Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname P

PAGE, GREG

6-5 F   (LeHIGH, 2006-2007)

        From Montreal, Quebec. Led Vanier College to a Quebec title, averaging 14 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 2.2 apg in his final year.

        As a freshman in 2006, Page played in 19 games, average 11.5 mpg. He hit 20-61 (.328) from the floor, 6-25 (.240) from the arc, and 6-10 from the line, while garnering 22 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 20 fouls, 13 assists (0.7 apg), 17 turnovers (0.9 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.76), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 10 steals (0.5 spg) and 52 points, for a ppg of 2.7. The Engineers, coached by Billy Taylor, finished 19-12 overall and 11-3 (tied 2nd) in Patriot League play.

        As a sophomore in 2007, Page played in 20 games, for an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 15-39 (.385) from the floor, 3-12 (.250) from the arc and 8-11 (.727) from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 30 fouls, 10 assists (0.5 apg), 12 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.83), 1 block (0.1 bpg), 6 steals (0.3 spg) and 41 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Engineers, coached by Billy Taylor, finished 12-19 overall and 7-7 (tied 3rd) in Patriot play.

Page announces that he is leaving the basketball program. The 6’5” swingman sustained a bone fracture in his left shin during his freshmen campaign in 2005-06 and it has impacted his speed and explosiveness ever since. Page will not return to the Lehigh team next year, but will stay on as a student as he values the quality education he has been receiving.

PANGONIS, DOMINIC

6-5 G   (WYOMING, 2025-

        From Burlington, Ont. New Horizon Academy

PANGOS, KEVIN

6-1 G   (GONZAGA, 2012-2015)

        From Etobicoke, Ont. Son of York women’s coach Bill Pangos. As a senior. Led Dr. Denison to a silver medal at the Quad-A OFSAAs.

        As a freshman in 2012, Pangos started 32 of 33 games, for an average 31.6 mpg. He hit 137-318 (.431) from the floor, 79-197 (.401) from the arc and 97-114 (.851) from the line, while garnering 89 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 56 fouls, 111 assists (3.36 apg), 60 turnovers (1.82 tpg and an asst/to ratio of 1.85), 2 blocks (0.06bpg), 40 steals (1.21 spg) and 450 points, for a 13.6 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 26-7 overall and 13-3 (2^nd) in West Coast play. They captured the postseason tournament title by knocking off St. Mary’s 78-74 and then defeated West Virginia 77-54 in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament before losing 73-66 to Ohio State in the third round.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Pangos started all 34 games, for an average 32 mpg. He hit 129-300 (.430) from the floor, 74-175 (.423) from the arc (2.18 3pt/FG game), and 64-78 (.821) from the line, while garnering 93 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 65 fouls, 111 assists (3.26 apg), 47 turnovers (an A/TO ratio of 2.36), 49 steals (.144 spg) and 396 points, for an 11.6 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 32-2 overall and 16-0 (1^st) in West Coast play. They were seeded first in the NCAA’s West regional and edged Southern 64-58 before being stunned 76-70 by Wichita State in the round of 32.

        As a junior in 2014, Pangos started all 35 games, for an average 35.0 mpg. He hit 155-361 (.429) from the floor, 80-195 (.410) from the arc and 117-134 (.873) from the line, while garnering 115 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 69 fouls (fouling out once), 128 assists (3.66 apg), 56 turnovers, a 2.29 asst/to ratio, 1 block, 37 steals (1.06 spg) and 507 points, for a 14.5 ppg. He was again chosen a first-team West Coast all-star. The Zags, coached by Mark Few finished 29-6 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in West Coast play. The Zags defeated Santa Clara 77-75, Saint Mary’s 70-54 and BYU 75-64 to capture the West Coast postseason crown. They defeated Oklahoma State 85-77 in the second round of the NCAA tourney before losing 84-61 to Arizona in the round of 32.

        As a senior in 2015, Pangos earned 3^rd team All-America honours for a host of agencies, including Associated Press, while being chosen the West Coast Conference player of the year. Pangos started all 38 games, playing an average 33.6 mpg. He hit 135-301 (.449) from the floor, 81-188 (.431) from the arc and 89-108 (.824) from the line, while garnering 104 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 74 fouls (fouling out twice), 181 assists, 51 turnovers, 4 blocks, 48 steals and 440 points, for an 11.6 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 35-3 overall and 17-1 (1^st) in West Coast play. They defeated San Francisco 81-72, Pepperdine 79-61 and BYU 91-75 to capture the postseason conference crown. After receiving a 2^nd-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated North Dakota State 86-76, Iowa 87-68 and UCLA 74-62 before losing 66-52 to Duke in Elite Eight.

        Pangos subsequently toiled in European ranks and with the Canadian national team. He initially toiled with the Spanish club Herbalife Gran Canaaria. In 2016, he joined the Lithuanian club Algiris, and in 2018, led them to the EuroLeauge final four for the first time in 20 years. They finished third. Pangos inked a two-year deal with FC Barcelona Lassa of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He then toiled in Lithuania and Russia, averaging 13.5 pppg and 6.8 apg for Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2020-21 and being named an All-Euro first team all-star.

        Pangos inked a US$3.5-million, two-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021-22. He was subsequently waived by the Cavaliers and returned to toil in Europe.

KEVIN PANGOS’ NBA stats at basketballreference.com

PANZO, WHEZA

6-7 F   (STETSON, 2020-2023 and IONA, 2024)

        From Mississauga, Ont., Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Potter’s House in Jacksonville, Florida, where he averaged 12 ppg, 7 rpg and 4 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2020, Panzo started 10 of 33 games, for an average 24.5 mpg. He hit 50-148 (.338) from the floor, 26-83 (.313) from the arc and 32-42 (.762) from the line, while garnering 129 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 60 fouls, 26 assists, 19 turnovers, 17 blocks, 23 steals and 158 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Hatters (coached by Donnie Jones) finished 9-7 (tied 3rd) in Atlantic Sun play and 16-17 overall. They defeated North Alabama 82-72 in the postseason conference tournament before falling 66-62 to Liberty in the semis.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Panzo started 3 of the 26 games he played, for an average 18.8 mpg. He hit 38-93 (.409) from the floor, 28-65 (.431) from the arc and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 73 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and 2.8 rpg), 41 fouls, 19 assists, 15 turnovers, 9 blocks, 14 steals and 109 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Hatters (coached by Donnie Jones) finished 12-15 overall and 7-9 (7^th) in Atlantic Sun play. They lost 68-60 to North Alabama in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        As a junior in 2022, Panzo started 1 of 30 games, playing an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 40-102 (.392) from the floor, 34-88 (.386) from the arc and 7-8 (.875) from the line, while garnering 74 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg, 22 fouls, 11 assists, 9 turnovers, 6 blocks, 9 steals and 121 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Hatters (coached by Donnie Jones) finished 11-19 overall and 5-11 (6^th, East division) in Atlantic Sun play before losing 74-73 to Central Arkansas in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a senior in 2023, Panzo started 30 of 31 games, playing an average 30.0 mpg. He hit 88-202 (.436) from the floor, 76-162 (.469) from the arc and 15-19 (.789) from the line, while garnering 143 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 53 fouls, 34 assists, 12 turnovers, 26 steals, 18 blocks and 267 points, for an 8.6 ppg. The Hatters (coached by Donnie Jones) finished 17-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Atlantic Sun play before losing 73-70 to Lipscomb in the quarterfinals of the postseason conference tournament. They fell 87-83 in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.

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

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Panzo started 29 of the 33 games he played, for an average 31.8 mpg. He hit 108-289 (.374) from the floor, 90-246 (.366) from the arc and 10-15 from the line, while garnering 85 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 63 fouls, 47 assists, 13 turnovers, 37 steals, 19 blocks and 316 points, for a 9.6 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.

PAPADAKOS, GEORGE

7-0 C (SYRACUSE, 1984-85 and MICHIGAN STATE, 1987-88)

        Born in Greece. Played HS basketball in Canada for Don Mills St. Michael’s.

        As a freshman in 1984, Papadakos played in 24 games for an average 6.7 mpg. He hit 16-31 (.516) from the floor and 19-26 (.730) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (1.9 rpg), 38 fouls, 1 assist, 9 turnovers, 3 steals, 11 blocks and 51 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 23-9 overall and 12-4 (tied 2nd) in Big East play and then defeated Virginia Commonwealth 78-63 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney before losing 63-55 to Virginia in the Sweet Sixteen. Papadakos was viewed as lacking strength but he could hit the jumper from the high post.

        As a sophomore in 1985, Papadakos played in 7 games, for an average 5.1 mpg before leaving the team. He hit 5-10 from the floor and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (0.9 rpg), 5 fouls, 2 turnovers, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 1 assist and 12 points. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 22-9 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in Big East play under Boeheim. Seeded seventh in NCAA, the Orange defeated DePaul 70-65 in the opening round before losing to Georgia Tech 70-53.

Papadakos transferred to Michigan State.

        As a junior at Michigan State in 1987, Papadakos started 5 of 27 games, for a total 305 minutes. He hit 34-61 (.557) from the floor and 24-35 (.686) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 51 fouls (fouling out twice), 7 assists, 15 turnovers, 12 blocks, 1 steal and 92 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Spartans, coached by Jud Heathcote, finished 11-17 overall and 6-12 (7th) in Big 10 play. Heathcote noted that Papadakos lacked strength and stamina and appeared disturbed by physical play. Dick Vitale noted on ESPN that Papadakos “needs to get in the weight room and make a commitment to basketball.”

