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BASKETBALLMEDIA GUIDE2018/19

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INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

INSTITUTIONLocation: Kamloops, BC, Canada

Website: tru.ca

Founded: 1970

Enrollment: 13,443 (on campus), 25,754 (total)

President: Dr. Brett Fairburn

Director of Athletics: Curtis Atkinson [email protected] 250.828.5273

Athletics Website: www.gowolfpack.tru.ca

Twitter: @GoTRU WolfPack

Instagram: GoTRUWolfPack

Photos: Andrew Snucins, Allan Douglas, Arthur Images (Regina), Cary Mellon (UBCO), Larry Read, Liam Sullivan, Scott Stewart (Trinity Western), Carlo Borella

Webcast and Social Media Director: Carlo Borella

Webcasters: James Matthews, Adam Donnelly, Vince Watson Dylana Milobar

Graphic Designer: Mike Coulter

Proof Reader: Moira Laidlaw

MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAMNickname: WolfPack

Mascot: Wolfie

WolfPack Colours: Black and Orange

Affiliation: U SPORTS

Conference: Canada West

Home Venue: Tournament Capital Centre- Warner Rentals Championship Court Seating Capacity: 2200

TEAM CONTACTSHead Coach Scott Clark Years as Head Coach 9 Phone 250 852-7229 Email [email protected]

Assistant Coach: Ted Murray Years as Assistant Coach: 4

Assistant Coach: Andrew Kaban Years as Assistant Coach: 2

Assistant Coach: Quinn Groenheyde Years as Assistant Coach: 2

Assistant Coach: Brynden Swint Years as Assistant Coach: 1

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ciaran McDonnell Years as Assistant Coach: 2

Sports Information Officer: Larry Read Office: 250.377.6117, Cell: 250.819.5255, [email protected]

Athletic Therapist & Trainer: Kevin Brechin 250.314.5000, [email protected]

Assistant Athletic Therapist & Trainer: Cara Nordin

Athletic Assistant Coordinator: Jon Shephard 250.371.5670, [email protected]

Director of Development: Dustin McIntyre 250.320.9864 [email protected]

2 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK

The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s basketball team have been one of the most consistent squads over the last five years. Under the direction of head coach Scott Clark, the WolfPack have made the post season consistently.

The WolfPack enter the 2018-19 season with the same philosophy that Clark has utilized in the past, “Work hard on the court, in the weight room and in the classroom. At the same time, improving each game with the end result being a berth in the post season.” The team has a solid core of returning players led by fifth year Derek Rhodes of Antioch, CA, USA. Rhodes was a solid contributor offensively last season, and we can expect great things from him this year.

Michael Rouault of Vernon, BC enters his fourth season as not only a three time USPORTS Academic All-Canadian but also the winner of the Cliff Neufeld leadership athlete of the year. On the court, his

offensive and defensive numbers continue to increase to match his court time. Joe Davis of Kamloops, BC also goes into his fourth year, averaging a team high of 15.3 points per game. Both Rouault and Davis started every game in the 2017-18 season.

Tyus DeVries of Chilliwack, BC of was named to the Canada West all-rookie team. He averaged 23.9 minutes, with 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He will get increased minutes this season. Another player who will be counted on for more offense will be import Anton Bilous of Cherkassy, Ukraine. Bilous averaged 10.9 points in his first USPORTS season after transferring from a US junior college in Texas.

Other players who can expect to see more court time as well will be third year guard Madhu McConnell of Victoria, BC and second year forwards Jon Steele of Chilliwack, BC and Devin Halcrow of Kamloops, BC, who was named the team’s most improved player last season.

After sitting out last season, American Enrico Nuno of Half Moon Bay, CA will be an infusion of offensive ability into the TRU line-up this year.

Clark has signed a number of top high school prospects this year, including Richard Mageto, a 6’1” guard from Surrey, Nathan Pasloske, a 6’4” guard from Nanaimo, BC, and Brendan Sullivan a 6’1” guard from Mill Bay, BC. Sullivan was a provincial final MVP.

Clark had two local players successfully walk into the program this September. They are Tyler Schiller of Barriere, BC and Evan Jumanga of Kamloops, BC.

