in the 11^th-seeded play-in game before losing 72-70 to T.C.U. in the NCAA opening round.

        After the season, Boakye entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Fresno State.

        As a junior in 2024, Boakye started 26 of the 29 games he played, for an average 22.8 mpg. He hit 93-151 (.616) from the floor and 32-65 (.492) from the line, while garnering 223 boards, including 66 on the offensive glass and a 7.7 rpg, 71 fouls, 47 turnovers, 16 steals, 34 blocks and 218 points, for a 7.5 pgg. The Bulldogs (coached by Justin Hutson) finished 12-21 overall and 4-14 (9^th) in Mountain West play. They defeated Wyomng 77-73 before losing 87-75 to Utah State in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. After the season, Hutson was turfed and replaced by Clovis West HS coach Vance Walberg.

BONEY, JOHN

6-7 F (LOYOLA-MARYLAND, 1987-1991)

        Played for Martin Grove Collegiate HS in Etobicoke, Ont. Led them to a 48-8 record and known for a consistent jumper from 15-20 feet.

As a freshman in 1987, Boney redshirted. The Greyhounds, coached by Mark Amatucci, finished 14-14 overall and 10-6 in ECAC Metro play.

        As a freshman in 1988, Boney started all 30 games, playing a total 9-9 minutes. He hit 144-301 (.478) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 65-94 (.692) from the line, while garnering 128 boards, including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 109 fouls (fouling out 10 times, 18 assists, 75 turnovers, 4 blocks, 26 steals and 354 points, for an 11.8 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Mark Amatucci, finished 8-22 overall and 6-10 (6th) in ECAC Metro play.

        As a sophomore in 1989, Boney played in 28 games. He hit 71-153 (.464) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 22-40 (.550) from the line, while garnering 104 boards (3.7 rpg), 11 assists (0.4 apg), 6 blocks (0.2 bpg), 16 steals (0.6 spg) and 166 points, for a 5.9 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Mark Amatucci, finished 10-18 overall and 7-9 in Northeast Conference play. After the season, Amatucci is turfed and replaced by Tom Schneider.

        As a junior in 1990, Boney played in 25 games. He hit 42-112 (.375) from the floor and 24-44 (.546) from the line, while garnering 84 boards (3.1 rpg), 10 assists (0.4 apg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 7 steals (0.3 spg) and 108 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Tom Schneider, finished 4-24 overall and 2-14 in Northeast Conference play.

        As a senior in 1991, Boney started 1 of the 25 games he played, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 15-52 (.365) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 17-27 (.630) from the line, while garnering 45 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 39 fouls, 7 assists, 19 turnovers, 2 blocks, 12 steals and 55 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Tom Schneider, finished 12-16 overall and 5-11 in Northeast Conference play.

BONSU, EMMANUEL

BOROVAC, STEFAN

6-8 F   (MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL, 2017-2018)

        From Hamilton Orchard Park Secondary, where he averaged 20 ppg, 8 rpg and 7 apg as a senior, and then a prep year at Hargrave Military Academy

        As a freshman in 2017, Borovac started 10 of the 25 games he played, for an average 9.9 mpg. He hit 18-52 (.346) from the floor, 3-14 (.214) from the arc and 18-31 (.581) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and 2.1 rpg, 40 fouls, 16 assists (0.6 apg), 26 turnovers, 4 steals, 3 blocks and 57 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The River Hawks (coached by Pat Duquette) finished 11-20 overall and 5-11 (6^th) in America East play.

        As a sophomore in 2018, Borovac played in 19 games, for an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 17-31 (.548) from the floor, 1-7 (.143) from the arc and 8-21 (.381) from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 32 fouls, 10 assists, 16 turnovers, 7 steals, 2 blocks and 43 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The River Hawks (coached by Pat Duquette) finished 12-18 overall and 6-10 (6^th) in America East play.

        After the season, Borovac left the program???

BOS, BRANDON

6-1 G   (SOUTH DAKOTA, 2012-2015)

        From Markham, Ontario, where he averaged 27 ppg in grade 11 before transferring to Kiski Prep in Pennsylvania, where he averaged 19 ppg, 5 apg and 2 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2012, Bos started 2 of the 21 games he played, for an average 10.5 mpg. He hit 20-58 (.345) from the floor, 12-33 (.364) from the arc and 18-19 (.947) from the line, while garnering 22 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and 1.0 rpg), 14 fouls, 21 assists, 19 turnovers, 3 steals and 70 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Coyotes, coached by Dave Boots, finished 10-18 overall and 5-13 (tied 8th) in Summit League play.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Bos started in 18 of 29 games, for an average 27.9 mpg. He hit 102-224 (.455) from the floor, 44-103 (.427) from the arc and 70-81 (.864) from the line, while garnering 112 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 42 fouls, 55 assists, 34 turnovers, 16 steals and 318 points, for an 11.0 ppg. The Coyotes, coached by Dave Boots, finished 10-20 overall and 5-11 (tied 7th) in Summit League play.

        As a junior in 2014, Bos started 25 of 30 games, for an average 28.2 mpg. He hit 107-279 (.384) from the floor, 41-108 (.380) from the arc and 101-117 (.863) from the line, while garnering 96 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 42 fouls, 73 assists, 60 turnovers, 4 blocks, 16 steals and 346 points, for an 11.9 ppg. The Coyotes, coached by Dave Boots, finished 12-18 overall and 6-8 (5^th) in Summit League play. After the season, Boots retired after 25 years at the Coyotes helm. He was replaced by Nebraska assistant Craig Smith.

        As a senior in 2015, Bos started all 33 games, playing an average 30.9 mpg. He hit 147-398 (.369) from the floor, 48-138 (.826) from the arc and 114-138 (.826) from the line, while garnering 119 boards, including 29 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 54 fouls, 74 assists, 71 turnovers, 2 blocks, 13 steals and 456 points, for a 13.8 ppg. The Coyotes, coached by Craig Smith, finished 17-16 overall and 9-7 (tied 4^th) in Summit League play. Bos hit a career high 29 points in the postseason tournament quarterfinals. Bos was chosen to the league’s academic all-star team for the second consecutive season.

BOTICKI, DANNY

        (IDAHO STATE 2001-2003)

        From Victoria, B.C. Played one year at Treasure Valley CC before accepting a scholarship from Idaho State in 2001.

        As a sophomore in 2001, Boticki started 3 of 28 games, playing an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 25-73 (.342) from the field, 9-33 (.273) from the arc and38-48 (.792) from the line, while garnering 37 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 47 assists (1.7 apg), 39 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 20 steals (0.7 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 40 fouls and 97 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Bengals, coached by Doug Oliver, finished 14-14 overall and 10-6 (3rd) in Big Sky play.

        As a junior in 2002, Boticki started 12 of 27 games, playing an average 23.7 mpg. He hit 53-133 (.398) from the field, 13-57 (.228) from the arc, and 56-64 (.875) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and average 2.1 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 59 assists (2.2 apg), 53 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 1.1), 38 steals, 4 blocks and 175 points, for an average 6.5 ppg. He scored a game high 14 points. The Bengals finished 10-17 overall, coached by Doug Oliver, and 3-11 (8th) in Big Sky play.

        As a senior in 2003, Boticki started 13 of 25 games, playing an average 25.2 mpg. He hit 50-116 (.431) from the field, 25-69 (.362) from the arc, and 38-52 (.731) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and an average 1.8 rpg), 53 fouls, 51 assists (2.0 apg), 38 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 1.3), 22 steals, 3 blocks and 163 points, for an average 6.5 ppg. The Bengals, coached by Doug Oliver, finished 15-14 overall and 7-7 (tied 3rd) in Big Sky play.

BOUCARD, DIDIER

6-4 G-F (FAIRFIELD, 1996-1999)

        From Laval, Que. Played for College Jean de Brebeuf.

        As a freshman in 1996, Boucard started 8 of 30 games, for an average 15.0 mpg. He hit 45-107 (.421) from the floor, 0-4 from the arc and 30-49 (.612) from the line, while garnering 120 boards, including 69 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 55 fouls, 19 assists, 16 blocks, 29 turnovers, 22 steals and 100 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Stags, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 20-10 overall and 10-4 (tied 1st) in Metro Atlantic play, before losing 91-79 to Providence in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a sophomore in 1997, Boucard started 25 of the 29 games he played, for an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 79-166 (.476) from the floor, 0-6 from the arc and 57-96 (.594) from the line, while garnering 181 boards (including 61 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg), 48 assists (1.7 apg), 64 turnovers (2.2 tpg), 30 steals (1.0 spg), 37 blocks (1.3 bpg), 85 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 215 points, for a 7.4 ppg (and a game-high 21). The Stags, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 11-19 overall and 2-12 (8th) in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conf but qualified for the NCAA tourney by winning the postseason conference tourney before losing 82-74 to North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA draw. Cormier noted that Boucard was “the most athletic player we have. He gives us tremendous defensive pressure, and he is a pure rebounder. He can give us offence at times but he can really play defence and rebound.”

        As a junior in 1998, Boucard started 26 of 27 games, for an average 27.6 mpg, while earning a reputation as one of the Metro Atlantic’s top shot blockers. He rejected 56 (2.1 bpg). Fairfield, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 12-15 and 7-11 (tied 7th) in MAAC play. After the season, the coaching reins were assumed by Tim O’Toole. Boucard hit 107-192 (.557) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, and 62-107 (.579) from the line, while garnering 177 rebounds (including 73 on the offensive glass and a team-best 6.6 rpg), 42 assists, 57 turnovers, 44 steals and 277 points for a 10.3 ppg (and a game-high 24).

