Carleton’s Philip Scrubb became the first three-time winner of the Moser. The fourth-year 6-3 guard from Richmond, B.C. led the Ravens in points (18.6) and assists (4.9) per game and ranked in the top 10 nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.7 per game – third), three-point shooting (.470 – fifth), free-throw percentage (.874 – eighth), assists, as well as points per 40 minutes (27.0 – seventh). The commerce major led the Ravens to a 22-0 OUA record. “Phil has been the guy we have gone through for four years and without him, there could never have been the success that we have had,” said Ravens coach Dave Smart. “He is an extremely talented player who is a full team guy over everything else.”
Carleton’s Thomas Scrubb, older brother of Moser winner Philip Scrubb was chosen CIS defensive player of the year. Scrubb had won the OUA’s defensive player of the year award for the second consecutive season. The 6-6 forward anchored a defence that finished first in the OUA and second in the country in league play for fewest points allowed (62.2 per game) and kept its opponents to a 36.0 shooting percentage, also good for second in the nation. The neuroscience major averaged 8.4 total rebounds and 6.2 defensive boards per contest, ranking him seventh in CIS in both categories. He scored 13.2 points per outing and a CIS-best 91.7 success rate from the free-throw line. He was a first-team OUA East all-star. “Tommy has been asked to cover the best player on the other team every game regardless of position for two years,” said Ravens coach Dave Smart. “He has deferred other offensive aspects of his game to do that. If not for him I have no idea how we would stop anyone. He doesn’t defend one position, he defends four positions, very few can do that.”
Carleton coach Dave Smart won his fourth consecutive Aberdeen Trophy, and 7th in 15 years, as national coach of the year. He steered the Ravens to an unblemished 22-0 conference mark for the third time in four years and the sixth time overall. He improved his all-time record in league play to a mind-boggling 303-23 (.929), with nine of those losses coming in his first year as head coach, which also marked the only time during his tenure that Carleton failed to finish atop the OUA East standings. The Ravens were once again one of the best teams in the country at both ends of the court in 2013-14, placing second in both points scored (94.2 per game) and fewest points allowed (62.2). On offence, they had the best success rate in CIS in field goals (.495), three-point field goals (.443) and free throws (.777), and were also tops in the nation in rebound margin (+16.1) and fewest turnovers per game (11.0). On defence, they held their opponents to a 36.0 shooting percentage, good for second place nationally. Carleton topped all 14 weekly coaches’ polls published over the course of the schedule. Smart has guided his troops to 392 victories in 424 regular and post-season games since 1999-2000, for a spectacular winning percentage of .925. The Ravens have claimed eight OUA banners under his leadership and, a year ago, became the most decorated team in CIS men’s basketball history thanks to their ninth W.P. McGee Trophy triumph, all in the past 11 seasons. They would go on to win their tenth weeks after Smart won the Aberdeen. “Dave has done a remarkable job with our men’s basketball program. Not only has he recruited and developed top student-athletes, he has instilled positive values and a strong work ethic which will make them successful well past graduation,” said Carleton athletic director Jennifer Brenning. “Dave is one of the hardest working coaches and we are delighted that he has been recognized for all that he has achieved.”
New Brunswick guard Javon Masters was named recipient of the Dr. Peter Mullins Trophy as national rookie of the year. The 6-0 guard and business administration major claimed the national scoring title by averaging 27.4 ppg. He was named a first-team AUAA all-star and a second team All-Canadian. He topped the AUS in three-point shooting percentage (.424) and finished second in free-throw accuracy (.888). His 215 free throws made, the highest total in CIS this year, while his 547 total points rank second all-time in AUS. The 19-year-old was the most utilized player in the Maritimes and the second most in the country during the regular season with an average of 35.4 minutes per contest, helped the Varsity Reds finish with a .500 record (10-10) for the first time since 2003-04 and advance to the playoffs for only the second time in the last eight years. “We are extremely pleased that Javon has been recognized for the outstanding season he has put together for the Varsity Reds,” said head coach Brent Baker. “He has made a major impact on our program and will continue to do so as he progresses through his career at UNB. Leading the country in scoring as a freshman is a rare and special accomplishment.”