        As a senior in 1988, Papadakos started 24 of 25 games, playing an average 24.2 mpg. He hit 102-157 (.650) from the floor and 49-68 (.721) from the line, while garnering 142 boards (5.7 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out 6 times, 14 assists, 45 turnovers, 35 blocks, 8 steals and 253 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Spartans, coached by Jud Heathcote, finished 10-18 overall and 5-13 (8th) in Big Ten play.

PAQUIN, ALEX

6-1 G   (AMERICAN, 2015-2017)

        From Candiac, Que. and Champlain-St. Lambert, where he was selected an RSEQ all-star.

        As a freshman in 2015, Paquin appeared in 12 games, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 3-8 (.375) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 0-2 from the line, while garnering 5 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 8 fouls, 5 turnovers, 1 steal and 7 points, for a 0.5 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Mike Brennan, finished 17-16 overall and 8-10 (tied 6^th) in Patriot League play.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Paquin started 5 of the 14 games he played, for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 10.22 (.455) from the floor, 1-7 (.143) from the arc and 4-6 (.667) from the line, while garnering 10 boards for a 0.7 rpg, 16 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, a 0.4 asst/to ratio, 2 steals and 25 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Mike Brennan, finished 12-19 overall and 9-9 (tied 4^th) in Patriot League play.

        As a junior in 2017, Paquin played in 25 games, for an average 10.6 mpg. He hit 23-45 (.511) from the floor, 7-16 (.438) from the arc and 11-20 (.550) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg, 30 fouls (fouling out once), 13 assists, 13 turnovers (1.0 asst/to ratio), 6 steals and 64 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Mike Brennan, finished 8-22 overall and 5-13 (tied 9^th) in the Patriot League.

        Paquin graduated after the season and transferred to McGill, where he was eligible to play in 2018.

PAROLIN, DOMINIC

6-8 F   (LEHIGH 2021-2024)

        From Coquitlam Centennial, where he averaged 31 ppg, 17 rpg and 3 bpg as a senior and was selected to the BioSteel All-Canadian team.

        As a freshman in 2021, Parolin played in all 15 games, for an average 18.8 mpg. He hit 32-68 (.471) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 28-36 (.778) from the line, while garnering 65 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 27 fouls, 13 assists, 13 turnovers, 10 steals, 5 blocks and 92 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 4-11 overall and 4-10 (3^rd, central division) of Patriot League play, before losing 69-58 to Boston University in the postseason conference tournament opening round.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Parolin started 9 of 32 games, playing an averae 18.3 mpg. He hit 51-111 (.459) from the floor, 3-7 (.429) from the arc and 33-46 (.717) from the line, while garnering 125 boards, including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg, 65 fouls, 31 assists, 37 turnovers, 15 steals, 22 blocks and 138 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 13-19 overall and 10-8 (4^th) in Patriot play. They defeated Army West Point 91-77 before losing 81-61 to Colgate in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

        As a junior in 2023, Parolin started 11 of 30 games, playing an average 20.9 mpg. He hit 95-168 (.565) from the floor, 0-8 from the arc and 52-79 (.658) from the line, while garnering 115 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 71 fouls, 17 assists, 29 turnovers, 22 steals, 13 blocks and 242 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 16-14 overall and 11-7 (tied 2^nd) in Patriot League play before losing 71-61 to Lafayette in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        As a senior in 2024, Parolin started 19 of the 28 games he played, for an average 25.2 mpg. He hit 120-264 (.455) from the floor, 26-79 (.329) from the arc and 55-68 (.809) from the line, while garnering 175 boards, including 53 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg, 69 fouls, 46 assists, 37 turnovers, 15 steals, 20 blocks and 321 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed), finished 14-18 overall and 9-9 (6^th) in Patriot play. They defeated Lafayette 76-61 and Boston University 84-79 before losing 74-55 to Colgate in the postseason conference tournament final.

PARSONS, DALE

6-0 G   (WEBER STATE, 2005)

        Born in Toronto. Played at Mississauga Ascension of our Lord, and Vincennes JC in Indiana.

        As a junior in 2005, Parsons played in 10 games. He hit 8-17 (.471) from the floor, 7-25 (.280) from the arc and 7-9 (.778) from the line, while garnering 20 boards (2.0 rpg), 13 assists, 5 steals and 44 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Joe Craven, finished 14-16 overall and 7-7 (5^th) in Big Sky play.

        After the season, Parsons transferred to NCAA Division II Florida Southern.

PATERSON, SCOTT

6-10 C (AKRON, 1987-1989)

        A native of Oshawa, Paterson attended Lakeland (O.) JC before transferring to Akron for his sophomore year of eligibility.

        As a sophomore in 1987, Paterson played in 23 games, for a total 87 minutes. He hit 13-25 (.520) from the floor and 5-9 (.556) from the line, while garnering 16 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and 0.7 rpg, 12 fouls, 1 assist, 6 turnovers, 3 steals and 31 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Zips, coached by Bob Huggins, finished 21-9 overall and 9-5 (tied 2nd) in the Ohio Valley Conference play before losing 79-72 to Illinois State in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 1988, Paterson started 7 of 26 games, for a total 336 minutes. He hit 66-116 (.570) from the floor and 43-64 (.670) from the line, while garnering 90 boards (3.5 rpg), 60 fouls (fouling out twice), 13 assists, 18 turnovers and 175 points, for a 6.7 ppg. The Zips, coached by Bob Huggins, finished 21-7 overall playing an independent schedule.

        As a senior in 1989, Paterson started 13 of 26 games, playing a total 626 minutes. He hit 102-174 (.586) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 80-113 (.706) from the line, while garnering 137 boards, including 67 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg, 71 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 27 assists, 35 turnovers, 7 blocks, 30 steals and 284 points, for a 10.9 ppg. The Zips, coached by Bob Huggins, finished 21-8 overall, playing an independent schedule, before losing 81-70 to Ohio State in the opening round of the NIT.

PATRICK, J.R.

        (SANTA CLARA, 2003-2004)

        From Edmonton Eastglen. First enrolled at North Dakota State College of Sciences (a junior college), where he averaged 16.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 3.2 apg in his final year, while shooting .495 from the arc. Then transferred to Santa Clara, where he is eligible as a junior in 2003.

        As a junior in 2003, Patrick started in 3 of the 22 games he played, for an average 16.1 mpg. He hit 41-103 (.398) from the field, 14-40 (.350) from the arc and 27-34 (.794) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 28 assists (1.3 apg), 28 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 8 steals (0.4 spg), 1 block, 24 fouls and 123 points, for a 5.6 ppg (and a game-high 16). The Broncos, coached by Dick Davey, finished 13-15 overall and 4-10 (tied 6th) in West Coast play. After the season, Patrick had knee surgery and his status for 2004 was uncertain. “If he’s healthy, he’s our best athlete and a good scorer,” said Davey.

        As a senior in 2004, Patrick started 13 of 30 games, playing an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 73-183 (.399) from the field, 30-93 (.323) from the arc, and 20-23 (.870) from the line, while garnering 90 boards (including 39 on the offensive glass a 3.0 rpg), 49 fouls, 36 assists, 37 turnovers, 9 blocks, 13 steals and 196 points, for a ppg of 6.5. The Broncos, coached by Dick Davey, finished 6-8 (5th) in West Coast Conference play and 16-16 overall.

PATTERSON, ADDISON

6-6 G   (OREGON, 2020 and NEVADA, 2021)

        From Milton, Ont., the Athlete Institute in Mono, and Bella Vista College Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona. Toiled for the U17 national team that finished fourth at the 2018 FIBA World Cup in Rosario, Argentina and the 2018 team that won silver at the FIBA Americas in St. Catherines.

        As a freshman in 2020, Patterson played in 28 games, for an average 11.1 mpg. He hit 49-87 (.563) from the floor, 10-28 (.357) from the arc and 22-40 (.550) from the line, while garnering 35 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 48 fouls, 13 assists, 29 turnovers, 11 steals, 5 blocks and 130 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 13-5 (1^st) in Pac 12 play and 24-7 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. After the season, Patterson left the program and transferred to Nevada in October 2020.

Patterson sat out a transfer year in 2020-21. The Wolfpack (coached by Steve Alford) finished 16-10 overall and 10-7 (5^th) in Mountain West play. They defeated Boise State 89-82 before losing 77-70 to San Diego State in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.

Patterson subsequently transferred to NJCAA Salt Lake City CC. But he wasn’t listed on the official roster.

PAULO, MYCHEAL

6-4 G (MONTANA STATE, 2020)

        From Toronto, Ont., Whitby Father Henry Carr, where he helped the team to a 3A OFSAA title, and Williston State College in North Dakota, where he averaged double digits in both his freshman and sophomore seasons.

        As a junior in 2020, Paulo started 10 of 31 games, for an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 71-177 (.401) from the floor, 27-82 (.329) from the arc and 24-40 (.600) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 61 fouls, 56 assists, 52 turnovers, 30 steals, 7 blocks and 193 points, for a 6.2 ppg. The Bobcats (coached by Danny Sprinkle) finished 10-10 (tied 6^th) in Big Sky play and 16-15 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        After the season, Paulo left the program and transferred to McMaster.