        As a senior starter in 1999, Boucard started all 26 games he played, for an average 31.3 mpg. He hit 141-267 (.528) from the floor, 4-11 (.364) from the arc and 81-174 (.466) from the line, while garnering 207 rebounds (including 78 on the offensive glass and an 8.0 rpg), 29 assists (1.1 apg), 56 blocks (2.2 bpg), 63 turnovers (2.4 tpg), 38 steals (1.5 spg), 85 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 367 points, for a 14.1 ppg (and a game-high 26). The Stags, coached by Tim O’Toole, finished 12-15 overall and 7-11 (8th) in Metro Atlantic play.

BOUCHER, CHRISTOPHER

6-9 F   (OREGON, 2016-2017)

        From Montreal, Que. and Northwest JuCo in Wyoming.

        As a junior in 2016, Boucher started 35 of 38 games, playing an average 25.8 mpg. He hit 159-295 (.539) from the floor, 39-115 (.339) from the arc and 102-149 (.685) from the line, while garnering 280 boards, including 103 on the offensive glass and a 7.4 rpg, 102 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 15 assists, 43 turnovers, a conference-leading 110 blocks (3.1 bpg), 30 steals and 459 points, for a 12.1 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Marshall, finished 31-7 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington 83-77, Arizona 95-89 and Utah 88-57 to win the postseason tournament and were given a number one seed in the NCAA tournament, defeating Holy Cross 91-52, Saint Joseph’s 69-64 and Duke 82-68 before losing 80-68 to Oklahoma in the Elite Eight.

        As a senior in 2017, Boucher started 12 of the 31 games he played, for an average 23.5 mpg. He hit 141-269 (.524) from the floor, 36-103 (.350) from the arc and 48-85 (.565) from the line, while garnering 188 boards, including 54 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg, 83 fouls, 13 assists (0.4 apg), 32 turnovers, 12 steals, 79 blocks and 366 points, for an 11.8 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Marshall, finished 33-6 overall and 16-2 (tied 1^st) in Pac 12 play. They lost 83-80 in the conference postseason tournament final and then went on a tear in the NCAA tournament, defeating Iona 93-77, Rhode Island 75-72, Michigan 69-68 and Kansas 74-60 before losing the national semi-finals 77-76 to eventual champion North Carolina. Boucher blew out the ACL in his left knee in the conference semi-finals and did not play in the NCAA tournament. He was Pac-12 all-defensive team selection and an honorable mention all-conference selection after leading the league in blocks.

        Boucher went undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft but quickly signed a two-year, two-way contract, guaranteed for $50,000, with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. A two-way NBA contract is a G-League contract where the player can spend up to 45 days on an NBA roster. He later inked a two-way contract, and subsequently, a multi-year deal with the Toronto Raptors.

        As of 2021-22, Boucher earned roughly US$15.54-million in the NBA.

CHRIS BOUCHER’S NBA STATS at sports.reference.com

BOUDREAU, MAX

6-7 F   (BUFFALO, 2007-2010)

        From Verdun, Que. Attended Champlain-St. Lambert, where he averaged 14 ppg and 8 rpg as a senior.

        “Boudreau is a player that can get out and play on the perimeter or in the post. He was the ability to rebound the ball well and can score. He is a hard-nosed kid that doesn’t mind contact,” said Buffalo coach Reggie Witherspoon.

        As a freshman in 2007, Boudreau started 7 of 19 games, playing an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 18-48 (.375) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 20-29 (.690) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 24 fouls, 11 assists (0.6 apg), 25 turnovers (1.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.44), 7 steals (0.4 spg) and 56 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 12-19 overall and 4-12 (5th, East division) in Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Boudreau started 9 of 30 games, playing an average 18.3 mpg. He hit 84-177 (.475) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 31-51 (.608) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 50 on the offensive glass and a 3-7 rpg), 81 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 10 assists, 45 turnovers, 18 blocks, 13 steals and 199 points for a 6.6 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 10-20 overall and 3-13 (6th) in Mid-American East division play.

        As a junior in 2009, Boudreau appeared in 33 games, starting none, for an average 13.8 mpg. He hit 76-157 (.484) from the floor and 49-71 (.690) from the line, while garnering 108 boards (including 50 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 12 assists, 30 turnovers, 7 blocks, 11 steals and 201 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 21-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 1st, East division) in Mid-American play. They lost 84-73 to Wichita State in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.

        As a senior in 2010, Boudreau started 5 of 30 games, playing an average 20.2 mpg. He hit 90-184 (.489) from the floor and 68-84 (.810) from the line, while garnering 107 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 20 assists, 33 turnovers, 8 blocks, 16 steals and 248 points, for an 8.3 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 18-12 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd, East division) in Mid-American play.

BOUGAIEFF, ALEX

6-11 C (RICE, 1997-2000)

        From Trois Rivieres, Quebec. Played for College Montmorency and averaged 22.0 ppg, 13.0 rpg and 3.0 bpg. He also played on Canada’s junior national team. Accepted a scholarship from Rice, whose coach Willis Wilson, said he had soft hands and good footwork but was inexperienced and not strong enough.

        As a freshman in 1997, Bougaieff played in 23 games, for an average 9.8 mpg. He hit 22-47 (.468) from the floor and 6-16 (.375) from the line, while garnering 61 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 14 assists (0.6 apg), 10 turnovers (0.4 tpg), 9 steals (0.4 spg), 7 blocks (0.3 bpg), 23 fouls (fouling out once) and 50 points, for a 2.2 ppg (and a game-high 7). The Owls, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 12-15 overall and 6-10 (tied 6th) in the WAC Mountain division.

        As a sophomore in 1998, Bougaieff started 9 of the 25 games he played, for an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 49-110 (.445) from the floor and 27-46 (.587) from the line, while garnering 147 boards (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg), 22 assists (0.9 apg), 26 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 12 steals (0.5 spg), 16 blocks (0.6 bpg), 56 fouls (fouling out once) and 125 points, for a 5.0 ppg (and a game-high 13). The Owls, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 6-22 overall and 3-11 (7th) in WAC play. Bougaieff lacked strength but gained weight in the offseason while playing for a Canadian team.

        As a junior in 1999, Bougaieff started 7 of the 27 games he played, for an average 24.9 mpg. He hit83-161 (.516) from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 58-95 (.611) from the line, while garnering 204 boards (including 73 on the offensive glass and a 7.6 rpg), 43 assists (1.6 apg), 34 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 22 steals (0.8 spg), 36 blocks (1.3 bpg), 75 fouls (fouling out once) and 225 points, for a 8.3 ppg (and a game-high 19). The Owls, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 18-10 overall and 8-6 (3rd, Mountain division) in WAC play. A wide body who had still to learn how to score in the low post, Wilson said Bougaieff improved his shooting over the summer by playing for the Canadian team at the World University Games, scoring 28 points and grabbing eight rebounds in a game against the United States in Spain in the summer of 1999.

        As a senior in 2000, Bougaieff started 23 of the 24 games he played, for an average 31.5 mpg. He hit 111-253 (.439) from the floor, 9-36 (.250) from the arc and 77-106 (.726) from the line, while garnering 186 boards (including 61 on the offensive glass and a 7.8 rpg), 26 assists (1.1 apg), 51 turnovers (2.1 tpg), 17 steals (0.7 spg), 23 blocks (1.0 bpg), 68 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 308 points, for a 12.8 ppg (and a game-high 21). Rice, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 5-22 overall and 1-12 (8th) in WAC play.

        Bougaieff went on to an extended pro career in Italy.

BOURSIQUOT, MAXIME

6-5 G   (NORTHEASTERN, 2017-2020)

        From Ottawa Immaculata and Kent School in Connecticut, where he was named a high school all-star.

        As a freshman in 2017, Boursiquot started 2 of 31 games, playing an average 20.2 mpg. He hit 62-127 (.488) from the floor, 10-18 (.556) from the arc and 29-42 (.690) from the line, while garnering 130 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 64 fouls, 20 assists (0.6 apg), 43 turnovers, 10 steals, 6 blocks and 163 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 15-16 overall and 8-10 (6^th) in Colonial Athletic Association play.

        As a sophomore in 2018, Boursiquot started in 32 of 33 games, playing an average 19.2 mpg. He hit 87-168 (.518) from the floor, 13-40 (.325) from the arc and 22-32 (.688) from the line, while garnering 126 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 85 fouls, 42 assists (1.3 apg), 47 turnovers, 25 steals, 7 blocks and 109 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 23-10 overall and 14-4 (tied 1^st) in Colonial play before losing 83-76 to Charleston in the postseason tournament final.

        Boursiquot did not play in 2019 after suffering a hip injury at the start of the season and receiving a medical redshirt. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 23-11 overall and 14-4 (2^nd) in Colonial play. They defeated UNC-Wilmington 80-59, the College of Charleston 70-67 and Hofstra 82-74 to capture the conference’s postseason title and then fell 87-53 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2020, Boursiquot started 26 of 31 games, playing an average 24.6 mpg. He hit 120-211 (.569) from the floor, 10-28 (.357) from the arc and 28-42 (.667) from the line, while garnering 155 boards, including 35 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 99 fouls, 41 assists, 67 turnovers, 52 steals, 9 blocks and 278 points, for a 9.0 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 9-9 (6^th) in Colonial play and 17-16 overall. They lost 70-61 to Hofstra in the finals of the conference tournament.

        After the season, Boursiquot left the program and enrolled at uOttawa.

