TAIT, ALAN
6-3 G (OREGON STATE, 1981-84)
A star guard for Richmond HS who averaged 32.8 ppg in his senior year. Over his final two seasons, Tait scored 2,203 points for the Colts.
As a freshman in 1981, Tait played in 6 games, for an average 4.7 mpg. He hit 5-11 from the floor and 2-8 (.250) from the line, while garnering 6 boards (0.7 rpg), 11 fouls, 6 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 steal and 12 points, for a ppg of 1.3. The Beavers, coached by Ralph Miller, captured the Pac 10 title with a 17-1 record and finished 26-2 overall. They entered the NCAA as the top seed in the Western regional but were knocked-off by Kansas State (50-48) in the second round.
As a sophomore in 1982, Tait played rarely but was rarely healthy after knee surgery. “He has not totally adjusted from Canadian basketball to the American brand …lacks quickness …probably will not be much of factor but you never know with Miller,” according to Blue Ribbon. Tait played in 12 games, for an average 4.3 mpg. He hit 2-8 (.250) from the floor and 2-7 (.286) from the line, while garnering 6 boards (0.5 rpg), 6 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 1 steal and 6 points, for a ppg of 0.5. The Beavers, coached by Ralph Miller, finished 25-5 overall and x-x (1st) in Pact 10 play. They defeated Pepperdine 70-51 and then Idaho 60-42 in the NCAA tourney but then lost to Georgetown 69-45 in the West regional final.
As a junior in 1983, Tait played in 23 games, for an average 10.3 mpg. He hit 22-47 (.468) from the floor and 22-35 (.629) from the line, while garnering 18 boards (0.8 rpg), 24 fouls, 22 assists, 13 turnovers, 10 steals and 66 points, for a ppg of 2.9. The Beavers, coached by Ralph Miller, finished 20-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in the Pac-10. By the end of the season, he was seeing regular minutes and the Beavers first reserve guard off the bench. Oregon State defeated Idaho (77-50 and New Orleans (85-71) in the NIT before losing in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Fresno State (76-67).
As a senior in 1984, Tait started 29 of 29 games, playing an average 30.9 mpg. He hit 50-124 (.403) from the floor, and 37-53 (.698) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (2.0 rpg), 95 fouls (fouling out 5 times, 58 assists, 36 turnovers, 2 blocks, 27 steals and 137 points, for a ppg of 4.7. The Beavers, coached by Ralph Miller, finished 22-7 overall and 15-3 (tied 1st) in the Pac-10. Seeded sixth in the NCAA Midwest regional, they were upset by West Virginia (64-62) in their opener.
TALBOT, BRANDYN
6-5 G (TEXAS ARLINGTON, 2021-
From Innisfil, Ont. and Dream City Christian in Glendale, Arizona, where he averaed 12.4 ppg, 2.9 apg and 2.4 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2021, Talbot played in 12 games, for an average 8.3 mpg. He hit 12-38 (.316) from the floor, 8-28 (.286) from the arc and 7-12 (.583) from the line, while garnering 15 boards (1.3 rpg), 11 fouls, 7 assists, 12 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 39 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Mavericks (coached by Chris Ogden) finished 13-13 overall and 9-3 (3rd, west division) in Sun Belt play, before falling 91-86 to Troy in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Ogden was resigned to become an assistant at Texas and was replaced by associate Greg Young.
As a sophomore in 2022, Talbot started 3 of the 24 games he played, for an average 11.7 mpg. He hit 29-85 (.341) from the floor, 23-73 (.315) from the arc and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 20 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 15 fouls, 14 assists, 19 turnovers, 1 block, 6 steals and 83 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Mavericks (coached by Greg Young) finished 11-18 overall and 7-10 (9th) in Sun Belt play. They fell 67-64 to Louisiana-Lafayette in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
As a junior in 2023, Talbot started 1 of the 30 games he played, for an average 15.9 mpg. He hit 52-147 (.354) from the floor, 38-109 (.349) from the arc and 17-18 (.944) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 34 fouls, 48 assists, 20 turnovers, 6 steals, 3 blocks and 159 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Mavericks (coached by Greg Young) finished 11-21 overall and 6-12 (tied 10th) in WAC play, before losing 82-77 to Grand Canyon in the postseason conference tournament opening round. With 6 games remaining in the season, Young was turfed and replaced by assistant Royce Johnson. At the end of the season, Kentucky assistant K.T. Turner was named the head coach.
As a senior in 2024, Talbot started 12 of the 31 games he played, for an average 17.7 mpg. He hit 60-147 (.408) from the floor, 42-108 (.389) from the arc and 15-20 from the line, while garnering 64 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 36 fouls, 46 assists, 25 turnovers, 8 steals, 3 blocks and 177 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Mavericks (coached by K.T. Turner) finished 20-14 overall and 13-7 (3rd) in WAC play. They defeated Stephen F. Austin 109-78 and Tarleton State 87-84 before losing 89-74 to Grand Canyon in the postseason conference tournament title bout.
TATHAM, PATRICK
6-7 F (CLEVELAND STATE 2004-2007)
From Scarborough Chinguacousy Secondary. Originally signed with St. Bonaventure but was released from the commitment and inked a scholarship at Cleveland State.
As a freshman in 2004, Tatham started 14 of 23 games, playing an average 23.1 mpg before being sideline for the year by a knee injury. He hit 29-99 (.293) from the floor, 2-16 (.125) from the arc and 28-52 (.538) from the line, while garnering 107 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out three times), 18 assists (0.8 apg), 56 turnovers (2.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.32), 6 blocks (0.3 bpg), 20 steals (0.9 spg) and 88 points, for a ppg of 3.8. The Vikings, coached by Mike Garland, finished 4-25 overall and 0-16 (9th) in Horizon play.
As a sophomore in 2005, Tatham started 15 of the 19 games he played, averaged 24.6 mpg. He hit 67-145 (.462) from the floor, 7-27 (.259) from the arc, and 26-53 (.491) from the line, while garnering 96 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 55 fouls (fouling out twice), 21 assists (1.1 apg), 48 turnovers (2.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.44), 5 blocks (03. bpg), 32 steals (1.7 spg) and 167 points, for a ppg of 8.8. Missed seven games because of a sprained ankle. Scored a season high 17 against Hillsdale. The Vikings, coached by Mike Garland, finished 9-17 overall and 6-10 (8th) in Horizon play.
As a junior in 2006, Tatham started 28 of 28 games, playing an average 25.5 mpg. He hit 82-194 (.423) from the floor, 15-42 (.357) from the arc, and 35-76 (.461) from the line, while garnering 168 boards (including 65 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 88 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 32 assists (1.1 apg), 57 turnovers (2.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.6), 35 steals (1.3 spg), 15 blocks (0.5 bpg) and 214 points, for a ppg of 7.6. The Vikings, coached by Mike Garland, finished 10-18 overall and 5-11 (8th) in Horizon play. After the season, Garland is turfed, and is replaced by Gary Waters, who was turfed from Rutgers.
As a senior in 2007, Tatham started 31 of 31 games for an average 24.6 mpg. He hit 68-154 (.442) from the floor, 4-15 (.267) from the arc and 33-54 (.611), while garnering 150 boards (including 69 on the offensive glass for a 4.8 rpg), 106 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 34 assists (1.1 apg), 49 turnovers (1.6 apg and an asst-to ratio of 0.69), 43 steals (1.4 spg), 19 blocks (0.6 bpg)and 173 points, for a ppg of 5.6. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 10-21 overall and 3-13 (9th) in Horizon play.
TATY, BAYONNE
6-10 C (SETON HALL, 1996-97)
Born in Brazzaville, Congo, via Montreal and subsequently Atlanta Metro College
As a junior in 1996, Taty started all 28 games, playing an average 23.7 mpg. He hit 91-176 (.517) from the floor and 38-85 (.447) from the line, while garnering 135 boards, including 71 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg, 79 fouls (fouling out once), 11 assists, 45 turnovers, 27 blocks, 18 steals and 220 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Pirates, coached by George Blaney, finished 12-16 overall and 7-11 (5th) in Big East play.
As a senior in 1997, Taty started 28 games, for an average 26.9 mpg. He hit 68-172 (.395) from the floor and 46-72 (.639) from the line, while garnering 180 boards (including 78 on the offensive glass and a 6.4 rpg), 7 assists (0.3 apg), 42 turnovers (1.5 tpg), 16 steals (0.6 spg), 50 blocks (1.8 bpg), 95 fouls (fouling out 5 times) and 182 points, for a 6.5 ppg (and a game-high 12). The Pirates, coached by George Blaney, finished 10-18 overall and 5-13 (6th, Big 7 division) of Big East play. After the season, Blaney is turfed and replaced by Duke assistant Tommy Amaker.
TAYLOR, DENZELL
6-6 F (OLD DOMINION 2014-2017)
From Brampton, Ont. and St. Benedict’s Prep, where he averaged 12.1 ppg and 10.2 rpg as a senior. Played for the U19 junior men’s team in 2013.