2018 TRU WOLFPACK MEN'S BASKETBALL

2018-19 MEN'S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE 3

2018 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS

DATE TEAM LOCATION CITY TIME SCORE

* 12-Oct-18 MacEwan Griffins TCC Kamloops, BC 6:00 pm W 81-68

* 18-Oct-18 UNBC Timberwolves TCC Kamloops, BC 6:00 pm

* 20-Oct-18 UBCO Heat the Furnace Kelowna, BC 2:00 pm

26-Oct-18 UFV Cascades Abbotsford, BC 8:00 pm

27-Oct-18 UFV Cascades Abbotsford, BC 7:00 pm

* 3-Nov-18 Northwest University Kirkland, WA 2:00 pm

9-Nov-18 UVIC Vikes TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

10-Nov-18 UVIC Vikes TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

16-Nov-18 UBC Thunderbirds VancouverBC, BC 8:00 pm

17-Nov-18 UBC Thunderbirds Vancouver, BC 7:00 pm

23-Nov-18 UBCO Heat TCC Kamloops, BC 12:45 pm

24-Nov-18 UBCO Heat TCC Kamloops, BC 2:45 pm

30-Nov-18 Alberta Golden Bears TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

1-Dec-18 Alberta Golden Bears TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

* 17-Dec-18 Western Montana College Phoenix, AZ 2:00 pm

* 18-Dec-18 Grace College (Indiana) Phoenix, AZ 2:00 pm

4-Jan-19 UNBC Timberwolves Prince George, BC 8:00 pm

5-Jan-19 UNBC Timberwolves Prince George, BC 7:00 pm

11-Jan-19 Winnipeg Wesmen Winnipeg, MB 8:00 pm

12-Jan-19 Winnipeg Wesmen Winnipeg, MB 5:00 pm

18-Jan-19 Regina Cougars TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

19-Jan-19 Regina Cougars TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

25-Jan-19 Manitoba Bisons TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

26-Jan-19 Manitoba Bisons TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm

1-Feb-19 Calgary Dinos Jack Simpson Calgary, AB 8:00 pm

2-Feb-19 Calgary Dinos Jack Simpson Calgary, AB 7:00 pm

* 7-Feb-19 Play In TBD, 4:00 pm

* 14-Feb-19 QF TBD, 4:00 pm

* 21-Feb-19 SF TBD, 4:00 pm

* 28-Feb-19 Finals TBD, 4:00 pm

* 7-Mar-19 Final 8 Dalhousie Halifax, NS 4:00 pm


2018 TEAM ROSTER

BACK ROW (L-R), Tyus DeVries, Yonathan Michael, Mike Rouault, Joe Davis, Devin Halcrow, Enrico Nuno, Derek Rhodes, Anton Billows, Kyrin Cybenko

FRONT ROW (L-R), Tyler Schilling, Nathan Pasloski, Brendan Sullivan, Richard Mageto, Madhu McConnell, Evan Jumanga, Dean LamphersMissing: Head coach Scott Clark, Assistant coaches: Ted Murray, Quinn, Groenenheyde, Andrew Kaban, Brynden Swint, Strength Coach: Ciaran McDonnell

BRENTWOOD COLLEGE PLAYERSTwo members of the WolfPack are graduated of the Brentwood College basketball program. Nathan Pasloske (left) and Brendan Sullivan (right) helped their school to back to back BC “AA” championships (2016-18). Sullivan was named the BC championships MVP in 2017-18. (photo by Andrew Snucins)

U SPORTS ACADEMIC ALL CANADIANSThe WolfPack had two members of their team who were U SPORTS Academic All Canadians in 2017-18: Tyus De Vries of Chilliwack, BC (left) and Michael Rouault of Vernon, BC (right). Mike is a three time U SPORTS Academic All Canadian. His brother Brett was a five time CIS Academic All Canadian during his time at Thompson Rivers. (photo by Andrew Snucins)

MBB INTERNATIONALSThe WolfPack have three international players: (L-R) Derek Rhodes (USA), Enrico Nuno (USA) and Anton Bilous (Ukraine) (photo by Andrew Snucins)


SCOTT CLARK HEAD COACHClark was hired as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at TRU in 2010. Clark is the third head coach in the WolfPack program’s Canada West history. Since his arrival, the TRU men’s program has improved every year.

In the 2015-16 season, Clark led the WolfPack to their first Canada West divisional title in the Explorer Division and their first ever berth in the CIS Basketball Nationals Final 8. In the 2016-17 season, the WolfPack made the post season and beat Brandon University in a play in series before bowing out to the University of Calgary Dinos.

Clark spent fifteen years with the Simon Fraser Unversity Clan, leading their men’s basketball team. Under his leadership, the team made the playoffs ten years in a row.

“This was a great opportunity,” says Clark, who ended up moving closer to his parents and friends in Kelowna, BC. “I’m eager to continue laying a foundation for a program which continues to improve.”

Clark describes himself as a coach who is demanding but fair. He immediately jumped into the Kamloops basketball scene by holding shooting clinics, starting the Junior Wolves program for elementary school aged students and a mentorship program for athletes from grades 10-12.

Clark holds a Master’s degree in coaching. He attended the National Coaching Institute in Victoria, BC and has been a CIS coach for over twenty years. He is married to his lovely wife, Carla and has two stepsons, Brett, who played five years with the WolfPack, and Cole, who ran for one season with the TRU cross country team.

Clark is very committed to his player’s success on and off the court along with their involvement in the community.