PAYNE, MIKE

6-8 F (FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON, 1992-1993)

        Played for Northern HS in Sarnia, averaging 23 ppg, 12 rpg and 3 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 1992, Payne played in 7 games for an average 2.3 mpg. He hit 2-5 (.400) from the floor, while garnering 3 rebounds (0.4 rpg), 2 turnovers, 1 foul and 4 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Knights, coached by Tom Green, finished 14-14 overall and 11-5 (tied 2nd) in the Northeast Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 1993, Payne played in 16 games, for an average 6.4 mpg. He hit 3-10 from the floor and 5-9 (.556) from the line, while garnering 23 boards, (1.4 rpg), 5 turnovers, 1 block, 2 steals, 19 fouls and 11 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Knights, coached by Tom Green, finished 11-17 overall and 8-10 (5^th) in Northeast Conference play.

        After the season, Payne left the program.

PEDEN, DOUG

   (C0LORADO STATE, 1968-1970)

        As a sophomore in 1968, Peden averaged 10.1 ppg with the Rams junior varsity. The varsity Rams, coached by Jim Williams, finished 11-13 overall, playing an independent schedule.

        As a junior in 1969, Peden played in 19 games. He hit 26-55 (.470) from the floor and 18-23 (.780) from the line, while garnering 14 rebounds, 28 fouls (fouling out once) and 70 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Rams, coached by Jim Williams, finished 17-7 overall, playing an independent schedule. They defeated Dayton 52-50 and Colorado 64-56 in the NCAA tournament before losing 84-77 to Drake in the Elite Eight.

        As a senior in 1970, Peden played in 15 games and hit 12-35 (.340) from the floor and 16-19 (.840) from the line, while garnering 2 boards (0.1 rpg), 16 fouls and 40 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Rams, coached by Jim Williams, finished 14-9 overall and 7-7 (5^th) in WAC play.

PELLERIN, EVAN

6-7 F   (MORGAN STATE, 2003)

        From Toronto Jarvis. “Evan’s got some athletic ability and would be a small power forward at 6-7 but he could help us this year,” said Bears coach Butch Beard.

        As a freshman in 2003, Pellerin started 10 of 28 games, playing an average 16.7 mpg. He hit 46-84 (.548) from the floor, and 24-41 (.585) from the line, while garnering 92 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 42 fouls, 6 assists, 26 turnovers, 3 blocks, 23 steals and 116 points, for a ppg of 4.1. The Bears, coached by Butch Beard, finish 7-22 overall and 6-12 (8th) in Mid-Eastern Athletic play.

        Pellerin left after one season. Later surfaced in the Irish and Swiss pro ranks.

PENNIE, JALYN

6-6 F   (NEW MEXICO STATE, 2014-2017)

        From Ajax, ON and Christian Faith Center

        Pennie redshirted as freshman in 2014. 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, Pennie started 1 of 25 games, for an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 25-50 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 5-19 (.263) from the line, while garnering 68 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 25 fouls (fouling out twice), 3 assists, 19 turnovers, 13 blocks, 2 steals and 55 points, for a 2.2 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, Pennie started 25 of 34 games, playing an average 27.0 mpg. He hit 82-199 (.412) from the floor, 35-102 (.343) from the arc and 20-33 (.606) from the line, while garnering 141 boards, including 42 on the offensive glass and 4.1 rpg, 57 fouls, 41 assists, (1.2 apg), 41 turnovers, 14 steals, 18 blocks and 219 points, for a 6.4 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, Pennie started 9 of the 27 games he played, for an average 8.6 mpg. He hit 23-53 (.434) from the floor, 4-20 (.200) from the arc and 4-13 (.308) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 24 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 21 fouls, 6 assists (0.2 apg), 16 turnovers, 2 steals, 6 blocks and 54 points, for a 2.0 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.

        Pennie left the program and joined NCAA Division II program Cal State-Los Angeles.

PETERS, RICHARD

6-9 C   (ALBANY, 2015-2017)

        Born in Trinidad and raised in Pickering, Ontario. Played for Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and then Westwind Prep in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally signed with Washington State but did not qualify and enrolled at Tallahassee Community College in Florida. A member of the U-17 squad that captured bronze at the FIBA worlds.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Peters started 23 of 31 games, playing an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 31-52 (.596) from the floor and 10-21 (.476) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 46 fouls (fouling out once), 4 assists, 19 turnovers, 0.21 asst/to ratio, and 72 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Great Danes, coached by Will Brown, finished 24-9 overall and 15-1 (1^st) in America East play. They defeated Maine 83-66, New Hampshire 60-58 and Stony Brook 51-50 to capture the postseason conference crown but fell 69-60 to Oklahoma in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2016, Peters started in 1 of the 32 games he played, for an average 12.2 mpg. He hit 40-68 (.588) from the floor and 13-22 (.591) from the line, while garnering 99 rebounds, including 37 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 48 fouls, 7 assists, 27 turnovers, a 0.26 asst/to ratio, 5 steals, 8 blocks and 93 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Great Danes, coached by Will Brown, finished 24-9 overall and 13-3 (2nd) in America East play, before losing 94-90 to Ohio in overtime in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational.

        As a senior in 2017, Peters started 1 on the 23 games he played, for an average 8.7 mpg. He hit 18-34 (.529) from the floor and 7-17 (.412) from the line, while garnering 40 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 37 fouls, 3 assists, 19 turnovers, 6 blocks, 4 steals and 43 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Titans (coached by Dedrique Taylor) finished 17-15 overall and 10-6 (3rd) in America East play, before losing 80-76 to Weber State in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament.

PETERS-MARSHALL, MARK

6-8 C (MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, 1997-1998)

        From Montreal Tabor Academy?

        Joined the Fighting Hawks in 1997 as a sophomore transfer from Champlain (Vt.) JC, where he averaged 10.1 ppg and 8.0 rpg. Not offensive minded but known as a rebounder and blocker.

        As a junior in 1997, Peters-Marshall started in 9 of the 23 games he played, for an average 13.4 mpg. He hit 18-39 (.462) from the field, 0-1 from the arc and 13-22 (.591) from the line, while garnering 45 boards (including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 6 assists (0.3 apg), 17 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg), 8 blocks (0.3 bpg), 42 fouls and 49 points, for a 2.1 ppg (and a game-high 14). The Fighting Hawks, coached by Lonnie Williams, finished 11-17 overall and 7-13 (9th) in the MEAC. Going into 1998, Williams noted that “if Mark Peters-Marshall has a big year on the glass, we could be in the hunt come March.”

        As a senior in 1998, Peters-Marshall started 2 of the 21 games he played, for an average 5.0 mpg. He hit 4-9 (.444) from the field and 7-9 (.778) from the line, while garnering 19 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 2 assists (0.1 apg), 10 turnovers (0.5 tpg), 3 steals (0.1 spg), 1 block, 15 fouls and 15 points, for a 0.7 ppg (and a game-high 3). The Fighting Hawks, coached by Lonnie Williams were 9-18 overall and 7-11 (7th) in MEAC play.

PHILIP, SABRY

6-4 G   (SAN DIEGO, 2020 and STONY BROOK, 2023-2024)

        From Edmonton, Alta., where he led Harry Ainlay to a provincial title while averaging 25 ppg, 5 rpg and 2.0 apg, and the Rise Centre Academy in Brantford.

        As a freshman in 2020, Philip played in 23 games, for an average 4.6 mpg. He hit 10-23 (.435) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 8-11 (.727) from the line, while garnering 10 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 18 fouls, 3 assists, 11 turnovers, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 28 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Tritons (coached by Sam Scholl) finished 2-14 (9^th) in West Coast play and 9-23 overall. They lost 75-61 to Loyola Marymount in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Phillip left the program and transferred to Navarro CC in Texas. He subsequently surfaced at Stony Brook, where he was eligible as a senior in 2023.

        As a senior in 2023, Philip did not play as he apparently was suffering from an Achilles injury. The Seawolves (coached by Geno Ford) finished 11-22 overall and 6-12 (tied 9^th) in Colonial play. They defeated North Carolina A&T 76-61 before losing 74-52 to Charleston the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Philip started 1 of the 27 games he played, for an average 10.3 mpg. He hit 25-47 (.532) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 5-10 from the line, while garnering 60 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 34 fouls, 9 assists, 9 turnovers, 6 steals, 1 block and 55 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Seawolves (coached by Geno Ford) finished 20-15 overall and 10-8 (tied 6^th) in Coastal Athletic play. They defeated Northeastern 75-65, Drexel 91-88 in double-overtime and Hofstra 63-59 before losing 82-79 in overtime to Charleston in the conference postseason tournament final.

PICKEL, BOB

        (PORTLAND, 1947-49)

        Lithuanian born. From Vancouver.

        As a sophomore in 1947, Pickel … The Pilots, coached by James Torson, finished 13-18 playing an independent schedule.

        As a junior in 1948, Pickel … The Pilots, coached by James Torson, finished 15-19 playing an independent schedule.

        As a senior in 1949, Pickel, … The Pilots, coached by James Torson, finished 22-11 playing an independent schedule. Played in the NAIA tourney, defeating Williamette 63-54 and Southern Oregon 60-50 before losing 59-56 to Southwest Missouri.

PICKLES, DAVID

6-10 F  (CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA, 2022-

        A dual citizen from Mercer Island High in Washington, where he averaged 18 ppg and 12 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2022, Pickles played in 2 games, for an average 1.5 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor, while garnering 1 foul, 1 turnover and 2 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Gauchos (coached by Joe Pasternack) finished 17-11 overall and 8-5 (5^th) in Big West play. They defeated UC Irvine 78-69 before losing 67-64 to Long Beach State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Pickles played in 3 games, for an average 1.7 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 1-2 from the ine, while garnering 1 board, for a 0.3 rpg, 1 foul and 3 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Gauchoes (coached by Joe Pasternack) finished 27-8 overall and 15-5 (1^st) in Big West play. They defeated UC-Riverside 92-87 and CS-Fullerton 72-62 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a 14^th-seed in the NCAA draw, they fell 74-56 to Baylor in the opening round of the tournament.

