Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname S

SABOURIN, JORDAN

7-0 C (OAKLAND, 2001-2004)

        Played at Sarnia Northern Collegiate.

        Expected to be an immediate starter. He’s “very, very good,” said Golden Grizzlies coach Greg Kampe. “I have high expectations for him. If he’s not a starter this year I’ll be very disappointed. I expected him to start and be a major contributor. He’s 250 pounds and he can run and catch. Defensively and rebounding, he’s ready to play now. He has work to do around the basket offensively.”

        As a freshman in 2001, Sabourin started 13 of 26 games, playing an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 18-43 (.419) from the floor and 12-40 (.300) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 35 fouls, 11 assists, 9 turnovers, 12 blocks, 3 steals and 48 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Golden Grizzlies, coached by Greg Kampe, finished 12-16 overall and 8-8 (5th) in Mid-Continent play. “He’s a big kid who was overlooked by a lot of the top schools because of his offensive liabilities,” Kampe said going into 2002 campaign. “But he’s really learning how to play the game. He played at 240 last year, then came in this summer at 262 with eight percent body fat. So he’s done the work he needs to get better.”

        As a sophomore in 2002, Sabourin started 14-30 games, playing an average 16.1 mpg. He hit 48-96 from the floor and 23-49 (.469) from the line, while garnering 116 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 10 assists, 20 turnovers, 18 blocks, 12 steals and 119 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Grizzlies, coached by Greg Kampe, finished 17-13 overall and 10-4 (tied 2nd) in Mid-Continent play. “Jordan’s a 7-footer, about 270 pounds and he’s sculpted,” Kampe said. “He’s been a force for us defensively. Now he’s got to do something on offence. …How Jordan’s got to step up and score for us. He’s been an enigma. This is the year (2003) he’s expected to be the guy, but if he’s not, we’ve got other guys to step in there.”

        As a junior in 2003, Sabourin started 20 of 27 games, playing an average 15.6 mpg. He hit 27-46 (.587) from the floor and 5-31 (.161) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once), 4 assists, 19 turnovers, 17 blocks, 7 steals and 59 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Golden Grizzlies, coached by Greg Kampe, finished 17-11 overall and 10-4 (tied 2nd) in Mid-Continent play.

        As a senior in 2004, Sabourin started 10 of the 22 games he played, toiling an average 10 mpg. He hit 17-26 (.654) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 3-9 from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.2. rpg), 38 fouls (fouling out twice), 8 assists, 7 turnovers, 11 blocks, 8 steals, and 37 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Golden Grizzlies (coached by Greg Kampe) finished 6-10 (tied 7th) and 13-17 overall.

SACKEY, DANIEL

5-9 G   (VALPARAISO, 2019-2021 and NEW ORLEANS, 2022-2023)

        From Winnipeg, Man., and Thornhill, Ont.’s Thornlea Secondary, where he earned 1^st-team Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association honours. Toiled for the Canadian U17 team that finished 5^th at the 2016 FIBA world championships in Spain.

        As a freshman in 2019, Sackey started 17 of 33 games, playing an average 17.8 mpg. He hit 48-133 (.361) from the floor, 9-40 (.225) from the arc and 30-47 (.638) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 36 fouls, 61 assists, 56 turnovers, 24 steals and 135 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 15-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 8^th) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Indiana State 77-55 before losing 67-54 to Loyola-Chicago in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Sackey started 25 of the 34 games he played, for an average 25.5 mpg. He hit 72-197 (.365) from the floor, 24-77 (.312) from the arc and 46-65 (.708) from the line, while garnering 84 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 68 fouls (fouling out once), 121 assists, 70 turnovers, 1 block, 35 steals and 214 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Missouri Valley play and 19-16 overall. They defeated Evansville 58-55, Loyola 74-73 and Missouri State 89-82 before losing 80-66 to Bradley in the final of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a junior in 2021, Sackey started 22 of the 25 games he played, for an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 48-142 (.338) from the floor, 6-41 (.146) from the arc and 31-42 (.738) from the line, while garnering 64 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 36 fouls, 87 assists, 46 turnovers, 31 steals and 133 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 10-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 5^th) in Missouri Valley play, before losing 66-55 to Missouri State in the quarterfinals of conference postsason tournament.

        After the season, Sackey left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at New Orleans, where he was eligible as a junior in 2022.

        As a junior (by way of covid portocols) in 2022, Sackey started 26 of 32 games, playing an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 76-190 (.400) from the floor, 23-70 (.329) from the arc and 37-56 (.661) from the line, while garnering 95 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 57 fouls, 89 assists, 61 turnovers, 28 steals, 1 block and 212 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Privateers (coached by Mark Slessinger) finished 18-14 overall and 10-4 (tied 2^nd) in Southland play. They defeated McNeese State 82-78 before losing 74-65 to Southeastern Louisiana in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then fell 94-73 to Portland in the opening round of The Basketball Classic (formerly the collegeinsider.com tournament).

        As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Sackey started 11 of the 27 games he played, for an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 30-80 (.375) from the floor, 12-35 (.343) from the arc and 13-15 (.867) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and 1.0 rpg, 43 fouls, 60 assists, 43 turnovers, 15 steals and 85 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Privateers (coached by Mark Slessinger) finished 12-20 overall and 7-11 (tied 6^th) in Southland play. They defeated Houston Christian 90-69 and Southeast Louisiana 82-78 before losing 74-70 to Northwestern State in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.

SACRE, ROBERT

7-0 C   (GONZAGA, 2008-2012)

        Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in Vancouver. Toiled at North Vancouver Handsworth, where he led the Royals to a provincial title as a junior. A member of the Canadian junior national team.

        As a freshman in 2008, Sacre started 10 of 28 games, playing an average 9.6 mpg. He hit 28-63 (.444) from the floor and 26-41 (.634) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 35 fouls, 7 assists (0.25 apg), 14 turnovers (0.5 tpg and 0.5 a-to ratio), 6 blocks (0.21 bpg), 7 steals (0.25 spg) and scored 82 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 25-8 overall and 13-1 (1st) in West Coast play. They fell 82-76 to Davidson in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2009, Sacre played in 5 games, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 5-7 (.714) from the floor and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 7 fouls, 2 turnovers, 2 blocks, 1 steal and 15 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 28-6 overall and 14-0 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Akron 77-64 and Western Kentucky 83-81 before losing to eventual champ North Carolina 98-77 in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Sacre was granted a redshirt season.

        As a sophomore in 2010, Sacre started 33 of 34 games, playing an average 25-3 mpg. He hit 121-230 (.526) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 107-170 (.629) from the line, while garnering 183 boards (including 63 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 98 fouls (fouling out twice), 20 assists (0.59 apg), 68 turnovers (2.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.29), 65 blocks (1.19 bpg), 23 steals (0.68 spg) and 350 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 27-7 overall and 12-2 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Florida State 67-60 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 87-65 to Syracuse.

        As a junior in 2011, Sacre started all 35 games, for an average 25.9 mpg. He hit 138-283 (.488) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 163-198 (.823) from the line, while garnering 222 boards (including 86 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg), 94 fouls (fouling out once), 40 assists, 75 turnovers, 66 blocks, 27 steals and 439 points, for a 12.5 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 25-10 overall and 11-3 (tied 1^st) in West Coast play. They captured the postseason tournament and then defeated St. John’s 86-71 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 89-67 to BYU.

        As a senior in 2012, Sacre started all 33 games, for an average 26.2 mpg. He hit 117-229 (.511) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 150-197 (.761) from the line, while garnering 208 boards (including 67 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out twice), 24 assists (0.73 apg), 60 turnovers (1.82 tpg and an asst/to ratio of 0.40), 47 blocks (1.42 bpg), 12 steals (0.36 spg) and 384 points, for an 11.6 ppg. He was chosen the league’s Defensive MVP and a first-team all-star. 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.

        After the season, Sacre was chosen in the 2^nd round (60^th and last pick overall) of the 2012 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Spent the better part of the next two seasons being shuffled back and forth from the Lakers to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the D-League. Signed a three-year, assumed minimum contract as a free agent with the Lakers in July, 2013. The third year was not guaranteed.

        On August 11, 2016, Sacre signed a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and three months later, was waived by the Pelicans. He then inked a deal with the Hitachi SunRockers Tokyo-Shibuya of the Japanese B-League.

        Over the course of his NBA career, Sacre earned US$3,159,067.

ROBERT SACRE’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

SAGL, TYLER

6-5 G   (MARIST, 2020)

        From Toronto, Ont., and the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association’s Hamilton Lincoln Prep, where he averaged 26.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 3.8 apg.

        As a freshman in 2020, Sagl started 23 of 30 games, playing an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 80-216 (.370) from the floor, 54-148 (.365) from the arc and 40-49 (.816) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 61 fouls, 22 assists, 36 turnovers, 19 steals, 1 block and 254 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Red Fox (coached by John Dunne) finished 6-14 (11st) in Metro Atlantic play and 7-23 overall. They lost 56-54 to Niagara in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Sagl left the program and transferred to Ryerson. He subsequently enrolled at Lakehead.

SAHOTA, MANNY

6-5 F   (CORNELL, 2011-2012)

        From Brampton St. Marguerite D’Youville, where he averaged 20 ppg, 10 rpg, 4 apg and 3 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Sahota started one of the 14 games he played, for an average 3.9 mpg. He hit 4-14 (.286) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 7 fouls, 3 assists, 6 turnovers, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 9 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Bill Courtney, finished 10-18 overall and 6-8 (tied 5th) in Ivy League play.

        Sahota missed the 2012 campaign because of an injury. The Big Red, coached by Bill Courtey, finished 12-16 overall and 7-7 (5^th) in Ivy League play.

        Sahota then left the program and enrolled at the University of Toronto.

SAKOTA, LUKA

6-5 G   (HARVARD, 2020-2023 and NORTHEASTERN, 2024-

        From Etobicoke, Ont., and King’s Christian Collegiate.

        As a freshman in 2020, Sakota started 1 of the 20 games he played, for an average 7.1 mpg. He hit 14-37 (.378) from the floor, 8-23 (.348) from the arc and 6-8 (.750) from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 17 fouls, 9 assists, 11 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 42 points, fo ra 2.1 ppg. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 10-4 (2^nd) in Ivy League play and 2-18 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

        As a sophomore in 2022, Sahota started all 26 games, playing an average 31.2 mpg. He hit 103-255 (.404) from the floor, 45-125 (.360) from the arc and 44-53 (.830) from the line, while garnering 90 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 47 fouls, 52 assists, 35 turnovers, 20 steals, 5 blocks and 295 points, for an 11.3 ppg. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 13-13 overall and 5-9 (6^th) in Ivy play.

        As a junior in 2023, Sakota started 15 of the 25 games he played, for an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 58-171 (.339) from the floor, 27-91 (.297) from the arc and 35-47 (.745) from the line, while garnering 86 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 ppg, 36 fouls, 43 assists, 27 turnovers, 24 steals, 1 block and 178 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 14-14 overall and 5-9 (7^th) in Ivy League play.

        After the season, Sakota entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Northeastern.

        As a senior in 2024, Sakota started all 26 games he played, for an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 85-228 (.373) from the floor, 37-120 (.308) from the arc and 61-71 (.859) from the line, while garnering 68 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 34 fouls, 63 assists, 30 turnovers, 16 steals, 4 blocks and 268 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 12-20 and 7-11 (10^th) in Coastal Athletic play. They fell 75-65 to Stony Brook in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

ST. LOUIS, DANTAI

6-8 F   (CANISIUS, 2017-2020)

        From Brampton, Ontario and Mono Orangeville Prep and the AAU’s CIA Bounce. At Orangeville Prep, he played for Canisius assistant Larry Blunt.

        As a freshman in 2017, St. Louis played in 32 games, for an average 6.8 mpg. He hit 15-36 (.417) from the floor and 6-16 (.375) from the line, while garnering 46 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 49 fouls, 5 assists, 8 turnovers, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 36 points, for a 1.1 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 sophomore in 2018, St. Louis played in 3 games, for an average 0.7 mpg, after missing most of the season with a lower back injury. He blocked 1 shot. 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.

        As a junior in 2019, St. Louis played in 31 games, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 25-49 (.510) from the floor and 20-33 (.606) from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 57 fouls, 1 assist, 16 turnovers, 4 steals, 11 blocks and 70 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Golden Griffins (coached by Reggie Witherspoon) finished 15-17 overall and 11-7 (tied 2^nd) in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.

        As a senior in 2020, St. Louis started 7 of the 18 games he played, for an average 5.0 mpg. He hit 9-17 (.529) from the floor and 5-5 from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 22 fouls, 7 turnovers, 1 steals and 23 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Griffins (coached by Reggie Witherspoon) finished 7-13 (10^th) and 12-20 in Metro Atlantic play. They lost 70-60 to Iona in the opening round of the postseason tournament.

SALESMAN, KIRK

6-6 F (NORTHEASTERN, 1997)

        From Pickering, Salesman toiled with Seneca College before transferring to Mount Aloysius College in New York in 1996, where he averaged 19.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg before transferring to Northeastern for his junior year of eligibility.

        As a junior in 1997, Salesman started 1 of 18 games he played, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 17-52 (.327) from the floor, 8-21 (.381) from the arc and 12-16 (.750) from the line, while garnering 25 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 6 assists (1.3 apg), 25 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 12 steals (0.7 spg), 3 blocks (0.2 bpg), 21 fouls and 54 points, for a 3.0 ppg (and a game-high 12). The Huskies, coached by Rudy Keeling, finished 7-20 overall and 6-12 (7th) in the America East play.

        After the season, Salesman transferred to NCAA Division II Quincy University.

SAMUEL, TYRESE

6-11 C  (SETON HALL, 2020-2023 and FLORIDA, 2024)

        From Montreal, Que., Riverdale Baptist in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he won a state title, and Orangeville Prep of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he averaged 15 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg and 3 spg.

        As a freshman in 2020, Samuel started 1 of the 29 games he played, for an average 11.0 mpg. He hit 33-88 (.375) from the floor, 16-49 (.327) from the arc and 11-25 (.440) from the line, while garnering 77 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 36 fouls, 11 assists, 20 turnovers, 4 steals, 9 blocks and 93 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Kevin Willard) finished 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Big East play and 21-9 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Samuel played in 27 games, for an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 62-111 (.559) from the floor, 13-40 (.325) from the arc and 8-26 (.308) from the line, while garnering 88 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 65 fouls, 15 assists, 22 turnovers, 10 steals, 9 blocks and 145 points, for a 5.4 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Kevin Willard) finished 14-13 overall and 10-9 (tied 4^th) in Big East Conference play. They defeated St. John’s 77-69 before being stunned 66-58 by Georgetown in the semi-finals of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a junior in 2022, Samuel started 2 of the 29 games he played, for an average 18.9 mpg. He hit 83-170 (.488) from the floor, 6-30 (.200) from the arc and 41-61 (.672) from the line, while garnering 151 boards, including 91 on the offensive glass, 53 fouls, 5 assists, 40 turnovers, 16 steals, 25 blocks and 213 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Kevin Willard) finished 21-11 overall and 11-8 (tied 5^th) in Big East play. They defeated Georgetown 57-53 before losing 62-52 to Connecticut in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. As an 8^th-seeded in the NCAA tournament, they fell 72-69 to Creighton in the opening/second round. After the season, Willard bailed for Maryland and was replaced by Saint Peter’s coach Shaheen Holloway.