As a freshman in 2014, Taylor started all 36 games, for an average 26.6 mpg. He hit 68-130 (.523) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 23-60 (.383) from the line, while garnering 213 boards (including 104 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg), 117 fouls (fouling out 3 times) 24, assists, 47 turnovers, 31 blocks, 25 steals and 159 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Monarchs, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 18-18 overall and 9-7 (6th) in Conference USA play. They were invited to the College Basketball Invitational, where they defeated South Dakota State 72-65 and Radford 82-59 before losing 71-64 in the semi-finals to Fresno State.
As a sophomore in 2015, Taylor started 9 of 35 games, playing an average 24.2 mpg. He hit 44-80 (.550) from the floor and 15-34 (.441) from the line, while garnering 209 boards, including 125 from the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg, 97 fouls, 46 assists, 44 turnovers, 23 blocks, 37 steals and 103 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Monarchs, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 27-8 overall and 13-5 (tied 2nd) in Conference USA play. They defeated Charleston Southern 65-56, Illinois State 50-49 and Murray State 72-69 before losing 67-60 to Stanford in the NIT semifinals.
As a junior in 2016, Taylor started 36 of 38 games, playing an average 26.4 mpg. He hit 70-118 (.593) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 20-43 (.465) from the line, while garnering 274 boards, including 153 on the offensive glass and a 7.2 rpg, 117 fouls (fouling out twice), 40 assists, 50 turnovers, 24 steals, 34 blocks and 160 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Monarchs, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 25-13 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Conference USA play, losing in the postseason tournament and then defeated Tennessee Tech 75-59, UC-Santa Barbara 64-49 and Oakland 68-67 to win the Vegas 16 Invitational.
As a senior in 2017, Taylor started all 31 games, playing an average 29.5 mpg. He hit 46-79 (.582) from the floor and 26-65 (.400) from the line, while garnering 232 boards, including 109 on the offensive glass and a 7.5 rpg, 100 fouls (fouling out once), 43 assists, 44 turnovers, 17 blocks, 30 steals and 118 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Monarchs, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 19-12 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Conference USA play.
TAYLOR, MATTHEW
6-4 F (NEW MEXICO STATE, 2014-2017)
From Brampton, Ont. and Future College Prep
Taylor redshirted as a freshman in 2014. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 26-10 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in WAC play. They defeated Seattle 70-68, CS-Bakersfield 69-63 and Idaho 77-55 to win the WAC postseason crown before losing 73-69 to San Diego State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.
As a freshman in 2015, Taylor played in 26 games, for an average 8.5 mpg. He hit 15-36 (.417) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 9-16 (.563) from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 24 fouls, 14 assists, 16 turnovers, 1 block, 5 steals and 40 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 23-11 overall and 13-1 (1st) in WAC play. They defeated CSU Bakersfield 57-53 and Seattle 80-61 to capture the postseason conference crown and then fell 75-56 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a sophomore in 2016, Taylor started 33 of 34 games, playing an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 68-181 (.376) from the floor, 10-43 (.233) from the arc and 38-68 (.559) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 75 fouls, 86 assists (2.5 apg), 79 turnovers, 16 steals, 19 blocks and 184 points, for a 5.4 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 23-10 overall and 13-1 (1st) in WAC play. After losing in the postseason tournament, they fell 58-56 to St. Mary’s-CAL in the opening round of the NIT.
As a junior in 2017, Taylor started 9 of 34 games, for an average 22.0 mpg. He hit 81-170 (.476) from the floor, 23-74 (.311) from the arc and 37-54 (.685) from the line, while garnering 102 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 73 fouls, 56 assists (1.6 apg), 40 turnovers, 24 steals, 21 blocks and 222 points, for a 6.5 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Paul Weir, finished 28-6 overall and 11-3 (tied 2nd) in Western Athletic Conference play. They defeated top-seeded Cal State-Bakersfield 70-60 to capture the postseason WAC tourney title and then fell 91-73 to Baylor in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. After the season, the Aggies bolted for the Sun Belt Conference.
Although Taylor had a year’s eligibility remaining, he graduated school and did not play in 2017-18.
TCHOUKUIENGO, BLONDEAU
6-2 G (NEW HAMPSHIRE, 2020-2022 and CALIFORNIA BAPTIST, 2023-
From Montreal, Que., and Montmorency College, where he was a first-team RSEQ all-star as a senior and helped lead them to a national CCAA title in 2017.
As a freshman in 2020, Tchoukuiengo played in 5 games, for an average 19.4 mpg. He hit 11-20 (.550) from the floor, 3-7 (.429) from the arc and 6-10 from the line, while garnering 8 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 10 fouls, 6 assists (1.2 apg), 12 turnovers (1.2 asst/to ratio), 5 steals and 31 points, for a 6.2 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Bill Herrion) finished 15-15 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in America East play. They lost 73-67 to Maryland-Baltimore County in the opening round of the postseason tournament.
As a redshirt freshman in 2021, Tchoukuiegno started 12 of 19 games, playing 532 minutes (split stats, reported on two lines, as if he was two people). He hit 51-129 from the floor, 12-37 from the arc and 37-44 from the line, while garnering 62 boards, 52 fouls, 63 assists, 39 turnovers, 22 steals, 3 blocks and 151 points, for a (151/19) x ppg. Tchoukuiegno was selected to the America East all-rookie team. The Wildcats (coached by Bill Herrion) finished 10-9 overall and 9-6 (3rd) in America East play.
As a sophomore in 2022, Tchoukuiegno started all 28 games, playing an average 35.5 mpg. He hit 116-275 (.422) from the floor, 38-94 (.404) from the arc and 59-79 (.747) from the line, while garnering 147 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg, 60 fouls, 111 assists, 66 turnovers, 29 steals, 11 blocks and 329 points, for an 11.8 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Bill Herrion) finished 15-13 overall and 10-8 (tied 3rd) in America East play before losing 72-69 to Binghamton in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Tchoukuiengo entered the transfer portal and enrolled at California Baptist, where he was eligible as a junior in 2023.
As a junior in 2023, Tchoukuiegno started 11 of 33 games, playing an average 20.4 mpg. He hit 75-184 (.408) from the floor, 11-46 (.239) from the arc and 59-81 (.728) from the line, while garnering 55 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 57 fouls, 61 assists, 37 turnovers, 31 steals, 5 blocks and 220 points, for a 6.7 ppg. The Lancers (coached by Rick Croy) finished 17-16 overall and 8-10 (10th) in WAC play. They defeated Abilene Christian 69-62 before losing 64-51 to Sam Houston in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
As a senior in 2024, Tchoukuiegno started 27 of the 32 games he played, for an average 31.3 mpg. He hit 126-296 (.426) from the floor, 26-96 (.271) from the arc and 110-167 (.659) from the line, while garnering 92 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 72 fouls, 95 assists, 66 turnovers, 32 steals, 2 blocks and 388 points, for a 12.1 ppg. The Lancers (coached by Rick Croy) finished 16-17 and 8-12 (8th) in WAC play. They defeated Utah Valley 74-63 before losing 81-57 to Seattle in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
TELFORT, JAHMYL
6-7 G (NORTHEASTERN, 2021-2023 and Butler, 2024
From Boucherville, Que., and New Hampton Prep in New Hampshire, where he averaged 14.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 2.6 apg while helping lead his team to an NEPSAC AAA title as a senior.
As a freshman in 2021, Telfort started 4 of the 18 games he played, for an average 28.7 mpg. He hit 74-177 (.418) from the floor, 26-71 (.366) from the arc and 39-50 (.780) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 29 fouls, 25 assists, 36 turnovers, 11 steals, 7 blocks and 213 points, for an 11.8 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 10-9 overall and 8-2 (tied 1st) in Colonial play. They defeated William & Mary 63-47 before losing 74-67 to Drexel in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. Telfort notched a career-high 30 in the semi. He was chosen the league’s sixth-man of the year and was a conference all-rookie selection.
As a sophomore in 2022, Telfort started 28 of 31 games, playing an average 32.6 mpg. He hit 144-346 (.416) from the floor, 28-113 (.248) from the arc and 75-114 (.658) from the line, while garnering 91 boards, including 29 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 65 fouls, 57 assists, 87 turnovers, 27 steals, 12 blocks and 391 points, for a 12.6 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 9-22 overall and 2-16 (10th) 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, Telfort started all 30 games, playing an average 33.9 mpg. He hit 176-391 (.450) from the floor, 44-137 (.321) from the arc and 95-119 (.798) from the line, while garnering 135 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg, 59 fouls, 66 assists, 72 turnovers, 30 steals, 15 blocks and 491 points, for a 16.5 ppg. The Howling Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 10-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 9th) in Colonial play before losing 77-74 in the second round of the postseason conference tournament.
After the season, Telfort entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Butler.