Joining Scrubb as first team All-Canadians were: Jordan Baker (Alberta); Owen Klassen (Acadia); Lien Phillip (Windsor); and Terrell Evans (Victoria). …………………………………………………… Baker, a fifth-year forward and graduate student from Edmonton Harry Ainlay was returning to the court after missing the second half of the 2013 season with a debilitating back injury and was named Canada West player of the year. By the end of the 2013-14 season, Baker owned 10 U of A career conference records, including most points (1,698), most rebounds (907), most assists (333) and most steals (200). The former Canada West rookie of the year (2009-10) led Alberta in scoring, and finished sixth in Canada West with a 17.6 points per game average. He also finished third in rebounding, by hauling in 8.2 per contest, fifth in steals, 10th in field goal percentage (.498), 14th in assists and 13th in blocks. A former CIS first team all-Canadian (2012), Baker also finished 19th in the country in scoring, and seventh in the nation in rebounds. He led the Golden Bears to a conference leading 20-2 record. “Jordan has been improving all season long, a testament to his unbelievable work ethic and desire to be the best he can be,” said Alberta coach Barnaby Craddock. “Although very skilled, his motor is always on high when he’s on the court, and his dedicated work ethic sets an example every night of how this game should be played”. Jordan has raised the level of play in the Canada West conference, and is an unbelievable ambassador for the University of Alberta as well as CIS basketball.” …………………………………………………… Klassen, a fifth-year 6-10 forward and kinesiology major from Kingston, was chosen AUS player of the year, as well as defensive player of the year for the third consecutive season. He finished second in the league and seventh in the CIS in scoring with an average of 20.0 points per game. He also led the AUS in rebounds, averaging 10.6 per game. His 56.1 field goal percentage was third best in the conference. Klassen wraps up his AUS career with 1,473 total points, the third most career points of any Axemen on record. He was chosen a first-team AUS all-star for the third time. “Owen has led Acadia in every facet possible: defensively, offensively, and as our leader,” said Axemen coach Stephen Baur. “His impact on the Acadia program will be felt for years to come and it is nice to see the league recognizing him as well.” …………………………………………………… Phillip, a fifth-year 6-7 post and business major from St. Marks, Grenada, was named to the OUA West first team for the third year in a row. He nabbed 12.7 boards per game to lead the OUA, and chipped in 16.1 points to average a double-double on the season. He posted a double-double in 16 of 22 games. …………………………………………………… Evans, a fifth-year forward and social sciences major from Las Vegas, Nevada, was a first-team Canada West all-star. The 6-4 Evans led the Vikes on offence, averaging 17.9 points-per-game. Evans also saw the second-highest floor time for the Vikes during the regular season, averaging 30 minutes per-game.
Joining Masters on the 2nd-team All-Canadian squad were: Johnny Berhanemeskel (Ottawa); Vincent Dufort (McGill); Tyson Hinz (Carleton); Stephon Lamar (Saskatchewan); and Javon Masters (New Brunswick). …………………………………………………… Berhanemeskel, a 4th-year swingman and sociology major from Ottawa, was a first-team OUA all-star for the third year in a row. The fourth-year guard led the nation’s highest scoring offence in points this season. His 451 points set the school record, and averaged out to 20.5 points per game. He also shot a blistering 53.1 percent from the field this year; a career-high. …………………………………………………… Dufort, a 3rd-year forward and phys ed major from Smith Falls, was chosen player of the year in Quebec. He led the league in scoring with 13.4 ppg and finished in the top-5 in blocked shots, steals, assists, defensive rebounds and passing efficiency. …………………………………………………… Hinz, a fifth-year post and commerce major from Ottawa, was named first team All-Canadian the previous three campaigns. A former CIS player of the year, Hinz was named a first-team OUA all-star for the fourth time. He averaged 14.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the top-ranked Ravens. Hinz averaged 25 minutes a game this season for Carleton, a team that averaged 94.2 points per game despite having only two players in the top 20 in OUA scoring. Hinz wrapped up his regular season career as one of the most decorated basketball players in OUA history. The Ottawa native is a four-time OUA first team all-star, three-time CIS first team all-Canadian, former OUA all-rookie team member, three-time OUA champion, four-time CIS champion and has been named the Most Valuable Player at the National Championship once. …………………………………………………… Lamar, a 4th-year guard and arts & sciences major from San Diego, California, was a first-team Canada West all-star.
Joining Masters
on the all-rookie All-Canadian team were: Andre Arruda (Manitoba); Dani Elgadi (Brock);
Mamadou Gueye (Alberta); and Dele Ogundokun (McGill). …………………………………………………… Arruda,
a forward from Winnipeg, was named to the Canada West all-rookie team.
…………………………………………………… Elgadi, a 6-7 forward and visual arts major from Waterloo,
was named a second-team OUA West all-star. He led the division in scoring with
19.5 ppg, while his 10.4 rebounds tied him for second in the OUA.
…………………………………………………… Gueye, a 6-6 forward and Quebec studies major from Quebec
City, was named Canada West rookie of the year. He played in all 22 of Alberta’s
games, averaging 18.4 minutes per game, and was the third-highest scorer (213
total points and a 9.7 points per game average) on the Bears roster. He also
hauled in 94 total rebounds, 31 steals and eight blocks, all of which are also
the third-highest totals on the team, and had the 12th best field goal percentage
in Canada West at .485. “In his first season as a Golden Bear, Mamadou has
excelled at the difficult task of gelling with and making positive contributions
to a senior laden roster,” said Bears coach Barnaby Craddock. “By working hard
and buying into his role as a rookie, Mamadou has made a significant
contribution to our team’s success, while showing he has a very bright future
ahead of him with the Golden Bears basketball program.” ……………………………………………………
Ogundokun, a guard and economics & accounting major from Hamilton, was
chosen rookie of the year in Quebec. He was the top 3-point shooter in the RSEQ
connecting on 48% of his shots from beyond the arc. He also led the league in
steals with 2.6 per game. The second leading scorer on the Redmen, Ogundokun
averaged 11.5 points per game while gathering in 5.8 rebounds per game. He was
chosen a second-team Quebec all-star.