        As a senior in 2023, Samuel started all 33 games, playing an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 138-251 (.550) from the floor, 4-15 (.267) from the arc and 84-130 (.646) from the line, while garnering 195 boards, including 73 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg, 87 fouls, 24 assists, 51 turnovers, 37 steals, 26 blocks and 364 points, for an 11.0 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Shaheen Holloway) finished 17-16 overall and 10-10 (tied 6^th) in Big East play before losing 66-65 to DePaul in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament. They then fell 65-64 to Colorado in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Samuel started all 36 games, playing an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 198-351 (.564) from the floor, 4-25 (.160) from the arc and 100-178 (.562) from the line, while garnering 268 boards, including 102 on the offensive glass and a 7.4 rpg, 90 fouls, 68 assists, 60 turnovers, 41 steals, 38 blocks and 500 points, for a 13.9 ppg. The Gators (coached by Todd Golden) finished 24-12 and 11-7 (6^th) in SEC play. They defeated Georgia 85-80, Alabama 102-88 and Texas A&M 95-90 before losing 86-67 to Auburn in the conference postseason tournament title bout. As the 7^th-seed in the south regional, they fell 102-100 to Colorado in the opening round of the NCAA draw.

SAMUELS, ROB

6-5 F (ST. BONAVENTURE, 1982-85)

        Played summer of 1982 on Ontario junior team.

        As a freshman in 1982, Samuels started 26 of 28 games, for an average 28.8 mpg. He hit 93-208 (.447) from the floor and 39-52 (.750) from the line, while garnering 143 boards (5.1 rpg), 77 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 31 assists, 53 turnovers, 8 blocks 17 steals and 225 points, for an 8.2 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Satalin, finished 14-4 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in the Eastern Conference play. After the season, Satalin bailed for Duquesne and was replaced by Connecticut assistant Jim O’Brien.

        As a sophomore in 1983, Samuels played in 30 games and hit 89-195 (.456) from the floor and 50-74 (.565) from the line, while garnering 120 boards (4.0 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists and 229 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim O’Brien, finished 20-10 overall and (10-4) (tied 1st) in the western division of the Atlantic Ten, before losing to Iona (90-76) in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 1984, Samuels started 13 of 30 games, for an average 24.8 mpg. He hit 84-173 (.485) from the floor and 90-122 (.738) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (3.9 rpg), 92 fouls (fouling out 3 times,) 26 assists, 47 turnovers, 13 blocks, 24 steals and 258 points, for an 8.6 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim O’Brien, finished 18-13 overall and 8-10 (6th) in the Atlantic Ten play. Samuels was tagged as being somewhat inconsistent but explosive and powerful.

        As a senior in 1985, Samuels started all 29 games, for an average 33.2 mpg. He hit 163-323 (.505) from the floor and 70-105 (.667) from the line, while garnering 145 boards (5.0 rpg), 82 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 48 assists, 63 turnovers, 9 blocks, 16 steals and 400 points, for a 13.8 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim O’Brien, finished 14-15 overall and 7-11 (7th) in Atlantic Ten play.

SANDEL, SEAN

6-9 F (CANISIUS, 1989-1993)

        From Fort Erie, Ont.

        Sandel redshirted as a freshman in 1989. The Golden Griffins, coached by Marty Marbach, finished 13-15 overall and 11-7 in North Atlantic play.

        As a freshman in 1990, Sandel …. The Golden Griffins, coached by Marty Marbach, finished 11-18 overall and 5-11 (4^th-North division) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a sophomore in 1991, Sandel played in 29 games for a total 76 minutes. He hit 6-17 (.353) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 13 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and 0.7 rpg, 14 fouls, 1 block, 9 turnovers, 2 steals and 16 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Golden Griffins, coached by Martin Marbach, finished 10-19 overall and 3-13 (9^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a junior in 1992, Sandel started 2 of the 23 games, he played for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 13-37 (.351) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 1-6 (.167) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and 1.3 rpg, 37 fouls (fouling out once), 2 assists, 1 block, 7 turnovers and 28 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Golden Griffins, coached by Martin Marbach, finished 8-22 overall and 3-13 (9^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

As a senior in 1993, Sandel started 1 of the 18 games he played, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 2-16 (.125) from the floor and 0-2 from the arc, while garnering 11 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg, 13 fouls, 3 assigsts, 3 blocks, 4 turnovers and 4 points, for an 0.2 ppg. The Golden Griffins, coached by Marty Marbach, finished 8-22 overall and 3-13 (9th) in the Metro-Atlantic Conference. After the season, Marbach was fired and replaced by John Beilein.

SANGHA, JASMAN

6-8 F   (TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI, 2022-2023 and CSU-NORTHRIDGE, 2024-

        From Brampton, Ont., Louise Arbour High, Pensacola State in Florida and Garden City CC in Kansas, where he averaged 13.4 ppg and 6.2 rpg as a freshman.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Sangha did not play. The Islanders (coached by Steve Lutz) finished 23-12 overall and 7-7 (4^th) in Southland play. They defeated Houston Baptist 75-60, Nicholls 71-64 and Southeastern Louisiana 73-65 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 16^th seeded in the NCAA tournament, they fell 76-67 to Texas Southern in the opening, play-in game.

        As a junior in 2023, Sangha started 1 of the 14 games he played, for an average 10.4 mpg. He hit 14-35 (.400) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 8-13 (.615) from the line, while garnering 24 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 30 fouls, 5 assists, 10 turnovers, 3 steals, 3 blocks and 36 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Islanders (coached by Steve Lutz) finished 24-11 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Southland play. They defeated McNeese State 80-73 and Northwestern State 75-71 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a 16-seed in the NCAA draw, they defeated Southeast Missouri State 75-71 in the play-in game before losing 96-75 to Alabama in the opening round. After the season, Lutz bailed for Western Kentucky and was replaced by assistant Jim Shaw.

        After the season, Sangha entered the transfer portal and enrolled at California State-Northridge.

        As a senior in 2023, Sangha started 7 of the 32 games he played, for an average 14.8 mpg. He hit 89-157 (.567) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 27-38 (.711) from the line, while garnering 74 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 88 fouls, 3 assists, 32 turnovers, 9 steals, 7 blocks and 206 points, for a 6.4 ppg. The Matadors (coached by Andy Newman) finished 19-15 overall and 9-11 (tied 7^th) in Big West play. They defeated UC-Santa Barbara 87-84 in overtime before losing 75-68 to Hawaii in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

SAUNDERS, KESHAUN

6-5 G   (TOLEDO, 2019-2022 and PORTLAND STATE, 2023-2024)

        From Brampton, Ont., and Orangeville Prep, where he averaged 21.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2-2 apg and 2.1 spg as a senior. He was a two-time second-team Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association all-star.

        Saunders redshirted as a freshman in 2019. The Rockets (coached by Tod Kowalczyk) finished 25-8 overall and 13-5 (1^st, West division) in Mid-American Conference play. They were stunned 80-76 in the opening round of the conference’s postseason tournament and then fell 78-64 to Xavier-Ohio in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a freshman in 2020, Saunders started 12 of 32 games, for an average 23.2 mpg. He hit 83-216 (.384) from the floor, 42-116 (.362) from the arc and 39-53 (.736) from the line, while garnering 71 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out twice), 36 assists, 61 turnovers, 3 blocks, 19 steals and 247 points, for a 7.7 ppg. Saunders was selected to the Mid-American all-freshman team. The Rockets (coached by Ted Kowalzyck) finished 8-10 (3^rd, West division) of Mid-American play and 17-15 overall. They defeated Western Michigan 76-73 in the opening round of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Saunders played in 30 games, for an average 18.5 mpg. He hit 68-154 (.442) from the floor, 30-81 (.370) from the arc and 39-53 (.736) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 60 fouls, 39 assists, 29 turnovers, 12 steals and 205 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Rockets (coached by Ted Kowalzyck) finished 21-9 overall and 15-4 (1^st) in Mid-American play. They defeated Ball State 91-89 in overtime before losing 87-80 to Ohio in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then fell 76-66 to Richmond in the NIT opening round.

        As a junior in 2022, Saunders played in 28 games, for an average 12.4 mpg. He hit 37-81 (.457) from the floor, 16-39 (.410) from the arc and 7-11 (.636) from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 31 fouls, 11 assists, 21 turnovers, 4 steals and 97 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Rockets (coached by Ted Kowalzyck) finished 26-8 overall and 17-3 (1^st) in Mid-American play. They defeated Central Michigan 72-71 before losing 70-62 to Akron in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then lost 74-55 to Dayton in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Saunders entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Portland State.

        As a senior in 2023, Saunders played in 27 games, for an average 14.9 mpg. He hit 43-107 (.402) from the floor, 9-44 (.205) from the arc and 29-42 (.690) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 57 fouls (fouling out twice), 29 assists, 33 turnovers, 11 steals and 121 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Jase Coburn) finished 12-19 overall and 6-11 (7^th) in Big Sky play before losing 84-80 to Northern Colorado in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Saunders played in 20 games for a total 199 minutes. He hit 25-65 (.380) from the floor, 6-26 (.230) from the arc and 8-14 (.570) form the line, while garnering 15 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 19 assists, 5 steals, 1 block and 64 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Jase Coburn) finished 17-15 overall and 8-10 (6^th) in Big Sky play. They fell 87-71 to Montana in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament.

SAWYERS, DALE

6-6 F (CANISIUS, 1997-2000)

        Averaged 23.0 ppg and 12. 5 rpg as a senior at Markham Milliken Mills (Ont.) HS.

        As a freshman in 1997, Sawyers played in 25 games, for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 18-35 (.514) from the floor and 8-20 (.400) from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 5 assists (0.2 apg), 8 turnovers (0.3 tpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg), 8 blocks (0.3 bpg), 19 fouls and 44 points, for a 1.8 ppg (and a game-high 6). The Golden Griffins, coached by John Beilein, finished 17-12 overall and 10-4 (tied 2nd) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Beilein was fired and replaced by Mike MacDonald.

        Generally a role player in 1998, the sophomore Sawyers closed out the season with a flourish, hitting 23 of his last 29 shots. Sawyers started 1 of the 23 games he played, for an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 34-50 (.680) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 14-38 (.368) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 5 assists (0.2 apg), 17 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg), 14 blocks (0.6 bpg), 40 fouls (fouling out once), and 82 points, for a 3.6 ppg (and a game-high 12). The Golden Griffins, coached by Mike MacDonald, finished 13-14 overall and 9-9 (tied 5th) in Metro Atlantic play before losing in the first round of the postseason tournament.

        Sawyers averaged 6.9 ppg as a junior for a Golden Griffins squad, coached by Mike MacDonald, which finished 15-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in Metro Atlantic play before losing out in the first round of the conference playoffs. Sawyers started 6 of the 25 games he played, for an average 21.8 mpg. He hit 74-125 (.592) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 25-64 (.391) from the line, while tallying 119 rebounds (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 17 assists, 24 blocks, 25 turnovers, 23 steals, 57 fouls and 173 points.

        As a senior in 2000, Sawyers started 24 of the 27 games he played, for an average 27.9 mpg. He hit 103-203 (.507) from the floor, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 34-80 (.425) from the line, while garnering 139 boards (including 64 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 51 assists (1.9 apg), 58 turnovers (2.1 tpg), 20 steals (0.7 spg), 15 blocks (0.6 bpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once) and 243 points, for an average 9.0 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Golden Griffins, coached by Mike MacDonald, were 10-20 overall and 8-10 (tied 7th) in Metro Atlantic play.

SCHMIDT, GORDON

7-0 C (WEBER STATE, 1986)

        From Nanaimo. Considered to have good agility for a big man. Played a season at Eastern Montana before transferring to Weber State as a sophomore.

        As a sophomore in 1986, Schmidt played in 2 games, for an average 4.5 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor, while garnering 3 boards (1.5 rpg), 1 foul, 1 turnover, 1 block and 2 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Larry Farmer, finished 18-11 overall and 7-7 (4^th) in Big Sky play.

        After the season, Schmidt left the program and enrolled at the University of Victoria.

SCHMIDT, MICHAEL

6-5 G (TEXAS A&M, 1998-99 and NIAGARA, 2001-02)

        From North Albion HS in Toronto. Schmidt averaged 30.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 7.2 apg and shot .450 from the arc for North Albion and was the only high school player selected for the Canadian under-22 team in the summer of 1997.

        As a freshman in 1998, Schmidt started 9 of 27 games, for an average 24.5 mpg. He hit 87-225 (.387) from the floor, 32-102 (.314) from the arc and 33-52 (.635) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 73 assists (2.7 apg), 52 turnovers (1.9 tpg), 26 steals (1.0 spg), 1 block, 60 fouls (fouling out twice), and 239 points, for an 8.9 ppg (and a game-high 26 against Baylor). The Aggies, coached by Tony Barone, finished 7-20 overall and 1-15 in Big 12 play. Schmidt was chosen to the all-Big 12 Bench team. His .426 percent from beyond the arc led the Big 12 in conference games. After the season, Barone was replaced by Melvin Watkins, who’d led UNCC to the NCAA tourney.

        As a sophomore in 1999, Schmidt started 14 of 27 games, for an average 24.8 mpg. He hit 68-153 (.444) from the floor, 23-78 (.295) from the arc and 40-51 (.769) from the line, while garnering 74 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 58 assists (2.1 apg), 54 turnovers (2.0 tpg), 22 steals (0.8 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 51 fouls and 199 points, for a 7.4 ppg (and a game-high 14). The Aggies, coached by Melvin Watkins, finished 12-15 overall and 5-11 (tied 10th) in Big 12 play.

After the season, Schmidt transferred to Niagara.

        After sitting out a year, Schmidt became eligible in 2001. Expected to play a major role for Purple Eagles. “He can beat you off the dribble and he can really shoot it,” said Niagara coach Joe Mihalic. “He’s also an exceptional passer.” Schmidt started 26 of 28 games, playing an average 34.7 mpg. He hit 147-344 (.427) from the floor, 81-209 (.388) from the arc and 39-60 (.650) from the line, while garnering 127 boards (4.5 rpg), 80 fouls (fouling out five times), 74 assists, 13 blocks, 82 turnovers, 40 steals and 414 points, for a ppg of 14.8. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich finished 15-13 overall and 12-6 (tied 1st) in Metro Atlantic play but then lost in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tourney. Schmidt earned third-team all-MAAC honors. He sank a three pointer at the buzzer to beat Manhattan on the road. “He’s a real talented guy,” said Mihalich. “Obviously he can shoot it and he can score.”

        As a senior in 2002, Schmidt started 8 of 32 games, playing an average 25.2 mpg. He hit 94-239 (.393) from the floor, 58-162 (.358) from the arc and 26-36 (.722) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 59 assists (1.8 apg), 43 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 39 steals (1.2 spg), 1 block, 66 fouls (fouling out twice), and 272 points, for an 8.5 ppg (and a game-high 21). The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 18-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Metro Atlantic play.

SCOTT, ARNEL

6-4 F   (COLUMBIA, 2003)

        From Markham Milliken Mills

        As a freshman in 2003, Scott played in 1 of 13 games, for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 11-27 (.407) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 5-9 (.556) from the line, garnering 27 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 14 fouls, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 2 blocks, 4 steals and 27 points, for a ppg of 2.1. The Lions, coached by Armond Hill, finished 2-25 overall and 0-14 (8th) in Ivy League play. After the season, Hill is turfed and replaced by Joseph Jones, an assistant at Villanova.

        Scott does not suit up again for the Lions.