As a senior in 2024, Telfort started all 33 games, playing an average 34.7 mpg. He hit 173-398 (.435) from the floor, 36-110 (.327) from the arc and 77-91 (.846) from the line, while garnering 162 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 54 fouls, 100 assists, 55 turnovers, 33 steals, 16 blocks and 459 points, for a 13.9 ppg. The Bulldogs (coached by Thad Matta) finished 18-15 overall and 9-11 (tied 8th) in Big East play. They lost 76-72 to Xavier-O. in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament and then fell 73-72 to Minnesota in the opening round of the NIT.
THEODOSIOU, JACOB
6-4 G (WYOMING, 2024 and X, 2025
From Waterloo, Ont., and Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. He toiled for Canada at the U17 World Cup in 2022.
As a freshman in 2024, Theodosiou played in 11 games, for an average 4.7 mpg. He hit 1-7 (.143) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 5-10 from the line, while garnering 9 boards for a 0.8 rpg, 4 fouls, 5 assists, 3 turnovers, 3 steals and 7 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Cowboys (coached by Jeff Linder) finished 15-17 overall and 8-10 (8th) in Mountain West play. They fell 77-73 to Fresno State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Theodosiou entered the transfer portal and enrolled at X.
THERRIEN, LUC
6-10 F (HAMPTON, 2022-
From Vancouver, B.C. and Bull City Prep in Morrisville, North Carolina.
As a freshman in 2022, Therrien started 2 of 28 games, playing an average 11.0 mpg. He hit 22-38 (.579) from the floor and 7-14 from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 29 fouls, 3 assists, 6 turnovers, 6 blocks, 11 steals and 51 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Edward Joyner Jr) finished 9-19 overall and 5-11 (6th, North division) in Big South play. They fell 84-77 to High Point in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
As a sophomore in 2023, Therrien started all 8 games he played, for an average 16.5 mpg. He hit 16-32 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 12-20 (.600) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg, 10 fouls, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 5 blocks and 44 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Edward Joyner Jr) finished 8-23 overall and 5-13 (tied 12th) in Colonial play before losing 100-64 to Monmouth in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
After the season, Therrien entered the transfer portal but ultimately withdrew and returned to Hampton.
As a junior in 2023, Therrien started all 8 games he played, for an average 16.5 mpg. He hit 16-32 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 12-20 (.600) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg, 10 fouls, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 5 blocks and 44 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Edward Joyner Jr) finished 8-24 overall and 5-13 (tied 12th) in Colonial play.
Not listed on 2024 roster, or in 2024 stats.
THOMAS, DAVID
6-7 F (MICHIGAN STATE, 1997-2001)
Played for Notre Dame HS in Brampton, where he averaged 18 ppg and 10 rpg.
As a freshman in 1997, Thomas averaged 1.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg and 8.6 mpg in a reserve role as a freshman for the Spartans, who finished 17-12 and 9-9 (tied 6th) in the Big 10 under coach Tom Izzo before defeating George Washington 65-50 in the opening round of the NIT and then losing to Florida State 66-63. Had intended to redshirt before injury to star point guard Mateen Cleaves forced Izzo to keep him around. Started 3 of 21 games in which he appeared. He hit 10-25 from the floor (.400); 0-2 from the arc and 4-5 from the line (.800). Thomas grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, and 26 defensive boards for a total of 41. He committed 37 fouls, was disqualified once, handed out seven assists, blocked two shots, committed 10 turnovers, grabbed 12 steals and scored 23 points in 215 mpg for a 10.0 mpg average.
As a sophomore in 1998, Thomas minutes increased to 14.8 mpg, while averaged 3.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.8 apg for a 22-8 Spartans squad, coached by Izzo, which finished 13-3 (tied 1st) in the Big Ten. He suffered knee sprains in December and February, which severely limited his playing time. Through six games of the seasons, he’d averaged 9.0 ppg and 7.8 rpg. The Spartans defeated Eastern Michigan 83-71 and Princeton 63-56 before falling to North Carolina 73-58 in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Thomas started seven of 24 games, hitting 38-83 from the floor (.469), 0-4 from the arc, and 8-15 (.533) from the line. He grabbed 42 offensive rebounds, 49 defensive boards for a total of 91 boards. He committed 33 fouls and was disqualified from two contests. He dished out 20 assists, committed 22 turnovers and blocked four shots, while nabbing 13 steals and scoring 84 points. Switched from small forward to point guard.
Redshirted in 98-99, while the Spartans finished 33-5 and 15-1 (1st) in the Big Ten and then marched to the Final Four before losing to Duke in the semi-finals. Thomas played in one game for one minute. Missed one free throw. Recorded no other stats.
Backup to Mateen Cleaves in Spartans’ NCAA championship season in 99-00 as a junior. Started in 11 games and played in 34 for the 32-7 Spartans. Thomas averaged 13.5 mpg, shot 31-76 (.408) from the floor, 1-9 (.111) from the arc, 20-28 (.714) from the line, grabbed 103 rebounds, including 52 on the offensive glass to average 2.4 rpg. Committed 48 fouls, had 52 assists, 40 turnovers, 5 blocks, 28 steals, and scored 83 points for a 2.4 ppg average. He had seven assists in a win against North Carolina and 10 boards in 20 minutes against Penn State. An advertising student.
As a senior in 2001, Thomas started 25 of 33 games for the Spartans, who finished 13-3 (tied 1st) in the Big Ten and 28-5 overall, losing in the final four. Thomas averaged 22.4 mpg, shot 73-148 (.493) from the floor, 3-18 (.167) from the arc, 28-31 (.903) from the line and had 156 rebounds, including 69 offensive boards to average 4.7 rpg. He committed 62 fouls, fouling out once, had 3 assists, 34 turnovers, 18 blocks, 37 steals and 177 pts for a 5.4 ppg average. The consummate role player, who gained notoriety in the NCAA tourney. Michigan State defeated Alabama State 69-35, Fresno St 81-65, Gonzaga 77-62 and Temple 69-62 before losing the national semi-finals 80-61 to Arizona. Thomas grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds against Fresno State. Scored a career-high 19 against Temple’s match-up zone. A hard worker who Izzo loved, he earned a starting job because of his work ethic. In the regional final against Temple, Thomas hit 8-10 from the floor, grabbed seven boards, handed out two assists and had two steals. Temple coach John Chaney says. “He was out make shots in the open. And we just kept letting him shoot.” A week earlier, Thomas had 10 points and 14 boards against Fresno State. He was a unanimous selection to the South regional all-tournament team. “That’s unbelievable,” Thomas said. “I just wanted to have a good tournament. I wasn’t thinking about making the all-tournament team.” Temple rallied to within five points with a minute to play when Thomas nailed a three pointer. He then added a free throw with 45 seconds to play. “At that point, it was a big shot and I knew if I made it we’d be in a good position. I wasn’t thinking about history. I was just thinking about making the basket and getting back to the Final Four.”
THOMAS, GENTREY
6-3 G (CAL-RIVERSIDE, 2016-2017)
From East Preston, Nova Scotia, the Orangeville Bears in Ontario and then Snow JC in Utah, where he averaged 1.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.7 apg and 1.7 spg in his sophomore season.
As a junior in 2016, Thomas started 8 of the 29 games he played, for an average 22.3 mpg. He hit 81-182 (.445) from the floor, 18-70 (.257) from the arc and 26-37 (.703) from the line, while garnering 112 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg, 52 fouls, 45 assists, 49 turnovers, 3 blocks, 17 steals and 206 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Highlanders, coached by Dennis Cutts, finished 14-19 overall and 5-11 (6th) in Big West play.
As a senior in 2017, Thomas started 13 of the 26 games he played, for an average 25.1 mpg. He hit 87-207 (.420) from the floor, 23-80 (.288) from the arc and 15-25 (.600) from the line, while garnering 86 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 40 fouls, 38 assists, 47 turnovers, 6 blocks, 23 steals and 212 points, for an 8.2 ppg. The Highlanders (coached by Dennis Cutts) finished 7-21 overall and 5-11 (8th) in Big West play.
THOMAS, JAMAL
6-1 G (CHARLESTON SOUTHERN, 2017-2018)
From Toronto Bill Crothers and Pensacola State Junior College, where he averaged 12 ppg as a sophomore and earned All-Panhandle Conference honors.
As a junior in 2017, Thomas started 6 of the 24 games he played, for an average 14.3 mpg. He hit 36-95 (.379) from the floor, 22-65 (.338) from the arc and 25-39 (.641) from the line, while garnering 59 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg, 55 fouls (fouling out twice), 18 assists, 25 turnovers, 3 blocks, 15 steals and 119 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Buccaneers (coached by Barclay Radebough) finished 12-19 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Big South play.
As a senior in 2018, Thomas started 1 of the 10 games he played, for an average 6.6 mpg. He hit 7-21 (.333) from the floor, 6-18 (.333) from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 9 boards (included 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 11 fouls, 8 assists, 5 turnovers, 2 blocks, 1 steal and 21 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Buccaneers (coached by Barclay Radebough) finished 15-16 overall and 9-9 (tied 5th) in Big South play.