COACHING STAFF

TED MURRAYASSISTANT COACHThis is Ted’s fourth year as assistant coach with the WolfPack. Ted was previously an assistant coach for head coach Scott Clark with the Simon Fraser University Clan from 1997 to 1999, following his four seasons as team manager there from 1992 to 1996. Ted also worked with Coach Clark and former TRU assistant coach Mark Simpson as an apprentice coach for Team BC U17 boys in 2000 and 2001. Ted is a lawyer by trade and is the Executive Director of the TRU Community Legal Clinic and a Sessional Instructor in the TRU Faculty of Law. He has fourteen years of coaching experience overall, including five years as the senior boys head coach at his high school alma mater, North Delta, from 2002 to 2007. He was also an assistant coach there for three years, from 1999 to 2002. He and his partner Hayley have a six-year-old cat named Richard the Lionheart


COACHING STAFF

ANDREW KABANASSISTANT COACHAndrew is going into his second year as assistant coach while he attends the TRU Law School. He has a distinguished basketball background. He most recently played professionally, coached, and held various other titles in Melbourne, Australia for the Keilor Basketball Association from 2015 to 2017, and the Oakleigh Basketball Association in 2014. Prior to this, he was coaching and playing professionally in Copenhagen, Denmark. He came to Kamloops after being the U13 Basketball BC Regional Coach in Nanaimo, BC, as well as the organizer of the Vancouver Island Team Camp for senior boy high school players. After finishing high school at Dover Bay Secondary, he majored in criminology at Vancouver Island University where he graduated the university’s all-time leading scorer.

Andrew was married this July to Taylor Johnson. They both enjoy outdoor adventuring, cycling, reading, practicing yoga and meditation

When asked about why he likes coaching university players, Andrew says, “They are enjoyable to work with because they are playing the game at a unique time in their lives when they can afford to put a lot of time and effort into their game. As a coach, you want players who have that passion and are 100% committed to their craft. You want to coach players who are never fully satisfied with their abilities and always want to learn more, and you often find these players at the university level.”

QUINN GROENHEYDE (GROWN-HYDE)

ASSISTANT COACHThis is Quinn’s second year as an assistant coach. He has an extensive coaching resume which includes being the high performance coach in the Northwest Territories, and assistant coach with the University of Victoria. He was also head coach of the UVIC junior varsity team for a season. He won a national championship during his time with UVic. Quinn is a fully certified level three basketball coach under the National Coaching Certification program. As a player, Quinn was a member of Team BC in the early 80s and won a gold medal at the Canada Summer games in 1981. He played three seasons of CIAU ball for Victoria which included winning three national championships. His coaching philosophy is “Practice makes perfect.” Quinn is married to Ginny and they have three children, Amy, Cali, and Jeffrey.

BRYNDEN SWINTASSISTANT COACHBrynden is the newest addition to the WolfPack coaching staff. He played five years of university soccer for Thompson Rivers University and has coached high school basketball for 11 years at Valleyview Secondary School, including four years as the senior boys’ head coach. When asked about his coaching philosophy, Brynden says, “I learned a lot from my uncle Lindsey Karpluk, who coached in Kamloops for over thirty years, as well from many of the other high school coaches in Kamloops… My former TRU coaches Sean Wallace and John Antulov taught me a lot in this respect.”

CIARAN MCDONNELLSTRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHThis is Ciaran’s second season with the WolfPack. He spent three seasons as a strength and conditioning intern with the SFU Clan, from 2014 to 2017 and was the strength and conditioning intern with the NHL Vancouver Canucks in the 2015-16 season. He also spent a year as the assistant varsity swim coach at SFU in the 2015-16 season. Ciaran is an accomplished swimmer, having swum for four years at SFU. He holds multiple school records there and has an NAIA record in his portfolio. He enjoys playing soccer and working out. Ciaran says he is very excited to join the WolfPack and help the players get stronger and faster. He is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at Thompson Rivers.


2018 / 19 ROSTER

# Name Position Height Weight Elig. Yr Course Hometown Last Team (High School)

2 Enrico Nuno F 6-8 235 4 Business Half Moon Bay, CA Eastern Washington University

3 Mike Rouault G 6-5 220 4 Science Vernon, BC (Fulton)

4 Yonathan Michael G 6-6 220 3 Business Seattle, WA Bellevue College (Shorewood)

5 Tyus De Vries G 6-4 195 2 Business Chilliwack BC Trans Canada Club (Sardis)

7 Madhu McConnell G 6-0 170 3 Business Victoria, BC (Oak Bay)

8 Brendan Sullivan G 6-1 165 1 Arts Mill Bay, BC Vikes Nation

9 Derek Rhodes G 6-5 195 5Police & Justice

Antioch, CASacramento City College (Deer

Valley)