        As a junior in 2024, Pickles played in 4 games, for an average 2.3 mpg. He hit 2-3 from the floor, while garnering 3 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass, for a 0.8 rpg, while scoring 4 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Gauchos (coached by Joe Pasternack) finished 16-15 overall and 9-11 (tied 7th) in Big West play. They fell 87-84 to CSU-Northridge in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

PITT, RIO

6-7 F   (STONY BROOK 2007-2008, and SOUTH CAROLINA STATE, 2010-2011)

        From Toronto, Ont. But played at Amityville Our Savior New American, where he averaged 10 ppg, 12 rpg and 3 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2007, Pitt played in 18 games, for an average 7.1 mpg. He hit 14-29 (.483) from the floor and 5-11 (.455) from the line, while garnering 28 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 1 assist (0.1 apg), 7 turnovers (0.4 tpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 25 fouls and 33 points, for a 1.8 ppg (and a game-high 7). The Seawolves, coached by Steve Pikiell, finished 9-20 overall and 4-12 (9th) in America East play.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Pitt started 3 of the 28 games he played, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 18-47 (.383) from the floor and 10-21 (.476) from the line, while garnering 64 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 4 assists (0.1 apg), 19 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 42 fouls and 46 points, for a 1.6 ppg (and a game-high 6). The Seawolves, coached by Steve Pikiell, finished 7-23 overall and 3-13 (tied 8th) in America East play.

        After the season, Pitt transferred to South Carolina State.

As a junior in 2010, Pitt played in 32 games, for an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 49-83 (.590) from the floor and 16-22 (.727) from the line, while garnering 101 boards, including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 13 assists, 16 steals, 27 blocks, 29 turnovers, 78 fouls and 114 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Tim Carter, finished 18-14 overall and 10-6 (3^rd) in MEAC play.

As a senior in 2011, Pitt played in 30 games, for an average 19.2 mpg. He hit 53-124 (.427) from the floor and 29-41 (.707) from the line, while garnering 150 boards, including 64 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 18 assists, 17 steals, 15 blocks, 40 turnovers, 80 fouls and 135 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Tim Carter, finished 10-22 overall and 5-11 (8^th) in MEAC play.

PIERRE, DYSHAWN

6-6 F   (DAYTON, 2013-2016)

        From Whitby Anderson, where he twice played on OFSAA Triple-A championship units, averaging 17.3 ppg in the second OFSAA tournament. He represented Canada at the U17 Worlds, averaging 10.6 ppg and 8.2 rpg in the international tournament.

        As a freshman in 2013, Pierre started in 28 of 31 games, for an average 27.3 mpg. He hit 96-179 (.536) from the floor, 24-52 (.462) from the arc and 57-85 (.671) from the line, while garnering 157 boards (including 53 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 52 fouls, 63 assists, 51 turnovers, 7 blocks, 13 steals and 273 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Flyers, coached by Archie Miller, finished 17-14 overall and 7-9 (tied 11^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Pierre started all 37 games, for an average 26.9 mpg. He hit 148-299 (.495) from the floor, 27-66 (.409) from the arc and 92-136 (.676) from the line, while garnering 204 boards (including 87 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg), 60 fouls, 60 assists, a 1.6 asst/to ratio, 59 turnovers, 20 steals, 13 blocks and 415 points, for an 11.2 ppg. The Flyers, coached by Archie Miller, finished 26-11 overall and 10-6 (tied 5^th) in Atlantic 10 play. They received an at-large berth to the NCAA tourney, they stunned Ohio State 60-59, Syracuse 55-53 and Stanford 82-72 before losing 62-52 to Florida in the Elite Eight.

        As a junior in 2015, Pierre started all 36 games, playing an average 34.1 mpg. He hit 164-354 (.463) from the floor, 37-104 (.356) from the arc and 92-136 (.676) from the line, while garnering 291 boards, including 76 on the offensive glass and an 8.1 rpg, 65 fouls, 103 assists (2.9 apg), 72 turnovers, 22 steals, 15 blocks and 457 points, for a 12.7 ppg. The Flyers, coached by Archie Miller, finished 27-9 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Boise State 56-55 and Providence 66-53 before losing 72-66 to Oklahoma in the round of 32.

        As a senior in 2016, Pierre started 20 of the 22 games he played, for an average 33.2 mpg. He hit 93-209 (.445) from the floor, 26-75 (.347) from the arc and 66-78 (.846) from the line, while garnering 186 boards, including 54 on the offensive glass and an 8.5 rpg, 46 fouls, 50 assists (2.3 apg), 38 turnovers, 13 steals, 4 blocks and 278 points, for a 12.6 ppg. The Flyers, coached by Archie Miller, finished 25-8 overall and 14-4 (tied 1^st) in Atlantic 10 play. They fell to Saint Joseph’s in the postseason tourney, and then received an at-large bid to the NCAA tourney, where they lost 70-51 in the opening round to Syracuse. Pierre was suspended for the first semester of the year after sexual assault allegations and though he sued the school in federal court, the suspension was upheld. Pierre issued a statement asserting that his family was exploring its options and “this injustice will be corrected.”

PIROVIC, MARKO

6-7 F   (MAINE, 2014-2017)

        From Bolton, Ont. and Robert F. Hall Secondary. He was a member of the Canadian Junior National team that finished third in the FIBA Americas Tournament in 2012. He has been a representative for Team Canada for the FIBA 3-on-3 World Cup in both 2011 (finished seventh in the world), and 2012 (finished fourth in the world) where he was the tournament’s second leading scorer. Pirovic was a member of Team Ontario at both the 15U and 17U level, winning the National Championship in 2009 and 2011. He averaged a double-double and broke the finals record for rebounds in a game with 26. He recently averaged 21.7 ppg and 8.4 rpg playing for Thornlea Prep this past season.

        As a freshman in 2014, Pirovic played in 26 games for an average 10.7 mpg. He hit 26-64 (.406) from the floor, 4-28 (.143) from the arc and 25-39 (.641) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 39 fouls, 14 assists (0.5 apg), 16 turnovers, a 0.9 asst/to ratio, 8 steals (0.3 spg), 1 block and 81 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 6-23 overall and 4-12 (tied 7^th) in America East play.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Pirovic started 6 of the 9 games, he played for an average 21.8 mpg. He hit 21-48 (.438) from the floor, 9-25 (.360) from the arc and 13-24 (.542) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg, 31 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 9 assists, 18 turnovers, 0.5 asst/to ratio, 5 steals and 64 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Bob Walsh, finished 3-27 overall and 2-14 (8^th) in America East play.

        As a junior in 2016, Pirovic played in 18 games, for an average 9.9 mpg. He hit 12-38 (.316) from the floor, 3-17 (.176) from the arc and 8-15 (.533) from the line, while garnering 26 rebounds, including 4 on the offensive glass, 15 fouls, 13 assists, 9 turnovers (an assist/to ratio of 1.4), 8 steals, 1 block and 35 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Bob Walsh, finished 8-22 overall and 4-12 (tied 7th) in America East play.

        As a senior in 2017, Pirovic started 6 of the 28 games he played, for an average 19.1 mpg. He hit 58-144 (.403) from the floor, 17-63 (.270) from the arc and 37-55 (.673) from the line, while garnering 107 boards, including 32 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 56 fouls, 20 assists (0.7 apg), 25 turnovers, 22 steals and 170 points, for a 6.1 ppg. Pirovic had his jaw broken, and several teeth loosened or knocked out, in the last month of the season when teammate Wes Myers struck him in a dispute over music. Myers apparently demanded that Pirovic turn off the music. He refused. The pair started arguing and punches ensued, with Pirovic being taken by ambulance to Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Centre, where he underwent 2.5-hour surgery to repair his jaw. The Black Bears (coached by Bob Walsh) finished 7-25 overall and 3-13 (tied 8^th) in America East play.

PITT, ISHAQ

6-3 G   (MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE, 2012-2015)

        From Scarborough, Ontario. Played his senior year at St. John Vianney in New Jersey.

        As a freshman in 2012, Pitt started in 12 of the 26 games he played, for an average 25.2 mpg. He hit 62-160 (.388) from the floor, 1-13 (.077) from the arc and 57-90 (.633) from the line, while garnering 95 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 41 fouls, 83 assists, 87 turnovers, 2 blocks, 29 steals and 182 points, for a 7.0 ppg. The Fighting Hawks, coached by Frankie Allen, finished 7-23 overall and 4-12 (12th) in MEAC play.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Pitt started in 6 of 28 games, for an average 20.5 mpg. He hit 52-134 (.388) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 44-78 (.564) from the line, while garnering 104 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 41 fouls, 45 assists, 55 turnovers, 4 blocks, 12 steals and 150 points, for a 5.4 ppg. The Fighting Hawks, coached by Frankie Allen, finished 2-26 overall and 2-14 (tied 12^th) in MEAC play.