THOMAS, KASHEEM
6-0 G (CLEVELAND STATE, 2017-2020)
From Chateauguay and Champlain Saint-Lambert, where he averaged 18.4 ppg and 4.9 apg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2017, Thomas started all 31 games, playing an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 75-201 (.373) from the floor, 29-96 (.302) from the arc and 59-84 (.702) from the line, while garnering 85 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 70 fouls (fouling out once), 102 assists, 49 turnovers (2.1 asst/to ratio), 26 steals and 238 points, for a 7.7 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Gary Waters) finished 9-22 overall and 5-13 (tied 8th) in Horizon League play. After the season, Waters was turfed and replaced by Tulsa assistant and former Georgia coach Dennis Felton.
As a sophomore in 2018, Thomas started in 10 of the 34 games he played, for an average 21.4 mpg. He hit 60-171 (.351) from the floor, 15-60 (.250) from the arc and 52-72 (.722) from the line, while garnering 65 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 44 fouls, 77 assists, 50 turnovers, 14 steals and 187 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Dennis Felton) finished 12-22 overall and 6-12 (8th) in Horizon League play.
As a junior in 2019, Thomas started 17 of the 28 games he played, for an average 23.1 mpg. He hit 51-128 (.398) from the floor, 26-63 (.413) from the arc and 35-47 (.745) from the line, while garnering 80 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 53 fouls, 80 assists (2.9 apg), 42 turnovers (an asst/to ratio of 1.9), 1 block, 16 steals and 163 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Buccaneers (coached by Dennis Felton) finished 10-21 overall and 5-13 (9th) in Horizon League play.
As a senior in 2020, Thomas started 15 of 32 games, for an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 46-189 (.309) from the floor, 33-97 (.340) from the arc and 26-39 (.667) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 77 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 49 assists, 37 turnovers (1.3 asst/to ratio), 29 steals, 1 block and 151 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Dennis Gates) finished 7-11 (tied 7th) in Horizon League play and 11-21 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
THOMAS, KEVIN
6-8 F (TROY, 2014-2015)
From Scarborough, Ontario. Originally signed a letter of intent with the University of Texas but failed to make the grade academically and enrolled at Palm Beach State Junior College in 2011-12, where he averaged 9.1 ppg and 9.0 rpg as a sophomore.
As a junior in 2014, Thomas started 24 of 30 games, for an average 28.2 mpg. He hit 110-217 (.507) from the floor and 63-99 (.636) from the line, while garnering 212 boards (including 84 on the offensive glass and a 7.1 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out once), 30 assists, 83 turnovers, 20 blocks, 28 steals and 283 points, for a 9.4 ppg. The Trojans (coached by Phil Cunningham) finished 11-19 overall and 6-12 (8th) in Sun Belt play.
As a senior in 2015, Thomas started all 28 games, playing an average 32.5 mpg. He hit 122-198 (.616) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 44-71 (.620) from the line, while garnering 227 boards, including 99 on the offensive glass and an 8.1 rpg, 65 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 82 turnovers, 31 blocks, 38 steals and 288 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Phil Cunningham, finished 10-18 overall and 5-15 (11th) in Sun Belt play.
THOMAS, SHERAY
6-7 F (KENTUCKY, 2004-2007)
From Montreal, Que. Played last year of high school at Riverdale (Maryland) Baptist High School. In grade 11 in Quebec, he averaged 30 ppg and 15 rpg for LaSalle Catholic. He was a two-time first-team all-state pick in Maryland and a first-team all-Washington Post selection.
As a freshman in 2004, Thomas averaged played in 23 games, average 6.5 mpg. He hit 16-27 (.593) from the floor and 6-11 (.545) from the line, while garnering 25 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 29 fouls, 7 assists (0.3 apg), 11 turnovers (0.5 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.64), 4 steals (0.2 spg) and 38 points, for a ppg of 1.7. He saw 14 minutes per game as a reserve in SEC tournament in 2004. The Wildcats, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 13-3 (1st) in SEC east division play and 27-5 overall. Seeded 1st in the St. Louis regional, the Wildcats defeated Florida A&M 96-76 before losing to Alabama-Birmingham 76-75 in the second round. “He’s a guy who brings a little toughness to the table,” said Kentucky assistant coach David Hobbs. “he’s not as big as the rest of (Kentucky’s front line). But he’s got some mobility and he’s tough enough to guard bigger players.” In the offseason, Thomas played for the Canadian Young Men’s Team that competed at the Global Games in Dallas and finished fourth.
As a sophomore in 2005, Thomas played in 26 games, for an average 7.3 mpg. He hit 16-27 (593) from the floor and 5-15 from the line, while garnering 34 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 18 fouls, 6 assists (0.2 apg), 15 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.40), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 2 steals (0.1 spg) and 37 points, for a ppg of 1.4. The Wildcats, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 28-6 overall and 14-2 (1st, East division) in SEC play. They defeated Eastern Kentucky 72-64, Cincinnati 69-60 and Utah 62-52 in the NCAA tourney before falling 94-88 in overtime to Michigan State in the Elite Eight.
As a junior in 2006, Thomas started 12 of 35 games, playing an average 19.3 mpg. He hit 56-123 (.455) from the floor, 9-23 (.391) from the arc, and 29-41 (.707) from the line, while garnering 122 boards (including 63 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out once), 23 assists (0.7 apg), 37 turnovers (1.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.62), 5 blocks (0.1 bpg), 7 steals (0.2 spg) and 150 points, for a ppg of 4.3. The Wildcats, coaching by Tubby Smith, finished 22-13 overall and 9-7 (3rd, East division) in SEC play. They defeated Alabama-Birmingham 69-64 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney, before losing 87-83 to Connecticut.
As a senior in 2007, Thomas started 4 of 33 games, playing an average 19.1 mpg. He hit 29-73 (.397) from the floor, 5-19 (.263) from the arc and 20-28 (.714) from the line, while garnering 108 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 46 fouls, 44 assists (1.3 apg), 33 turnovers (1.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.33), 12 blocks (0.4 bpg), 9 steals (0.3 spg) and 83 points, for a 2.5 rpg. The Wildcats, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 22-12 overall and 9-7 (4th, East division) in SEC play. They defeated Villanova 67-58 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before falling 88-76 to Kansas.
THOMAS, TREVON
5-11 G (VANDERBILT, 2021-2023 and BOWLING GREEN STATE, 2024-
From North York, Ont. and Crestwood Prep in Toronto, where he averaged 24.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg and 3.9 spg while leading his team to an OFSAA title.
As a freshman in 2021, Thomas started 3 of 25 games, playing an average 18.2 mpg. He hit 49-135 (.363) from the floor, 39-98 (.398) from the arc and 13-18 (.722) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 51 fouls (fouling out once, 22 assists, 24 turnovers, 15 steals and 150 points, for a 6.0 ppg. The Commodores (coached by Jerry Stackhouse) finished 9-16 overall and 3-13 (14th) in SEC play. They defeated Texas A&M 79-68 before losing 69-63 to Florida in the conference postseason tournament second round.
As a sophomore in 2022, Thomas played in 32 games, for an average 18.2 mpg. He hit 60-170 (.353) from the floor, 45-134 (.336) from the arc and 21-25 (.840) from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg, 33 fouls, 29 assists, 1 block, 14 steals and 186 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Commodores (coached by Jerry Stackhouse) finished 19-17 overall and 7-11 (11th) in SEC play. They defeated Georgia 86-51 and Alabama 82-76 before losing 77-71 to Kentucky in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. They then defeated Belmont 82-71 and Dayton 70-68 before losing 75-73 to eventual champion Xavier-O in the NIT quarterfinals.
As a junior in 2023, Thomas started 17 of the 33 games he played, for an average 23.0 mpg. He hit 63-201 (.313) from the floor, 50-166 (.301) from the arc and 16-17 (.941) from the line, while garnering 54 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 35 fouls, 29 assists, 26 turnovers, 2 blocks, 12 steals and 192 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Commodores (coached by Jerry Stackhouse) finished 22-15 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in SEC play. They defeated L.S.U. 77-68 and Kentucky 80-73 before losing 87-75 to Texas A&M in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Yale 71-62 and Michigan 66-65 before losing 67-59 to Alabama-Birmingham in the NIT quarterfinals.
After the season, Thomas entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Bowling Green State.
As a senior in 2024, Thomas started 26 of the 28 games he played, for an average 32.8 mpg. He hit 98-277 (.354) from the floor, 58-183 (.317) from the arc and 68-3 (.831) from the line, while garnering 76 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 54 fouls, 66 assists, 37 turnovers, 34 steals, 2 blocks and 323 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Falcons (coached by Todd Simon) finished 20-14 and 10-8 (5th) in Mid-American play. They defeated Central Michigan 66-56 before losing 73-60 to Kent State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They fell 77-75 to Purdue Fort Wayne in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament.