SCOTT, JEVONNIE

6-7 F   (PENN STATE, 2022)

        From Toronto, Ont., Orangeville Prep and South Plains College in Texas, where he averaged 9.5 ppg and 4.7 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2022, Scott played in 11 games, for an average 6.4 mpg. He hit 6-15 (.400) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 3-8 (.375) from the line, while garnering 18 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 17 fouls, 2 assists, 7 turnovers, 2 steals and 3 blocks. The Nittany Lions (coached by Micah Shrewsbury) finished 14-17 overall and 7-13 (tied 11^th) in Big Ten play. They defeated Minnesota 60-51 and Ohio State 71-68 before losing 69-61 to Purdue in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        After the season, Scott left the program and enrolled at Brock.

SEAWARD, BILL

        (ST. FRANCIS-PA, 1991-1992)

As a freshman in 1991, Seaward played in 16 games, for a total 55 minutes. He hit 8-14 (.571) from the floor and 7-12 (.583) from the line, while garnering 17 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 11 fouls (fouling out once,) 1 assists, 5 turnovers, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 23 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Red Flash, coached by Jim Baron, finished 24-8 overall and 13-3 (1^st) in Northeast Conference play. They captured the postseason conference tournament title and then lost 93-80 to Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

If he played in 1992, it was for a maximum 3 games. The Red Flash, coached by Jim Baron, finished 13-16 overall and 5-11 (8^th) in Northeast Conference play.

After the season, Seaward transferred to St. Mary’s where he was eligible in 1992-93.

SELEBANGUE, BRYANT

6-7 F   (TULSA, 2023-

        From Montreal, Que., TRC Prep, Hutchinson CC and Florida Southwestern CC, where he averaged 12.8 ppg and 10.1 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a sophomore in 2023, Selebangue started all 30 games, playing an average 31.4 mpg. He hit 147-239 (.615) from the floor, 0-1 form the arc and 66-130 (.508) from the line, while garnering 277 boards, including 91 on the offensive glass and a 9.2 rpg, 44 fouls, 29 assists, 45 turnovers, 26 steals and 14 blocks. The Golden Hurricanes (coached by Eric Konkol) finished 5-25 overall and 1-17 (12th) in American Athletic play before losing 81-63 to Central Florida in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Selebangue entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Arizona State.

        As a junior in 2024, Selebangue started 5 of 32 games, playing an average 15.9 mpg. He hit 60-105 (.571) from the floor and 32-72 (.444) from the line, while garnering 130 boards, including 64 on the offensive glass and 4.1 rpg, 46 fouls, 15 turnovers, 26 steals, 10 blocks and 153 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Sun Devils (coached by Bobby Hurley) finished 14-18 overall and 8-12 (tied 9^th) in Pac 12 play, before being dusted 90-57 by Utah in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

SELUS, JEAN

6-2 G   (ILLINOIS, 2011-2012)

        From Montreal Quebec. Played high school ball at Winter Garden in Florida and then toiled at Parkland JC in Illinois before walking-on with the Illinois in 2011.

        As a junior in 2011, Selus played in six games for an average 0.8 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering no boards, committing one foul, dishing 1 assist and scoring 1 point for an 0.2 ppg. The Illini, coached by Bruce Weber, finished 20-14 overall and 9-9 (tied 4^th) in Big Ten play. They defeated UNLV 73-62 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney before losing to Kansas 73-59 in the second round.

        As a senior in 2012, Selus appeared in 9 games for an average 1.0 mpg. He hit 0-2 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 1 board, 1 foul and 1 assist. The Illini, coached by Bruce Weber, finished 17-15 overall and 6-12 (10th) in Big 10 play. After the season, Weber was fired and replaced by Ohio University coach John Groce.

SENAT, COLSON

6-7 F   (ROBERT MORRIS, 2005-2006)

        From Montreal, where he played for the Vanier College Cheetahs.

        As a freshman in 2005, did not see the floor. The Colonials, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 14-15 overall and 11-7 (3rd) in Northeast play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Senat started 6 of 28 games, for an average 18.0 mpg. He hit 45-103 (.437) from the field, 22-53 (.425) from the arc, and 17-26 (.654) from the line, while garnering 84 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and an average 3.0 rpg), 54 fouls (fouling out once), 11 assists (0.4 apg), 26 turnovers (0.9 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.4) 22 steals (0.8 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg) and 129 points, for a 4.6 ppg. He scored a game high 13. The Colonials, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 15-14 overall and 10-8 (5th) in Northeast play.

        As a junior in 2006, Senat played in 27 games for an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 28-87 (.322) from the floor, 19-65 (.292) from the arc and 8-9 (.889) from the line, while garnering 44 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 44 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists (0.4 apg), 16 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.63), 1 block, 5 steals (0.2 spg) and 83 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 17-11 overall and 9-9 (tied 4th) in Northeast play.

        After the season, Senat transferred to Division II American International.

SERRAVALLE, RYAN

6-8 F (HOLY CROSS, 1999-2002)

        From Thorold Northfield-Mount Hermon. Averaged 30.1 ppg as a senior.

        Serravalle had an outstanding freshman season in 1999, starting 20 of the 20 games he played, for an average 33.1 mpg. He hit 71-200 (.355) from the floor, 30-81 (.370) from the arc and 60-78 (.769) from the line, while garnering 49 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 57 assists (2.9 apg), 54 turnovers (2.7 tpg), 26 steals (1.3 spg), 38 fouls (fouling out once), and 232 points, for an 11.6 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Crusaders, coached by Bill Raynor, finished 7-20 overall and 3-9 (6th) in the Patriot League. After the season, Raynor was fired and replaced by Ralph Willard. Serravalle was selected to the Patriot all-rookie team. A foot injury kept him sidelined for seven games and likely cost him the Patriot League rookie of the year award.

        As a sophomore in 2000, Serravalle blew out his knee in the seventh game of the season. He then had surgery on his knee and returned for the final month of the season and gutted it out. Serravalle started 15 of the 18 games he played, for an average 31.9 mpg. He hit 52-135 (.385) from the floor, 26-69 (.377) from the arc and 38-46 (.826) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 49 assists (2.7 apg), 61 turnovers (3.4 tpg), 22 steals (1.2 spg), 1 block (0.1 bpg), 58 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 168 points, for a 9.3 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Crusaders, coached by Ralph Willard, finished 10-18 overall and 3-9 (tied 5th) in Patriot League play.

        As a junior in 2001, Serravalle started all 30 games at the point, for an average 28.8 mpg. He hit 86-207 (.415) from the floor, 38-97 (.392) from the arc and 127-161 (.789) from the line, while garnering 69 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 78 assists (2.6 apg), 69 turnovers (2.3 tpg), 24 steals (0.8 spg), 58 fouls and 337 points, for an 11.2 ppg (and a game-high 20). He hit a pair of treys in overtime to help the Crusaders win the Patriot tournament title. Holy Cross, coached by Ralph Willard, finished 22-8 overall and 20-2 (1st) in Patriot League play before losing 72-68 to Kentucky in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Willard said Serravalle “really stepped up” on the season.

        As a senior in 2002, Serravalle started all 33 games, for an average 33.5 mpg. He hit 126-340 (.371) from the floor, 40-126 (.317) from the arc and 110-139 (.791) from the line, while garnering 141 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 86 assists (2.6 apg), 78 turnovers (2.4 tpg), 41 steals (1.2 spg), 68 fouls and 402 points, for a 12.2 ppg (and a game-high 29. The Crusaders, coached by Ralph Willard, finished 18-14 overall and 9-5 (tied 2nd) in Patriot play but won the postseason tournament and then lost 70-59 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

SEWARD, MILES

6-2 G   (NORTHERN COLORADO, 2016)

        From Toronto, Ontario. Played high school ball at Saddleback Valley Christian in California before heading to the Athletes Institute Prep in Orangeville for his final season.

        As a freshman in 2016, Seward started in 1 on the 16 games he played, for average 7.6 mpg. He hit 18-41 (.439) from the floor, 9-23 (.391) from the arc and 13-14 (.929) from the line, while garnering 15 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 12 fouls, 5 assists (0.3 apg), 27 turnovers, 7 steals, 3 blocks and 48 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Bears, coached by B.J. Hill, finished 10-21 overall and 7-11 (9^th) in Big Sky play.

        After the season, Seward transferred to Harcum JC and subsequently, enrolled at McMaster University.

SHAND, KEVIN

6-10 C (DUQUESNE 1998-1999)

        Born in Toronto. Played for Central Peel Secondary. Played for Humber College and then transferred as a junior to play for Duquesne for third-year coach Scott Edgar who’d had two dismal seasons trying to implement the 94-feet of hell system of Arkansas, for whom he’d been an assistant. At 270 pounds, he was described as a “side of beef,” with little offensive polish. Still, Edgar referred to Shand as “our best big athlete we’ve had since I’ve come here.” Shand had worked out with the team in 1996-97 but then went to Humber College for two years.

        As a junior in 98, Shand started 13 games of 30 games for the Dukes, who finished 11-19 overall and 5-111 (tied 4th) in Atlantic Ten western division play. Shand averaged 24.9 mpg, hit 90-164 (.549) from the floor; 1-3 (.333) from the arc, 60-136 (.441) from the line, had 75 offensive boards and 87 defensive boards, for a total of 162 and an average of 5.4 rpg. He committed 65 fouls, fouling out once, had 27 assists, 71 turnovers, 33 blocks, 22 steals and 241 points for an average of 8.0 ppg. After the season, Edgar was turfed and replaced by Darelle Porter.

        As a senior in 1999, Shand started 2 of the 15 games he played, for an average 23.3 mpg. He hit 47-94 (.500) from the floor and 57-106 (.538) from the line, while garnering 79 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 8 assists (0.5 apg), 35 turnovers (2.3 tpg), 8 steals (0.5 spg), 14 blocks (0.9 bpg), 30 fouls (fouling out once) and 151 points, for a 10.1 ppg (and a game-high 25). The Dukes, coached by Darelle Porter, finished 5-23 overall and 1-15 (6th, West division) of the Atlantic Ten Conference.

SHANNON, DALLAS

        (LOYOLA-MD, 1993)

        From New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

        Played two years for Spartanburg Methodist Junior College in South Carolina and then accepted a scholarship from Loyola. He was restricted to one year of eligibility because of an NCAA rule that limited players to playing in four of the five years immediately following graduating from high school.

        As a junior in 1993, Shannon played in 19 games, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 9.19 (.474) from the floor and 4.9 (.444) from the line, while garnering 19 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 7 fouls, 3 assists, 7 blocks, 5 turnovers and 22 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached for half the season by Tom Schneider and for half the season by Joe Boylan, finished 2-25 overall and x-x in ECAC Metro play.

After the season, Shannon transferred to Dalhousie.

SHARPE, SHAEDON

6-6 G   (KENTUCKY, 2023)

        From London, Ont., London H.B. Beal, and Dream City Christian Academy in Glendale, Arizona, where he averaged 24.1 ppg and 6 rpg as a senior. Ranked the number 1 overall prospect in the 2022 class by ESPN. Enrolled in January 2022, and de facto, redshirted in 2022. Toiled for the U19 Canadian team which captured silver at the 2019 FIBA Americas championships in Belem, Brazil.

        Sharpe enrolled in January, 2022, at Kentucky and never played a game. He entered the 2022 draft and was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 7^th pick of the draft.

        As of 2022-23, Sharpe earned roughly US$6.0-million in the NBA. He inked a three-year contract valued at roughly US$21.3-million for the following three seasons.

Shaedon Sharpe’s NBA stats at basketball-reference.com

SHAW, RICHARD

6-11 C (MARQUETTE, 1995-98)

        A “project” from Sandwich HS in La Salle, Ont. Shaw was viewed a big-league baseball prospect and was twice drafted by the pros, by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993 and by the California Angels in 1996. But he opted instead to concentrate on hoops.

As a freshman in 1995, Shaw played in 21 games, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 1—24 (.417) from the floor and 3-8 (.375) from the arc, while garnering 24 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 18 fouls, 10 turnovers, 5 blocks, 3 steals and 23 points, for a 1.1 ppg. Not a lot of muscle and not skilled inside, “a combination that makes it difficult to get much out of him,” said Blue Ribbon. Marquette, coached by rookie Mike Deane (after a sterling career at Siena) finished 21-12 overall and 7-5 (3rd) in the Great Midwest Conference. They defeated Auburn 68-61, St. Bonaventure 70-61, South Florida 57-50 and Penn State 87-79 before losing in the NIT semis to Virginia Tech 65-64 in overtime.

As a sophomore, he played in all 29 games but started none. He saw 263 minutes for an average of 9.1 mpg. He hit 31-65 (.477) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 21-37 (.568) from the line while garnering 67 boards, including 40 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 46 fouls, 8 assists, 13 turnovers, 8 blocks, 12 steals and 83 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Golden Eagles, coached by Mike Deane, finished 23-8 overall and 10-4 (3rd) in the Conference USA Blue Division. After losing to Cincinnati in the Conf USA postseason tourney, in which Shaw got six rebounds, the Golden Eagles defeated Monmouth 68-44 in the NCAA first round before falling to Arkansas 65-56. Shaw had a far more pronounced on the Marquette squad in his sophomore year than in his freshman year but it was believed he still needed to develop his strength to become a true force inside. Over the summer, he played for the Canadian National Team in the Jones Cup and averaged 10.0 ppg for a team which went on to capture the gold medal.

        As a junior in 1997, Shaw started 18 of 27 games he played, for an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 64-110 (.582) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 21-33 (.636) from the line, while garnering 119 boards, including 53 on the offensive glass and 4.4 rpg, 56 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 8 assists, 30 turnovers, 21 blocks, 10 steals and 140 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Golden Eagles, coached by Mike Deane, finished 22-9 overall and 9-5 (2nd Blue division) of Conference USA and won the conference postseason tournament before losing in the NCAA opening round to Providence 81-59. Added 20 pounds over summer in preparation for senior year.

        As a senior in 1998, Shaw played in 29 games. He hit 79-162 (.488) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, and 57-86 (.663) from the line, while garnering 182 boards (6.3 rpg), 16 assists, 14 steals, 32 blocks and 208 points, for a 7.4 ppg. The Golden Eagles, coached by Mike Deane, finished 20-11 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in the American division of Conference USA. They defeated Creighton 80-68 and Auburn 75-60 before losing 73-71 to Minnesota in the third round of the NIT.

SHAYOK, MARIAL

6-6 F   (VIRGINIA, 2015-2017 and IOWA STATE, 2019)

        From Ottawa St. Patrick’s High and Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, where he averaged 15.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 3.0 apg in his final season. Represented Canada at the 2012 U17 Worlds in Kaunas, Lithuania. Originally gave a verbal commitment to Marquette but when Buzz Williams bailed for Virginia Tech, Shayok decommitted and signed with Virginia.

        As a freshman in 2015, Shayok started 1 of 34 games, playing an average 14.6 mpg. He hit 47-116 (.405) from the floor, 19-50 (.380) from the arc and 17-27 from the line, while garnering 61 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 44 fouls, 35 assists, 21 turnovers, 10 blocks, 19 steals and 130 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Cavaliers, coached by Tony Bennett, finished 30-4 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in ACC play. They defeated Belmont 79-67 before losing 60-54 to Michigan State in the NCAA’s round of 32.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Shayok started 8 of the 35 games he played, for an average 15.0 mpg. He hit 58-118 (.537) from the floor, 17-39 (.436) from the arc and 17-31 (.548) from the line, while garnering 66 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and 1.9 rpg, 52 fouls (fouling out once), 39 assists, 28 turnovers, 5 blocks, 11 steals and 150 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Cavaliers (coached by Tony Bennett) finished 29-8 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in ACC play. They received a number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and defeated Hampton 81-45, Butler 77-69 and Iowa State 84-71 before being stunned 68-62 by Syracuse in the Elite Eight.