        As a junior in 2014, Pitt started in 13 of 30 games, for an average 21.0 mpg. He hit 52-112 (.464) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 56-99 (.566) from the line, while garnering 130 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 72 fouls, 41 assists, 32 turnovers, 5 blocks, 2 5 steals and 160 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Fighting Hawks, coached by Frankie Allen, finished 6-24 overall and 4-12 (13^th) in MEAC play. After the season, Allen was turfed and replaced by Winston-Salem State head coach Bobby Collins.

        As a senior in 2015, Pitt started 21 of 33 games, playing an average 25.2 mpg. He hit 64-137 (.467) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 22-40 (.550) from the line, while garnering 124 boards, including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 61 fouls (fouling out once), 137 assists, 71 turnovers, 6 blocks, 38 steals and 180 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Fighting Hawks, coached by Bobby Collins, finished 18-15 overall and 11-5 (3^rd) in MEAC play before losing 70-64 to High Point in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament.

PIWERKA, MIKE

6-8 F (BOSTON COLLEGE, 1995-96 and NIAGARA, 1998-99)

        Piwerka averaged 26.0 ppg and 15.0 rpg in his senior year at R.S. McLaughlin HS in Whitby.

As a freshman in 1995, Piwerka played in 8 games, for an average 3.9 mpg. He hit 2-9 from the floor and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 12 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 7 fouls, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 6 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Jim O’Brien, finished 9-19 overall and 2-16 (10th) in the Big East.

As a sophomore in 1996, Piwerka played in 11 games, for an average 3.6 mpg. He hit 5-8 (.625) from the floor and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 13 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and 1.2 rpg, 10 fouls, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 9 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Jim O’Brien, finished 19-11 overall and 10-8 (3^rd) in Big East play. They defeated Indiana 64-51 in the opening round of the NCAA before losing 103-89 to Georgia Tech in the second round.

A frustrated Piwerka opted to transfer to Niagara and sit out the 1997 campaign.

        As a junior in 1998, Piwerka averaged 5.6 ppg and 5.2 rpg for a 14-13 Purple Eagles squad, coached by Jack Armstrong, which finished 10-8 (tied 3rd) in the Metro Atlantic before losing in the second round of the postseason tourney. After the season, Armstrong was replaced by Joe Mihalich. Piwerka started 16 of 27 games for an average 21.1 mpg, and hit 51-110 from the floor (.464), 3-10 from the arc and 46-62 from the line (.742), while tallying 141 rebounds, 16 assists, 10 blocks, 30 turnovers, 8 steals and 151 points.

        Piwerka was the Purple Eagles starting power forward in 1999, averaging 7.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg and shooting .451 from the floor for a 17-12 squad, coached by Joe Mihalich, which captured the Metro Atlantic regular season title with a 13-5 record but lost out in the semi-finals of the conference postseason tournament. Piwerka started all 29 games for an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 73-176 from the floor (.415), 11-42 from the arc (.262), 56-87 from the line (.644), while tallying 207 boards, 29 assists, 14 blocks, 43 turnovers, 20 steals and 213 points.

        Piwerka became a police officer and a professional lacrosse player.

PLANINCIC, SELVEDIN

6-11 C  (CANISIUS, 2017-2018)

        From Sherbrooke, Quebec (born in Germany) and Indian Hills Community College in Centreville Iowa,

        As a junior in 2017, Planincic played in 27 games, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 29-47 (.617) from the floor, 2-9 (.222) from the arc and 23-34 (.676) from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 49 fouls (fouling out once), 7 assists, 21 turnovers, 24 blocks, 2 steals and 83 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Golden Griffins, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 18-16 overall and 10-10 (tied 6^th) in Metro Atlantic play, before losing 78-74 to Alabama-Birmingham in the opening of the College Invitational Tournament.

        As a senior in 2018, Planincic started 21 of the 32 games he played, for an average 14.9 mpg. He hit 57-105 (.543) from the floor, 10-43 (.233) from the arc and 23-35 (.657) from the line, while garnering 90 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out once), 24 assists, 37 turnovers, 28 blocks, 11 steals and 147 points, for a 4.6 ppg. The Golden Griffins (coached by Reggie Witherspoon) finished 21-12 overall and 15-3 (tied 1^st) in Metro Atlantic play. After losing 72-69 to Quinnipiac in the MAAC opening round, they fell 80-78 to Marist in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.

PLUMMER, TYLER

6-3 G   (WAGNER, 2018-2019)

        From Vaughan, Ontario, and Athlete Institute Prep in Orangeville, where he averaged 16.8 ppg, 9.0 rpg and 3.5 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2018, Plummer played in 18 games, for an average 12.6 mpg. He hit 13-36 (.361) from the floor, 3-12 from the arc and 6-19 (.316) from the line, while garnering 28 boards (included 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 21 fouls, 6 assists, 12, turnovers, 2 blocks, 7 steals and 35 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Seahawks (coached by Bashir Mason) finished 23-10 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Northeast Conference play. They fell 71-61 to LIU-Brooklyn in the postseason conference tournament and then lost 80-59 to Baylor in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Plummer started 4 of the 22 games he played, for an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 6-15 (.400) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 4-12 from the line, while garnering 27 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 29 fouls, 22 assists, 24 turnovers, 5 blocks, 10 steals and 17 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Seahawks (coached by Bashir Mason) finished 13-17 overall and 8-10 (7^th) in Northeast Conference play.

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

POMFRET, JACK

(WASHINGTON, 1945-46)

        From Vancouver Lord Byng.

        As a sophomore in 1945, Pomfret … The Huskies, coached by Hec Edmundson, finished 22-18 overall and 5-11 (4^th) in Pacific Coast North division play.

        As a junior in 1946, Pomfret. … The Huskies, coached by Hec Edmundson, finished 14-14 overall and 6-10 (4^th) in Pacific Coast North division play. Earned first-team Pacific Coast honours.

After the season, Pomfret was elected co-captain for the 46-47 Huskies but he announced shortly thereafter that he was leaving to become head coach at the University of British Columbia.

        Played on several Canadian senior A title teams and was a long-time coach at U.B.C.

POMPEY, MARLON

6-8 F (TEXAS A&M, 2004-2007)

        Born in Trinidad and raised in Toronto, Ont. Prepped for a year at the Winchendon Academy in Massachusetts, where he averaged 16.1 ppg and 8.3 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2004, Pompey appeared in 12 games, playing an average 5.5 mpg. He hit 9-11 (.818) from the floor and 2-7 (.286) from the line, while garnering 8 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 5 fouls, 4 assists (0.3 apg), 4 turnovers (0.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 2 steals (0.2 spg), 1 block (0.1 bpg) and 20 points, for a ppg of 1.7. The Aggies, coached by Melvin Watkins, finished 0-16 (12th) in Big 12 play and 7-21 overall.

        As a sophomore in 2005, Pompey started 3 of 31 games, playing an average 16.4 mpg. He hit 51-89 (.573) from the field and 36-65 (.554) from the line, while garnering 97 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out twice), 16 assists (0.5 apg), 46 turnovers (1.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 16 steals (0.5 spg), 17 blocks (0.5 bpg) and 138 points, for a ppg of 4.5. He scored a game high 12. The Aggies, coached by Melvin Watkins, finished 9-22 overall and 3-13 (12th) in Big 12 play. After the season, Watkins is turfed and replaced by UTEP coach Billy Gillespie.

        As a junior in 2006, Pompey started 30 of 31 games, playing an average 23.0 mpg. He hit 55-117 (.470) from the field and 55-58 (.647) from the line, while garnering 105 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 89 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 47 assists (1.5 apg), 51 turnovers (1.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.9), 29 steals (0.9 spg), 30 blocks (1.0 bpg) and 165 points, for a ppg of 5.3. The Aggies, coached by Billy Gillespie, finished 22-9 overall and 10-6 (4th) in Big 12 play. They defeated Syracuse 66-58 before losing to L.S.U. 58-57 in the second round of the NCAA tourney.

        As a senior in 2007, Pompey played in 27 games for an average 15.9 mpg. He hit 30-60 from the floor and 35-62 (.565) from the line, while garnering 67 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out once), 21 assists (0.78 apg), 29 turnovers (1.07 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.72), 10 blocks (0.37 bpg), 14 steals (0.52 spg) and 95 points, for a ppg of 3.5. The Aggies, coached by Billy Gillespie, finished 27-7 overall and 13-3 (2nd) in Big 12 play. They defeated Penn 68-52 and Louisville 72-69 in the NCAA tournament before dropping a 65-64 decision to Memphis in the Sweet Sixteen.

PONCHO, GIURIA

6-4 F (ST. PETER’S, 1997)

        From Toronto. Attended Winchenden Academy in Massachusetts.

        As a freshman in 1997, Poncho started 3 of the 20 games he played, for an average 9.4 mpg. He hit 16-53 (.302) from the floor, 1-6 (167) from the arc and 4-8 from the line, while garnering 33 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 11 assists (0.6 apg), 17 turnovers (0.9 tpg), 6 steals (0.3 spg), 21 fouls and 37 points, for a 1.9 ppg (and a game-high 7). The Peacocks, coached by Roger Blind, finished 13-15 overall and 9-5 (4th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        After the season, Poncho left the program.

POPIC, BORKO

6-5 G   (VMI, 2005)

        From Kitchener,

        As a freshman in 2005, Popic played 24 minutes in 9 games for an average 2.7 mpg. He hit 4-7 (.571) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and scored 8 points for an average 0.9 ppg, while garnering 4 rebounds (0.9 rpg), including 1 on the offensive glass, 1 assist (0.1 apg) and 1 steal. The Keydets, coached by Bart Bellairs, finished 9-18 overall and 3-13 (9th) in Big South play.