BOWEN, SHAWN

6-2 G   (STETSON, 2008-2010)

        From Champlain-St. Lambert, where he averaged 10 ppg, 3.0 apg and 4.0 rpg as a senior. Bowen missed most of the 2006 campaign overcoming a severe spinal cord injury.

        As a freshman in 2008, Bowen played in 31 games, starting none, for an average 7.5 mpg. He hit 11-39 (.282) from the floor, 3-14 (.214) from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 29 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 11 fouls, 11 assists, 14 turnovers, 4 steals and 28 points for a 0.9 ppg. The Hatters, coached by Derek Waugh, finished 16-16 overall and 11-5 (tied 3rd) in Atlantic Sun play.

        As a sophomore in 2009, Bowen started 1 of 29 games, playing an average 5.3 mpg. He hit 8-26 (.308) from the floor, 6-14 (.429) from the arc and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 22 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 24 fouls (fouling out once), 8 assists, 12 turnovers, 4 steals and 27 points, for an average 0.9 ppg. The Hatters, coached by Derek Waugh, finished 13-17 overall and 9-11 (7th) in Atlantic Sun play.

        As a junior in 2010, Bowen started in 3 of the 16 games he played, for an average 9.4 mpg. He hit 6-24 (.250) from the floor, 3-16 (.188) from the arc and 1-5 (.200) from the line, while garnering 18 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 11 fouls, 8 assists, 8 turnovers, 3 steals and 16 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Hatters, coached by Derek Waugh, finished 7-22 overall and 5-15 (tied 10th) in Atlantic Sun play.

        After the season, Bowen left the program and enrolled at McGill.

BOYER-RICHARD, WILLIAM

6-1 G   (WESTERN MICHIGAN, 2019-2021)

        From Drummondville, Que. and College Jean-de-Brebeuf, where he averaged 17.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 5.0 apg in his final season while earning first-team RSEQ all-conference laurels.

        As a freshman in 2019, Boyer-Richard started 18 of 32 games, playing an average 19.4 mpg. He hit 49-108 (.454) from the floor, 37-75 (.493) from the arc and 24-31 (.774) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 57 fouls, 31 assists, 38 turnovers, 11 steals, 3 blocks and 159 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Steve Hawkins) finished 8-24 overall and 2-16 (6^th, West division) of Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Boyer-Richard played in 27 games, for an average 8.6 mpg. He hit 23-66 (.348) from the floor, 10-38 (.263) from the arc and 14-24 (.583) from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 27 fouls, 12 assists, 19 turnovers, 10 steals and 70 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Clayton Bates) finished 6-12 (tied 5^th, West division) of Mid-American play and 13-19 overall. They lost 76-73 to Toledo in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a junior in 2021, Boyer-Richard, started 9 of 19 games, playing an average 13.9 mpg. He hit 12-48 (.250) from the floor, 7-33 (.212) from the arc and 7-10 from the line, while garnering 23 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 25 fouls, 21 assists, 18 turnovers, 5 steals and 38 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Clayton Bates) finished 5-16 overall and 4-12 (9^th) in Mid-American play, failing to qualify for the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Boyer-Richard left the program and transferred to Brock.

BRADDICK, DAKIN

6-11 C (SOUTH CAROLINA STATE, 2003)

        Born in Ontario, Braddick’s family moved to Charleston, South Carolina when he was a tot. Attended Bonner Academy.

        In 2003, Braddick started 11 of 31 games, playing an average 16.3 ppg. He hit 67-130 (.515) from the floor, 2-5 from the arc and 24-37 (.649) from the line, while garnering 80 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out twice), 16 assists, 52 turnovers, 26 blocks, 7 steals and 160 points, for a ppg of 5.2. The Bulldogs, coached by Cy Alexander, finished 20-11 overall and 15-3 (1st) in MEAC play. They captured the postseason tournament and then lost 71-54 to Oklahoma in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

        Braddick left the program after the season and enrolled at Benedict College.

BRADDICK, DUSTIN

6-5 F   (CLEMSON 1999-2001 and SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 2003)

        Born in Ontario, Braddick’s family moved to Charleston South Carolina when he was five years of age. He toiled for North Charleston High, averaging 15.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 3.4 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 1999, Braddick played in 23 games, for an 8.3 mpg. He hit 20-46 (.435) from the floor, 3-3 from the arc and 16-26 (.615) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 12 assists (0.5 apg), 18 turnovers (0.8 tpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 19 fouls and 59 points, for a 2.6 ppg (and a game high 10). The Tigers, coached by Larry Shyatt, finished 20-15 overall and 5-11 (tied 7th) in ACC play. They defeated Georgia 72-57, Rutgers 78-68, Butler 89-69 and Xavier-O 79-76 before losing 61-60 to California in the NIT final.

        As a sophomore in 2000, Braddick started 9 of the 24 games he played, for an average 21.9 mpg. He hit 45-106 (.425) from the floor, 2-13 (.154) from the arc and 26-39 (.667) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 40 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 49 assists (2.0 apg), 37 turnovers (1.5 tpg), 12 steals (0.5 spg), 51 fouls (fouling out once) and 118 points, for a 4.9 ppg (and a game-high 14). The Tigers, coached by Larry Shyatt, finished 10-20 overall and 4-12 (9th) in ACC play.

        As a junior in 2001, Braddick started 3 of the 30 games he played, for an average 18.8 mpg. He hit 51-100 from the floor, 4-10 from the arc and 27-45 (.600) from the line, while garnering 125 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 29 assists (1.0 apg), 31 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 21 steals (0.7 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 67 fouls (fouling out once) and 133 points, for a 4.4 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Tigers, coached by Larry Shyatt, finished 12-19 overall and 2-14 (9th) in ACC play.

        After the season, Braddick left the program and transferred to South Carolina State.

        As a senior in 2003, Braddick started 25 of 30 games, playing an average 33.4 mpg. He hit 137-268 (.511) from the floor, 17-54 (.315) from the arc, and 98-134 (.731) from the line, while garnering 170 boards (including 98 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 75 fouls, (fouling out once), 53 assists, 95 turnovers, 7 blocks, 26 steals and 389 points, for a ppg of 13.0. “Dustin can play either guard spot or the small forward spot. He’s our most versatile player and one of the most versatile in the conference,” said Bulldogs coach Cy Alexander. “What I like most about Dustin is he has a warrior’s mentality. He played in the ACC and he knows what it takes to win at a high level.” The Bulldogs, coached by Cy Alexander, finished 20-11 overall and 15-3 (1st) in MEAC play. They captured the postseason tournament by defeating Hampton 72-67 in the final and then lost 71-54 to Oklahoma in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

BRADE, J.J.

6-4 G-F (GEORGE WASHINGTON 1996-98)

        A Pincourt, Quebec swingman who averaged 18.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg at St. Thomas More Prep in Connecticut in his final year of high school. St. Thomas More finished 27-2 and won the New England Prep school Class A title as Brade was selected MVP of the state tournament.

        As a freshman in 1996, Brade started 2 1of 27 games, for an average 24.0 mpg. He hit 83-145 (.572) from the floor and 50-81 (.617) from the line, while garnering 93 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 68 fouls (fouling out twice), 51 assists, 49 turnovers, 1 block, 37 steals and 216 points, for an 8.0 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Mike Jarvis, finished 21-8 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st) in the Atlantic Ten western division before losing 81-79 to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA tourney. Brade earned a reputation for a hard, in-your-face work ethic and defensive stopper.

        Brade was switched to a small forward as a sophomore in 1997 after demonstrating a marginal shooting touch from the perimeter, hitting only one of six attempts from beyond the arc. But his offensive production was marginal and the Colonials had little defensive presence on the wings. Brade started 15 of the 27 games he played, for an average 28.5 mpg. He hit 84-196 (.429) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 67-97 (.691) from the line, while garnering 112 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 50 assists (1.9 apg), 55 turnovers (2.0 tpg), 34 steals (1.3 spg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 72 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 236 points, for an 8.7 ppg (and a game-high 21). The Colonels, coached by Mike Jarvis, finished 15-14 overall and 8-8 (tied 2nd, West division) in Atlantic Ten play after having been picked to be on the nation’s top teams. The Colonials lost to Michigan State 65-50 in the first round of the NIT.

        Brade saw his minutes cut in half to 14.4 mpg in his junior year in 1998, largely as a result of Mike King becoming eligible in the second semester and his inability to hit from beyond the arc, nailing only two three-points in two seasons. He appeared in 25 games, starting 7, hit 32-94 (.340) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc, and F35-54 (.648) from the line, had 16 offensive boards, 41 defensive boards for a total of 57 and an average of 2.3 rpg. He committed 46 fouls, fouling out twice, had 37 assists, 32 turnovers, 2 blocks, 20 steals and scored 100 points for an average of 4.0 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Jarvis, which finished 11-5 (tied 1st) in the west division of the Atlantic Ten before falling 74-59 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney at the hands of Oklahoma State.

        Brade was projected to sit out the 98-99 season as a result of academic difficulties, although a coaching change, which saw Tom Penders, deposed at Texas, step in as the new Colonel coach after Jarvis accepted a job at St. John’s, would have made him a candidate for more playing time as a result of the run and gun style preferred by Penders. Although he had a year of eligibility remaining, Brade did not suit up again for the Colonels.

BRAND, MICAH

6-11 F  (MASSACHUSETTS, 2000-2003)

        Born in Middleton, New York, Brand was granted dual citizenship in 2009 (years after his career at Massachusetts, because his mother Marie was born in Tilsonburg, Ontario.