THOMPSON, TRISTAN
6-9 F (TEXAS, 2011)
From Brampton, Ont. Spent his senior year at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, where he was selected a McDonald’s All-American after averaging 15.9 ppg, 9.6 rpg and 1.8 bpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2011, Thompson started 34 of 36 games, for an average 30.9 mpg. He hit 172-315 (.546) from the floor and 127-261 (.487) from the line, while garnering 282 boards (including 138 on the offensive glass and a 7.8 rpg), 100 fouls (fouling out once), 45 assists, 64 turnovers, 86 blocks, 34 steals and 471 points, for a 13.1 ppg. Thompson was chosen Big 12 freshman of the year and selected to several national all-American freshman teams. The Longhorns, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 28-8 overall and 13-3 (2nd) in Big 12 play. They defeated Oakland 85-81 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before falling 70-69 to Arizona.
After the season, Thompson declared for the NBA draft and was selected 4th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was named to NBA All-Rookie 2nd team in his first season. Thompson signed a multi-year contract with the Cavaliers in 2015. In November, 2020, Thompson signed a free agent deal with the Boston Celtics. In August, 2021, a three-team deal between Boston, Atlanta and Sacramento saw Thompson moved to Sacramento, while Delon Wright was traded from Sacramento to Atlanta, and Kris Dunn, Bruno Fernando and a future second-round pick moved from Atlanta to Boston. In February, 2022, Thompson was traded by the Sacramento Kings, along with Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield to the Indiana Pacers, for Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis and a 2023 second round pick. Waived days later, he signed a a $1-million deal with the Chicago Bulls for the remainder of the season. In April, 2023, he signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, and in September, 2023, a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
As of 2022-23, Thompson had earned roughly US$118.14-million in the NBA.
TRISTAN THOMPSON’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com
THOMSON, SAM
6-9 F (COLGATE, 2021-
From Kitchener, Ont., and Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts, where he averaged 10 ppg and 10 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2021, Thomson appeared in all 16 games, for an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 17-32 (.531) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 7-17 (.412) from the line, while garnering 25 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 13 fouls, 8 assists, 8 turnovers, 2 blocks and 41 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 14-2 overall and 11-1 (1st, north division) in Patriot League play. They defeated Boston University 77-69, Bucknell 105-75 and Loyola-MD 85-72 to capture the postseason conference tournament crown. As a 14-seeded in the NCAA tournament, they fell 85-68 to 3rd-seed Arkansas in the opening/second round.
As a sophomore in 2022, Thomson played in all 35 games, for an average 9.8 mpg. He hit 39-79 (.494) from the floor, 0-6 from the arc and 17-23 (.739) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 29 fouls, 20 assists, 19 turnovers, 5 steals, 8 blocks and 95 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 23-12 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Patriot play. They defeated Bucknell 96-68, Lehih 81-61 and Navy 74-58 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 14th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 67-60 to Wisconsin in the opening/second round.
As a junior in 2023, Thomson started 1 of the 31 games he played, for an average 15.6 mpg. He hit 54-110 (.491) from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 24-38 (.632) from the line, while garnering 83 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 32 fouls, 11 assists, 12 turnovers, 7 steals, 5 blocks and 133 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 26-9 overall and 17-1 (1st) in Patriot play. They defeated Loyola-MD 92-73, Army 91-74 and Lafayette 79-61 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a 15-seed in the NCAA draw, they fell 81-61 to Texas in the opening round of the tournament.
As a senior in 2024, Thomson started 1 of 33 games, playing an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 59-116 (.509) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 32.57 (.561) from the line, while garnering 91 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg, 27 fouls, 26 assists, 27 turnovers, 11 steals, 3 blocks and 150 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Raiders (coached by Matt Langel) finished 25-10 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Patriot play. They defeated Holy Cross 81-64, Bucknell 68-65 and Lehigh 74-55 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As the 14th-seed in the West regional, they were clocked 92-67 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
TIPPING, JAMESON
6-5 G (WESTERN KENTUCKY, 2009-2010)
From Orangeville, Ont. and Bradenton Christian Prep in Florida.
Tipping redshirted as a freshman in 2009. The Hilltoppers, coached by Ken Macdonald, finished 25-9 overall and 15-3 (1st, East division) in Sun Belt play. They dumped Illinois 76-72 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 83-81 to Gonzaga in the second round.
As a freshman in 2010, Tipping started 4 of 28 games, playing an average 7.8 mpg. He hit 16-54 (.296) from the floor, 10-34 (.294) from the arc and 6-11 (.545) from the line, while garnering 13 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and 0.5 rpg), 25 fouls, 11 assists, 9 turnovers, 5 steals and 48 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Hilltoppers, coached by Ken McDonald, finished 21-13 overall and 12-6 (3rd) in Sun Belt play.
After the season, Tipping left Western Kentucky and transferred to Brock.
TODD, TARYN
6-3 G (T.C.U., 2020-2021 and NEW MEXICO, 2022 and ARKANSAS STATE, 2024
From Vaughan, Ont., and Findlay Prep in Nevada, where he averaged 12.7 ppg, 3.7 rbg, 2.8 apg and 1.9 spg. Toiled for Canada at the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup in Argentina.
As a freshman in 2020, Todd redshirted. The Horned Frogs (coached by Jamie Dixon) finished 7-11 (tied 7th) in Big 12 play and 16-16 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a freshman in 2021, Todd started 5 of 26 games, playing an average 17.6 mpg. He hit 43-104 (.413) from the floor, 18-47 (.383) from the arc and 13-23 (.565) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 42 fouls, 34 assists, 34 turnovers, 14 steals, 5 blocks and 117 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Horned Frogs (coached by Jamie Dixon) finished 12-14 overall and 5-11 (8th) in Big 12 play, before being clocked 71-50 by Kansas State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
After the season, Todd left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at New Mexico, where he was eligible as a redshirt sophomore in 2022.
As a redshirt sophomore in 2022, Todd started 13 of 29 games, playing an average 15.2 mpg. He hit 39-100 from the floor, 7-29 (.241) from the arc and 37-49 (.755) from the floor, while garnering 64 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 54 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 21 assists, 20 turnovers, 20 blocks, 22 steals and 122 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Lobos (coached by Richard Pitino) finished 13-19 overall and 5-12 (9th) in Mountain West play. They lost 79-72 to Nevada in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Todd left the program and enrolled at the NJCAA’s Northwest Florida State College.
As a junior in 2024, Todd started 19 of 37 games, playing an average 25.9 mpg. He hit 10-429 (.420) form the floor, 49-145 (.338) from the arc and 64-89 (.719) from the line, while garnering 125 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and 3.4 rpg, 94 fouls, 90 assists, 70 turnovers, 37 steals, 17 blocks and 473 points, for a 12.8 ppg. The Red Wolves (coached by Bryan Hodgson) finished 20-17 overall and 11-7 (4th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Louisiana 89-62 and Applachian State 67-65 before losing 91-71 to James Madison in the postseason conference tournament title bout. The then defeated Bethune-Cookman 86-85 and Montana 74-61 before losing 81-80 to High Point in the College Basketball Invitational semi-finals.
TOLLESTRUP, PHIL
6-6 F (BRIGHAM YOUNG, 1970-1972)
Tollestrup was born in Raymond, Alberta and claimed his development was the product of his father being the janitor of the local cultural centre, which allowed him to practice in its open gym at whim.
A sophomore starter in 1970, Tollestrup played in 28 games. He hit 128-280 (.450) from the floor and 78-110 (.710), while garnering 175 boards, 103 fouls and 301 points, for an 11.6 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Stan Watts, finished 8-18 overall and 4-10 (7th place) in the WAC.
As a junior in 1971, Tollestrup played in 28 games. He hit 126-180 (.450) from the floor and 78-110 (.710) from the line, while garnering 172 boards (5.9 rpg), 92 fouls and 323 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Stan Watts, finished 18-11 overall and 10-4 (1st) in WAC play and then defeated Utah State 91-82 in the NCAA tourney before losing in the Sweet sixteen to eventual champion UCLA 91-73.
As a senior in 1972, Tollestrup started all 26 games. He hit 148-315 (.470) from the floor and 60-89 (.670) from the line, while garnering 160 boards (6.0 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 356 points, for a 13.7 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Stan Watts in his final season, finished 21-5 overall and 12-2 (1st) in WAC play before losing in the opening round of the NCAA tourney 95-90 to Long Beach State.
Tollestrup was selected by Denver as the 211th pick of the 1973 NBA draft. He ventured to Lethbridge, where he played an additional year before playing professionally in Spain for a year for the Saski Baskonia – TAU Ceramica club team. He then coached McMaster for two years before becoming a teacher in southern Alberta.