        As a junior in 2017, Shayok started 14 of the 34 games he played, for an average 20.6 mpg. He hit 121-272 (.445) from the floor, 19-58 (.328) from the arc and 43-54 (.796) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 46 fouls, 33 assists, 36 turnovers, 10 blocks, 30 steals and 304 points, for an 8.9 ppg. The Cavaliers (coached by Tony Bennett) finished 23-11 overall and 11-7 (tied 5^th) in ACC play. They defeated UNC-Wilmington 76-71 in the second round of the NCAA tournament, before losing 65-39 to Florida in the second round.

        After the season, Shayok transferred to Iowa State, where he was eligible as a senior in 2019. In 2018, the Cyclones (coached by Steve Prohm) finished 13-18 overall and 4-14 (10^th) in Big 12 play.

        As a senior in 2019, Shayok started all 34 games, playing an average 32.9 mpg. He hit 229-462 (.496) from the floor, 71-184 (.386) from the arc and 108-123 (.878) from the line, while garnering 167 boards (including 47 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 70 fouls, 67 assists, 91 turnovers, 32 steals, 8 blocks and 637 points, for an 18.7 ppg. Shayok was a first-team all-conference selection by both the coaches and the media, and was named postseason tournament MVP. The Cyclones (coached by Steve Prohm) finished 23-12 overall and 9-9 (5^th) in Big 12 play. They defeated Baylor 83-66, Kansas State 63-59 and Kansas 78-66 to win the conference’s postseason tournament and then fell 62-59 to Ohio State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        He was drafted 54^th overall in the second round of the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played four games in the NBA, earning the league minimum.

Marial Shayok’s NBA stats at basketballreference.com

SHAYOK, SHAYOK

6-7 F   (BRADLEY, 2012-2013 and MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY, 2015-2016)

        From Ottawa, Ont. Transferred to Boys to Men Academy in Chicago, Illinois for his junior year and then to IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year, where he averaged 18 ppg and 10 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2012, Shayok started 26 of 32 games, for an average 18.6 mpg. He hit 44-127 (.346) from the floor, 5-25 from the arc and 18-37 (.486) from the line, while garnering 99 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out once), 19 assists, 52 turnovers, 15 blocks, 13 steals and 111 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Braves, coached by Geno Ford, finished 7-25 overall and 2-16 (10th) in Missouri Valley play.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Shayok played in all 35 games, for an average 7.7 mpg. He hit 21-44 (.477) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 15-22 (.682) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and 1.5 rpg), 50 fouls, 3 assists, 13 turnovers, 6 blocks, 9 steals and 58 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Braves, coached by Geno Ford, finished 18-17 overall and 7-11 (tied 7^th) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Green Bay 75-69 and Tulane 77-72 before losing to Northern Iowa 90-77 in the quarterfinals of the CollegeInsider.com tournament.

        After the season, Shayok leaves the program and transfers to Missouri-Kansas City. The Roos, coached by Kareem Richardson, finished 10-20 overall and 7-9 (tied 5^th) in Western Athletic play.

        As a junior in 2015, Shayok started all 8 games he played, for an average 25.0 mpg. He hit 28-50 (.560) from the floor, 2-2 from the arc and 12-24 from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 7.0 rpg, 19 fouls, 6 assists, 16 turnovers, 6 blocks, 7 steals and 70 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Kangaroos, coached by Kareem Richardson, finished 14-19 overall and 8-6 (tied 2^nd) in WAC play.

        As a senior in 2016, Shayok started 22 of the 26 games he played, for an average 23.5 mpg. He hit 82-150 (.547) from the floor, 4-10 from the arc and 23-60 (.383) from the line, while garnering 135 boards, including 46 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg, 76 fouls (fouling out twice), 10 assists, 28 turnovers, 12 blocks, 17 steals and 191 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Kangaroos, coached by Kareem Richardson, finished 12-19 overall and 4-10 (tied 6^th) in WAC play.

SHELTON-SZMIDT, THERREN

6-5 G   (MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE, 2018)

        From Mississauga, Ont. and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Tennessee, where he averaged 18.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.1 apg and 1.1 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2018, Shelton-Szmidt played in 26 games for an average 5.1 mpg. He hit 13-39 (.333) from the floor, 9-26 (.346) from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 11 fouls, 9 assists, 10 turnovers, 6 steals and 35 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Blue Raiders (coached by Nick McDevitt) finished 25-8 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in Conference USA play. They defeated Vermont 91-64 in the opening round of the NIT before losing 84-68 to Louisville in the second round.

        After the season, Shelton-Szmidt withdrew from the program for religious reasons. “I feel like I haven’t been completely devoted to my God,” Shelton-Szmidt said in a press release. “This is something I haven’t had peace with during my career. It has nothing to do with Middle Tennessee men’s basketball as they have been nothing but good to me.”

SHEPHERD, EMANUEL

6-8 F   (SOUTHERN, 2017-2018)

        From Toronto and Cochise College.

        As a junior in 2017, Shepherd started 13 of 32 games, playing an average 16.0 mpg. He hit 68-110 (.618) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 24-49 (.490) from the line, while garnering 102 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 69 fouls, 19 assists, 26 turnovers, 24 blocks, 13 steals and 161 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Jaguars, coached by Roman Scott, finished 15-18 overall and 10-8 (tied 3rd) in SWAC play. After the season, Scott becomes the school’s athletic director and is replaced by associate coach Morris Scott on an interim basis.

        As a senior in 2018, Shepherd played in 33 games (starting most, the school did not post official stats past January 23^rd) for a total of 816 minutes. He hit 90-193 (.466) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 38-69 (.551) from the line, while garnering 177 boards (including 63 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 38 assists, 43 turnovers, 22 steals, 24 blocks and 219 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Jaguars, coached by Morris Scott, finished 15-18 overall and 10-8 (5^th) in SWAC play. After the season, Sean Woods, formerly an assistant at Stetson, was named head coach.

SHEPHERD, JEVOHN

6-5 F   (MICHIGAN, 2006-2009)

        From Toronto West Hill Collegiate, where he earned a provincial bronze medal as a senior and averaged 28 ppg, 6 rpg, 5.0 apg and 3 bpg in his final year. Toiled for Canada at the 2005 Under-21 World championships.

        As a freshman in 2006, Shepherd started 3 of 26 games he played, playing an average 8.7 mpg. He hit 16-45 (.356) from the floor, 4-15 (.267) from the arc and 12-14 (.500) from the line, while garnering 29 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 21 fouls, 15 assists (0.6 apg), 18 turnovers ( 0.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.8), 2 steals (0.1 spg), 4 blocks (0.2 bpg) and 48 points, for a ppg of 1.8. Scored a career high 9 against Purdue. The Wolverines, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 22-11 overall and 8-8 (tied 6th) in Big 10 play. They defeated UTEP 82-67, Notre Dame 87-84, Miami-Fla. 71-65 and Old Dominion 66-43 before losing 76-64 to South Carolina in the NIT final.

        As a sophomore in 2007, Shepherd started 1 of 29 games, playing an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 19-58 (.328) from the floor, 3-14 (.214) from the arc and 13-26 from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 28 fouls, 17 assists (0.6 apg), 24 turnovers (0.8 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.71), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg) and 54 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Wolverines, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 22-13 overall and 8-8 (tied 7th) in Big 10 play. They defeated Utah State 68-58 in the NIT before losing 87-66 to Florida State. After the season, Amaker is turfed and replaced by West Virginia’s John Beilein.

        As a junior in 2008, Shepherd started 6 of the 31 games he played, for an average 11.5 mpg. He hit 41-98 (.418) from the floor, 5-27 (.185) from the arc and 21-44 (.477) from the line, while garnering 56 (including 29 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 35 fouls, 17 assists, 21 turnovers, 4 blocks, 12 steals and 108 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Wolverines, coached by John Beilein, finished 10-22 overall and 5-13 (tied 9th) in Big Ten play.

        As a senior in 2009, Shepherd started 5 of the 30 games he played, for an average 9.6 mpg. He hit 31-68 (.456) from the floor, 4-21 (.190) from the arc and 12-20 (.600) from the line, while garnering 33 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 27 fouls, 23 assists, 14 turnovers, 8 steals, 3 blocks and 78 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Wolverines, coached by John Beilein, finished 21-14 overall and 9-9 (tied 7th) in Big Ten play. They defeated Clemson 72-69 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament and then fell 73-63 to Oklahoma.

SHITTU, SIMISOLA

6-10 F (VANDERBILT 2018-2019)

        From Burlington, Ontario and Vermont Academy, where he averaged 19.9 ppg and 12.7 rpg as a senior and was rated the seventh best prospect in the class of 2018 and was named a McDonald’s All-American.

        Shittu tore an ACL in November, 2017 and did not play in 2017-18 campaign. The Commodores, coached by Bryce Drew, finished 12-16 overall and 6-12 (13th) in SEC play.

        As a freshman in 2019, Shittu started 31 of 32 games, for an average 26.7 mpg. He hit 131-280 (.468) from the floor, 1-18 (.056) from the arc and 87-151 (.576) from the line, while garnering 214 boards (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 6.7 rpg), 75 fouls, 59 assists, 93 turnovers, 21 steals, 16 blocks and 350 points, for a 10.9 ppg. The Commodores (coached by Bryce Drew) finished 9-23 overall and 0-18 (14^th) in Southeastern Conference play. After the season, Drew was turfed and replaced by Jerry Stackhouse, assistant coach with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

        After the season, Shittu entered the NBA draft. He went undrafted but subsequently signed with the Chicago Bulls, was waived in training camp and assigned to Bulls G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.

SIBLEY, FRANK

        (INDIANA, 1925-1927)

        Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Gary, Indiana, where he toiled for Emerson High School.

        As a sophomore in 1925, Sibley played in four games, hitting 2-2 from the line. The Hoosiers (coached by Everett Dean) finished 12-5 overall and 8-4 (tied 2^nd) in the Big Ten

        As a junior in 1926, Sibley played in 17 games, scoring 37 field goals and 26 free throws. The Hoosiers (coached by Everett Dean), finished 12-5 overall and 8-4 (tied 1^st) in the Big Ten.

        As a senior in 1927, Sibley played in 17 games, scoring 33 field goals and 21 free throws. The Hoosiers (coached by Everett Dean) finished 13-4 overall and 9-3 (tied 2^nd) in the Big Ten.

        He later played professional for 1 game with Detroit of the American Basketball League.

SIMMS, TAFARI

6-7 F   (MILWAUKEE, 2021-2022 and WESTERN MICHIGAN, 2023)

        Born in Jamaica. From Hamilton, Ont. St. Jean de Brebeuf and St. Mary’s Catholic, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC in Perkington, Miss., and Western Texas JC, where he averaged 11.8 ppg and 6.8 rpg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2021, Simms played in 16 games, for an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 46-102 (.451) from the floor, 14-35 (.400) from the arc and 20-26 (.769) from the line, while garnering 66 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 41. Rpg), 42 fouls, 6 assists, 19 turnovers, 11 steals, 1 block and 126 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Panthers (coached by Pat Baldwin) finished 10-12 overall and 7-10 (8^th) in Horizon League play. They defeated IUPUI 84-72 and Wright State 94-92 in overtime before losing 71-65 to Cleveland State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. After the season, Baldwin was turfed and replaced division II Queen’s (NC) coach Bart Lundy.

        As a senior in 2022, Simms started 12 of the 27 games he played, for an average 20.7 mpg. He hit 70-162 (.432) from the floor, 18-60 (.300) from the arc and 33-37 (.892) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 33 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 53 fouls, 14 assists, 39 turnovers, 14 steals, 7 blocks and 191 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Panthers (coached by Bart Lundy) finished 10-22 overall and 8-14 (9^th) in Horizon play. They lost 80-69 to Illinois Chicago in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

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

        As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Simms started 2 of the 24 games he played, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 56-106 (.528) from the floor, 12-29 (.414) from the arc and 13-22 (.591) from the line, while garnering 79 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 51 fouls, 13 assists, 27 turnovers, 3 steals, 7 blocks and 137 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Dwayne Stephens) finished 8-23 overall and 4-14 (12^th) in Mid-American play.

SIMMS, TONY

6-5 G-F (BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 1981-83)

        From Toronto. Simms enrolled at Pensacola JC for a year before accepting a scholarship at Boston University, then coach by Rick Pitino. Enrolled on a joint basketball and track scholarship.

        In his sophomore year of eligibility in 1981, Simms played in 26 games, for an average 26.7 mpg. He hit 144-315 (.457) from the floor and 93-140 (.664) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (4.3 rpg), 92 fouls, 55 assists (2.1 apg), 95 turnovers, 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 34 steals (1.3 spg) and 381 points, for a ppg of 14.7. He finished as the team’s leading scorer, as the starting off-guard. Boston finished 13-14 in the ECAC-North (then not a conference but an amalgamation of team which culminated the season in a tourney to determine the NCAA entrant).

        As a junior in 1982, Simms played in 20 games, for an average 25 mpg. He hit 106-228 (.465) from the floor and 51-71 (.718) from the line, while garnering 87 boards (4.4 rpg), 72 fouls, 72 assists (.3.6 apg), 42 turnovers, 4 blocks (0.2 bpg), 22 steals (1.1 spg) and 263 points, for a ppg of 13.2. Boston U. was 6-2 (4th) in the ECAC North and 19-9 overall as was the second leading scorer on the team.

        As a senior in 1983, Simms played in 31 games, for an average 31.5 mpg. He hit 200-403 (.496) from the floor and 176-244 (.721) from the line, while garnering 220 boards (7.1 rpg), 107 fouls, 86 assists (2.8 apg), 100 turnovers, 17 blocks (0.5 bpg), 76 steals (2.5 spg), and 576 points, for a ppg of 18.6. The Terriers, coached by Rick Pitino, finished 21-10 overall and 8-2 (tied 1st) in the eight-team ECAC North Atlantic. They earned the school’s first NCAA invitation since 1959, although they were promptly defeated by LaSalle (70-58) in the opening round of the tourney.

        Simms was selected as the 128th pick of the 1983 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He did not make the cut and never played in the NBA.

SIMON, DAVID

6-11 C  (SAN DIEGO, 2024-

        From Windsor, Ont. and Toronto’s Royal Crown Academy, where he was a first-team Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association all-star. Born in Ethiopia.

        As a freshman in 2024, Simon played in 4 games, for an average 6.5 mpg. He hit 5-11 (.455) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 1-3 from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 10 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 12 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Toreros (coached by Steve Lavin) finished 18-15 and 7-9 (5^th) in West Coast play. They defeated Pepperdine 57-52 before losing 104-79 to Santa Clara in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

SIMPSON, SHAEDON

6-6 F   (CENTRAL MICHIGAN, 2024-

        From Toronto, Ont., Oakwood High, Lake Forest Academy in Illinois and the Combine Academy in Lincolntown, N.C., where he averaged 18 ppg, 7 rpg and 4 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2024, Simpson played in 10 games, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 6-22 (.273) from the floor, 3-17 (.176) from the arc and 3-9 from the line, while garnering 12 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg, 10 fouls, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 18 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Chippewas (coached by Tony Barbee) finished 18-14 and 12-6 (4^th) in Mid-American play. They fell 66-56 to Bowling Green in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

SIMPSON, WAYNE

6-7 F (EASTERN MICHIGAN, 1992-1994)

        From Downsview George Harvey HS. Played junior college ball and transferred to Eastern Michigan.