        As a freshman in 2000, Brand played in 29 games, for an average 13.1 mpg. He hit 55-106 (.519) from the floor and 16-31 (.516) from the line, 96 boards (3.3 rpg), 7 assists (0.2 apg), 6 steals (0.2 spg), 15 blocks (0-5 bpg), 21 turnovers, 63 fouls and 126 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Minutemen, coached by Bruiser Flint, finished 17-16 and 9-7 (3^rd, East division) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a sophomore in 2001, Brand started 23 of the 30 games he played, for an average 21.8 mpg. He hit 97-211 (.460) from the floor and 59-89 (.663) from the line, while garnering 142 boards, including 40 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg, 18 assists (0.6 apg), 11 steals (0.4 spg), 33 blocks (1.1 bpg), 55 turnovers, 77 fouls and 253 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Minutemen, coached by Bruiser Flint, finished 15-15 overall and 11-5 (4th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a junior in 2002, Brand started 24 of 27 games, for an average 28.5 mpg. He hit 95-216 (.440) from the floor,, 7-20 (.350) from the arc and 41-62 (.661) from the line, while garnering 154 boards, including 40 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 39 assists (1.4 apg), 18 steals (0.3 spg), 27 blocks (1.0 bpg), 47 turnovers (1.7 tpg), 76 fouls and 252 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Minutemen, coached by Steve Lappas, finished 13-16 overall and 6-10 (4^th, East division) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a senior in 2003, Brand started 15 of 27 games, for an average 21.1 mpg. He hit 72-155 (.465) from the floor, 8-24 from the arc and 38-52 (.731) from the line, while garnering 111 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg, 29 assists (1.1 apg), 19 steals (0.7 spg), 15 blocks (0-6 bpg), 39 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 48 fouls and 206 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Minutemen, coached by Steve Lappas, finished 11-18 overall and 6-10 (4^th, East division) in Atlantic 10 play.

BRAZDEIKIS, IGNAS

6-7 F   (MICHIGAN, 2019)

        From Oakville, Ontario and Orangeville Prep, where he helped lead them to two consecutive Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association titles, averaging 28.4 ppg and 8.4 rpg as a senior, while being named the loop’s MVP, all-tournament MVP and a three-time first-team all-star. Born in Lithuania. Helped Canada to a 5^th-place finish at the U17 World championships in Zaragoza, Spain, in 2016 and a silver medal at the U16 Americas championships in 2015.

        As a freshman in 2019, Brazdeikis started 37 games, playing an average 29.7 mpg. He hit 188-407 (.462) from the floor, 56-143 (.392) from the arc and 116-150 (.773) from the line, while garnering 201 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 79 fouls, 31 assists, 46 turnovers, 26 steals, 18 blocks and 548 points, for a 14.8 ppg. He was a second-team All-Big 10 selection by both the coaches and the media and was named the Big 10 Freshman of the Year. He was also named the Associated Press Newcomer of the Year. The Wolverines (coached by John Bielein) finished 30-7 overall and 15-5 (3^rd) in Big 10 play. They defeated Iowa 74-53 and Minnesota 76-49 before losing 65-60 to Michigan State in the conference’s postseason tournament final. They then defeated Montana 74-55 and Florida 64-49 before losing 63-44 to Texas Tech in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

        After the season, Brazdeikis declared for the NBA draft and was chosen 47^th overall in the second round by the New York Knicks (by way of a trade with the Sacramento Kings for Kyle Guy and US$1-million). In March, 2021, as a part of three-deal, Brazdeikis was moved to the Philadelphia 76ers and month later was waived. He subsequently signed a series of short-term contracts with the Orlando Magic in 2021.

As of 2020-21, Brazdeikis earned roughly $2.56-million in the NBA.

Ignas Brazdeikis’ NBA stats at basketballreference.com

BREMPONG, RENS

6-8 F (WESTERN CAROLINA, 2001-2005)

        From Thornlea High school in Thornhill, Ontario, where he averaged 17.0 ppg, 17.0 rpg and 10.0 bpg as a senior. He played on the Canadian junior national team in the summer of 2000.

        As a freshman in 2001, Brempong started 22 of 31 games, playing an average 28.1 mpg. He hit 93-226 (.412) from the floor and 43-80 (.538) from the line, while garnering 176 boards (including 63 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 96 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 17 assists, 70 turnovers, 93 blocks, 28 steals, and 229 points, for a ppg of 7.4. He led the league in blocks and was chosen to the Southern Conference coaches’ all-rookie team. The Catamounts finished 6-25 overall and 3-13 (6th North) on Southern Conf play and lost in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. Going into 2002 campaign, coach Steve Shurina said Brempong “came back a lot stronger with a lot more confidence in his game” as a result of playing for the Canadian national junior team. “He needs to get better offensively. He’s clearly the class of the league defensively. He’s had as good a summer as anybody could hope to have.”

        As a sophomore in 2002, Brempong started 19-28 games, playing an average 20.8 mpg. He hit 65-129 (.504) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 22-34 (.647) from the line, while garnering 134 boards (including 60 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg), 74 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 9 assists, 44 turnovers, 66 blocks, 22 steals and 152 points, for a ppg of 5.4. The Catamounts, coached by Steve Shurina, finished 12-16 overall and 6-10 (4th, North division) in Southern Conference play. Continued to block shots but didn’t improve other elements of his game, said Shurina, who attributed the flaw to the summer Brempong spent travelling with the Canadian national team. “He just got worn down. He decided to stay on campus this summer. He lived in the weight room and ate an elephant a day. He bulked up from 185 to 207 pounds. That’s huge. There were so many times last year when he got knocked off rebounds. … He’s never been a dominant scorer but we need him to be on the better rebounders and defensive players in the conference.”

        As a junior in 2003, Brempong started 23 of the 26 games he played, toiling an average 25.8 mpg. He hit 81-158 (.513) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 32-56 (.571) from the line, while garnering 164 boards (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 16 assists, 46 turnovers, 65 blocks, 22 steals and 194 points, for a ppg of 7.5. The Catamounts, coached by Steve Shurina, finished 9-19 overall and 6-10 (4th) in Southern Conference north division play. Brempong’s 65 blocks made him the third-best shot blocker in league history.

        As a senior in 2004, Brempong received a medical redshirt. He played 1 game, for 20 minutes, in which he hit 2-4 from the floor and nabbed 6 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass, garnered 1 foul, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 block and 4 points. The Catamounts, coached by Steve Shurina, finished 13.15 overall and 6-10 (5th, North division) in Southern Conference play.

        As a senior in 2005, Brempong started 16 of 30 games, playing an average 23.7 mpg. He hit 104-202 (.515) from the floor, 5-18 (.278) from the arc and 44-68 (.647) from the line, while garnering 180 boards (including 68 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 95 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 22 assists, 44 turnovers, 83 blocks, 22 steals and 257 points, for a ppg of 8.6. The Catamounts, coached by Steve Shurina, finished 8-22 overall and 3-13 (6th, North division) in Southern Conference play.

BRENNAN-McBRIDE, DEVIN

6-9 F   (SYRACUSE, 2007)

        From London St. Thomas Aquinas

        As a freshman in 2007, Brennan-McBride appeared in six games, for an average 3.8 mpg. He hit 2-2 from the floor and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 3 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 4 fouls, 2 turnovers (0.3 tpg) and 5 points, for a ppg of 0.8. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 24-11 overall and 10-6 (tied 5th) in Big East play. They defeated South Alabama 79-73 and San Diego State 80-64 in the NIT before losing in the quarterfinals to Clemson 74-70.

        After the season, it was determined that Brennan-McBride would need shoulder surgery and would be unlikely to ever play again.

BRISSETT, OSHAE

6-8 F   (SYRACUSE, 2018-2019)

        From Toronto, Ontario, Findlay Prep in Nevada, and the Athlete Institute Prep in Mono, Ontario, where he was chosen MVP of the 2017 Biosteel All-Canadian game.

As a freshman in 2018, Brissett started all 37 games, played an average 38.1 mpg. He hit 162-458 (.354) from the floor, 55-166 (.331) from the arc and 174-221 (.787) from the line, while garnering 327 boards (including 82 on the offensive glass and an 8.8 rpg), 83 fouls, 34 assists, 69 turnovers, 43 steals, 29 blocks and 553 points, for an average 14.9 ppg. The Orange (coached by Jim Boeheim) finished 23-14 overall and 8-10 (10^th) in ACC play. They defeated Arizona State 60-56, T.C.U. 57-52 and Michigan State 55-53 before losing 69-65 to Duke in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

As a sophomore in 2019, Brissett started all 34 games, playing an average 33.0 mpg. He hit 147-374 (.393) from the floor, 30-111 (.270) from the arc and 99-150 (.660) from the line, while garnering 254 boards (including 75 on the offensive glass and a 7.5 rpg), 71 fouls, 61 assists, 69 turnovers, 33 steals, 27 blocks and 423 points, for a 12.4 ppg. The Orange (coached by Jim Boeheim) finished 20-14 and 10-8 (tied 6^th) in ACC play. They lost 78-69 to Baylor in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

After the season, Brissett declared for the NBA draft but went undrafted and signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. After being waived by the Raptors, he subsequently signed a series of 10-day contracts and then a multi-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. In July, 2023, he signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics.

As of 2022-23, Brissett had earned roughly US4.8-million in the NBA.

Oshae Brissett’s NBA stats at basketballreference.com

BRERETON, WENDELL

6-6 F (FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 1989-1992)

        From Toronto Oakwood, where he averaged 18 points and 10.4 rebounds, while accumulating 202 blocks. FDU coac+h Tom Green describes him as a “diamond in the rough.”