10 Joe Davis F 6-5 210 4 Business Kamloops, BC (Westsyde)

11 Nathan Pasloske G 6-4 180 1 Science Nanaimo, BC (Brentwood College)

12 Devin Halcrow F 6-8 205 2 Science Kamloops, BC (NorKam)

13 Richard Mageto G 6-1 162 1 Science Surrey, BC Drive Basketball

22 Anton Bilous G 6-4 205 4 Business Cherkassy, UkraineWestern Texas College (Lee

Academy)

24 Dean Lemphers G 6-2 165 2 Business Kamloops, BC (Westsyde)

Head Coach Scott Clark 9 Athletic Director Curtis AtkinsonAsst. Coach Ted Murray 4 Athletics Assistant Jon ShephardAsst. Coach Quinn Groenheyde 2 Media Coordinator Larry ReadAsst. Coach Andrew Kaban 2 Athletic Therapist Kevin BrechinAsst. Coach Brynden Swint 1Strength Coach Ciaran McDonnell 2


2018 PLAYER PROFILES

2 ENRICO NUNOHalf Moon Bay, CA (Half Moon Bay High)6’8” Forward4th year (Business)Age: 21Parent name: B. Larson

“Rico” red-shirted in the 2017-18 season after having played for St. Martins University in Eastern Washington. He says the best thing about basketball is the teamwork involved in it. His greatest sports moment occurred in 2014 when he was named the MVP of a big “AAA” tournament, where his team took gold. His favourite community event that he was involved in last year was the Terry Fox run because it felt good to give back. Rico says the best thing about being a member of the WolfPack is the closeness of all the teams. His advice to incoming players would be, “Come in ready to work hard and have fun.” Rico’s favourite actor is Will Smith and he enjoys both rap and hip hop music. If he could dine with any celebrity, alive or dead, he would choose Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant so he could get their advice on different things. His dream job is to play professional basketball. Rico played junior college basketball against WolfPack teammate Derek Rhodes. Rico is one quarter Mexican one quarter Spanish. His fondest sports moment was playing his last two years of high school basketball with his younger brother, Tommy. About Rico, Coach Clark says, “It’s great that Rico will finally get to play for us. He is a really skilled big man who can do a lot of things on the basketball court. He can pass, shoot, dribble and [he] handles the ball extremely well. He is big at 6’8” and 240 pounds. He offers a lot of versatility which is great.”

3 MICHAEL ROUAULT (ROO-alt)

Vernon, BC (Clarence Fulton Secondary)6’5” Guard4th year (Sciences)Age: 21Parent’s names: Debbie & Dave

Michael is a team captain again this season. He is a four-time U SPORTS Academic All Canadian and was the winner of the Cliff Russell Student-Athlete leadership award. On the court, Michael started all twenty league games last year, averaging 30.3 minutes, 11.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals and two assists per game. He had eight games last season where he had a double-double including a 15 point, 10 rebound game at home against Lethbridge. As well as basketball, Michael enjoys playing tennis and football. His favourite singer is Lupe Frasco, and his favourite movie is Semi Pro. His favourite TV show is The Office. If you were to see Michael at karaoke, he would be singing “Love Me Sexy” by Jackie Moon. Michael enjoys the sense of comradery he’s experienced with the WolfPack and his favourite community event he’s participated in has been serving Christmas meals at the New Life Community Mission. His greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack was when the team went to CIS Final 8 in his first year. His older brother Brett played five years for the WolfPack basketball team and his sister Megan is in her sophomore campaign with the TRU women’s team. About Michael, Coach Clark says, “Mike had an outstanding summer. A guy who continues to get better and better. He shows up every day and works his tail off whether it be at practice or in training. The results have spoken for themselves.”

4 YONATHAN MICHAELSeattle, Washington (Shorewood High)6’6” Forward3rd year (Business)Age: 21 Parent’s names: Human & Michael

Yonathan committed to the WolfPack in June of 2018 after having played two seasons at Bellevue Community College. He started in all thirty games last season, earning 162 rebounds, with 142 on defense, and 33 steals. He averaged 15.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 28.3 minutes per game. Yonathan was born in Toronto, Ontario before his family moved to Seattle, Washington. He was MVP at the Raider Classic in high school and was named to the Bulldog Classic and Mount Hood Cross Over all-tournament team. He placed fourth in the City of Toronto high jump in the eighth grade. Something that his teammates might now about Yonathan is that he is double-jointed and can do a ‘boneless’ move. His father is his greatest influence because of his work ethic and commitment to supporting Yonathan and his siblings. The last series that Yonathan binge-watched was Suits. His favourite actor is Denzel Washington with, his favourite TV show is Power, and his favourite movie is John Q. Yonathan likes to go to the beach and spend time with his friends. His favourite colour is blue. If you were to see him at karaoke, Yonathan would be singing Brian McKnight’s “6,8,12”. He enjoys old school R&B and rap music. About Yonathan, Coach Clark says, “Yonni is quite a skilled player. 6’6” but shoots well and handles the basketball. He had some health issues. He is a good player who is going to get better. Once he gets used to the level of physicality and training that is required at this level, I think he will get better and better.”