TOLLESTRUP, TIM
6-8 F (UTAH STATE, 1968-1970)
As a sophomore in 1968, Tollestrup hit 22-59 (.373) from the floor and 18-35 (.514) from the line, while garnering 89 boards (3.9 rpg) and 62 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Ladell Anderson, finished 14-11 playing an independent schedule.
As a junior in 1969, Tollestrup started all 26 games. He hit 93-194 (.479) from the floor and 62-93 (.667) from the line, while garnering 197 boards (7.6 rpg), 27 assists, 75 fouls (fouling out 8 times) and 248 points, for a 9.5 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Ladell Anderson, 10-17 playing an independent schedule.
As a senior in 1970, Tollestrup started all 29 games. He hit 116-220 (.510) from the floor and 97-127 (.760) from the line, while garnering 241 boards (8.3 rpg), 42 assists, 104 fouls (fouling out 6 times, and 329 points, for an 11.3 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Ladell Anderson, finished 22-7 overall, playing an independent schedule. They defeated UTEP 91-81 and Santa Clara 69-68 in the NCAA tourney, before losing 101-79 to UCLA in the Elite Eight.
TOMLEY, MIGUEL
6-3 G (SANTA CLARA, 2020-2022 and IDAHO STATE, 2023-2024)
From Surrey Tamanawis HS and Brantford’s Rise Prep of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he averaged 29 ppg and was a first-team all-star.
As a freshman, Tomley injured a knee in preseason practice and did not play. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 6-10 (7th) in West Coast play and 20-13 overall. They defeated Portland 76-62 in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament before falling 84-73 to Pepperine. They would likely have qualified for a minor postseason tournament before those were cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a sophomore in 2021, Tomley started 2 of the 16 games he played, for an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 21-51 (.412) from the floor, 10-30 from the arc and 13-15 (.867) from the line, while garnering 22 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 21 fouls, 21 assists, 14 turnovers (1.5 asst/to ratio), 5 steals and 65 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 12-8 overall and 4-5 (6th) in West Coast play. They defeated Portland 95-86 and Pacific 81-76 before losing 78-70 to Pepperdine in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
As a junior in 2022, Tomley started 1 of the 11 games he played, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 6-16 (.375) from the floor, 4-12 from the arc and 4-7 (.571) from the line, while garnering 9 boards, including 2 on the offensie glass and a 0.8 rpg, 2 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 20 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Herb Sendek) finished 21-12 overall and 10-5 (3rd) in West Coast play. They defeated Portland 91-67 before losing 75-72 to Saint Mary’s-CAL in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then fell 63-50 to Washington State in the opening round of the NIT.
After the season, Tomley entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Idaho State.
As a senior in 2023, Tomley started 30 of 31 games, playing an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 124-310 (.400) from the floor, 58-164 (.354) from the arc and 49-59 (.831) from the line, while garnering 112 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 44 fouls, 59 assists, 60 turnovers, 22 steals, 1 block and 355 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Bengals (coached by Ryan Looney) finished 11-21 overall and 8-10 (5th) in Big Sky play before losing 83-74 to Montana in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
As a graduate senior in 2024, Tomley started all 34 games, playing an average 31.4 mpg. He hit 166-391 (.425) from the floor, 85-222 (.383) from the arc and 60-77 (.779) from the line, while garnering 102 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 43 fouls,64 assists, 50 turnovers, 26 steals, 4 blocks and 477 points, for a 14.0 ppg. The Bengals (coached by Ryan Looney) finished 14-20 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Big Sky play. They defeated Northern Arizona 68-60 and Northern Colorado 83-76 before losing 72-58 to Montana in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.
TRASOLINI, MARC
6-8 F (SANTA CLARA, 2009-2013)
From Vancouver, B.C. where he toiled for the Vancouver College Fighting Irish and the Canadian junior national team. He was named Mr. Basketball for BC in 2008, in which he averaged 23 ppg, 10 rpg, 5 bpg, 3 apg and 2 spg.
As a freshman in 2009, Trasolini started 20 of the 29 games he played, for an average 24.9 mpg. He hit 77-113 (.681) from the floor and 43-61 (.705) from the line, while garnering 139 boards (including 49 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg), 55 fouls, 17 assists, 38 turnovers, 35 blocks, 14 steals and 197 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Kerry Keating, finished 16-17 overall and 7-7 (4th) in West Coast play. Trasolini was chosen the West Coast all-rookie team.
As a sophomore in 2010, Trasolini started 27 of 32 games, playing an average 29.3 mpg. He hit 149-280 (.532) from the floor, 19-54 (.352) from the arc and 122-156 (.782) from the line, while garnering 195 boards (including 66 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg), 89 fouls (fouling out once), 20 assists (0.63 apg), 56 turnovers (1.75 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.36), 50 blocks (1.56 bpg), 22 steals (0.69 spg) and 439 points, for a 13.7 ppg. The Broncos, coach by Kerry Keating, finished 11-21 overall and 3-11 (tied 6th) in West Coast play.
As a junior in 2011, Trasolini started 23 of 36 games, for an average 26.7 mpg. He hit 167-318 (.525) from the floor, 27-86 (.314) from the arc and 105-141 (.745) from the line, while garnering 223 boards (including 82 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg), 105 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 28 assists, 53 turnovers, 32 blocks, 17 steals and 466 points, for a 12.9 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Kerry Keating, finished 24-14 overall and 8-6 (4th) in West Coast play, defeating Northern Arizona 68-63, Air Force 88-75, San Francisco 95-91, SMU 72-55 and Iona 76-69 to win the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
In 2012, Trasolini tore his ACL during the Broncos summer tour of Vancouver and was sidelines for the season. The Broncos, coached by Kerry Keating, finished 8-22 overall and 0-16 (9th) in West Coast play.
As a senior in 2013, Trasolini started all 38 games, for an average 30.9 mpg. He hit 230-418 (.550), 14-41 (.341 and a 0.37 3ptFG/g), and 113-156 (.724) from the line, while garnering 282 boards (including 100 on the offensive glass and a 7.4 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out twice), 34 assists (0.89 apg), 64 turnovers (an A/TO ratio of 0.53), 54 blocks (1.42 bpg), 32 steals (0.84 spg) and 587 points, for a 15.4 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Kerry Keating, finished 26-12 overall and 9-7 (4th) in West coast play. They were invited to the College Basketball Invitational and defeated Vermont 77-67, Purdue 86-83 and Wright State 81-69 to qualify for the best-of-three final against George Mason, which they won 81-73; 66-73; and 80-77.
TREPANIER, DAN
6-2 G (COLUMBIA, 2006-2009)
From Tecumseh St. Anne, where he averaged 24 ppg and 7.0 apg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2006, Trepanier played in 10 games, for an average 6.7 mpg. He hit 6-15 (.400) from the floor, and 4-9 (.444) from the arc, while garnering 3 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 8 fouls, 1 assist (0.1 apg), 11 turnovers (a 1.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio) of 0.1), 2 steals (0.2 spg) and 16 points, for an average 1.6 ppg. He scored a game high 6. The Lions, coached by Joseph Jones, finished 11-16 overall and 4-10 (tied 7th) in Ivy league play.
As a sophomore in 2007, Trepanier played in 11 games for an average 3.6 mpg. He hit 7-13 (.538) from the floor, 4-9 (.444) from the arc and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 1 offensive board (for a 0.1 rpg), 5 fouls, 3 assists (0.2 apg), 3 turnovers (a 0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.17), 1 steal (0.2 spg) and 21 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Lions, coached by Joseph Jones, finished 16-12 overall and 7-7 (4th) in Ivy League play.
As a junior in 2008, Trepanier played in 12 games, for an average 3.9 mpg. He hit 5-19 (.263) from the floor and2-13 (.154) from the arc, while garnering 5 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 7 fouls, 7 turnovers, 2 steals and 12 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Lions, coached by Joseph Jones, finished 14-15 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in Ivy League play.
As a senior in 2009, Trepanier started 1 of the 13 games he played, for an average 2.2 mpg. He hit 2-7 (.286) from the floor, 2-6 (.333) from the arc and 3-6 (.500) from the line, while garnering 4 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 4 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 28 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Lions, coached by Joseph Jones, finished 13-15 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in Ivy play.
TRIANO, DUSTIN
6-1 G (GONZAGA, 2014-2017)
From Tsawwassen, BC and New Hampton Prep.
Triano redshirted as a freshman in 2014. The Zags, coached by Mark Few finished 29-6 overall and 15-3 (1st) in West Coast play. The Zags defeated Santa Clara 77-75, Saint Mary’s 70-54 and BYU 75-64 to capture the West Coast postseason crown. They defeated Oklahoma State 85-77 in the second round of the NCAA tourney before losing 84-61 to Arizona in the round of 32.