        As a freshman in 1989, Brereton started 9 of the 25 games he played, for an average 13.6 mpg. He hit 42-85 (.494) from the floor and 19-31 (.613) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (2.3 rpg), 14 assists, 26 turnovers, 11 blocks, 8 steals, 47 fouls and 103 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Knights, coached by Tom Green finished 17-12 overall and 11-5 (2^nd) in Northeast Conference play before losing 67-66 to Robert Morris in the postseason conference tournament final.

        As a sophomore in 1990, Brereton started 10 of the 29 games he played, for an average 21.9 mpg. He hit 59-123 (.480) from the floor and 33-56 (.589) from the line, while garnering 122 boards, 18 assists, 45 turnovers, 38 blocks, 10 steals, 60 fouls and 51 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Knights, coached by Tom Green, finished 16-13 overall and 8-8 (6^th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a junior in 1991, Brereton started 12 of 28 games, for an average 21 mpg. He hit 76-148 (.514) from the floor and 62-86 (.721) from the line, while garnering 109 boards (3.9 rpg), 24 assists, 36 turnovers, 25 blocks, 18 steals, 69 fouls and 214 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Knights, coached by Tom Green, finished 22-9 overall and 13-3 (tied 1^st) in Northeast Conference play before losing 97-82 to Robert Morris in the postseason conference tournament final.

        As a senior in 1992, Brereton started 27 of 28 games, for an average 33.9 mpg. He hit 140-289 (.484) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 152-210 (.723) from the line, while garnering 188 boards (6.7 rpg), 23 assists, 93 turnovers, 40 blocks, 15 steals, 74 fouls and 433 points, for a 15.5 ppg, while being chose a Northeast Conference second team all-star. The Knights, coached by Tom Green, finished 14-14 overall and 11-5 (tied 2^nd) in Northeast Conference play.

BRITTAIN, SCOTT

6-8 F   (BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 2007-2010)

        From Oakville Iroquois Ridge, where he toiled on the Canadian junior national team. As a senior, Brittain averaged 21 ppg, 12 rpg, .480 from the field and .420 from the arc.

        As a freshman in 2007, Brittain started 28 of 29 games, playing an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 68-156 (.436) from the floor, 7-23 (.304) from the arc and 60-99 (.606) from the line, while garnering 173 boards (including 53 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 90 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 30 assists (1.0 apg), 70 turnovers (2.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.43), 11 blocks (0.4 bpg), 21 steals (0.7 spg) and 203 points, for a ppg of 7.0. The Terriers, coached by Dennis Wolff, finished 12-18 overall and 8-8 (3rd) in America East play.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Brittain started 28 of the 30 games in which he played, for an average 27.9 mpg. He hit 95-202 (.470) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 109-156 (.699) from the line, while garnering 189 boards (including 60 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg), 100 fouls (fouling out 7 times), 34 assists, 67 turnovers, 32 fouls, 28 steals and 299 points for a 10.0 ppg. The Terriers, coached by Dennis Wolf, finished 14-17 overall and 9-7 (tied 4th) in America East play.

        As a junior in 2009, Brittain started 18 of 27 games, playing an average 24.1 mpg. He hit 70-149 (.470) from the floor and 61-91 (.670) from the line, while garnering 132 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 21 assists, 40 turnovers, 25 blocks, 17 steals and 201 points, for a 7.4 ppg. The Terriers, coached by Dennis Wolf, finished 17-13 overall and 11-5 (3rd) in America East play.

        Brittain sat out the 2010 season after suffering his sixth concussion during preseason practice. The Terriers, coached by Dennis Wolf, finished 21-14 overall and 11-5 (tied 3rd) in America East play. They defeated Oregon State 96-78 in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitation and Morehead State 91-89 in the quarterfinals before losing 88-75 to Virginia Commonwealth in the semifinals. He then transferred to McMaster, where he was eligible as a fifth-year senior in 2012.

BRKOVICH, DON

6-6 F (MICHIGAN STATE 1979-1980 and NEW MEXICO 1982-83)

        From Windsor Lowe.

        As a freshman in 1979, Brkovich appeared in 11 games and hit 3-5 from the floor, 1-4 from the line and grabbed six rebounds (0.4 rpg), while committing three fouls and scoring seven points for an 0.6 ppg. The Spartans, coached by Jud Heathcoate, finished 26-6 overall and 13-5 (tied 1^st) in Big Ten play before defeating Lamar 95-64, L.S.U. 87-71, Notre Dame 80-68, Penn 101-67 and Indiana State 75-64 to capture the NCAA title.

        As a sophomore in 1980, Brkovich played in 2 games, for a total 5 minutes. He hit 1-2 from the floor, while garnering 2 boards (0.5 rpg), 1 foul and 2 points for a 1.0 ppg. The Spartans, coach by Jud Heathcote, finished 12-15 overall and 6-12 (9th) in Big Ten play.

        After his sophomore season, Brkovich transferred to New Mexico.

        As a junior in 1982, Brkovich started 25 of 28 games, for a total 722 minutes. He hit 142-261 (.544) from the floor and 41-56 (.732) from the line, while garnering 76 rebounds (2.8 rpg), 45 assists, 48 turnovers, 9 blocks, 16 steals and 325 points, for a 12.0 ppg. The Lobos, coached by Gary Colson, finished 14-14 and 7-9 (6th) in WAC play.

        As a senior in 1983, Brkovich started 16 of 29 games, for a total 582 minutes. He hit 94-210 (.448) from the floor and 28-45 (.622) from the line, while garnering 80 boards (2.8 rpg), 30 assists, 38 turnovers, 4 blocks, 21 steals and 216 points, for a 7.4 ppg. The Lobos, coached by Gary Colson, finished 14-15 overall and 6-10 (tied 7th) in the WAC. After running off an 11-4 record to open the season, star Lobo guard Phil Smith broke an ankle and a once-promising season ended with a 3-11 losing streak.

BRKOVICH, MIKE

6-4 G-F (MICHIGAN STATE 1978-81)

        From Windsor. Averaged 20.1 ppg and 10.2 rpg for a Windsor Lowe team which won the Ontario provincial title.

        As a freshman in 1978, Brkovich played in 27 games. He hit 28-59 (.474) from the floor and 7-8 (.875) from the line, while garnering 16 boards (0.6 rpg), 20 fouls, 18 assists and 63 points, including a season-high 8, and a 2.3 ppg. Michigan State finished 25-5 and 15-3 (1st) in conference play under coach Jud Heathcote. They defeated Providence 77-63 and Western Kentucky 90-69 before losing 52-49 to Kentucky in the Elite Eight.

        Brkovich started as a sophomore on 1979 NCAA championship team coached by Jud Heathcote, averaging 7.0 ppg. He partnered with Magic Johnson in the Spartans backcourt and became known as an excellent shooter. Michigan state captured the NCAA tourney with wins over Lamar (95-64) in round two; LSU (87-71) in the sweet sixteen; Notre Dame (88-68) in the regional final, Penn (101-67) in the Final Four semis and Indiana State (75-64) in highly-billed national final featuring Johnson against Larry Bird. The Spartans finished 26-6 and 13-5 (tied 1^st) in Big Ten play. Brkovich started 15 of 31 games, playing an average 25.0 mpg. He hit 85-163 from the floor (.509) and 53-66 from the line (.803) while grabbing 56 rebounds (1.7 rpg); committing 56 fouls and scoring 223 points, with a season-high of 16.

        As a junior in 1980, Brkovich started 26 of 27 games, for an average 30.2 mpg. He hit 94-208 (.452) from the floor and 50-67 (.746) from the line, while garnering 74 boards (2.7 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out 5 times, 96 assists, 3 blocks, 29 steals and 238 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Spartans, coached by Jud Heathcote, finished 12-15 overall and 6-12 (9th) in Big Ten play. Played primarily small forward and earned the nickname ‘The Golden Arm’ because of his long-range shooting touch.

        As a senior in 1981, Brkovich started 23 of 25 games, for an average 31.3 mpg. He hit 75-158 (.475) from the floor and 56-65 (.862) from the line, while garnering 54 boards (2.2 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out twice), 60 assists, 5 blocks, 16 steals and 206 points, including a season-high 23, for an 8.2 ppg. The Spartans, coached by Jud Heathcote, finished 13-14 overall and 7-11 (8th) in the Big Ten. Brkovich was co-captain of the squad.

        Brkovich was drafted by Milwaukee, as the 181st pick of the 1981 NBA draft.

BROOKS, DILLON

6-5 F   (OREGON, 2015-2017)

        From Mississauga, Ont. and Findlay Prep in Nevada, where he averaged 8.4 ppg, 1.7 apg and 3.1 rpg as a senior. Toiled for the Canadian team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 championships in the summer of 2014. Rated a four-star recruit and #80 in ESPN rankings.

        As a freshman in 2015, Brooks started 33 of 36 games, for an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 150-329 (.456) from the floor, 28-83 (.337) from the arc and 85-103 (.825) from the line, while garnering 176 boards, including 62 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 111 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 65 assists, 73 turnovers, 20 blocks, 18 steals and 413 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Altman, finished 26-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Oklahoma State 79-73 before losing 72-65 to Wisconsin in the NCAA tournament’s round of 32.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Brooks started all 38 games, playing an average 32.8 mpg. He hit 231-492 (.470) from the floor, 48-142 (.338) from the arc and 125-155 (.806) from the line, while garnering 207 boards, including 78 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg, 112 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 119 assists, 89 turnovers, 14 blocks, 40 steals and 635 points, to lead the Ducks in scoring with a 16.7 ppg. He was chosen first-team Pac 12 all-conference. The Ducks, coached by Dana Marshall, finished 31-7 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington 83-77, Arizona 95-89 and Utah 88-57 to win the postseason tournament and were given a number one seed in the NCAA tournament, defeating Holy Cross 91-52, Saint Joseph’s 69-64 and Duke 82-68 before losing 80-68 to Oklahoma in the Elite Eight.