5 TYUS DE VRIES (TIE-us DE-vrees)

Chilliwack, BC (Sardis Secondary)6’4” Guard2nd year (Business)Age: 18Parent’s names: Lisa & Greg

Tyus had an outstanding rookie season in Canada West and was named to the all-rookie team. He started one of the twenty league games he dressed for this past season, averaging 23.9 minutes, 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists. Tyus was the basketball MVP of his Sardis Secondary School team from 2013 to 2017. He was also named Male Athlete of the Year in his senior year. Tyus played one year of volleyball in high school. His greatest sports moment came when he helped his high school team win a Fraser Valley playoff game despite being the underdogs in the 2015-16 season. Both his parents were CIS athletes at the University of Alberta. His father played from 1990 to 1994, and his mother played from 1989 to 1991. In fact, his father is still the all-time leading scorer in University of Alberta Golden Bears history. Tyus’s greatest influence is Jesus. He likes to hike and his favourite colour is blue. After finishing with TRU, Tyus hopes to play professional basketball in the NBA. If you were to see him at karaoke, he would be singing “Grace Kelly” by MIKA. If Tyus could be on any reality TV show, he would go on Survivor and if he could have dinner with any celebrity, he would choose Lebron James. Tyus’s favourite things about being a TRU athlete is that he gets to play the sport he loves with great teammates. He enjoys the Raise a Reader event and says the University of Victoria is his favourite visiting gym because the fans are loud and close to the court. About Tyus, Coach Clark, “Had a very good rookie season. He is back and is bigger, stronger better and is prepared for the season ahead. He had a good year last year and we expect more this season.”

7 MADHU MCCONNELL (MAW-do)

Victoria, BC (Oak Bay Secondary)6’0” Guard3rd year (Business)Age: 19 Parent’s names: Miranda & Madhu Sr.

Madhu started seven of the nineteen games he dressed for in his sophomore year averaging 13.3 minutes, 2.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He had a very distinguished high school career, including being named Vancouver Island MVP and a second team BC “AAA” all-star in 2016. Madhu says the best thing about being a WolfPack athlete is the sense of community. Madhu’s fondest sports moment as a member of the WolfPack came two years ago in the 2016-17 season in the playoffs when TRU came back from a 1-0 deficit to eliminate Brandon in a play down series If you were to see Madhu at karaoke, he would be singing Drake’s “Summer 16” and if he could dine with any celebrity, Madhu would choose NBA star Kyrie Irving so he could ask him why he thinks the world is flat. He loves to play Mario Kart and his favourite colour is green. His favourite TV show is How I Met Your Mother and his favourite movie is 21 Jump Street. Madhu’s greatest influence is NBA hall-of-famer Steve Nash. Madhu is of Jamaican heritage. About Madhu, Coach Clark says, “Madhu dedicated himself in the offseason to improve his skill level... If he can come and run the basketball team, play defence and stretch the defence to make some shots he will get every opportunity to play.”



8 BRENDAN SULLIVANMill Bay, BC (Brentwood College School)6’1” Guard1st year (Arts)Age: 17 Parent’s names: Marilou & Liam

Brendan and teammate Nathan Pasloske committed to the WolfPack on the same day in May of 2018. Together, they led Brentwood College School to back-to-back BC “AA” Championships in 2017 and 2018 and will be entering their fifth year as teammates. Brendan was the MVP of this year’s provincial and Vancouver Island championships and played in the BC high school all-star game where he had a game high of 23 points. Brendan’s father Liam played under Coach Clark at Malispina College from 1990 to 1994. Brendan averaged twenty points, five assists, and three steals per game last year. His fondest sports moment came in 2016 while playing club basketball for Vikes Nation. They were at a tournament in Seattle where Brendan scored over forty points and drilled a game winning three-pointer as time expired. He finished with eleven three-point field goals. Brendan’s mother Marilou played at Malispina College from 1994 to 1998 and was CCAA player of the year in 1998 when her team won the national championship. Brendan’s hobbies include playing 2K and Fortnite, and listening to music. His favourite colour is black, he enjoys hip hop, and his favourite singer is Drake. His dream job is to play in the NBA. His favourite movie is The Lion King and his favourite TV show is Dragon Ball Z. If Brendan could dine with any celebrity it would be actress Gal Gadot, who recently starred as Wonder Woman in the DC Comics Universe. The last series he binge-watched was Naruto. About Brendan, Coach Clark says, “Very skilled. Shoots the ball extremely well. He is very quick and explosive. He just needs some physical maturing and some basketball experience. There is a big upside for ‘Sully.’”