        After the season, Popic transferred to Guelph.

POPOFSKI, JONATHAN

6-3 G (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE, 2002-2003 and CANISIUS, 2005-2006)

        From Guelph Centennial. Played on Canadian junior national team. Coach Howie Dickenman projected Popofski to be an immediate factor. Has great instincts as a passer and is a “gym rat,” Dickenman said.

        Popofski saw spot duty as a freshman, starting 5 of 30 games and playing an average 16.6 mpg. He hit 42-133 (.316) from the field, 25-84 (.298) from the arc and 22-37 (.595) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 45 fouls, 21 assists (0.7 apg), 31 turnovers (for an asst-to ratio of 0.7), 14 steals, 1 block and 131 points, for a 4.4 ppg. He scored a game high 13 points. The Blue Devils, finished 27-5 overall, coached by Dickenman, and 19-1 (first) in Northeast play, captured the postseason tournament, and then lost 71-54 to Pittsburgh in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        Popofski started 19 of 28 games as a sophomore in 2003 for an average 23.1 mpg. He hit 77-184 (.418) from the floor, 40-109 (.367) from the arc and 55-67 (.821) from the line, while garnering 27 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 56 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 42 assists (1.4 apg), 41 turnovers (for an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 22 steals and 249 points for an average 8.9 ppg. He scored a game high 24 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 15-13 overall and 12-6 (3rd) in Northeast conference play.

After the season, Popofski transferred to Canisius, where he was eligible as a junior in 2004-05.

        As a junior in 2005, Popofski started 18 of the 23 games he played, for an average 29.7 mpg. He hit 83-198 (.419) from the floor, 32-102 (.314) from the arc and 37-48 (.771) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (3.5 rpg), 49 assists, 3 blocks, 20 steals and 235 points, for a 10.2 ppg. The Golden Griffins, coached by Mike MacDonald, finished 11-18 overall and 8-10 (tied 7th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a senior in 2006, Popofski started 25 of 29 games, playing an average 29.5 mpg. He hit 87-209 (.416) from the floor, 42-110 (.382) from the arc and 57-78 (.731) from the line, while garnering 76 boards (included 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 77 fouls (fouling out twice), 50 assists (1.7 apg), 37 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 1.4), 26 steals, 2 blocks and 273 points, for a ppg of 9.4. The Griffins, coached by Mike McDonald, finished 9-20 overall and 6-12 (9th) in Metro Atlantic play.

POST, KEANAU

6-11 C  (MISSOURI, 2014-2015)

        From Victoria Oak Bay and Westwind Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. Post spent two years at Southwestern Illinois JC, where he earned second team All-American honours while averaging 12.3 ppg and 8.3 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2014, Post started 3 of 30 games, for an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 19-30 (.633) from the floor and 6-20 (.300) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 36 fouls, 13 turnovers, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 44 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Frank Haith, finished 23-12 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in SEC play. They defeated Texas A&M 91-83 before losing 72-49 to Florida in the SEC postseason tournament. Invited to the NIT, they defeated Davidson 85-77 in the opening round before losing 71-63 to Southern Mississippi in the round of 16.

        As a senior in 2015, Post started 9 of the 30 games he played, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 51-89 (.573) from the floor and 19-31 (.613) from the line, while garnering 107 boards, including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 70 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 4 assists, 24 turnovers, 14 blocks, 9 steals and 121 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Kim Anderson, finished 9-23 overall and 3-15 (14^th) in SEC play.

POSTHUMUS, CHAD

6-11 C  (MOREHEAD STATE, 2013-2014)

        From Winnipeg River East Collegiate. He played one year at U.B.C. and then transferred to Howard CC in Texas, sitting out one year and then averaging 4.0 ppg and 3.2 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2013, Posthumus started in 22 of 33 games, for an average 18.5 mpg. He hit 100-202 (.495) from the floor and 49-88 (.557) from the line, while garnering 225 boards (including 100 on the offensive glass and a 6.8 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 13 assists, 32 turnovers, 29 blocks, 25 steals and 249 points, for a 7.5 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Sean Woods, finished 15-18 overall and 8-8 (tied 4^th, East division) in Ohio Valley play.

        As a senior in 2014, Posthumus started in 10 of 34 games for an average 25.5 mpg. He hit 114-225 (.507) from the floor and 97-161 (.602) from the line, while garnering 370 boards (including 145 on the offensive glass and a 10.9 rpg), 105 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 7 assists, 66 turnovers, 26 blocks, 17 steals and 325 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Eagles, coached Sean Woods, finished 20-14 overall and 10-6 (3^rd, East division) in Ohio Valley play. They defeated Tennessee Tech 76-61 and then lost 86-63 to Belmont in the OVC tournament semis. Invited to the College Basketball Invitational, they lost 77-67 to Illinois State in the opening round.

POTOMA, TYRESE

5-11 G  (CLEVELAND STATE, 2020)

        From Regina, Sask., Campbell Collegiate, where he led the Tartans to a provincial title, and Laramie County CC in Wyoming, where he averaged 18.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 3.1 apg as a freshman.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Potoma started 1 of the 20 games he played, for an average 7.3 mpg. He hit 18-56 (.321) from the floor, 9-36 (.250) from the arc and 11-14 (.786) from the line, while garnering 7 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 12 fouls, 7 assists, 16 turnovers (0.4 asst/to ratio), 2 steals and 56 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Dennis Gates) finished 7-11 (tied 7^th) in Horizon League play and 11-21 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        After the season, Potoma left the program and transferred to the University of Saskatchewan.

POTTER, DEREK

6-11 F (OREGON STATE, 2001-2005)

        Averaged 28 ppg and 16.1 rpg for Handsworth Secondary in North Vancouver.

Broke a toe and red-shirted as a frosh. The Beavers, coached by Ritchie McKay, were 10-20 overall and 4-14 (tied 9th) in Pac 10 play.

As a freshman in 2002, Potter played in 23 games, toiling an average 6.0 mpg. He hit 2-9 (.222) from the floor, and 4-7 (.571) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 12 fouls, 4 assists, 7 turnovers, 1 block, 1 steal and 8 points, for a ppg of 0.3. The Beavers, coached by Ritchie McKay finished 12-17 overall and 4-14 (9th) in Pac 10 play. After the season, McKay bailed for New Mexico and was replaced by former Arizona assistant John Jay.

        As a sophomore in 2003, Potter played in 23 games, for an average 7.l mpg. He hit 12-25 (.480) from the floor and 11-17 (.647) from the line, while garnering 36 boards, (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 18 fouls, 2 assists, 9 turnovers, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 35 points, for a ppg of 1.5. The Beavers, coached by John Jay, finished (13-15) overall and 6-12 (6th) in Pac 10 play. Jay called Potter a solid backup.

        As a junior in 2004, Potter started 5 of the 16 games he played, toiling an average 8.3 mpg. He hit 7-25 (.280) from the field, and 7-12 (.583) from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 21 fouls, 6 assists, 5 turnovers, 4 blocks, 1 steal, and 21 points, for a ppg of 1.3. The Beavers, coached by John Jay, finished 12-16 overall and 6-12 (9th) in Pac 10 play.

        As a senior in 2005, Potter started 2 of the 11 games he played, toiling an average 2.5 mpg. He hit 2-7 (.286) from the floor, garnering 5 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 7 fouls, 1 assist, 2 turnovers and 4 points, for a ppg of 0.4. The Beavers, coached by John Jay, finished 17-15 overall and 8-10 (5th) in Pac 10 play.

POWELL, DWIGHT

6-10 C  (STANFORD, 2011-2014)

        From Toronto, Ontario. Played his senior year at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, where he averaged 23.2 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 4.4 apg and 2.3 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Powell started 26 of 31 games, for an average 24.4 mpg. He hit 88-187 (.471) from the floor, 7-25 (.280) from the arc and 69-101 (.683) from the line, while garnering 160 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 93 fouls (fouling out once), 30 assists, 44 turnovers, 28 blocks, 24 steals and 252 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 15-16 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Pac 10 play.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Powell started in 11 on the 35 games he played, for an average 17.5 mpg. He hit 73-161 (453) from the floor, 1-17 (.059) from the arc and 55-78 (.705) from the line, while garnering 161 boards (including 40 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 80 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 26 assists, 53 turnovers, 21 blocks, 28 steals and 202 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 26-11 overall and 10-8 (7th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Cleveland State 76-65, Illinois State 92-88, Nevada 84-56, Massachusetts 74-64 and Minnesota 75-51 to win the NIT title.

        As a junior in 2013, Powell started all 34 games, for an average 30.4 mpg. He hit 179-383 (.467) from the floor, 15-33 (.455) from the arc and 133-167 (.796) from the line, while garnering 285 boards (including 72 on the offensive glass and an 8.4 rpg), 104 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 72 assists, 83 turnovers, 39 blocks, 26 seals and 506 points, for a 14.9 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 19-15 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Stephen F. Austin 58-57 in the NIT before losing 66-54 to Alabama. Powell was named an NABC all-district all-star.