        Redshirted in 1992 as a junior. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 9-22 overall and 4-12 (8^th) in Mid-American play.

        As a junior in 1993, Simpson in 29 games, for an average 17.3 mpg. He hit 63-130 (.485) from the floor and 27-58 (.466) from the line, while garnering 172 boards, including 75 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg, 68 fouls, 9 assists, 44 turnovers, 16 blocks, 17 steals and 153 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 13-17 overall and 8-10 (6^th) in Mid-American play.

As a senior in 1994, Simpson started 9 of the 14 games he played, for an average 16.0 mpg. He hit 22-55 (.400) from the floor and 10-22 (.455) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg, 22 fouls, 8 assists, 19 turnovers, 2 blocks, 5 steals and 54 points, for a 3.9 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Ben Braun, finished 15-12 overall and 10-8 (6^th) in Mid-American play.

SIR, STEVE

        (SAN DIEGO STATE, 2002-2003 and NORTHERN ARIZONA, 2005-2007)

        Born in Minnesota. Played for Ross Sheppard High in Edmonton for sophomore and junior years, then transferred to the States where he played for Cretin Derham Hall High. Holds dual citizenship. Played on Ross Sheppard powerhouses which captured two Alberta high school titles.

        Redshirted in 2002, during which the Aztecs, coached by Steve Fisher, finished 21-12 and 7-7 (tied 4th) in Mountain West play, captured the postseason tournament, and then lost 93-64 to Illinois in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Coach Steve Fisher calls Sir as good a pure shooter as anybody he has coached. Sir averaged 5.5 ppg, 1.1 rpg and 0.9 apg, while shooting .405 from the floor, .404 from the arc and .850 from the line, while notching 47 treys. Scored 17 in a conference game against Wyoming. “Steve is, by far, our best catch-shoot player,” said coach Steve Fisher. “He’s a guy if you leave him open, he’s going to make it. He will stretch the defence and he’s worked hard to be more than one-dimensional.” Suffered a groin pull in the summer and was diagnosed with sportman’s hernia, requiring surgery in Sept-2003. The Aztecs finished 16-14 overall and 6-8 (tied 5th) in Mountain West play.

In 2003, after surgery, Sir played two games for a total of 15 minutes. He hit 1-5 from the floor, 14 from the arc and garnered 1 board, 2 assists and 3 points, for a ppg of 1.5. The Aztecs, coached by Steve Fisher, finished 14-16 overall and 6-8 (x) in Mountain West play. They defeated UC-Santa Barbara 67-62 in the opening round of the NIT and then fell 57-48 to Texas Tech.

In midseason, Sir transferred to Northern Arizona in midseason.

As a sophomore in 2005, Sir became eligible in January and started 9 of 17 games, playing an average 27.2 mpg. He hit 82-175 (.469) from the field, 59-128 (.461) from the arc, and 15-15 (1.000) from the line, while garnering 57 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 34 fouls, 25 assists (1.5 apg), 23 turnovers (for an asst-to ratio of 1.1), 9 steals and 238 points, for an average 14.0 ppg. The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 11-17 overall and 4-10 (7th) in Big Sky play.

        As a junior in 2006, Sir started 3-32 games, playing an average 22.9 mpg. He hit 118-249(.474) from the floor, 93-190 (.489) from the arc and 25-30 (.833) from the line, while garnering 55 boards (1.7 rpg), 53 fouls, 43 assists (1.3 apg), 57 turnovers (and an asst-to ratio of 0.8), 20 steals, 1 block and 354 points, for an average 11.1 ppg. The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 21-11 overall and 12-3 (1st) in Big Sky play. They fell 58-53 to Delaware State in the opening round of the NIT.

        Appealed to the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility. It was granted.

        As a senior in 2007, Sir started 8 of 30 games, playing an average 27.5 mpg. He hit 142-302 (.470) from the floor, 124-253 (.490) from the arc and 44-50 (.880) from the line, while garnering 67 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 48 assists (1.6 apg), 49 turnovers (1.6 tpg), 15 steals (0.5 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 66 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 452 points, for a 15.1 ppg (and a game-high 30). The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 18-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 1st) in Big Sky play.

SKEETE, JARRYN

6-1 G   (BUFFALO, 2013-2016)

        From Brampton, Ont. Cardinal Leger and Wasatch Academy in Utah, where he averaged 18 ppg, 4 rpg and 5.5 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2013, Skeete started in 25 off 33 games, for an average 28.1 mpg. He hit 78-223 (.350) from the floor, 33-109 (.303) from the arc and 45-64 (.703) from the line, while garnering 117 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 58 fouls (fouling out once), 83 assists, 71 turnovers, 5 blocks, 30 steals and 234 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 14-20 overall and 7-9 (tied 4^th, East division) in Mid-American play. After the season, Witherspoon is turfed and replaced by Bobby Hurley, an associate coach at Rhode Island.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Skeete started in 11 of 25 games he played, for an average 22.3 mpg. He hit 41-136 (.301) from the floor, 30-97 (.309) from the arc and 26-30 (.867) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (included 14 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 42 fouls, 42 assists, 32 turnovers, 4 blocks, 9 steals and 138 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Bobby Hurley, finished 19-10 overall and 13-5 (1^st, East division) of Mid-American play, before losing 69-64 to Eastern Michigan in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        As a junior in 2015, Skeete started in 28 of the 29 games he played, for an average 29.7 mpg. He hit 86-224 (.384) from the floor, 61-158 (.386) from the arc and 32-41 (.780) from the line, while garnering 92 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 61 fouls (fouling out twice), 44 assists, 21 turnovers, 2.1 asst/to ratio, 33 steals, 2 blocks and 265 points, for a 9.1 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Bobby Hurley, finished 23-10 overall and 12-6 (1^st, East Division) of Mid-American play. They defeated Akron 68-59 and Central Michigan 89-84 to capture the postseason conference crown and then lost 68-62 to West Virginia in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. After the season, Hurley bailed for Arizona State and was replaced by assistant Nate Oats.

        As a senior in 2016, Skeete started 34 of 35 games, playing an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 87-275 (.316) from the floor, 61-185 (.330) from the arc and 4-57 (.702) from the line, while garnering 111 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 76 fouls (fouling out once), 78 assists, 46 turnovers, 2 blocks, 31 steals and 275 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Nate Oats, finished 20-15 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd, East division) in Mid-American play. They defeated Miami-O 94-81, Ohio 88-74 and Akron 64-61 to win the conference postseason title and then fell 79-72 to Miami-FLA in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

SLAYMAKER, CAM

6-4 G   (CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE, 2023)

        From Coquitlam, B.C. and the London Basketball Academy, where he averaged 26 ppg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2023, Slaymaker started 2 of the 26 games he played, for an average 12.0 mpg. He hit 24-77 (.312) from the floor, 11-45 (.244) from the arc and 13-16 (.813) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 24 fouls, 10 assists, 14 turnovers, 9 steals and 72 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Matadors (coached by Chris Tifft) finished 7-25 overall and 4-16 (10^th) in Big West play before losing 51-47 to CSU-Bakersfield in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Slaymaker left the program for NCAA division II Southern Nazarene in Bethany, Oklahoma.

SMALL, DAVID

6-6 F (AMERICAN, 1996-99)

        Originally from Scarborough, Ontario. But played his senior year of high school ball for the Winchendon (Mass.) Academy.

        As a freshman in 1996, Small started 5 of 27 games, for an average 18.2 mpg. He hit 50-110 (.455) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 53-70 (.757) from the line, while garnering 100 boards, including 49 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg, 37 fouls, 9 assists, 27 turnovers, 6 blocks, 17 steals and 229 points, for a 9.5 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Chris Knoche, finished 12-15 overall and 8-8 (4^th) in Colonial play.

        As a sophomore in 1997, Small started all 27 games, playing an average 37.3 mpg. He hit 108-229 (.472) from the floor, 13-37 (.351) from the arc and 87-132 (.659) from the line, while garnering 199 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 51 fouls, 65 assists, 76 turnovers, 7 blocks, 32 steals and 316 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Chris Knoche, finished 11-16 overall and 7-9 (7^th) in Colonial play. The versatile Small played four positions at one time or another and record six double-doubles. He finished fifth in the league in rebounding and scored 17 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and his a 20-foot jumper with six seconds to go as the Eagles beat Richmond 67-66. He scored 17, grabbed 12 rebounds and hit four of four free throws in overtime as American upset Old Dominion 80-77. After the season, Knoche is turfed and replaced by Art Perry.

        Small was forced to the power forward spot as a junior in 1998. He played in 26 games and hit 83-170 (.488) from the floor, 4-16 from the arc and 84-109 (.771) from the line, while garnering 146 boards (7.1 rpg) 49 assists, 28 steals, 9 blocks and 262 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Art Perry, finished 9-19 overall and 5-11 (7th) in the Colonial play.

As a senior in 1999, Small started all 28 games. He hit 62-144 (.431) from the floor, 14-30 (.467) from the arc and 69-89 (.775) from the line, while garnering 161 boards (5.8 rpg), 69 assists, 41 steals, 4 blocks and 235 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Art Perry, finished 7-21 overall and 2-14 (9^th) in Colonial play.

SMITH, DAN

6-9 C (MAINE, 1987-1988)

        From Calgary Bishop Carroll.

        As a freshman in 1987, Smith started 6 of 27 games for a total 402 minutes. He hit 23-67 (.343) from the floor and 27-46 (.587) from the line, while garnering 62 boards (2.3 rpg), 14 assists, 26 turnovers, 6 blocks, 2 steals, 52 fouls (fouling out twice), and 73 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Skip Chapelle, finished 10-18 overall and 6-12 (tied 7^th) in ECAC North play.

        As a sophomore in 1988, Smith played in 13 games for a total 61 minutes. He hit 3-12 from the floor and 6-8 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (0.8 rpg), 7 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 blocks, 1 steal and 12 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Skip Chapelle, finished 13-15 overall and 10-8 (6^th) in ECAC North play.

After the season, Smith transferred back home to the University of Calgary. He collapsed of a heart attack during a recreational volleyball game and died.

SMITH, DANE

6-3 G   (TENNESSEE-MARTIN, 2011-2012)

        From Toronto, Ont. where he toiled for Runnymede Collegiate and West Hill Collegiate and then enrolled at Kilgore JC in Texas, where he averaged 8.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.5 apg and 1.3 spg in his second season. A twin brother of Dwayne Smith.

        As a junior in 2011, Smith started 17 of 33 games, for an average 18.1 mpg. He hit 45-111 (.405) from the floor, 1-5 (.200) from the arc and 42-63 (.667) from the line, while garnering 129 boards (including 45 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 52 fouls (fouling out twice), 31 assists, 42 turnovers, 14 blocks, 23 steals and 133 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Skyhawks, coached by Jason James, finished 12-21 overall and 6-12 (tied 7th) in Ohio Valley play.

        As a senior in 2012, Smith started 28 of 31 games, for an average 27.7 mpg. He hit 105-208 (.505) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 48-76 (.632) from the line, while garnering 159 boards (including 80 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 76 fouls (fouling out once), 42 assists, 56 turnovers, 2 blocks, 38 steals and 259 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Skyhawks, coached by Jason James, finished 4-27 overall and 0-16 (11th) in Ohio Valley conference play.

SMITH, DWAYNE

6-5 F   (GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2010-2013)

        From Toronto, Ont. and then toiled for North Bridgeton, Maine. A twin brother of Dane Smith.

        As a freshman in 2010, Smith played in 31 games, for an average 12.8 mpg. He hit 60-144 (.417) from the floor, 12-41 (.293) from the arc and 26-44 (.591) from the line, while garnering 88 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 45 fouls, 11 assists, 34 turnovers, 3 blocks, 15 steals and 158 points, for a 5.1 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Karl Hobbs, finished 16-15 overall and 6-10 (10th) in Atlantic 10 play. They lost 79-73 to Virginia Commonwealth in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Smith started 20 of 30 games, for an average 22.8 mpg. He hit 106-265 (.400) from the floor, 18-57 (.316) from the arc and 48-82 (.585) from the line, while garnering 153 boards (including 81 on the offensive glass for a 5.1 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out once), 29 assists, 55 turnovers, 23 blocks, 26 steals and 278 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Karl Hobbs, finished 17-14 overall and 10-6 (tied 4th) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Hobbs was turfed.

        As a junior in 2012, Smith started in 16 of the 29 games he played, for an average 16.3 mpg. He hit 59-141 (.418) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 39-61 (.639) from the line, while garnering 114 boards (including 65 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 55 fouls, 12 assists, 35 turnovers, 12 blocks, 17 steals and 159 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Mike Lonergan, finished 10-21 overall and 5-11 (tied 11th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a senior in 2013, Smith started in 2 of 30 games, playing an average 12.9 mpg. He hit 80-170 (.471) from the floor, 9-23 (.391) from the arc and 41-70 (.586) from the line, while garnering 79 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 35 fouls, 10 assists, 22 turnovers, 16 blocks, 16 steals and 210 points, for a 7.0 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Mike Lonergan, finished 13-17 overall and 7-9 (tied 11^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

SMITH, STEFAN

6-1 G   (VERMONT, 2018-2021 and ST. JOHN’S 2022)

        From Mississauga Bill Crothers, where he earned first-team Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association honours. Toiled for Canada at the FIBA U17 World championships in 2018.

        As a freshman in 2018, Smith started 1 on the 34 games he played, for an average 11.0 mpg. He hit 43-113 (.381) from the floor, 24-65 (.369) from the arc and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 34 fouls, 34 assists, 29 turnovers, 13 steals and 131 points, for a 3.9 ppg. Smith was selected to the America East all-rookie 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.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Smith started 33 of 34 games, playing an average 28.0 mpg. He hit 140-344 (.407) from the floor, 62-167 (.371) from the arc and 78-97 (.804) from the line, while garnering 143 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 75 fouls, 51 assists, 63 turnovers, 32 steals, 5 blocks and 420 points, for a 12.4 ppg. Smith was selected to the conference postseason all-tournament team. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 27-7 and 14-2 (1^st) in America East play. They defeated Maine 73-57, Binghamton 84-51 and Maryland-Baltimore County 66-49 to capture the conference’s postseason tournament title and then fell 76-69 to Florida State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2020, Smith started 32 of 33 games, for an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 167-364 (.459) from the floor, 80-189 (.423) from the arc and 56-75 (.747) from the line, while garnering 94 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 64 fouls, 85 assists, 60 turnovers, 35 steals, 2 blocks and 470 points, for a 14.2 ppg. Smith was a first-team America East all-star selection. 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 senior in 2021, Smith started all 14 games he played, for an average 29.8 mpg. He hit 60-149 (.403) from the floor, 32-89 (.360) from the floor and 38-46 (.826) from the line, while garnering 43 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 35 fouls, 23 assists, 28 turnovers, 9 steals, 2 blocks and 190 points, fo ra 13.6 ppg. Smith was a 2^nd-team all-conference selection. 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.

        After the season, Smith entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at St. John’s, where he was eligible as a graduate senior in 2022.