9 DEREK RHODESAntioch, CA (Deer Valley High)6’5” Forward5th year (General Studies)Age: 24Parent’s names: Karol & Carl

Derek is the lone fifth year player on the WolfPack this season. This is his third year with TRU after having transferred from Sacramento City College. In the 2017-18 season, Derek started twelve of twenty league games, averaging 31.2 minutes, 13.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. His favourite community event is serving Christmas dinner at the New Life Community Mission because it feels good to help the less fortunate. His greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack was making the second round of the Canada West playoffs in the 2016-17 season. He says the best thing about being a member of the WolfPack is that they have a really good coach and a good group of guys who have become like family. Derek’s favourite singer is Chris and he enjoys both hip hop and R&B. Derek enjoys bowling. His favourite visiting gym is the Jack Simpson in Calgary because they have big crowds and he likes to play in that environment. Derek played competitive baseball from ages five to fifteen. His greatest sports moment came when he scored ten three-pointers at Sacramento City College, which still stands as a school record. About Derek, Coach Clark says that he is very similar to Mike Rouault. He says, “He shows up and has gotten better. Had a good third year and came back last year and had an even better fourth year. He has worked his tail off this summer. You just have to look at him to see that. He will have an even better fifth year.”



10 JOE DAVISKamloops, BC (Westsyde Secondary)6’6” Forward4th year (Arts)Age: 22Parent’s names: Jan & Dwain

Joe started in all twenty league games this past season for the WolfPack, averaging 15.3 points, 28.9 minutes, six rebounds, and 1.9 assists. He will be looked upon to be one of the cornerstones of TRU’s success this year. Joe played for Team BC for three summers and won a goal at the Western Canada Games when it was held in Kamloops in 2011. Joe played competitive hockey and baseball growing up, and his brother Kevin played five seasons in the WHL for the Everett Silvertips and is now in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche. Joe enjoys enjoys hip hop music and his favourite musical artist is Dr. Hook. His favourite TV show is Brooklyn 99 and his favourite actress is Jessica Biel. If Joe could dine with any celebrity, he would choose his favourite basketball player Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors. Joe loves representing TRU in a competitive field as well as at community events. His favourite community event is the Raise a Reader event because it’s a great cause and is well supported by the community. Joe’s favourite visiting gym is UVIC because his father travels from Powell River to watch him. Joe’s favourite moment as a member of the WolfPack was beating Brandon University in the Canada West play-in series two years ago. In that game, TRU rallied from a 1-0 deficit to take the best of three series. His advice to incoming athletes is, “Use your resources and communicate with your loved ones.” One thing Joe’s teammates might now know about him is that he was chased by a bear once while hiking. If you were to see Joe out at karaoke, he could be singing Dr. Hook’s “Millionaire”. His dream job is to become a professional basketball player. About Joe, Coach Clark says, “Just a hard-working guy. Has a multitude of post moves. He is a tough cover because he can score close to the post but he can also step back and make the jump shot. He is left handed and plays with great physicality and energy. Had an outstanding year last year and I am expecting the same in 2018-19.”

11 NATHAN PASLOSKENanaimo, BC (Brentwood College School)6’4”Guard1st year (Sciences)Age: 18 Parent’s names: Susie & Kirby

Nathan and high school teammate and friend Brendon Sullivan both committed to the WolfPack in May of 2018. Both helped Brentwood College win back-to-back BC “AA” high school championships in 2017 and 2018. This will be their fourth year as teammates. Nathan was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has an impressive resume aside from those two championships, including being a first team all-star at the 2017 championships, winning a bronze medal as a U14 player at the BC Summer Games, and having all-star selections at the 2018 Kodiak Classic and Abbotsford Snowball tournaments. Nathan averaged sixteen points, seven rebounds, 2.5 steals and one block per game last season. He also shot 45% in field goals and 35% from beyond the arc last year. Nathan played competitive soccer from ages five to ten and played rugby in from the sixth grade to the eighth grade in Australia. His fondest sports moment came at the 2018 provincials when he scored twenty second-half points to help his team to beat Shawnigan Lake. His father Kirby is his biggest influence because of his work ethic. He has always shown Nathan that he can accomplish anything he wants if he works hard enough. If Nathan could appear on any TV show, he would like to be on The Trailer Park Boys. The most offbeat thing Nathan has ever done was when he and his team all died their hair with blond tips in the eleventh grade. Nathan enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports, watching movies, and playing video games. About Nathan, Coach Clark says, “High school teammate of Sully. Nate is a guy who is 6’4”, 6’5”. Handles the ball extremely well. Very intelligent. He has great composure. He has been a little banged up. Same vein as Sully—has to be a guy who needs experience and on court maturity. The upside is very high.”