        As a senior in 2014, Powell started all 36 games, for an average 32.4 mpg. He hit 175-379 (.462) from the floor, 10-39 (.256) from the arc and 145-211 (.687) from the line, while garnering 247 boards (including 70 on the offensive glass and 6.9 rpg), 113 fouls (fouling out 5 times, 112 assists, 104 turnovers, 30 blocks, 47 steals and 505 points, for a 14.0 ppg. Powell was chosen to the all-conference first team. The Cardinal, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 23-13 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington State 74-63 and Arizona State 79-58 before losing 84-59 to UCLA in the postseason conference tournament. After receiving an at-large berth to the NCAA tournament, they defeated New Mexico 58-53 and Kansas 60-57 before losing 82-72 to Dayton in the Sweet Sixteen.

        Powell was selected as the 45^th-pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets. They promptly traded his rights to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with whom he inked a deal in August, 2014. He was subsequently traded to the Boston Celtics in September. In his rookie season, he was repeatedly assigned to the Maine Red Claws of the D-League. In December he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks and again, repeatedly was assigned to the D-League. He signed 4-yr/$37M deal with Dallas in July, 2016.

As of the 2022-23 campaign, Powell had earned roughly US$60.7-million in the NBA.

DWIGHT POWELL’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

POYSER, JALEN

6-3 G   (UNLV, 2016-2017 and ST. BONAVENTURE, 2019)

        From Malton, Ont., and Father Henry Carr Catholic in Etobicoke, and Orangeville Prep in Mono, Ont., where he averaged 14.0 ppg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2016, Poyser started 1 of the 33 games he played, for an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 58-155 (.374) from the floor, 21-59 (.356) from the arc and 40-61 (.656) from the line, while garnering 68 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 50 fouls (fouling out once), 37 assists, 36 turnovers, 1 block, 18 steals and 177 points, for a 5.4 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 sophomore in 2017, Poyser started 21 of 31 games, playing an average 27.1 mpg. He hit 98-278 (.353) from the floor, 38-132 (.288) from the arc and 89-111 (.802) from the line, while garnering 85 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 51 fouls, 81 assists, 1 block, 23 steals and 323 points, for a 10.4 ppg. The Rebels, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 11-21 overall and 4-14 (tied 10^th) in Mountain West play.

        After the season, Poyser left the program and transferred to St. Bonaventure, where he was eligible as a junior in 2019. In 2018, the Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 26-8 overall and 14-4 (2^nd) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated U.C.L.A. 65-58 in the first-four play-in game and then fell 77-62 to Florida in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2019, Poyser started 13 of the 27 games he played, for an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 88-223 (.395) from the floor, 35-108 (.324) from the arc and 48-57 (.842) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 42 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 42 turnovers, 4 blocks, 15 steals and 259 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 18-16 overall and 12-6 (4^th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated George Mason 68-57 and Rhode Island 68-51 before losing 55-53 to St. Louis in the conference’s postseason title game.

        After the season, Poyser left the program, declared for the NBA draft and went undrafted.

PRENTICE, JUSTICE

6-1 G   (PURDUE FORT WAYNE, 2021)

        From Toronto, Ont., and Orangeville Prep, where he helped lead the team to an Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association title and was chosen finals MVP. He average 12.0 ppg and 6.1 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2021, Prentice played in 3 games for an average 1.0 mpg. He hit 0-2 from the floor and committed 1 foul. The Mastodons (coached by Jon Coffman) finished 8-15 overall and 5-6 (11^th) in Horizon League play. They defeated Green Bay 89-84 in double overtime before losing 108-104 in triple-overtime to Cleveland State in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        After the season, Prentice left the program and enrolled at NJCAA Western Texas.

PRICE-NOEL, JAHBRIL

6-7 F   (PACIFIC, 2019-2021 and WAGNER, 2022-2023)

        From Scarborough, Ont. and the Southwest Christian Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he averaged 17 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg and 2 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2019, Price-Noel started 10 of the 19 games he played, for an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 25-81 (.309) from the floor, 6-29 (.207) from the arc and 22-29 (.759) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 31 fouls (fouling out once), 35 assists, (1.4 apg), 34 turnovers (1.0 asst/to ratio), 1 block, 5 steals and 78 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Damon Stoudamire) finished 14-18 overall and 9-7 (9^th) in West Coast Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Price-Noel started 8 of the 29 games he played, for an average 15.3 mpg. He hit 51-114 (.447) from the floor, 25-55 (.455) from the arc and 38-48 (.792) from the line, while garnering 43 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 26 fouls, 18 assists, 25 turnovers, 6 steals, 2 blocks and 165 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Damon Stoudamire) finished 11-5 (tied 3^rd) in West Coast play and 23-10 overall. They fell 72-54 to San Francisco in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        As a junior in 2021, Price-Noel played in all 18 games, for an average 18.7 mpg. He hit 29-79 (.367) from the floor, 10-36 (.278) from the arc and 7-14 from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 17 fouls, 25 assists, 20 turnovers, 2 steals, 3 blocks and 75 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Damon Stoudamire) finished 9-9 overall and 6-7 (5^th) in West coast play before losing 81-76 to Santa Clara in the postseason conference tournament second round.

        After the season, Price-Noel left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Wagner, where he was eligible as a senior in 2022.

        As a senior in 2022, Price Noel started 7 of the 17 games he played, for an average 21.7 mpg. He hit 31-90 (.344) from the floor, 18-63 (.286) from the floor and 14-17 (.824) from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg, 25 fouls, 20 assists, 8 turnovers, 6 steals and 94 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Seahawks (coached by Bashir Mason) finished 21-6 overall and 15-3 (2^nd) in Northeast play. They defeated St. Francis-PA 82-53 and Long Island 82-62 before losing 70-43 to Bryant in the conference postseason tournament final. After the season, Mason bailed for Saint Peter’s and was replaced by assistant Donald Copeland.

        As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Price-Noel started 1 of the 28 games he played, for an average 20.6 mpg. He hit 56-147 (.381) from the floor, 27-77 (.351) from the arc and 15-19 (.789) from the line, while garnering 68 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 30 fouls, 36 assists, 43 turnovers, 6 steals, 1 block and 154 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Seahawks (coached by Donald Copeland) finished 15-13 overall and 8-8 (tied 5^th) in Northeast play before losing 67-55 to Sacred Heart in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

PRIMO, JOSHUA

6-6 G   (ALABAMA, 2021)

        From Mississauga, Ont., Huntington St. Prep in West Virginia and Royal Crown Academic School in Scarborough. Toiled for Canada at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Greece.

        As a freshman in 2021, Primo started 19 of the 30 games he played, for an average 22.4 mpg. He hit 84-195 (.431) from the floor, 43-113 (.381) from the arc and 33-44 (.750) from the line, while garnering 101 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 50 fouls, 25 assists, 41 turnovers, 17 steals, 9 blocks and 244 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Crimson Tide (coached by Nate Oats) finished 26-7 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in SEC play. They defeated Mississippi State 85-48, Tennessee 73-68 and L.S.U. 80-79 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 2-seed, they defeated Iona 68-55 and Maryland 96-77 before losing 88-78 to 11^th-seed U.C.L.A. in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

        After the season, Primo declared for the NBA draft was chosen 12^th overall by the San Antonio Spurs.

        As of the 2021-22 campaign, Primo had earned roughly US$3.9-million in the NBA. But he was released by the Spurs early in the 2022-23 campaign after multiple alleged instances of him exposing himself to women. After serving a four-game suspension without pay for conduct “detrimental” to the league. He subsequently inked a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers but was waived in April, 2024.

JOSHUA PRIMO’S NBA stats at basketballreference.com

PRINCE, OLIVER

6-6 F   (FLORIDA A&M, 2008)

        Graduated from Toronto Jean Vanier in 2004 and originally signed a scholarship offer from Pepperdine but suffered a coma and needed brain surgery after an out-of-control car crashed into him while walking on a sidewalk. Spent two years in rehabilitation and enrolled at Monroe College in New York, where he averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg.

        Then enrolled at Lemoyne Owen and subsequently at Munroe County JC in New York.

        As a junior in 2008, Prince started in 2 of the 6 games he played, for an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 24-56 (.429) from the floor and 11-19 (.579) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg), 7 assists (1.2 apg), 13 turnovers (2.2 tpg), 4 steals (0.7 spg), 21 fouls and 59 points, for a ppg of 9.8 (and a game-high 15). The Rattlers, coached by Eugene Harris, finished 15-17 overall and 9-7 (tied 5th) in MEAC play.

        After the season, Prince left the Rattlers program.

PRINCE, TAEVAUNN

6-3 G   (SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, 2012-2013)

        From Brampton, Ontario, and Proctor Academy in Andover, New Hampshire in 2010, where he averaged 12 ppg, 4.0 rpg and 4.0 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2012, Prince started in 2 of the 34 games he played, for an average 15.8 mpg. He hit 72-133 (.541) from the floor, 7-20 (.350) from the arc and 69-100 from the line, while garnering 115 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 44 fouls, 9 assists, 39 turnovers, 4 blocks, 17 steals and 220 points, for a 6.5 ppg. The Jackrabbits, coached by Scott Nagy, finished 27-8 overall and 15-2 (2^nd) in Summit League play. They captured the loop’s postseason title, defeating Western Illinois 52-50 in the final, to earn the school’s first NCAA berth but fell 68-60 to Baylor in the opening/second round.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Prince started in 4 of 25 games he played, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 33-90 (.367) from the floor, 3-17 (.176) from the arc and 40-59 (.678) from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 40 fouls, 14 assists, 21 turnovers, 8 steals and 109 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Jackrabbits, coached by Scott Nagy, finished 25-10 overall and 13-3 (tied 1^st) in Summit League play. They defeated IUPUI 66-49, Fort Wayne 72-56 and North Dakota State 73-67 to win the postseason conference tournament before falling 71-56 to national runner-up Michigan in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Prince leaves the program and enrolls at NCAA Division 2 Missouri Southern State University.