        As a senior in 2022, Smith started 10 of 31 games, playing an average 17.3 mpg. He hit 70-180 (.389) from the floor, 27-91 (.297) from the arc and 29-40 (.725) from the line, while garnering 58 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 48 fouls, 59 assists, 27 turnovers, 19 steals, 3 blocks and 196 points, for a 6.3 ppg. Smith led the league in assist/turnover ratio (6.8) in conference games. The Red Storm (coached by Mike Anderson) finished 17-15 overall and 8-11 (tied 7^th) in Big Easte play. They defeated DePaul 92-73 before losing 66-65 to Villanova in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.     

SMITH, WAYNE

6-7 F (DUQUESNE, 1999-2002)

        From North York Bathurst, where he averaged 30.0 ppg, and 15.0 rpg in his senior season. Smith attracted considerable attention at an ABCD camp in his senior year but broke his foot and a lot of majors back off. He chose Duquesne because Porter kept after him, over late interest from Kentucky, Wake Forest and Boston College.

        As a frosh in 1999, Smith started 27 of 28 games, for an average 32.4 mpg. He hit 155-411 (.377) from the floor, 44-129 (.341) from the arc and 112-155 (.723) from the line, while garnering 174 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg), 57 assists (2.0 apg), 95 turnovers (3.4 tpg), 48 steals (1.7 spg), 20 blocks (0.7 bpg), 78 fouls (fouling out 3 times), and 466 points, for a 16.6 ppg (and a game-high 31). The Dukes, coached by rookie Darelle Porter, finished 5-23 overall and 1-15 (6th, West division) in Atlantic Ten play. “Can shoot from long range and slash strong to the hoop with equal proficiency. He gets to the foul line a fair share, passes well and has much of the offense run through him.” Smith was selected to the Atlantic-10 all-rookie team and finished 11th in the country among freshman scorers. He was the first freshman to lead Duquesne in scoring.

        As a sophomore in 2000, Smith averaged 16.7 ppg and 2.6 apg, finishing fifth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring and ninth in rebounding. He was chosen second-team all-conference. He hit 154-409 (.377) from the floor, 52-152 (.342) from the arc and 125-177 (.706) from the line. Smith nabbed 203 boards (including 60 on the offensive glass and a 7.0 rpg). He had 82 personal fouls, fouling out twice, 75 assists, 77 turnovers, 14 blocks, 50 steals and scored 485 points, appearing in 29 games, starting 27, and playing an average of 32.9 mpg. “We need Wayne to be a little more consistent for us,” said Porter. “If he can do that, it would be a huge plus for this team. When Wayne plays like one of the top five players in the league, we become really good. Wayne also has to commit to improving his defence this (2001) season.” Duquesne finished 9-20 overall and 4-12 (6th, West division) of Atlantic 10 play.

        As a junior in 2001, Blue Ribbon says he seemed more interested in putting up numbers than in helping the team win. Smith started 21 of the 28 games he played, for an average 28.9 mpg. He hit 131-312 (.420) from the floor, 38-105 (.362) from the arc and 126-157 (.803) from the line, while garnering 159 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 51 assist (1.8 apg), 76 turnovers (2.7 tpg), 46 steals (1.6 spg), 13 blocks (0.5 bpg), 74 fouls (fouling out once), and 426 points, for a 15.2 ppg (and a game-high 28). The Dukes finished 9-21 overall and 3-13 (tied 10th) in Atlantic 10 play. After season, Porter was turfed and replaced by Danny Nee, who a year earlier had been fired by Nebraska and then coached Robert Morris for a year.

        As a senior in 2002, Smith started 25 of the 27 games he played, for an average 29.8 mpg. He hit 149-340 (.438) from the floor, 45-120 (.375) from the arc and 1001-27 (.787) from the line, while garnering 154 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 54 assists (2.0 apg), 82 turnovers (3.0 tpg), 29 steals (1.1 spg), 12 blocks (0.4 bpg), 81 fouls (fouling out twice), and 443 points, for a 16.4 ppg (and a game-high 26). The Dukes, coached by Danny Nee, finished 9-19 overall and 4-12 (6th, West division) in Atlantic Ten play. He was selected a 3rd-team Atlantic 10 all-star and finished his career with 1,820 points, the fourth highest in Duquesne history.

SMITHEN, KADEEM

6-3 G   (RICHMOND, 2015 and SIENA, 2017-2019)

        From Ajax, Ont., and Thornhill Thornlea Secondary, where he averaged 21 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg and 2 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2015, Smithen played in 23 games, for an average 3.6 mpg. He hit 4-13 (.308) from the floor, 2-7 (.286) from the arc and 1-3 from the line, while garnering 8 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg, 1 foul, 5 assists, 1 block, 3 steals and 11 points, for a 0.5 ppg. The Spiders, coached by Chris Mooney, finished 21-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 4^th) in Atlantic 10 play. The Spiders defeated St. Francis-NY 84-74 and Arizona State 76-70 before losing 63-61 to Miami-FLA in the NIT.

        After the season, Smithen announced that he was transferring to Siena, where he sat out the 2016 campaign.

        As a sophomore in 2017, Smithen started 10 of 34 games, playing an average 13.8 mpg. He hit 19-56 (.339) from the floor, 6-25 (.240) from the arc and 30-35 (.857) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 54 fouls (fouling out once), 28 assists, 25 turnovers, 7 blocks, 14 steals and 74 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Saints (coached by Jimmy Patsos), finished 17-17 overall and 12-8 (tied 3^rd) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Patsos was turfed and replaced by Mount St. Mary’s coach Jamion Christian.

        As a junior in 2018, Smithen started 15 of the 29 games he played, for an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 45-108 (.417) from the floor, 12-31 (.387) from the arc and 44-55 (.800) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once), 42 assists, 24 turnovers, 9 blocks 19 steals and 146 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Saints (coached by Jamion Christian) finished 8-24 overall and 4-14 (tied 10^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a senior in 2019, Smithen started 1 of 33 games, playing an average 19.4 mpg. He hit 46-97 (.474) from the floor, 19-47 (.404) from the arc and 48-61 (.787) from the line, while garnering 73 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 57 fouls, 34 assists, 22 turnovers, 33 steals, 9 blocks and 159 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Saints (coached by Jamion Christian) finished 17-16 overall and 11-7 (tied 2nd) in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. After the season, Christian was turfed and replaced by assistant Carmen Maciariello.

SMREK, MIKE

7-0 C (CANISIUS, 1981-1985)

        Born August 31, 1962 in Welland, Ontario. Toiled in high school for Port Perry Eastdale.

        Redshirted in 1981. The Golden Griffins, coached by Nick Macarchuk, finished 11-15 overall in ECAC North play.

        As a freshman in 1982, Smrek played in 22 games, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 24-54 (.444) from the floor and 7-14 from the line, while garnering 68 boards (3.1 rpg), 57 fouls, 7 assists (0.3 apg), 28 turnovers, 30 blocks (1.4 bpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg) and 55 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Golden Griffins, coached by Nick Macarchuk, finished 19-8 overall and 7-2 (tied 2nd) in the ECAC North Conference. Blue Ribbon described him as “a potentially very capable center who has improved tremendously. He is a Canadian who is just becoming comfortable with big-time American college ball and his improvement is remarkable considering that he couldn’t catch two years ago.”

        Smrek played for the Canadian national team in the summer of 1982 and became a starter for Canisius as a sophomore in 1983. He played in 28 games, for an average 20 mpg. He hit 49-106 (.462) from the floor and 27-52 (.519) from the line, while garnering 131 boards (4.7 rpg), 93 fouls, 22 assists (0.8 apg), 52 turnovers, 36 blocks (1.3 bpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg) and 125 points, for a ppg of 4.5. The Golden Griffins, coached by Nick Macarchuk, finished 11-17 overall and 3-6 (7th) in North Atlantic Conference play. Smrek was described by a Buffalo sportswriter as “a large, formidable body, but placed within it the mildest of souls; Wally Cox inside the Incredible Hulk.”

        Over the summer, Smrek underwent a rigorous weight training program and gained confidence on the Canadian national team. As a junior starter in 1984, he played in 30 games for an average 27.6 mpg. He hit 153-242 (.632) from the floor and 56-96 (.583) from the line, while garnering 175 boards (5.8 rpg), 102 fouls, 22 assists (0.7 apg), 73 turnovers, 54 blocks (1.8 bpg), 6 steals (0.2 spg) and 362 points, for a 12.1 ppg. Smrek led the North Atlantic in field goal percentage and ranked 11th nationally. His 54 blocks and 37 dunks made him the foremost centre in the North Atlantic but Canisius, coached by Macarchuk, finished 19-11 overall and 9-5 (tied 2nd) in the ECAC North Atlantic, failing to earn an invitation in a postseason tournament.

As a senior in 1985, Smrek played in 28 games, for an average 29 mpg. He hit 172-286 (.601) from the floor and 97-148 (.655) from the line, while garnering 192 boards (6.9 rpg), 86 fouls, 30 assists (1.1 apg), 77 turnovers, 52 blocks (1.9 bpg), 14 steals (0.5 spg) and 441 points, for a 15.8 ppg. He again led the ECAC North Atlantic in field goal. The Golden Griffins, coached by Nick Macarchuk, finished 20-10 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st) in conference play. Smrek earned first-team all-conference honors. Canisius lost to Nebraska 79-66 in the opening round of the NIT.

After the season, Smrek was drafted in the 2^nd round (25^th overall) of the 1985 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls for Ben Coleman and Ken Johnson. Waived by the Bulls in October, he signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. In November, 1988, he was traded by the Lakers to the San Antonio Spurs for a 1990 2^nd round draft pick. After the season, he was released by the Spurs. In February, 1990, he signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors. In December, 1990, he was claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Clippers. Six months later he was released by the Clippers. In October, 1991, he signed as a free agent with the Utah Jazz. In December, 1991, he was waived by the Golden State Warriors. In January, 1992, he signed a 10-day contract with the Warriors. He toiled on two NBA championship teams, the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987 and 1988.

Over the course of his six-year NBA career, Smrek earned US$835,000.

MIKE SMREK’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

SMYTH, ANDRE

6-6 G   (CENTRAL MICHIGAN, 2006-2007)

From Windsor Vincent Massey

        Smyth redshirted as a freshman in 2006. The Chippewas, coached by Jay Smith, finished 4-24 overall and 1-17 (6th, West division) in Mid-American play.

        As a freshman in 2007, Smyth started 9 of 31 games, playing an average 14.5 mpg. He hit 30-67 (.448) from the floor, 14-38 (.368) from the arc and 17-23 (.739) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and 1.7 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out 7 times), 9 assists ).3 apg), 20 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.45), 6 blocks (0.2 bpg), 14 steals (0.5 spg) and 91 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Chippewas, coached by Ernie Ziegler, finished 13-18 overall and 7-9 (3rd, West division) of Mid-American play.

        After the season, Smyth announced that he was leaving the program and enrolling at Windsor, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2009.

SOBERS, JEMINO

6-7 F   (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE, 2004-2007)

        From Scarborough Mother Theresa, where he averaged 22 ppg, 10 rpg and 3 apg, while leading his team to a provincial AA crown, where he scored 22 in the title game. A member of the Canadian junior national team. “He’s a raw talent but I think, in time, and with a good work ethic, he’ll be a good player,” said Blue Devils coach Howie Dickenman.

        As a freshman in 2004, Sobers started 8 of 23 games, playing an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 22-37 (.595) from the floor, and 4-16 (.250) from the line, while garnering 29 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 28 fouls, 5 assists (0.2 apg), 18 turnovers (0.8 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.3) 3 steals (0.1 spg), 12 blocks (0.5 bpg) and 48 points, for a 2.1 ppg. He scored a game high 6 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, which finished 9-9 (7th) in Northeast play and 14-14 overall.

        As a sophomore in 2005, Sobers played in 12 games for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 4-13 (.308) from the field, while garnering 12 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 8 fouls, 2 assists (0.2 apg), 6 turnovers (0.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 7 blocks (0.6 bpg) and 8 points for a 0.7 ppg. He scored a game high 2 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 12-16 overall and 8-10 (8th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a junior in 2006, Sobers started 9 of 28 games, playing an average 13.6 mpg. He hit 45-94(.479) from the field, and 20-43 (.465) from the line, while garnering 74 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and an average 2.6 rpg), 48 fouls (fouling out once), 14 assists (0.5 apg), 22 turnovers (0.8 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.64) 11 steals (0.4 spg), 30 blocks (1.1 bpg) and 110 points, for an average of 3.9 ppg. He scored a game high 15 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 18-11 overall and 13-5 (tied 2nd) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a senior in 2007, Sobers started 33 of 34 games, playing an average 31.2 mpg. He hit 119-230 (.517) from the floor and 67-102 (.657) from the line, while garnering 186 boards (including 67 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg), 102 fouls, (fouling out 3 times), 36 assists (1.1 apg), 68 turnovers (2.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.53), 78 blocks (2.3 bpg), 24 steals (0.7 spg) and 305 points, for a 9.0 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

SOLA, ANDRY

6-7 F (GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1999 and DRAKE, 2001-2002)

        From Oakville St. Thomas Aquinas where he averaged 24.0 ppg and 11.0 in his senior year. Described as “the best shooter in Canada.” St. Thomas Aquinas won 37 straight with Sola in the line-up.

        As a freshman in 1999, Sola started 1 of 29 games, playing an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 44-118 (.373) from the field, 32-99 (.323) from the arc, and 8-18 (.444) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass, and a 1-4 rpg), 21 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists, 17 turnovers, 3 blocks, 16 steals and 128 points for a ppg of 4.4. The Colonials coached by Tom Penders finished 20-9 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Atlantic 10 play.

        After the season, Sola transferred to Drake.

        As a soph in 2001, Sola started 23 of 28 games, for an average 29.8 mpg. He hit 109-216 (.505) from the floor, 32-77 (.416) from the arc and 81-103 (.786) from the line, while garnering 167 boards (including 45 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 37 assists (1.3 apg), 61 turnovers (2.2 tpg), 21 steals (0.8 spg), 20 blocks (0.7 bpg), 65 fouls (fouling out twice) and 331 points, for an 11.8 ppg (and a game-high 25). He earned a selection to the league’s all-newcomer team. The Bulldogs finished 12-16 under coach Kurt Kanaskie and 8-10 (tied 7th) in Missouri Valley play. Heading into the 2002 campaign, Kanaskie said “Andry is a unique player in that he can shoot threes and also score with his back to the basket. he’s had a good summer and worked really hard in the weight room.”

        As a junior in 2002, Sola started 23 of 28 games he played, for an average 31.9 mpg. He hit 131-291 (.450) from the floor, 56-135 (.415) from the arc and 62-85 (.729) from the line, while garnering 145 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 51 assists (1.8 apg), 55 turnovers (2.0 tpg), 25 steals (0.9 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 67 fouls (fouling out twice), and 380 points, for a 13.6 ppg (and a game-high 21). The Bulldogs, coached by Kurt Kanaskie, finished 14-15 overall and 9-9 (tied 5th) in Missouri Valley conference play.

        Although eligible for another year, Sola opted to ink a pro contract in Europe.

SOUTH, KAREEM

6-3 G   (TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI, 2016-2019 and CALIFORNIA, 2020)

        From Toronto Senator O’Connor and Kiski Prep in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, where he averaged 18.3 ppg, 6 apg and 5.3 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2016, before being injured and redshirted, South played in 5 games, for an average 7.2 mpg. He hit 2-12 (.167) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 5 boards, all on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 6 fouls, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, a 1.0 asst/to ratio and 6 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Islanders, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 25-8 overall and 15-3 (2^nd) in Southland play. After losing 82-60 to Stephen F. Austin in the postseason conference tournament final, they fell 96-72 to Louisiana-Lafayette in the opening round of the Collegeinsider.com Tournament.