12 DEVIN HALCROWKamloops, BC (NorKam Secondary)6’8” Forward2nd year (Sciences)Age: 18Parent’s names: Terena & Steve

Devin was named the team’s most improved player in the 2017-18 season and he dressed for ten games in his rookie campaign. He is expected to play a bigger role in the team’s success in his sophomore season. Devin and new WolfPack rookie Nick Sarai played regional basketball together growing up and he was a city all-star and Okanagan “AAA” all-star in high school. His favourite colour is. His favourite visiting gym is UVIC because they won two close games there. Devin’s dream job would be to work on conservation projects with Environment Canada. His favourite movie is Ironman and his favourite actor is the movie’s star Robert Downey Jr. Devin enjoys camping, hiking, and mountain biking. If Devin could dine with any celebrity it would be the rapper Logic because Devin thinks he’s a guy that has handled adversity and is still able to look at everybody as equal. When asked what he likes best about being a member of the WolfPack, Devin says, “It’s a tight-knit group of athletes, everyone is friendly, inclusive and gets along well.” His advice to incoming players would be, “Buy into your team’s process and keep up with school.” About Devin, Coach Clark says, “Had a good freshman year. As a second year guy, I think that he has improved to the point where he will see action. He has done everything we have asked of him. He has gotten bigger and stronger. He needed that experience last year. He has come around this year.”

13 RICHARD MAGETOSurrey, BC (Clayton Heights Secondary)6’1” Guard1st year (Sciences)Age: 17Parent’s names: Nancy & John

“Richie” committed to the WolfPack in April of 2018. Before joining, he led his Clayton Heights Secondary Night Riders to a second place finish in league play, third at the Fraser Valley “AAA” championship, and eleventh at provincials. In his senior year of high school, Richie averaged 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. Richie was a scholarship winner and second team all-star at the 2018 Surrey RCMP tournament and has played for Team BC in the past. His greatest sports moment came in the spring of this year when he scored his team’s last eight points at the Fraser Valley championships to seal a berth to the provincials. Something that his teammates don’t know about Richie is that he makes really good pancakes. Richie’s mother Nancy is his biggest influence because of her relentless hard work and support. Richie enjoys playing video games. If he could appear on any reality show he would go on The Amazing Race because he enjoys both travel and competition. If he could dine with any celebrity, he would choose Damian Lillard because he is an example of hard work paying off. The last series he binge-watched was Naruto. His favourite television show is The 100 and his favourite movie is Ride Along. His favourite actor is Will Smith he enjoys Richie. He hopes to one day play in the NBA. About Richie, Coach Clark says, “Very good athlete. He had some injuries in the preseason. A young guy who needs to mature. He has some physical gifts that you can’t teach that will benefit him down the road.”

22 ANTON BILOUS (BILL-lows)

Cherkassy, Ukraine (First City Gymnasium)6’4” Guard4th year (Business)Age: 23Parent’s names: Svitlana & Igor

This is Anton’s second year with the WolfPack after coming from Western Texas College. He started ten of the sixteen games he dressed for last season, averaging 25.1 minutes, 10.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Anton was a member of the Ukrainian U16, U18, and U20 national teams. He swam competitively from ages eight to eleven. Anton’s greatest sports moment came when his team won the Ukrainian championships in 2008 and in 2011. Anton lost his father when he was very young. His former U16 teammate, Vova Pluzhinkov, is at UNBC and his former West Texas teammate Anthony McVeigh is at UBC. What his teammates don’t know about Anton is that he is a fan of classical music and that he boxes in the summer to stay in shape. As well as boxing, he enjoys MMA and scuba diving. Anton’s favourite TV show is Game of Thrones and the celebrity Anton would most like to dine with is Elon Musk because he is a genius. Besides classical music, Anton likes hip hop and his favourite musical artists are Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Anton loves the WolfPack culture. His greatest moment as a member of the WolfPack was when the team went on a ten game winning streak last year. Anton’s advice to the rookies, “Show up not to be trained but to train.” About Anton, Coach Clark says “Had a very good year in 2017-18. He is much better than he was last year. He is bigger and stronger and noticeably quicker. He shoots the ball extremely well. He had a pretty good first year at the U SPORTS level. I think he has improved and I look forward to see what he will show us this season.”



24 DEAN LEMPHERS (LEM-fertz)

Kamloops, BC (Westsyde Secondary)6’2” Guard2nd year (Business)Age: 21 Parent’s names: Sandy & Mike