As a freshman in 2015, Triano played in 11 games, for an average 2.8 mpg. He hit 3-6 from the arc, while garnering 4 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 4 fouls, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 9 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 35-3 overall and 17-1 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated San Francisco 81-72, Pepperdine 79-61 and BYU 91-75 to capture the postseason conference crown. After receiving a 2nd-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated North Dakota State 86-76, Iowa 87-68 and UCLA 74-62 before losing 66-52 to Duke in Elite Eight.
As a sophomore in 2016, Triano played in 18 games, for an average 3.1 mpg. He hit 8-14 (.571) from the floor, 6-12 from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 9 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and 0.5 rpg, 8 fouls, 6 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 25 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, defeated Portland 92-67, BYU 88-84 and Saint Mary’s-CAL 85-75 to capture the postseason West Coast title and then dispatched Seton Hall 68-53 and Utah 82-59 before losing 63-60 to Syracuse in the NCAA Elite Eight.
As a junior in 2017, Triano played in 25 games, for an average 3.1 mpg. He hit 5-10 from the floor and 5-10 from the arc, while garnering 11 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 7 fouls, 1 assist, 2 steals and 15 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 35-2 overall and 15-1 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated Saint Mary’s 74-56 to capture the West Coast postseason tournament title and then dispatched South Dakota State 66-46, Northwestern 79-73, West Virginia 61-58, Xavier-Ohio 83-59 and South Carolina 77-73 before losing 71-65 to North Carolina in the NCAA tournament final.
After the season, Triano transferred to NCAA Division II institution Western Oregon.
TSHIBUY, JONATHAN
6-5 G (LIU-BROOKLYN, 2015)
From Montreal, Que., the Bullis School in Washington D.C. and Missouri State-West Plains JC, where he averaged 10.3ppg and 6.8 rpg as a sophomore.
Tshibuy sat out 2015 with a knee injury. The Blackbirds, coached by Jack Perri, finished 12-18 overall and 8-10 (tied 7th) in Northeast Conference play.
After the season, Tshibuy left the program and transferred to NCAA Division II institution Charleston.
TSHIMANGA, EMMANUEL
6-11 C (CAL IRVINE, 2020-2022 and UC-SAN DIEGO, 2023)
From Montreal, Que., and Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he averaged 7.7 ppg and 7.8 rpg.
As a freshman, Tshimanga redshirted. The Anteaters (coached by Russell Turner) finished 13-3 (1st) in Big West play and 21-11 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a freshman in 2021, Tshimanga played in 27 games, for an average 9.8 mpg. He hit 25-54 (.463) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 18-24 from the line, while garnering 75 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 27 fouls, 5 assists, 14 turnovers, 4 blocks, 1 steal and 69 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Anteaters (coached by Russell Turner) finished 18-9 overall and 10-4 (2nd) in Big West conference play. They defeated Cal Poly 58-51 and UC-Riverside 78-61 before losing 79-63 to UC Santa Barbara in the conference postseason tournament final.
As a sophomore in 2022, Tshimanga played in 25 games, for an average 10.8 mpg. He hit 35-55 (.636) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 16-25 (.640) from the line, while garnering 83 boards, including 32 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 53 fouls (fouling out once), 5 assists, 19 turnovers, 3 blocks, 3 steals and 86 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Anteaters (coached by Russell Turner) finished 15-10 overall and 8-5 (5th) in Big West play. They lost 78-69 to UC Santa Barbara in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Tshimanga entered the transfer portal and enrolled at UC-San Diego.
As a junior in 2023, Tshimanga started 10 of the 24 games he played, for an average 19.3 mpg. He hit 58-106 (.547) from the floor and 54-73 (.740) from the line, while garnering 148 boards, including 47 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg, 62 fouls, 17 assists, 40 turnovers, 6 steals, 17 blocks and 170 points, for a 7.1 rpg. The Tritons (coached by Eric Olen) finished 10-20 overall and 5-13 (9th) in Big West play, before cancelling the remainder of their season due to covid-related health concerns.
As a graduate senior in 2023, Tshimanga played in 22 games, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 32-54 (.593) from the floor and 28-47 (.596) from the line, while garnering 110 boards, including 34 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg, 62 fouls, 6 assists, 18 turnovers, 13 steals, 15 blocks and 92 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Tritons (coached by Eric Olen) finished 21-12 and 15-5 (2nd) in Big West play. The Tritons were ineligible for the postseason conference tournament because they were in the fourth and final year of the probationary period for teams transitioning from NCAA Division II to Division 1. They lost 77-75 to Chicago State in the first round of the RO College Basketball Invitational.
TSHIMANGA, JORDY
6-10 C (NEBRASKA, 2017-2018 and DAYTON 2020-2021)
From Montreal and three years at the MacDuffie School in Granby, Massachusetts, where he averaged 18.3 ppg, 14.0 rpg and 3.1 bpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2017, Tshimanga started 9 of 31 games, playing an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 57-127 (.449) from the floor and 40-64 (.625) from the line, while garnering 123 boards, including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 69 fouls (fouling out twice), 8 assists, 46 turnovers, 15 blocks, 14 steals and 154 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Cornhuskers (coached by Tim Miles), finished 12-19 overall and 6-12 (tied 12th) in Big Ten play.
As a sophomore in 2018, Tshimanga started 18 of the 31 games he played, for an average 13.6 mpg. He hit 51-112 (.455) from the floor and 22-39 (.564) from the line, while garnering 143 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 71 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 15 assists, 37 turnovers, 14 blocks, 8 steals and 124 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Cornhuskers (coached by Tim Miles) finished 22-11 overall and 13-5 (tied 4th) in Big 10 play before losing 66-59 to Mississippi State in the opening round of the NIT.
After the season, Tshimanga transferred to Dayton, where he as compelled to sit out the 18-19 campaign as a redshirt junior. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 21-12 overall and 13-5 (3rd) in Atlantic 10 play. They fell 64-55 to St. Louis in the opening round of the conference’s postseason tournament and then 78-73 to Colorado in the opening round of the NIT.
As a junior in 2020, Tshimanga played in 27 games, for an average 9.8 mpg. He hit 34-51 (.667) from the floor and 14-26 (.538) from the line, while garnering 65 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and 2.4 rpg), 62 fouls, 10 assists, 26 turnovers, 6 steals, 13 blocks and 82 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 18-0 (1st) in Atlantic 10 play and 29-2 overall. The postseason was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a senior in 2021, Tshimanga started all 23 games he played, for an average 22.0 mpg. He hit 60-100 from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 34-59 (.576) from the line, while garnering 176 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 7.7 rpg), 74 fouls, 13 assists, 45 turnovers, 11 steals, 14 blocks and 154 points, for a 6.7 rpg. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 14-10 overall and 9-7 (7th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Rhode Island 84-72 before losing 73-68 to Virginia Commonwealth in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. They then fell 71-60 to eventual champ Memphis in the opening round of the NIT.
TSHIMANGA, NATE
6-10 F (TROY, 2022-2023 and UTAH VALLEY, 2024-
From Montreal, Que., Our Saviour Lutheran in Houston, Texas and North Central Texas Academy, where he averaged 14 ppg and 9.0 rpg.
As a freshman in 2022, Tshimanga started 11 of the 26 games he played, for an average 11.5 mpg. He hit 22-59 (.373) from the floor, 0-4 from the arc and 12-34 (.353) from the line, while garnering 49 boards, including 8 on the offensive lass and a 1.9 rpg, 25 fouls, 17 assists, 25 turnovers, 10 steals, 5 blocks and 56 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Trojans (coached by Scott Cross) finished 20-12 and 10-6 (4th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Arkansas-Little Rock 69-62 before losing 66-57 to Louisiana-Lafayette in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then fell 82-70 to Abilene Christian in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.
As a sophomore in 2023, Tshimanga started 4 of the 21 games he played, for an average 9.5 mpg. He hit 28-55 (.509) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 8-28 (.286) from the line, while garnering 55 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 30 fouls, 8 assists, 22 turnovers, 5 steals, 7 blocks and 66 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Trojans (coached by Scott Cross) finished 20-13 overall and 11-7 (Tied 5th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Arkansas State 63-59 before losing 75-72 to James Madison in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Tshimanga entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Utah Valley.
As a junior in 2024, Tshimanga started 6 of 32 games, playing an average 13.4 mpg. He hit 34-74 (.459) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 17-47 (.362) from the line, while garnering 107 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 97 fouls, 36 assists, 37 turnovers, 14 steals, 7 blocks and 85 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Wolverines (coached by Todd Phillips) finished 16-16 and 11-9 (tied 4th) in WAC play. They fell 74-63 to California Baptist in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
TUCK, MICHAEL
6-7 F (LOYOLA-MARYLAND, 2004-2008)
A power forward who left Markham High as a junior and enrolled at the Maine Central Institute where he averaged 12 ppg as a senior. “He’s got a strong work ethic,” said Greyhounds coach Scott Hicks. “He a face-the-basket guy who can also shoot the ball well.”