PROSPER, OLIVIER-MAXENCE

6-8 F   (CLEMSON, 2021 and MARQUETE, 2022-

        From Montreal, Que., Lake Forest Academy in Illinois and the NBA Academy Latin America in Mexico City. He was named MVP of the 2019 Biosteel Canadian all-star game.

        As a freshman in 2021, Maxence-Prosper started 2 of the 22 games he played, for an average 9.8 mpg. He hit 18-52 (.346) from the floor, 3-18 (.167) from the arc and 15-22 (.682) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 21 fouls, 6 assists, 8 turnovers, 3 blocks, 4 steals and 54 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Brad Brownell) finished 16-8 overall and 10-6 (tied 5^th) in Atlantic Coast conference play. They lost 67-64 to Miami in the second round of the ACC postseason tournament then fell, as the 7^th-seed, 60-56 to 10^th-seeded Rutgers in the second/opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Prosper left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Marquette, where he was eligible as a redshirt freshman in 2022.

        As a redshirt freshman in 2022, Prosper started 25 of 32 games, playing an average 20.7 mpg. He hit 76-165 (.461) from the floor, 19-60 (.317) from the arc and 41-50 (.820) from the line, while garnering 106 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 68 fouls, 29 assists, 29 turnovers, 4 blocks, 28 steals and 212 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Golden Eagles (coached by Shaka Smart) finished 19-13 overall and 11-8 (tied 5^th) in Big East play. They lost 74-63 to Creighton in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament. As a 9^th-seeded in the NCAA tournament, they fell 95-63 to North Carolina in the opening/second round.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Prosper started all 36 games, playing an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 150-293 (.512) from the floor, 39-115 (.339) from the arc and 111-151 (.735) from the line, while garnering 168 boards, including 61 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg, 83 fouls (fouling out twice), 24 assists, 50 turnovers, 5 blocks, 33 steals and 450 points, for a 12.5 ppg. They defeated St. John’s 72-70, Connecticut 70-68 and Xavier-O 65-51 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a 2^nd seed in the NCAA draw, they defeated Vermont 78-61 before losing 69-60 to Michigan State in the second round.

        After the season, Prosper declared for the NBA draft and was chosen with 24^th pick in the first round by the Sacramento Kings. A month later, he was traded, along with Richaun Holmes to the Dallas Mavericks for cash.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s NBA stats at basketballreference.com

PROVO, NEVELL

6-0 G   (LOYOLA-MD, 2016-2018)

        From North Preston, Nova Scotia and Pine Ridge High in Pickering, Ont., where he averaged 18.9 ppg, 9.0 apg and 3.6 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2016, Provo played in 26 games, for an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 12-28 (.429) from the floor, 4-17 (.235) from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 11 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 19 fouls, 22 assists, 16 turnovers, 1 block, 7 steals and 28 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by G.G. Smith, finished 9-21 overall and 8-10 (8^th) in Patriot League play.

        As a sophomore in 2017, Provo started 2 of the 21 games he played, for an average 9.2 mpg. He hit 9-49 (.184) from the floor, 7-32 (.219) from the arc and 5-7 (.714) from the line, while garnering 19 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 21 fouls, 13 assists, 11 turnovers, 1 block, 5 steals and 30 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by G.G. Smith, finished 16-17 overall and 8-10 (tied 6^th) in Patriot League play. After the season, Smith was turfed and replaced by Georgia Tech assistant Tavaras Hardy.

        As a junior in 2018, Provo started 1 of the 12 games he played, for an average 7.4 mpg. He hit 5-25 (.200) from the floor and 4-21 (.190) from the arc, while garnering 8 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 11 fouls, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals and 9 points, for a 0.9 ppg. Missed 11 games due to injury. The Greyhounds (coached by Tavaras Hardy) finished 9-22 overall and 6-12 (tied 8^th) in Patriot League play.

        After the season, Provo left the program and enrolled at Saint Mary’s.

PRYCE, ADRIAN

6-0 G (MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE, 2000-2001)

        From Mississauga. Played two years at Beaver County (Pa.) Community College as a point guard and the transferred to Md-E. Shore as an eligible junior in the year 2000. “Adrian can shoot the ball well and he does things that you like you like your point guard to do,” said Hawks coach Lonnie Williams. “He will push Benjamin (Suprin) for playing time and both of them should be better because of it.”

        As a junior in 2000, Pryce started 6 of the 27 games he played, for an average 16.6 mpg. He hit 34-98 (.347) from the floor, 21-56 (.375) from the arc and 18-25 (.720) from the line, while garnering 29 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 27 assists (1.0 apg), 56 turnovers (2.1 tpg), 12 steals (0.4 spg), 25 fouls and 107 points, for a 4.0 ppg (and a game-high 20). The Hawks, coached by Lonnie Williams, finished 12-17 overall and 8-10 (7th) in MEAC play. After the season, Williams was replaced by Thomas Trotter, former assistant at New Mexico State and Northeastern Illinois. “We hope Adrian gives us some veteran leadership in (2001) season,” Said Trotter. “He’ll play some minutes at the point guard and what we want is for him to give us that leadership both on and off the court.”

        As a senior in 2001, Pryce started 3 of the 20 games he played, for an average 8.5 mpg. He hit 10-33 (.303) from the floor, 7-23 (.304) from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 9 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 11 assists (0.6 apg), 13 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 1 steal (0.1 spg), 15 fouls and 29 points, for an average 1.5 ppg (and a game-high 9). The Hawks, coached by Thomas Trotter, were 12-16 overall and 10-8 (5th) in Mid-Eastern Athletic play.

PURDY, RON

6-3 G (NIAGARA, 1982-85)

        As a freshman in 1982, Purdy played in 13 games for 58 minutes. He hit 4-12 (.333) from the floor and 5-7 (.714) from the line, while garnering 6 boards (0.5 rpg), 9 fouls, 3 assists, 8 turnovers, 3 steals and 13 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 19-10 overall and 7-2 (tied 2nd) in the ECAC North Atlantic before losing in the postseason tourney to Northeastern.

        As a sophomore in 1983, Purdy played in 10 games for a total 41 minutes. He hit 3-16 (.187) from the floor and 2-5 (.400) from the arc, while garnering 5 boards (0.5 rpg), 5 fouls, 3 assists, 6 turnovers, 2 steals and 8 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 11-18 overall and 5-4 (5^th) in ECAC North Atlantic play.

        As a junior in 1984, Purdy saw very limited minutes and averaged 1.5 ppg in mop-up duties. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 10-18 overall and 5-9 (6^th) In ECAC North Atlantic play.

As a senior in 1985, Purdy again saw very limited minutes. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 16-12 overall and 11-5 (4th) in ECAC North.

PUTZI, RON

6-6 F (NEW MEXICO STATE, 1989-93)

        From Richmond Senior HS, B.C. Averaged 34 ppg and 12.0 rpg as a senior in leading Richmond to a 36-0 record and its second successive B.C. high school crown. Once scored 61 points in a high school game. A member of the Canadian national team.

Putzi was redshirted in 1989 as a freshman. The Aggies, coached by Neil McCarthy, finished 21-11 overall and 12-6 (2^nd) in Big West play.

        In his freshman year of eligibility in 1990, he averaged 1.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg and garnered 7 assists, 1 block and five steals after playing in 19 games for a total of 114 minutes. Shot 9-29 ((.310) from the field and 3-16 (.188) from the arc. The Aggies, coached by Neil McCarthy, finished 26-5 overall and 18-2 (tied 1st) in Big West play, before losing 111-92 to Loyola Marymount in the NCAA first round.

        As a sophomore in 1991, Putzi played in 26 games for a total 250 minutes. He hit 48-105 (.457) from the floor, 17-54 (.315) from the arc and 35-45 (.778) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (1.5 rpg), 16 turnovers, 7 assists, 29 fouls and 148 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Neil McCarthy, finished 23-6 overall and 15-3 (tied 1st) in Big West play. They lost 64-56 to Creighton in the NCAA first round.

        As a junior in 1992, Putzi started 2 of 26 games, he played for a total 357 minutes. He hit 56-108 (.519) from the floor, 18-53 (.340) from the arc and 36-48 (.750) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 11 assists, 18 turnovers, 4 blocks, 14 steals, 19 fouls and 166 points, for a 6.4 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Neil McCarthy finished 25-8 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in the Big West but won the postseason conference tourney to advance to NCAA play, where they knocked off DePaul and S.W. Louisiana before losing to UCLA in the sweet sixteen. Putzi scored 19 against Western New Mexico and 20 against Delaware State in early season starts but soon was benched in favor of Ron Coleman. Scored 13 against Cal Irvine in the Big West postseason tourney.

Over the summer, Putzi helped lead Canadian National Team to a 2nd place finished in the World University Games. “For a kid from Canada, to get a Division I basketball scholarship is a dream,” Putzi told the Albuquerque Journal. “I’m just happy to get the opportunity.” Alternated between small forward and shooting guard. “He’s a finesse player, a good athlete and fast,” said McCarthy.

As a senior in 1993, Putzi appeared in 2 games for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 2-5 (.400) from the floor and 0-2 from the arc, while garnering 4 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Neil McCarthy finished 26-8 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in Big West play before defeating Nebraska 93-79 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney and then losing 92-55 to Cincinnati in the second round.