        As a redshirt freshman in 2017, South started 29 of the 36 games he played, for an average 29.0 mpg. He hit 109-261 (.418) from the floor, 42-116 (.362) from the arc and 65-83 (.783) from the line, while garnering 134 boards, including 55 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg, 90 fouls, 67 assists (1.9 apg), 52 turnovers, 32 steals, 2 blocks and 325 points, for a 9.0 ppg. The Islanders, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 24-12 overall and 12-6 (2^nd) in Southland Conference play. They lost in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament but then defeated Georgia State 80-64, Weber State 82-73, Fort Wayne 70-62, and Maryland-Baltimore County 79-61 before losing 62-61 to Saint Peter’s in the title match of the CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2018, South started all 29 games, playing an average 30.8 mpg. He hit 118-277 (.426) from the floor, 40-108 (.370) from the arc and 55-64 (.859) from the line, while garnering 125 boards (including 33 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 63 fouls, 34 assists, 50 turnovers, 29 steals, 3 blocks and 331 points, for an 11.4 ppg. The Islanders, coached by Willis Wilson, finished 11-18 overall and 8-10 (tied 8^th) in Southland play.

        As a junior in 2019, South started 31 of 32 games, playing an average 32.6 mpg. He hit 155-375 (.413) from the floor, 51-139 (.367) from the arc and 81-98 (.827) from the line, while garnering 164 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out once), 64 assists, 46 turnovers, 2 blocks, 40 seals and 442 points, for a 13.8 ppg. He was a third-team All-Southland Conference selection. The Islanders (coached by Willis Wilson) finished 14-18 overall and 9-9 (6^th) in Southland play.

        After the season, South announced that he was leaving the program. He subsequently transferred to California-Berkeley, where he was eligible as a senior in 2020.

        As a senior in 2020, South started 27 of 32 games, for an average 30.0 mpg. He hit 98-278 (.353) from the floor, 37-124 (.298) from the arc and 53-62 (.855) from the line, while garnering 73 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 47 fouls, 31 assists, 33 turnovers, 23 steals, 3 blocks and 286 points, for an 8.9 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.

SOVRAN, GINO

6-2 G   (DETROIT MERCY, 1946)

        Born December 17, 1924 in Windsor, where he played for Kennedy Collegiate.

        Sovran toiled for Windsor (then Assumption College) in 1943-44 and 1944-45, where he scored more than 1000 points in the three seasons.

In 1946, the transferred to Detroit Mercy and was the team’s leading scorer. The Titans, coached by Lloyd Brazil, finished 15-8 playing an independent schedule.

After the season, he then transferred back to Windsor and helped it win the Ontario and Eastern Canada senior basketball championships in 1946 before losing to the Victoria Dominoes for the national title. From there, Sovran joined the newly-formed Toronto Huskies professional team that competed in the Basketball Association of America (which later evolved into the National Basketball Association). Along with former Assumption teammate Hank Biasatti, he was one of two Canadians to play for the Huskies in their first and only season in 1946-47. Sovran was signed by the Huskies about two weeks into the season, making his professional debut on November 22, 1946 against the Boston Celtics. He appeared in six games. He was inducted into the University of Windsor Alumni Sports Hall of Fame (1997) and the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame (2002). Away from sports, Sovran earned a doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota and worked as a research engineer for General Motors.

GINO SOVRAN’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

SQUIRE, DAMION

6-2 G   (UC DAVIS, 2019-2021 and PORTLAND STATE, 2022)

        From Montreal and Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Toiled for the Canadian team that finished 8^th at the 2019 U19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece.

        As a freshman in 2019, Squire started 12 of 27 games, playing an average 12.7 mpg. He hit 20-61 (.328) from the floor, 12-31 (.387) from the arc and 25-30 (.833) from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 30 fouls, 35 assists, 27 turnovers, 6 steals and 77 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Jim Les) finished 11-20 overall and 7-9 (tied 6^th) in Big West play.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Squire started 25 of the 27 games he played, for an average 23.3 mpg. He hit 39-117 (.333) from the floor, 16-45 (.356) from the arc and 66-87 (.759) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 63 fouls, 44 assists, 44 turnovers, 18 steals, 9 blocks and 160 points, for a 5.9 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Jim Les) finished 8-8 (tied 4^th) in Big West play and 14-18 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a junior in 2021, Squire started all 14 games he played, for an average 30.3 mpg. He hit 47-99 (.475) from the floor, 13-34 (.382) from the arc and 54-64 (.844) from the line, while garnering 49 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 37 fouls, 40 assists, 25 turnovers, 19 steals, 2 blocks and 161 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Jim Les) finished 10-8 overall and 6-4 (4^th) in Big West play. They defeated CSU-Bakersfield 58-56 before losing 71-55 to UC-Santa Barbara in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

        After the season, Squire left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Portland State, where he eligible as a senior in 2022.

        As a senior in 2022, Squire started 14 on the 18 games he played, for an average 27.2 mpg. He hit 62-154 (.403) from the floor, 17-60 (.283) from the arc and 47-54 (.870) from the arc, while garnering 39 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 43 fouls (fouling out twice), 28 assists, 41 turnovers, 1 block, 21 steals and 188 points, for a 10.4 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Jase Coburn) finished 14-17 and 10-10 (7^th) in Big Easy play. They defeated Idaho State 66-52 and Southern Utah 77-65 before losing 86-79 to Northern Colorado in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

STANKOVIC, NEMANJA

        (CHICAGO STATE, 2008-2009)

        From Belgrade, and Toronto Vaughan Road.

        As a freshman in 2008, Stankovic started in 6 of 25 games, playing an average 7.8 mpg. He hit 10-31 (.323) from the field, 0-1 from the arc and 9-13 (.692) from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg), 37 fouls, 5 assists, 21 turnovers, 6 blocks, 1 steal and 29 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Benjy Taylor, finished 11-17 playing an independent schedule.

        As a sophomore in 2009, Stankovic started 3 of the 25 games he played, for an average 7.2 mpg. He hit 11-27 (.407) from the floor and 11-19 (.579) from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 35 fouls (fouling out once), 4 assists, 14 turnovers, 5 blocks, 4 steals and 33 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Benjy Taylor, finished 19-13 overall playing an independent schedule.

        After the season, Stankovic transferred to NAIA Division 2 school Tennessee Temple. He later transferred to Ryerson.

STAUSKAS, NICK

6-6 F   (MICHIGAN, 2013-2014)

        From Mississauga Loyola Catholic Secondary. Played his junior and senior years at South Kent High School in Scarborough, Connecticut and his senior year at Southborough St. Mark’s in Massachusetts, where he averaged 20 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 5.0 apg. He represented Canada at the 2009 Under-16 FIBA Americas, where the team won bronze.

        As a freshman in 2013, Stauskas started in 33 of 39 games, playing an average 30.5 mpg. He hit 138-298 (.463) from the floor, 80-182 (.440) from the arc and 74-87 (.851) from the line, while garnering 116 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 26 fouls, 52 assists, 44 turnovers, 9 blocks, 22 steals and 430 points, for a 11.0 ppg. The Wolverines, coached by John Beilein, finished 31-8 overall and 12-6 (tied 4^th) in Big 10 play. They received an at-large bid and a third seed in the NCAA tournament and defeated South Dakota State 71-56, VCU 78-53, Kansas 87-85, Florida 79-59 and Syracuse 61-56 before losing 82-76 to Louisville in the NCAA title bout. Stauskas was selected to the South All-Regional team.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Stauskas had an outstanding season while being chosen Big 10 MVP, a first team NABC and a 2st-team Wooden All-American, a 2^nd-team Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News and Bleacher Report All-American, a 3^rd-team NBC Sports and USA Today All-American, and Big 10 first-team all-Conference. Stauskas started all 36 games, for an average 35.6 mpg. He hit 185-394 (.470) from the floor, 92-208 (.442) from the arc and 168-204 (.824) from the line, while garnering 105 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 47 fouls, 118 assists, 67 turnovers, 11 blocks, 20 steals and 630 points, for a 17.5 ppg. The Wolverines, coached by John Beilein, finished 28-9 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in Big Ten play. They defeated Illinois 64-63 and Ohio State 72-69 in the Big 10 tournament before losing 69-55 to Michigan State in the final. After receiving an at-large berth in the NCAA tourney, the Wolverines defeated Wofford 57-40, Texas 79-65 and Tennessee 73-71 before losing 75-72 to Kentucky in the Elite 8. Stauskas was chosen to the Midwest Regional all-star team.

        After the season, Stauskas was selected in the first round (8th overall) of the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He signed a multi-year contract with the Kings. On July 9, 2015, he was traded to the Philadelphia Sixers along with Carl Landry, Jason Thompson, a 2017 first round draft pick and 2019 first round draft pick for Arturas Gudaitis, Luka Mitrovic, a future second round pick and 2017 first round pick. In December, 2017, he is traded by tthe 76ers, along with Jahlil Okafor and a 2018 second-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Trevor Booker. In July, 2018, he signed a free agent contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. In February, 2019, he was traded by Portland, along with Wade Baldwin, a 2021 second-round draft pick and a 2023 second-round draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Rodney Hood. On February 3, 2019, as part of a three-team trade, he is dealt by Cleveland, along with Wade Baldwin and a 2021 second-round pick to Houston; Cleveland trades Alec Burks to Sacramento; Houston trades Marques Chriss, Brandon Knight and a 2019 first-round draft pick, as well as a 2022 second-round draft pick to Cleveland; Houston trades a 2020 second-round draft pick to Sacramento; and Sacramento trades Iman Shumper to Houston (pick is less favorable of HOU or GSw 2020 2^nd-round picks). (Pick is MIL’s 2021 second round pick). Later that day, Stauskas is traded by Houston, along with Wade Baldwin, Maarty Leunen and a 2021 second-round pick to Indiana for cash. A day later, he is waived by Indiana and two days later, signed a contract for the rest of the season with Cleveland. He subsequently inked short-term contracts with the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat before signing a contract with the Boston Celtics in March, 2022.

        As of the 2021-22 campaign, Stauskas had earned roughly US$14.7-million in the NBA.

NIC STAUSKAS’ NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

STEELE, KEELAN

6-10 C  (MAINE, 2023-

        From Alton, Ont., Orangeville District Secondary and the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association’s Toronto Victory Academy.

        As a freshman in 2023, Steele played in 6 games, for an average 5.0 mpg. He hit 3-7 (.429) from the floor, while garnering 8 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 1 fouls, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 6 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 13-17 overall and 7-9 (7th) in America East play, losing 85-54 to UMassachusetts-Lowell in the quarterfinals of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2024, Steele did not play a game, according to Maine’s official statistics. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 15-17 overall and 7-9 (tied 4^th) in America East play. They fell 84-58 to Bryant in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

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

STEEVES, PATRICK

6-7 F   (HARVARD, 2013-2016 and GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2017-2018)

        From Montreal, Quebec, College Jean-DeBreuf and Hotchkiss Prep in Connecticut.

        As a freshman in 2013, Steeves did not play. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 20-10 overall and 11-3 (1^st) in Ivy League play. They defeated New Mexico State in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament before losing 74-51 to Arizona in the round of 32. Steeves thus preserved a year of eligibility.

        As a sophomore in 2014, Steeves again saw no action. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 27-5 overall and 13-1 (1^st) in Ivy League play. They defeated Cincinnati 61-57 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 80-73 to Michigan State in the round of 32.

        As a junior in 2015, Steeves again saw no action. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 22-8 overall and 11-3 (tied 1^st) in Ivy League play. They defeated Yale 53-51 in the playoff for the Ivy title and then lost 67-65 to North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Steeves started 4 of the 26 games he played, for an average 22.7 mpg. He hit 83-185 (.449) from the floor, 33-72 (.458) from the arc and 38-57 (.667) from the line, while garnering 98 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 42 fouls (fouling out once), 62 assists, 55 turnovers, a 1.1 asst/to ratio, 20 steals, 17 blocks and 237 points, for a 9.1 ppg. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 14-16 overall and 6-8 (4^th) in Ivy League play.

        As a graduate junior at George Washington in 2017, Steeves started 10 of the 27 games he played, for an average 18.7 mpg. He hit 68-141 (.482) from the floor, 4-20 (.200) from the arc and 38-51 (.745) from the line, while garnering 78 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 34 fouls (fouling out once), 30 assists, 31 turnovers, 11 blocks, 15 steals and 178 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Colonels (coached by Maurice Joseph) finished 20-15 overall and 10-8 (6^th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Toledo 73-69 in the opening round of the College Invitational Tournament before losing 80-71 to Illinois-Chicago.

        As a graduate senior in 2018, Steeves started 32 of 33 games, playing an average 28.6 mpg. He hit 142-272 (.522) from the floor, 4-13 (.308) from the arc and 38-52 (.731) from the line, while garnering 175 boards (including 59 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 57 fouls, 66 assists, 69 turnovers, 13 blocks, 20 steals and 326 points, for a 9.9 ppg. The Colonels (coached by Maurice Joseph) finished 15-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 10^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

STEL, TRAVIS

6-7 F (OREGON STATE, 1991 and FRESNO STATE 1993-1994)

        From Airdrie, Alberta, in the summer of 1990 had been invited to the Canadian National junior team tryouts. Averaged 22.8 ppg and 9.3 rpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 1991, Stel played in 6 games, for an average 2.7 mpg. He hit 3-6 from the floor and 3-11 (.273) from the line, while garnering 3 boards (0.5 rpg), 1 assist and 9 points, for a ppg of 1.5. The Beavers, coached by Jim Anderson, finished 14-14 overall and 8-10 (5^th) in Pac 10 play.

        Transferred to North Idaho JC, where he averaged 17.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 1.6 bpg in 1992. Beefed up a bit and then transferred to Fresno State for his final two years of eligibility.

        As a junior in 1993, Stel started 27 of 28 games, playing an average 27.3 ppg. He hit 125-250 from the floor, 1-7 (.143) from the arc and 86-123 (.699) from the line, while garnering 138 boards, including 59 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 75 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 33 assists, 69 turnovers, 21 blocks, 25 steals and 337 points, for a 12.0 ppg to lead the team. The Bulldogs, coached by Gary Colson, finished 13-15 overall and 8-10 (6th) in the WAC. Was selected honorable mention all-WAC.

        As a senior in 1994, Stel started all 32 games, for an average 30.6 mpg. He hit 140-280 from the floor, 11-35 (.314) from the arc and 94-125 (.752) from the line, while garnering 148 boards, including 62 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 101 fouls (fouling out twice), 40 assists, 64 turnovers, 10 blocks, 29 steals and 385 points, for a 12.0 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Gary Colson, finished 21-11 overall and 13-5 (2nd) in the WAC before being eliminated in the semifinals of the WAC tournament by BYU. They defeated U.S.C. 79-76 in the first round of the NIT, then knocked off Brigham Young 68-66. In the quarterfinals, they were routed 115-77 by Kansas State.