As a freshman in 2004, Tuck started 13 of 27 games, averaging 18.0 mpg. He hit 53-116 (.457) from the floor, 7-24 (.292) from the arc and 26-39 (.667) from the line, while garnering 93 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 25 assists (0.9 apg), 57 turnovers (2.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.44), 10 blocks (0.4 bpg), 13 steals (0.5 spg) and 139 points, for a ppg of 5.1. The Greyhounds, coached by Scott Hicks, finished 1-17 (10th) in Metro Atlantic play and 1-27 overall. After the season, Hicks is fired and replaced by Jimmy Patsos, a former assistant at Maryland.
Tuck sat out the 2005 campaign, during which the Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 6-22 overall and 5-13 (9th) in Metro Atlantic play.
As a sophomore in 2006, Tuck started 22 of 28 games, playing an average 23.0 mpg. He hit 103-176 (.585) from the field, 8-24 (.333) from the arc and 42-70 (.600) from the line, while garnering 173 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 30 assists (1.1 apg), 50 turnovers (1.8 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.6), 18 steals (0.6 spg), 6 blocks (0.2 bpg) and 256 points, for a ppg of 9.1. The Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 15-13 overall and 8-10 (6th) in Metro Atlantic play.
As a junior in 2007, Tuck started in 4 of the 23 games he played, for an average 21.4 mpg. He hit 82-137 (.599) from the floor, 12-23 (.522) from the arc and 33-45 (.733) from the line, while garnering 113 boards (including 45 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling on 3 times), 12 assists (0.5 apg), 38 turnovers (1.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.32), 22 blocks (1.0 bpg), 20 steals (0.9 spg) and 209 points, for a 9.1 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 18-13 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Metro Atlantic play.
As a senior in 2008, Tuck started 28 of 31 games, for an average 29.0 mpg. He hit 144-282 (.511) from the floor, 24-81 (.296) from the arc and 52-71 (.732) from the floor, while garnering 222 boards (including 68 on the offensive glass and a 7.2 rpg), 104 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 35 assists, 59 turnovers, 13 blocks, 20 steals, and 364 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 18-13 overall and 13-6 (tied 3rd) in Metro Atlantic play.
TULL, JOHNATHAN
6-3 G (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE, 2010)
From Ajax Pickering, where he averaged 17 ppg, 6 rpg and 5 apg as a senior. Named Mr. Basketball by the Toronto Star.
As a freshman in 2010, Tull played in 19 games for an average 5.2 mpg. He hit 2-15 (.133) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 13-21 (.619) from the line, while garnering 4 boards (for an 0.2 rpg), 8 fouls, 4 assists, 11 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 17 points, for an 0.9 ppg. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 12-18 overall and 9-9 (tied 6th) in Northeast Conference play.
After the season, Tull transferred to Acadia.
TURCOTTE, DAVE
6-3 G (COLORADO STATE, 1985-1988)
A native of Sudbury. Spent summers of 85 and 86 on Canadian national team.
As a freshman in 1985, Turcotte started 16 of 30 games, for an average 23.2 mpg. He hit 94-173 (.543) from the floor and 39-52 (.738) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (2.4 rpg, 58 fouls (fouling out once), 65 assists, 54 turnovers, 2 blocks, 12 steals and 227 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Rams, coached by Tony McAndrews, finished 18-12 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in WAC play.
As a sophomore in 1986, Turcotte started 28 of 29 games, for a total 946 minutes. He hit 1131-249 (.526) from the floor and 67-88 (.767) from the line, while garnering 104 boards (3.6 rpg), 63 fouls (fouling out once) 91 assists, 64 turnovers, 2 blocks, 23 steals and 329 points, for an 11.4 ppg. The Rams, coached by Tony McAndrews, finished 11-18 overall and 6-10 (7th) in WAC play.
Turcotte emerged as the team leader as a junior, finishing second of the Rams in scoring and assists as Tony McAndrews’ squad completed the season 13-16 and 7-9 (7th) in the WAC. A three-point threat, Turcotte scored in double figures in 24 of the Rams 29 games including a career high 29 in a win at Wyoming. He nabbed nine rebounds in three games and scored 23 against UTEP, 25 against Southwest Conf champ TCU and 25 at Brigham Young. On the season, he averaged 11.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.1 apg and shot .526 from the floor. Chosen as a member of the Canadian Olympic team.
As a senior in 1988, Turcotte averaged 14.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg, had 115 assists and 30 steals and knocked down 63 three-pointers to lead Colorado State to a 22-13 overall record and an 8-8 (tied 5th) record in the WAC. Coached by Boyd Grant, Turcotte was second on the team in scoring and first in assists for the Rams, who defeated New Orleans 63-54, Houston 71-61 and Arkansas State 64-49 before losing to Ohio State 64-62 in the NIT semi-finals.
TUTU, MUNIS
6-0 G (LOYOLA MARYMOUNT, 2016-2017)
A native of Egypt from Windsor J.L. Forster, who played his final two years at La Lumiere School in LaPorte, Indiana.
As a freshman in 2016, Tutu started 4 of 31 games, playing an average 18.2 mpg. He hit 36-121 (.298) from the floor, 10-40 from the arc and 40-52 (.769) from the line, while garnering 58 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 65 fouls (fouling out once), 94 assists, 35 turnovers, 3 blocks, 26 steals and 122 points, for a 3.9 ppg. The Lions, coached by Mike Dunlap, finished 14-17 overall and 6-12 (tied 7th) in West Coast play.
As a sophomore in 2017, Tutu started 1 of 30 games, for an average 13.4 mpg. He hit 27-76 (.355) from the floor, 9-35 (.257) from the arc and 11-18 (.611) from the line, while garnering 38 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 37 fouls, 45 assists, 35 turnovers, 5 blocks, 25 steals and 74 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Lions, coached by Mike Dunlap, finished 15-15 overall and 8-10 (6th) in West Coast play.
After the season, Tutu left the program and enrolled at Carleton University.
TYNE, MIKELL
5-10 G (RICHMOND, 2024-
From Toronto, Ont. and Bishop Walsh HS in Cumberland, MD.. Toiled for Canadia at the U-18 FIBA Americas and U-17 World Cup in 2022.
As a freshman in 2024, Tyne started 11 of 33 games, playing an average 16.9 mpg. He hit 48-150 (.320) from the floor, 21-78 (.269) from the arc and 15-18 (.833) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 40 fouls, 28 assists, 17 turnovers, 17 steals and 132 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Spiders (coached by Chris Mooney) finished 23-10 overall and 15-3 (tied 1st) in Atlantic 10 play. As the top-seed, they were stunned 66-61 by Saint Joseph’s in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals and then lost 74-58 to Virginia Tech in the opening round of the NIT.
TYNES, KELLEN
6-3 G (MONTANA STATE, 2021-2022 and MAINE, 2023-
From Dartmouth, N.S. and Rothesay Netherwood Prep in New Brunswick. He was a two-time first-team National Preparatory Association all-star and the league’s MVP in his season. He was also twice named the loop’s defensive player of the year and average 22 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 6.1 apg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2021, Tynes started 1 of 21 games, playing an average 11.1 mpg. He hit 27-53 (.509) from the floor, 4-12 from the arc and 20-28 (.714) from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and 1.5 rpg), 27 fouls, 18 assists, 8 turnovers, 16 steals and 78 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Bobcats (coached by Danny Sprinkle) finished 13-10 overall and 8-6 (tied 4th) in Big Sky play. They defeated Idaho State 71-63 and Southern Utah 80-77 before losing 65-55 to Eastern Washington in the postseason conference tournament final.
As a sophomore in 2022, Tynes started 2 of 35 games, playing an average 7.9 mpg. He hit 14-40 (.350) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 9-16 (.563) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 37 fouls, 31 assists, 21 turnovers, 20 steals, 3 blocks and 39 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Grizzlies (coached by Danny Sprinkle) finished 27-8 overall and 16-4 (1st) in Big Sky play. They defeated Sacramento State 83-61, Weber State 69-66 and Northern Colorado 87-66 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 13th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 97-62 to Texas Tech in the opening/second round.
After the season, Tynes entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Maine, where he was eligible as a junior in 2023.
As a junior in 2023, Tynes started all 30 games, playing an average 34.4 mpg. He hit 171-336 (.509) from the floor, 12-40 (.300) from the arc and 76-113 (.673) from the line, while garnering 137 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 54 fouls, 114 assists, 70 turnovers, 98 steals, 16 blocks and 430 points, for a 14.3 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 senior in 2024, Tynes started all 31 games he played, for an average 34.9 mpg. He hit 147-355 (.414) from the floor, 17-71 (.239) from the arc and 80-117 (.684) from the line, while garnering 111 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 71 fouls, 111 assists, 72 turnovers, 70 steals, 13 blocks and 391 points, for a 12.6 ppg. Tynes led the league in steals and was chosen the league’s defensive player of the year and a 3rd-team all-conference selection. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 15-17 overall and 7-9 (tied 4th) in America East play. They fell 84-58 to Bryant in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.