        As a junior in 2017, Brooks started 27 of the 35 games he played, for an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 206-422 (.488) from the floor, 57-142 (.401) from the arc and 95-126 (.754) from the line, while garnering 113 boards, including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 97 fouls, 95 assists (2.7 apg), 72 turnovers, 38 steals, 16 blocks and 564 points, for a 16.1 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Marshall, finished 33-6 overall and 16-2 (tied 1^st) in Pac 12 play. They lost 83-80 in the conference postseason tournament final and then went on a tear in the NCAA tournament, defeating Iona 93-77, Rhode Island 75-72, Michigan 69-68 and Kansas 74-60 before losing the national semi-finals 77-76 to eventual champion North Carolina. Brooks was chosen the Pac 12 player of the year, first team all-conference and a third-team All-American by the Sporting News.
        After the season, Brooks declared for the NBA draft and was chosen in the 2^nd round (45^th overall) by the Houston Rockets. He was promptly traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for a 2018 second-round pick. In July, he signed a multi-year contract with the Grizzlies. In July, 2023, as part of a complex five-team trade involving a raft of players, draft picks and, Brooks was moved to the Houston Rockets.

        As of 2022-23, Brooks had earned roughly US$38.81-million in the NBA.

DILLON BROOKS’ NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

BROOKS, REECE

5-9 G   (ALBANY, 2019)

        From Brampton Centennial and the NJCAA’s Clarendon College in Texas, where he averaged 18.3 ppg, 6.5 apg, 2.4 rpg and 2.0 spg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2019, Brooks played in 14 games, for an average 6.6 mpg. He hit 6-30 (.200) from the floor, 3-23 (.130) from the arc and 5-6 (.833) from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 9 fouls, 5 assists, 10 turnovers and 20 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Great Danes (coached by Will Brown) finished 12-20 overall and 7-9 (tied 5^th) in America East play.

        After the season, Brooks left the program at enrolled at the NAIA’s Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky.

BROWN, DENHAM

6-5 F (CONNECTICUT 2003-2006)

        From Toronto West Hill Collegiate where he averaged 30.0 ppg and 6.0 rpg as a senior. Once scored 111 points during a high school game. “Maybe 11 points doesn’t mean that much because of the competition. But to me 111 points is still 111 points. He has looked terrific in workouts,” said Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun.

        Brown averaged 21.6 mpg (starting 28 of 33 games) as a freshman for the Huskies in 2003. Brown averaged 7.7 ppg (254 points), 3.4 rpg (112 boards, including 35 on the offensive glass), 0.7 spg (23 steals), 1.09 apg (36 assists), 0.15 bpg (5 blocks), and had an assist-to ratio of 1.55. He shot 100-221 (.452) from the floor, 30-72 (.427) from the arc and 24-41 (.585) from the line for a 23-10 Huskies squad, coached by Jim Calhoun, that finished 10-6 (tied 1st in East division) in Big East play. In the opening round of the NCAA tournament, Connecticut defeated BYU 58-53. The Huskies then beat Stanford 85-74 before losing 82-78 to Texas in the South regional semi-final. Brown was tentative at times but dynamic at others. “He’s coming on, and it’s been fun to watch,” said Calhoun.

        As a sophomore in 2004, Brown averaged 25 mpg (playing 39 games and starting 27), 8.9 ppg (347 points), 3.9 rpg (153 boards, including 37 on the offensive glass), 1.23 apg (48 assists), 0.6 spg (21 steals), 1.7 tpg (58 turnovers), 0.08 bpg (3 blocks), had an assist-to ratio of 0.83,and shot 130-297 (.438) from the floor, 51-70 (.729_ from the line and 36-92 (.391) from the arc for a Connecticut squad that finished 12-4 (2nd) in Big East play before capturing the NCAA title. The Huskies, coached by Jim Calhoun, were seeded 2nd in the Phoenix regional and defeated Vermont 70-53, DePaul 72-55, Alabama 87-71, Duke 79-78 and Georgia Tech 82-73 as they captured the crown and finished the season 33-6. Brown started out the season at a torrid pace, hitting double figures in 12 of his first 17 games but reached that mark only three times after that. In the offseason, Brown averaged 13.4 ppg for the Canadian national team.

        Heading into his junior season, Brown was projected to start despite the fact that the Huskies had extraordinary depth at the small forward spot, including transfer Ed Nelson and highly-touted rookie Rudy Gay. As a junior in 2005, Brown played in 31 games, starting 21 for an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 112-263 (.426) from the floor, 31-103 (.301) from the arc and 68-84 (.810) from the line, while garnering 124 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass for an average 4.0 rpg. He committed 40 fouls, dished 47 assists for a 1.52 apg, committed 44 turnovers for a 1.42 tpg and assist-to ratio of 1.07. He had 7 blocks (.0.23 bpg), 25 steals (0.81 spg) and scored 323 points (10.4 ppg). The Huskies, coached by Jim Calhoun, finished 23-8 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st) in Big East play. The lost to Syracuse 67-63 in the Big East postseason tourney final. They defeated Central Florida in the opening round of the NCAA tourney and then fell 65-62 to North Carolina State.

        As a senior in 2006, Brown started 20 of 32 games for a 23.6 mpg. He hit 117-290 (.403) from the floor, 30-92 (.326) from the arc and 79-91 (.868) from the line, while garnering 141 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 53 fouls, 22 assists, 53 turnovers, 12 blocks, 25 steals and 343 points for a 10.8 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Jim Calhoun, finished 30-4 overall and 14-2 (tied 1st) in Big East play. They lost 86-84 in the Big East tournament final. In the NCAA, the Huskies defeated Albany 72-59, Kentucky 87-83 and Washington 98-92 before losing 86-84 in the Washington-DC regional final.

        NBA: Brown was selected with the 40th pick in the 2nd round in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. After playing two preseason games with totals of eight points and five rebounds with the Sonics, he was waived by the team on October 26, 2006. However, the Tulsa 66ers subsequently used the eighth overall pick in the 2006 D-League Draft on Brown. He later played professionally in Turkey.

BROWN, JEVON

6-5 G   (BINGHAMTON, 2019-2020)

        From Southwest Christian Academy in Toronto, Ont., Ranger College in Texas, and Western Texas JC, where he averaged 10.6 rpg and 5.7 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2020, Brown played in 21 games, playing an average 7.9 mpg. He hit 20-49 (.408) from the floor, 7-18 (.389) from the arc and 11-21 (.524) from the line, while garnering 27 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 23 fouls, 5 assists, 7 turnovers, 8 steals, 3 blocks and 58 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Bearcats (coached by Tommy Dempsey) finished 4-12 (9th) in America East play and 10-19 overall.

        After the season, Brown left the program and transferred to Brock.

BROWN, JAVONTE

        (CONNECTICUT, 2021 and TEXAS A&M, 2022-2023 and WESTERN MICHIGAN, 2024-

        From Pickering, Ont., Mount Saint Joseph HS in Baltimore, Maryland, and Thornlea Secondary in Toronto, where he averaged 18.9 ppg, 9.8 rpg and 2.6 bpg and was chosen the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association defensive player of the year.

As a freshman in 2021, Brown left the Connecticut program early in the season and enrolled at Texas A&M. He toiled in two games for the Huskies, for an average 2.0 mpg. He hit 2-2 from the floor, while garnering 2 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 1 foul and 4 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Dan Hurley, finished 15-8 overall and 11-6 (x) in Big East play before losing 63-54 to Maryland in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

Brown did not lose a year of eligibility and was eligible as a freshman in 2021-22 at Texas A&M.

        As a freshman in 2022, Brown started 11 of the 31 games he played, for an average 7.1 mpg. He hit 17-32 (.531) from the floor and 13-31 (.419) from the line, while garnering 51 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 31 fouls, 11 assists, 9 turnovers, 5 steals, 9 blocks and 47 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Buzz Williams) finished 27-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 5^th) in SEC play. They defeated Florida 83-80, Auburn 67-62 and Arkansas 82-64 before losing 65-50 to Tennessee in the conference postseason tournament title match. They then defeated Alcorn 74-62, Oregon 75-60, Wake Forest 67-52 and Washington State 72-56 before losing 73-72 to Xavier-O. in the NIT championship final.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Brown played in 7 games, for an average 3.1 mpg. He hit 6-11 from the floor, while garnering 11 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 3 fouls, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 2 blocks and 12 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Buzz Williams) finished 25-10 overall and 15-3 (2^nd) in SEC play. They defeated Arkansas 67-61 and Vanderbilt 87-75 before losing 82-63 to Alabama in the postseason conference tournament final. As a 7-seed in the NCAA draw, they lost 76-59 in the opening round of the tournament.

        After the season, Brown entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Western Michigan.

        As a junior in 2024, Brown played in 23 games for an average 15.7mpg. He hit 80-139 (.576 from the floor and 43-81 (.531) from the line, while garnering 97 boards, including 45 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 39 fouls, 16 assists, 32 turnovers, 7 seals, 24 blocks and 203 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Dwayne Stephens) finished 12-20 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Mid-American play. They were pounded 82-55 by Ohio in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

BROWN, JOEL

6-2 G   (CALIFORNIA, 2020-2023 and IONA, 2024)

        From Brampton, Ont., and Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, winning a national championship in 2018. He toiled for the U18 Canadian team that won silver at the FIBA Americas in 2018.