STEVENSON, SHAMIEL

6-6 F   (PITTSBURGH, 2018 and NEVADA, 2020, and NEBRASKA, 2021)

        From Toronto Holy Trinity, Wasatch Academy in Utah and Hillcrest Prep in Arizona, where he averaged 14.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.1 apg and 1.2 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2018, Stevenson started in 13 of the 32 games he played, for an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 95-188 (.505) from the floor, 15-40 (.375) from the arc and 68-112 (.607) from the line, while garnering 141 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 50 fouls, 33 assists, 72 turnovers, 16 steals, 8 blocks and 273 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Panthers (coached by Kevin Stallings) finished 8-24 overall and 0-18 (15^th) in ACC play. After the season, Stallings was turfed and replaced by Duke associate coach Jeff Capel.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Stevenson played in four games, for an average 8.0 mpg. He hit 7-12 (.583) from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 7 boards (1.8 rpg), 3 fouls, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 3 steals, 1 block and 15 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Panthers (coached by Jeff Capel) finished 8-24 overall and 0-18 (15^th) in ACC play. In January, Stevenson left the program and transferred to Nevada. The Wolfpack (coached by Eric Musselman) finished 29-5 overall and 15-3 (tied 1^st) in Mountain West play. They defeated Boise State 77-65 and then lost to 65-56 to San Diego State in the conference’s postseason tournament, and eventually fell 70-61 to Florida in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. After the season, Musselman bailed for Arkansas and was replaced by former UCLA coach Steve Alford. Stevenson, in turn, bolted for the University of Nebraska.

        As a junior in 2020, Stevenson sat out the season as a transfer. 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 junior in 2021, Stevenson played in 26 games, for an average 14.3 mpg. He hit 45-103 (.437) from the floor, 6-32 (.188) from the arc and 47-65 (.723) from the line, while garnering 62 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 38 fouls, 15 assists, 40 turnovers, 16 steals, 7 blocks and 143 points, for a 5.5 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, Stevenson left the program. He later surfaced in the Serbian pro ranks.

STEWART, RICHARD

6-4 F (ST. JOSEPH’S-PA, 1988-1991)

        Stewart averaged 27.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg and 6.2 apg for Toronto Oakwood Collegiate in his senior year, during which he was picked the Metro Toronto HS player of the year. Spent three straight summers as a member of the Canadian national junior team.

        As a freshman in 1988, Stewart started 7 of the 20 games he played, for an average 11.7 mpg. He hit 27-69 (.391) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 22-33 from the line, while garnering 35 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 1.8rpg, 37 fouls (fouling out twice), 23 assists, 31 turnovers, 2 blocks, 6 steals and 76 points, for a 3.8 ppg. He hit a buzzer beater to help the Hawks defeat St. Bonaventure. St. Joseph’s, coached by Jim Boyle, finished 15-14 overall and 9-9 (tied in 4th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a sophomore in 1989, Stewart started 3 (the first 3 of the season) of 23 games, for an average 8.9 mpg. He hit 21-57 (.368) from the floor, 1-8 (.125) from the arc and 12-26 (.462) from the line, while garnering 21 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 39 fouls, 17 assists, 25 turnovers, 2 blocks, 18 steals and 55 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Hawks, coached by Jim Boyle, finished 9-21 overall and 4-14 (9^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a junior in 1990, Stewart started 19 of the 22 games he played, for an average 29.3 mpg. He hit 80-178 (.449) from the floor, 12-35 (.343) from the arc and 73-87 (.839) from the line, while garnering 58 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 74 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 50 assists, 55 turnovers, 5 blocks, 37 steals and 257 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Hawks, coached by Jim Boyle, finished 7-21 overall and 5-13 (.8^th) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Boyle is turfed and replaced by John Griffin.

        As a senior in 1991, Stewart played in 29 games, for an average 12.0 mpg. He hit 39-97 (.402) from the floor, 6-20 (.300) from the arc and 26-41 (.634) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 45 fouls, 26 assists, 2 blocks, 28 turnovers, 23 steals and 110 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Hawks, coached by John Griffin, finished 13-17 overall and 7-11 (8^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

STONE, TYLER

6-6 F   (HOWARD, 2014-2017)

        From Mississauga, Ontario and Toronto Eastern Commerce

        As a freshman in 2014, Stone started in 16 of 33 games, for an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 49-108 (.454) from the floor, 2-10 from the arc and 42-60 (.700) from the line, while garnering 132 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 99 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 7 assists, 39 turnovers, 31 blocks, 9 steals and 142 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Bison, coached by Kevin Nickelberry, finished 8-25 overall and 5-11 (tied 8^th) in Middle Eastern Athletic play.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Stone started 1 of 32 games, for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 18-38 (.474) from the floor, 2-2 from the arc and 17-25 (.680) from the line, while garnering 44 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 35 fouls, 4 assists, 12 turnovers, 9 blocks, 14 steals and 55 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Bisons, coached by Kevin Nickelberry, finished 16-16 overall and 10-6 (4^th) in MEAC play.

        As a junior in 2016, Stone started 27 of the 30 games he played, for an average 26.0 mpg. He hit 71-186 (.382) from the floor, 6-31 (.194) from the arc and 68-97 (.701) from the line, while garnering 171 boards, including 54 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 90 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 13 assists, 46 turnovers, 20 blocks, 16 steals and 216 points, for a 7.2 ppg. The Bisons, coached by Kevin Nickelberry, finished 12-20 overall and 6-10 (tied 9^th) in MEAC play.

        As a senior in 2017, Stone started 2 of 33 games, playing an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 43-102 (.422) from the floor, 2-12 (.167) from the arc and 55-88 (.625) from the line, while garnering 120 boards, including 34 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 64 fouls, 15 assists, 20 turnovers, 9 steals, 40 blocks and 143 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Bisons, coached by Kevin Nickelberry, finished 10-24 overall and 5-11 (tied 11^th) in MEAC play.

STUCKE, COLEMAN

6-7 G   (NORTHEASTERN, 2021-2023)

        From Oakville, Ont. King’s Christian, and Orangeville Prep of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he helped lead the team to an OSBA title, while averaging 20.5 ppg and 6.1 rpg as a senior and being named a BioSteel all-Canadian.

        As a freshman in 2021, Stucke started all 19 games, playing an average 22.3 mpg. He hit 42-110 (.382) from the floor, 24-73 (.329) from the arc and 8-13 (.615) from the line, while garnering 45 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 32 fouls, 15 assists, 15 turnovers, 8 steals, 5 blocks and 116 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 10-9 overall and 8-2 (tied 1^st) in Colonial play. They defeated William & Mary 63-47 before losing 74-67 to Drexel in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Stucke started 11 of the 18 games he played, for an average 22.2 mpg. He hit 39-99 (.394) from the floor, 18-63 (.286) from the arc and 13-13 from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 23 fouls, 18 assists, 13 turnovers, 6 steals, 8 blocks and 109 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 9-22 overall and 2-16 (10^th) in Colonial play. They defeated William & Mary 68-63 before losing 68-61 to Towson the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        As a junior in 2023, Stucke started 24 of the 28 games he played, for an average 24.6 mpg. He hit 81-205 (.395) from the floor, 52-136 (.382) from the arc and 26-40 (.650) from the line, while garnering 76 boards, including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 33 fouls, 30 assists, 16 turnovers, 4 steals, 6 blocks and 240 points, for an 8.6 ppg. The Howling Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 10-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 9^th) in Colonial play before losing 77-74 in the second round of the postseason conference tournament.

        After the season, Stucke left the program to enter a seminary.

SULLIVAN, RAHEIM

6-1 G   (MARIST, 2021-2022 and N.J.I.T. 2023)

        From Toronto, Ont. Central Tech, where he helped lead the team to a National Preparatory Association bronze medal while average 18.7 ppg, 7.9 apg and 2.7 spg, Moberly Area CC in Missouri and McCook CC in Nebraska, where he averaged 16.5 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 3.9 apg was a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2021, Sullivan started 12 of 21 games, playing an average 28.6 mpg. He hit 79-196 (.403) from the floor, 18-69 (.261) from the arc and 32-44 (.727) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 28 fouls, 63 assists, 49 turnovers, 19 steals, 1 block and 208 points, for a 9.9 ppg. The Red Fox (coached by John Dunne) finished 12-9 overall and 10-8 (tied 5^th) in Metro Atlantic play. They fell 67-62 to Niagara in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        As a senior in 2022, Sullivan started 12 of the 23 games he played, for an average 19.9 mpg. He hit 62-149 (.416) from the floor, 23-54 (.426) from the arc and 29-42 (.690) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 18 fouls, 31 assists, 33 turnovers, 26 steals, 2 blocks and 176 points, for a 7.7 ppg. The Red Foxes (coached by John Dunne) finished 14-16 overall and 9-11 (tied 5^th) in Metro Atlantic play. They lost 77-52 to Quinnipiac in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Sullivan entered the transfer portal and enrolled at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he was a covid-eligible senior in 2023.

        As a senior in 2023, Sullivan started 29 of 30 games, playing an average 28.6 mpg. He hit 83-240 (.346) from the floor, 36-106 (.340) from the arc and 29-47 (.617) from the line, while garnering 96 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 51 fouls, 87 assists, 43 turnovers, 30 steals, 3 blocks and 231 points, for a 7.7 ppg. The Highlanders (coached by Brian Kennedy) finished 7-23 overall and 4-12 (8th) in America East play before losing 84-57 to Vermont in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

SURMACZ, GREG

6-8 F   (EAST TENNESSEE STATE, 2005)

        From Peterborough. Played at Peterborough Collegiate, where he led his team to a 39-8 record and back-to-back trips to the provincials.

        As a freshman in 2005, Surmacz played in 10 games, for an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 10-26 (.385) from the floor, 3-7 (.429) from the arc and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 5 assists (0.5 apg), 4 turnovers (0.4 tpg), 4 steals (0.4 spg), 1 block (0.1 bpg), 6 fouls and 26 points, for a 2.6 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Buccaneers, coached by Murry Bartow, finished 10-19 overall and 4-12 (5th, North division) of Southern Conference play.

        After the season, Surmacz transferred to Kirkwood junior college and then returned to Canada, enrolling at Windsor.

SUTHERLAND, TRAMAR

6-3 G   (ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK, 2011-2012)

        From Toronto Ont., where he led Father Henry Carr to a 37-4 record as a senior and averaged 21 ppg, 10 rpg and 4 apg before enrolling at South Plains JC in Texas.

        As a junior in 2011, Sutherland played in 34 games, for an average 9.1 mpg. He hit 25-60 (.417) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 24-40 (.600) from the line, while garnering 54 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 38 fouls, 14 assists, 11 turnovers, 14 steals and 75 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Steve Shields, finished 19-17 overall and 7-9 (5^th, West division) in Sun Belt play.

        As a senior in 2012, Sutherland started in 6 of 31 games, for an average 12.9 mpg. He hit 31-82 (.378) from the floor, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 36-60 (.600) from the line, while garnering 61 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 36 fouls, 14 assists, 19 turnovers, 1 block, 11 steals and 101 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Steve Shields, finished 15-16 overall and 12-4 (1^st, West division) in Sun Belt play.

SUTHERLAND, TRAMIQUE

5-11 G  (BRADLEY, 2015)

        From Toronto Father Henry Carr and Hill JC in Texas, where he averaged 19.3 ppg, 8.2 apg, 7.6 rpg and 3.0 spg as a sophomore.

        As a freshman in 2015, Sutherland started all 24 games he played, for an average 36.0 mpg. He hit 93-260 (.358) from the floor, 14-45 (.311) from the arc and 72-96 (.750) from the line, while garnering 93 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg, 48 fouls, 73 assists, 57 turnovers, 0.7 asst/to ratio, 25 steals and 272 points, for an 11.3 ppg. The Braves, coached by Geno Ford, finished 9-24 overall and 3-15 (10^th) in Missouri Valley play. After the season, Ford is turfed and replaced by Green Bay coach Brian Wardle.

        After the season, Sutherland announced that he was transferring to NCAA Division 2 Texas-Permian Basin.

SWANTON-RODGER, CAELUM

6-11 C  (MARYLAND, 2023-

        From Calgary Edge School, where he averaged 21.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 4.0 bpg on the “Marquee Hoops” circuit.

        As a freshman in 2023, Swanton-Rodger played in 21 of 35 games, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 7-10 from the floor and 3-8 (.375) from the line, while garnering 18 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 25 fouls, 4 turnovers, 3 blocks and 17 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Terrapins (coached by Ralph Willard) finished 22-13 overall and 11-9 (tied 5th) in Big 10 play. They defeated Minnesota 70-54 before losing 70-60 to Indiana in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. As an 8^th-seeded in the NCAA south regional, they defeated West Virginia 67-65 before losing 73-51 to Alabama in the tournament’s second round.

        As a sophomore in 2024, Swanton-Rodger played in 31 games, for an average 6.6 mpg. He hit 17-28 (.607) from the floor and 12-24 from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 53 fouls, 2 assists, 10 turnovers, 3 steals, 13 blocks and 46 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Terrapins (coached by Kevin Willard) finished 16-17 overall and 7-13 (tied 12^th) in Big 10 play. They defeated Rutgers 65-51 before losing 87-56 to Wisconsin in the second round of the conference postseason tournament.

SWICK, TOM

6-8 F (MASSACHUSETTS, 1985 and NIAGARA, 1986-1988)

        Averaged 19.5 ppg and 14.0 rpg as a high school senior for Welland Notre Dame, where he led his team to the OFSAA semis.

        As a freshman in 1985, Swick played in two games, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.5 rpg), 1 foul, 1 block, 1 turnover and 2 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Minutemen, coached by Ron Gerlufsen, finished 13-15 overall and 9-9 (tied 4th) in Atlantic Ten play. Early in the season, Swick transferred to Niagara.

        As a sophomore in 1986, Swick played in 20 games for a total 381 minutes. He hit 36-70 (.514) from the floor and 41-53 (.774) from the line, while garnering 73 boards 93.7 rpg), 46 fouls, (fouling out twice), 17 assists, 5 blocks, 27 turnovers, 9 steals and 113 points, including a game-high 17, for a 5.6 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Andy Walker, finished 14-14 overall and 10-8 (5^th) in ECAC North Atlantic play. Swick was a regular contributor until breaking his thumb near the end of the season.

        As a junior in 1987, Swick played in 28 games, for an average 18.0 mpg. He hit 80-168 (.476) from the floor and 62-86 (.709) from the line, while garnering 172 boards (6.1 rpg), 77 fouls (fouling out once), 43 assists, 57 turnovers, 5 blocks, 22 steals and 22 1 points, including a game-high 19, for a 7.9 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Andy Walker, finished 21-10 overall and 14-4 (tied 2^nd) in ECAC North play.

        As a senior in 1988, Swick played in 24 games, for a total 753 minutes. He hit 75-192 (.391) from the floor, 5-28 (.256) from the arc and 62-97 (.639) from the line, while garnering 192 boards, including 53 on the offensive glass and an 8.8 rpg, 78 fouls, 39 assists, 44 turnovers, 2 blocks, 25 steals and 217 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Andy Walker, finished 15-15 overall and 12-6 (4^th) in ECAC North play.

SYLVESTER, JAMES

6-0 G   (COPPIN STATE, 2016)

        From Toronto Eastern Commerce and Northwest Tech JC in Kansas, where he averaged 12.2 ppg and 2.6 apg.

        As a junior in 2016, Sylvester started 3 of 28 games, playing an average 21.8 mpg. He hit 81-215 (.377) from the floor, 28-65 (.431) from the arc and 66-91 (.725) from the line, while garnering 100 boards, including 50 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 55 fouls, 45 assists (1.6 apg), 40 turnovers, 25 steals, 5 blocks and 281 points, for a 10.0 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Michael Grant, finished 9-22 overall and 6-10 (tied 9^th) in MEAC play.

        After the season, Sylvester transferred to NCAA Division II member Colorado Mesa.