        As a freshman in 2020, Brown started 17 of 32 games, playing an average 19 mpg. He hit 29-85 (.341) from the floor, 8-26 (.308) from the arc and 12-30 (.400) from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and 2.0 rpg), 59 fouls, 56 assists, 34 turnovers, 14 steals, 4 blocks and 78 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Golden Bears (coached by Mark Fox) finished 7-11 (tied 8th) in Pac 12 play and 14-18 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Brown started 21 of 28 games, playing an average 26.1 mpg. He hit 54-115 (.470) from the floor, 12-31 (.387) from the arc and 26-52 from the line, while garnering 74 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and 2.6 rpg), 75 fouls, 88 assists, 53 turnovers, 39 steals, 1 block and 146 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Golden Bears (coached by Mark Fox) finished 9-20 overall and 3-17 (12^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Stanford 76-58 before losing 61-58 to Colorado in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        As a junior in 2022, Brown started 24 of the 30 games he played, for an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 58-142 (.408) from the floor, 6-26 (.231) from the arc and 21-45 (.467) from the line, while garnering 104 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 73 fouls, 97 assists, 56 turnovers, 27 steals, 3 blocks and 143 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Golden Bears (coached by Mark Fox) finished 12-20 overall and 5-15 (12^th) in Pac 12 play. They were defeated 66-59 by Washington State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Fox is turfed and replaced by Utah Valley coach Mark Madsen.

        As a senior in 2023, Brown started 31 of 32 games, playing an average 32.6 mpg. He hit 85-208 (.409) from the floor, 11-45 (.244) from the arc and 39-72 (.542) from the line, while garnering 105 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 80 fouls, 101 assists, 68 turnovers, 32 steals, 7 blocks and 220 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Golden Bears (coached by Mark Madsen) finished 3-29 overall and 2-18 (12^th) in Pac 12 play, before losing 69-52 to Washington State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Brown entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Iona.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Brown started 31 of 32 games, playing an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 98-200 (.490) from the floor, 13-35 (.371) from the arc and 33-73 (.452) from the line, while garnering 107 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 108 fouls, 113 assists, 45 turnovers, 67 steals, 4 blocks and 242 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Gaels (coached by Tobin Anderson) finished 16-17 overall and 10-10 (7^th) in Metro Atlantic play. They defeated Manhattan 60-57 before losing 68-63 to Fairfield in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

BROWNE, RASHAWN

6-0 G   (NEW MEXICO STATE, 2015-2016)

        From Toronto Bill Crothers Secondary, where he averaged 15 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 1.3 spg as a senior.

        Browned redshirted as a freshman in 2015. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 23-11 overall and 13-1 (1^st) in WAC play. They defeated CSU Bakersfield 57-53 and Seattle 80-61 to capture the postseason conference crown and then fell 75-56 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a freshman in 2016, started 2 of 34 games, playing an average 12.1 mpg. He hit 20-63 (.317) from the floor, 9-33 (.273) from the arc and 27-39 (.692) from the line, while garnering 41 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and 1.2 rpg, 33 fouls, 36 assists (1.1 apg), 26 turnovers, 9 steals, 1 block and 76 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 23-10 overall and 13-1 (1^st) in WAC play. After losing in the postseason tournament, they fell 58-56 to St. Mary’s-CAL in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Browne left the program and transferred to NCAA Division II California of Pennsylvania. He ultimately surfaced the University of Manitoba.

BROWNE, SHAWN

6-6 F (VIRGINIA TECH 1995-98)

        A native of St. Vincent in the West Indies who moved to Montreal at the age of 13 and played two years to ball for Sir Winston Churchill HS in Montreal. He then moved to the U.S. to play his senior year of HS at Hargrave (Va) Military Academy, where he averaged 15.2 ppg 6.7 rpg and 3.1 blocks for a 25-5 team.

        As a freshman in 1995, Brown does not appear to have played for a Hokies unit, coached by Bill Foster, that finished 18-10 overall and 6-6 (tied 4^th) in Metro Conference play. The Hokies defeated Clemson 62-54, Providence 9178, New Mexico State 64-61, Canisius 71-59 and Marquette 65-64 to capture the NIT title. After the season, the Hokies bailed for the Atlantic 10.

        As a sophomore in 1996, Browne averaged 1.0 ppg, 0.3 rpg, 0.0 apg, .375 FG& and .500 FT% for a (23-6) Virginia Tech coached by Bill Foster which finished 13-3 (tied 1st) in the Atlantic Ten play. Described as a physical rebounder.

        As a junior in 1997, Brown started 6 of the 24 games, for an average 10.2 mpg. He hit 33-72 (.458) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 16-33 (.485) from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 11 assists (0.5 apg), 21 turnovers (0.9 tpg), 16 steals (0.7 spg), 4 blocks (0.2 bpg), 24 fouls and 82 points, for a 3.4 ppg (and a game-high 9). Inconsistent play led primarily to backup duty behind Hokies star forward Ace Custis. Coached by Bill Foster, who retired after the season, and was replaced by assistant Bobby Hussey, Virginia Tech finished 15-16 overall and 7-9 (3rd, West division) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a senior in 1998, Brown started 9 of the 26 games he played, for an average 13.1 mpg. He hit 40-89 (.449) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 17-28 (.607) from the line, while garnering 79 boards (including 40 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 7 assists (0.3 apg), 21 turnovers (0.8 tpg), 9 steals (0.3 spg), 6 blocks (0.2 bpg, 46 fouls and 97 points, for a 3.7 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Hokies, coached by Bobby Hussey, finished 10-17 overall and 5-11 (tied 4th, West division) in Atlantic 10 play.

BROWNRIGG, DAVID

6-3 G (ST. FRANCIS-PA. 1997)

        From Longueuil, Que., where he played for St. Paul de Varennes. St. Francis coach Tom McConnel expected him to play the point. “He’s a very solid player.”

        As a freshman in 1997, Brownrigg started 3 of the 22 games he played, for an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 6-28 (.214) from the floor, 3-19 (.158) from the arc and 8-9 (.889) from the line, while garnering 23 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 26 assists (1.2 apg), 31 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 6 steals (0.3 spg), 1 block, 28 fouls and 23 points, for a 1.0 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Red Flash, coached by Tom McConnell, finished 12-15 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Northeast play.

        After one season, Brownrigg returned to Canada and enrolled at Laval for the 98-99 season and quickly became an integral component of the Rouge et Or’s revitalization.

BUCKNOR, JERMAINE

6-7 F (RICHMOND 2002-2006)

        Bucknor averaged 20.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg was a senior at Ross Shepherd High School in Edmonton, where he helped the Thunderbirds win two provincial titles. “He is the type of player that is comfortable at nearly every position on the floor,” said Spiders coach John Beilein. “We love to recruit versatile players like Jermaine who can shoot, rebound and really pass the ball.”

        Redshirted as a freshman in 2002, during which Richmond, coached by John Beilein, finished 22-14 overall and 11-5 (tied 2nd) in Atlantic Ten west division and then defeated Wagner 74-67, Montana State 63-48 and Minnesota 67-66 in the NIT before losing 62-46 in the quarterfinals to Syracuse. After the season, Beilein bails for West Virginia and is replaced by Jerry Wainwright. The new coach is immediately impressed. “Size in basketball is not just vertical, it’s horizontal. He’s just one of those kids that is good with the body, is light on his feet and can get down and get you post position.”

        Bucknor saw limited minutes as a freshman in 2003. He started 1 of 20 games, playing an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 15-34 (.441) from the field, 0-7 from the arc, and 2-5 (.400) from the line, while garnering 23 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 23 fouls, 12 assists (0.6 apg), 12 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 4 steals, 1 block and 32 points, for a ppg of 1.6. He scored a game high 9. The Spiders, coached by Jerry Wainwright, finished 16-13 overall and 10-6 (3rd) in Atlantic 10 West division play, before losing 67-49 to Providence in the opening round of the NIT.

        Bucknor became the sixth man in 2004. He started 6 of 33 games, playing an average 16.6 mpg. He hit 63-127 (.496) from the floor, 20-54 (.370) from the arc and 15-20 (.750) from the line, while garnering 122 boards (including 40 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 61 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 30 turnovers, 15 blocks, 12 steals and 161 points, for a ppg of 4.9. He scored a career-high 17 points in Atlantic 10 quarterfinals. The Spiders, coached by Wainwright, finished 20-13 overall and 10-6 (tied 3rd) in the Atlantic 10 West division and received an invitation to the NCAA tourney, where they were seeded 11th in the East Rutherford regional and lost 76-64 to 6th-seed Wisconsin.

        As a junior in 2005, Bucknor started 22 of 27 games, playing an average 29.3 mpg. He hit 101-243 (416) from the field, 64-168 (.381) from the arc and 24-36 (.667) from the line, while garnering 151 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 5-6 rpg), 69 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 51 assists, 42 turnovers, 14 blocks, 25 steals and 290 points, for a ppg of 10.7. The Spiders, coached by Jerry Wainwright, finished 14-15 overall and 8-8 (4th, West division) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Wainwright bolted for DePaul and was replaced by former Air Force coach Chris Mooney.

        As a senior in 2006, Bucknor started 30 of 30 games, playing an average 32.9 mpg. He hit 125-325 (.388) from the floor, 67-208 (.322) from the arc and 85-107 (.794) from the line, while garnering 130 boards (including 17 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 76 fouls (fouling out once), 51 assists (1.7 apg), 59 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.9), 36 steals, 18 blocks and 404 points, for a ppg of 13.5. The Spiders, coached by Chris Mooney, finished 13-17 overall and 6-10 (x) in Atlantic 10 play.

BUJDOSO, ISAIAH

6-3 G   (LOYOLA-ILLINOIS, 2019)

        From Hamilton MacNab Secondary and Sunrise Christian Prep in Bel Aire, Kansas, where he average 9 ppg, 6 rpg, 6 apg and 2 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2019, Bujdoso started 3 of 30 games, playing an average 13.2 mpg. He hit 24-54 (.444) from the floor, 4-15 (.267) from the arc and 12-19 (.632) from the line, while garnering 33 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 38 fouls, 20 assists, 21 turnovers, 22 steals and 64 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Ramblers (coached by Porter Moser) finished 20-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 1^st) in Missouri Valley Conference play. They defeated Valparaiso 67-54 before losing 53-51 to Bradley in the postseason conference tournament, and then fell 70-61 to Creighton in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Bujdoso left the program and enrolled at McMaster.

BUNCE, BRAXSTON

6-11 C  (CORNELL, 2013-2017)

        Born in Antioch, Tennessee. Played at Kelowna Secondary in British Columbia, where he averaged 16.4 ppg and 11.0 rpg as a senior, while being named the province’s player of the year.

        Bunce did not play in 2013 because of a knee injury. The Big Red, coached by Bill Courtney, finished 13-18 overall and 5-9 (tied 6^th) in Ivy League play.

        Bunce again struggled with injuries as a freshman in 2014 but appeared in 9 games, for an average 2.7 mpg. He hit 1-3 from the floor and nabbed 10 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 4 fouls, 3 assists (0.2 apg), 1 turnover and 4 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Bill Courtney, finished 2-26 overall and 1-13 (8^th) in Ivy League play.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Bunce appeared in 4 games, for an average 2.5 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 2 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg, 1 turnover and 1 point, for a 0.3 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Bill Courtney, finished 13-17 overall and 5-9 (tied 5^th) in Ivy League play.

        As a junior in 2016, Bunce did not play after injuring a knee. The Big Red, coached by Bill Courtney, finished 10-18 overall and 3-11 (tied 7^th) in Ivy League play. After the season, Courtney is turfed and replaced by Princeton assistant Brian Earl.

        As a senior in 2017, Bunce did not play, though he was listed on the roster and described as injured. The Big Red, coached by Brian Earl, finished 8-21 overall and 4-10 (tied 6^th) in Ivy League play.

BUONO, CHRIS

6-4 F (MAINE 1995)

        From Candiac, Que. Played for Champlain Regional College.

As a freshman in 1995, Buono played in 11 games for a total 21 minutes. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 2 offensive boards (0.2 rpg) 6 fouls, 1 assist and 1 steal. The Black Bears, coached by Rudy Keeling, finished 11-16 overall and 6-10 (8^th) in America East play.

After the season, transferred to Division II Manchester (Ind.).

BURKE, ASHANTI

6-7 F   (FORDHAM 2003)

        From Mississauga Nelson A. Boylen, where he averaged 20 ppg, 11 rpg and 10 apg as a senior.

        Burke signed as freshman at Fordham but was academically ineligible, so he enrolled at Southeastern College in Iowa but suffered a knee injury and then re-signed with Fordham in 2002. He was eligible as a sophomore in 2003. “He’s athletic and can shoot the ball. He’s going to figure heavily into our plans,” said Rams coach Bob Hill.

        As a sophomore in 2003, Burke started 9 of the 27 games he played, for an average 10.8 mpg. He hit 16-50 (.320) from the floor, 3-16 (.188) from the arc and 2-9 (.222) from the line, while garnering 44 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 11 assists (0.4 apg), 27 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 9 steals (0.3 spg), 11 blocks (0.4 bpg), 67 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 37 points, for a 1.4 ppg (and a game-high 15). 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.

After the season, Burke transferred to Division II Wayne State.

BURLEY, BRETT

6-6 F   (WICHITA STATE 2008)

        From Victoria Lambrick Park, where he averaged 15 ppg, 9 rpg, 3 apg and 1 spg as a senior. Burley played for Camden Military Academy before accepting a scholarship at Wichita State.

        As a freshman in 2008, Burley appeared in 7 games for an average 0.3 mpg. He hit 2-2 from the line, while garnering 2 offensive boards (0.3 rpg), 2 foul, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 18 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Shockers, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 11-20 overall and 4-14 (9th) in Missouri Valley play.

        Burley did not play in 2009. The Shockers, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 17-17 overall and 8-10 (tied 5th) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Buffalo 84-73 and then lost to Stanford 70-56 in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Invitational.

Burley left the program and eventually surfaced at the University of Calgary in 2014.

BURNATOWSKI, MURPHY

6-6 F   (MAINE, 2010-2011 and COLGATE, 2013-2014)

        From Waterloo, Ont. Played at NEDA. Played for the Canadian junior team that captured a bronze medal at the FIBA u18 tournament.

        As a freshman in 2010, Burnatowski started 25 of 30 games, for an average 21.8 mpg. He hit 68-167 (.407) from the floor, 26-78 (.333) from the arc and 30-38 (.789) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 52 fouls, 33 assists, 29 turnovers, 18 blocks, 32 steals and 192 points, for a 6.4 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, Burnatowski started in 21 of 26 games, for an average 19.7 mpg. He hit 63-157 (.401) from the floor, 29-85 (.341) from the arc and 25-36 (.694) from the line, while garnering 79 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 46 fouls (fouling out once), 18 assists, 28 turnovers, 10 blocks, 20 steals and 180 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 15-15 overall and 9-7 (tied 3^rd) in America East play. Burnatowski left the team with four games left in the season because he was tired of languishing on the bench. He enrolled at Colgate where he was eligible as a junior in 2013.

        As a junior in 2013, Burnatowski started all 32 games, for an average 30.4 mpg. He hit 203-474 (.418) from the floor, 69-197 (.350) from the arc and 82-112 (.732) from the line, while garnering 164 boards (including 45 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 80 fouls, 41 assists (1.3 apg), 63 turnovers, 40 steals, 25 blocks and 557 points, for a 17.4 ppg. The Raiders, coached by Matt Langel, finished 11-21 overall and 5-9 (tied 5^th) in Patriot League play.

        As a senior in 2014, Burnatowski was named to the all-Patriot second team for the second consecutive season. He started 30 games, for an average 32.2 mpg. He hit 150-359 (.418) from the floor, 64-169 (.379) from the arc and 63-82 (.768) from the line, while garnering 127 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 80 fouls, 48 assists (1.6 apg), 47 turnovers, 41 steals, 13 blocks and 427 points, for a 14.2 ppg. The Raiders, coached by Matt Langel, finished 13-18 overall and 6-12 (tied 7^th) in Patriot League play.

BUSUTTIL, BRANDON

6-4 G   (BOWLING GREEN 2014-2016)

        From Kitchener, Ontario and St. John’s Kilmarnock, where he averaged 25.5 ppg as a senior.

        Busuttil did not play as a freshman in 2014. The Falcons, coached by Louis Orr, finished 12-20 overall and 6-12 (6^th, East division) in Mid-American play. After the season, Orr was turfed and replaced by Wichita State assistant Chris Jans.

        As a freshman in 2015, Busuttil played in 9 games, for an average 2.1 mpg. He hit 1-3 from the floor and 0-2 from the arc, while garnering 1 board (0.1 rpg), 1 foul, 1 assist, 1 turnover and 2 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Falcons, coached by Chris Jans, finished 21-12 overall and 11-7 (3^rd, East Division) of Mid-American play. They defeated St. Francis University 67-64 in the opening round of the College Invitational Tournament before losing 82-59 to Canisius. After the season, Jans was turfed for engaging in lewd and inappropriate behavior toward women in a bar near campus, violating the morals clause of his contract, and replaced by Miami-FLA assistant Michael Huger.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Busuttil started 2 of the 7 games he played, for an average 2.7 mpg. He hit 2-10 from the floor, 1-7 (.143) from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 3 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 2 fouls and 5 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Falcons, coached by Michael Huger, finished 16-18 overall and 5-13 (6^th, East division) in Mid-American play.

        Busuttil graduated and left the program after the campaign, though he still had eligibility.

BUTLER, ETHAN

6-7 F   (OREGON, 2022-2023 and NORTHERN ILLINOIS, 2024-

        From Toronto, Ont. and Southwest Basketball Academy in London, Ont. in 2019-20.

        As a freshman in 2022, Butler did not play/redshirted? The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 20-15 overall and 11-9 (tied 5^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Oregon State 86-72 before losing 80-69 to Colorado in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. They defeated Utah State 83-72 before losing 75-60 to Texas A&M in the NIT second round.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Butler suffered an undisclosed injury and played in just 2 games, for an average 3.5 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 1 rebound for a 0.5 rpg and 1 block. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 21-15 overall and 12-8 (4^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington State 75-70 before losing 75-56 to U.C.L.A. in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated UC-Irvine 84-58 and Central Florida 68-54 before losing 61-58 to Wisconsin in the NIT quarterfinals.

        After the season, Butler entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Northern Illinois.

        As a junior in 2024, Butler started 6 of the 28 games he played, for an average 14.8 mpg. H ehit 39-79 (. 494) from the floor, 6-18 from the arc and 15-26 (.577) from the line, while garnering 88 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg, 38 fouls, 10 assists, 20 turnovers, 14 blocks, 4 steals and 99 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Rashon Burno) finished 11-20 overall and 5-13 (11^th) in Mid-American play, failing to qualify for the conference postseason tournament.