Dean is looking to make a bigger impact with the WolfPack this year after seeing a little action in the 2017-18 season. He led Westsyde Secondary to the city and Fulton Cup championships in 2014 and was named an all-star in the Fulton Cup tournament. Dean was a talented soccer player growing up and played rep from 2008 to 2012. His favourite sports memory is of the twelfth grade when he had his most fun and most successful year both personally and team wise. His greatest sports moment came that same year when he was part of the Westsyde Secondary basketball team that was ranked in the top five provincially. This was the first time in school’s history that that had happened. Something Dean’s teammates might not know about him is that he had a stutter growing up. He played high school basketball with WolfPack teammate Joe Davis. His biggest influence is his former basketball coach and UCC alum Ryan Porter, who Dean says helped build his love of basketball. The last TV series Dean binge-watched was Friends and his favourite actor is Jim Carrey. He enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends, and all sports. Dean’s favourite number is eleven and his favourite colour is green. He loves being a WolfPack athlete because he likes representing the city and the university. His favourite community event is the Sports Task Force Golf Tournament because he gets to hang out with his teammates and meet people who support the athletics program. Dean’s favourite visiting gym is UVIC because of the crowd and the acoustics. About Dean, Coach Clark says, “Westsyde kid who made the team last year as a walk on. He has earned everyone’s respect with his hard work, dedication to the team and his effort in conditioning. He is a great teammate and that is a great compliment.”

RS EVAN JAMAGAKamloops, BC (South Kamloops Secondary)6’2” Guard(Sciences)Age: 17Parent’s names: Shannon & Lane

Evan made the club as a walk-on this September. He is a product of the South Kamloops Secondary Titans athletics program which won the BC “AAA” championship last year and took home the silver medal the previous year. That club was coached by former WolfPack player Tim Unaegbu. Evan made four straight provincial appearances with that team and was voted ‘most inspirational player’ twice in high school. He averaged twelve points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals per game last season. He says winning the provincial championship was his greatest sports moment. His fondest sports moment was finishing second at the Western Canadian Basketball tournament three-point competition for two years in a row. Evan played on the regional basketball team with fellow WolfPack red-shirt Tyler Schilling as well as Spencer Ledoux of UNBC. His biggest influences have been his parents and WolfPack conditioning specialist Greg Kozoris, who has been his teacher and employer, as well as high school coaches Unaegbu and Bryce McMillan. Evan enjoys golf, weightlifting, and rap and hip hop music. His favourite actor is Kevin Hart. The last series he binged watched was Ozark. The two reality shows Evan would most like to be a part of are The Amazing Race or Bachelor in Paradise. About Evan, Coach Clark says, “Evan Jumanga came in and immediately won everyone’s respect for his dedication to the team. He won our fitness run. That right there earned respect.”



RS KYRIN CYBENKO (Sih-BANK-oh)

Saskatoon, SK (Aiden Bowman Collegiate)6’5” Forward(Arts)Age: 22 Parent’s names: Christine & Horace

Kyrin is red-shirting this year after transferring from UBCO. Last season, he started sixteen of the Heat’s twenty games, averaging 24.6 minutes, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 points. Kyrin spent a year at Lakeland College in the 2015-16 season, where he was named the team’s Most Improved Player. He was his high school teams MVP for Basketball Saskatchewan in the 2013-14 season. Kyrin played four years of high school football. His greatest sports moment came in the 2013-14 season when he scored 31 points at the Ross Sheppard Basketball Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta. His biggest influences are Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, and Michael Jordan because of their work ethic and desire to be the best. Kyrin is of mixed heritage, including Jamaican, Cree, Russian and Ukranian ancestry. His favourite colour is green and he likes rap and hip hop music. His favourite musical artist is J. Cole. Kyrin is a big fan of the Star Wars franchise and his favourite TV show is Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His favourite actor is Denzel Washington and if Kyrin could be on any reality TV show, he would be on Big Brother because Kyrin thinks it would be funny and there is a lot prize money to be won. His dream job is to play in the NBA. About Kyring, Coach Clark says, “Big, strong body. Rebounds with great enthusiasm. Runs and a very much a ‘team first’ type of player. He red-shirt this year after playing at UBCO last year. That will give him an opportunity to improve his skill level. If he is able to improve that he will have a great fifth year with us next year.”

RS TYLER SCHILLINGBarriere, BC (Barriere Secondary)5’11” Guard(Engineering)Age: 18 Parent’s names: Jody & Robin

Tyler made the basketball team as a walk-on this September. He played three years for former WolfPack women’s volleyball player Ashley Shannik with the Barriere Secondary Cougars high school team. His greatest sports moment came this year when Coach Clark said he could train this season with the team. Tyler’s biggest influence is former NBA player and now Basketball Canada GM Steve Nash. Tyler was very involved in the WolfPack’s community service duties this September including participating in several Terry Fox Runs in the community and the Raise a Reader event. Tyler enjoys farming, his favourite number is three, and his favourite colour is blue. If he could dine with any celebrity, he would choose former NBA player Kobe Bryant. The last series he binge-watched was The Office. If Tyler could be on any reality show, he would most like to go on Survivor. If you were to see him at karaoke, Tyler would be singing Scotty McReery’s “Five More Minutes.” About Tyler, Coach Clark says, “Tyler is a hard working guy. Very bright. A strong body. Has the respect of all his teammates because he is a ‘team first’ guy. He works his tail off. He is willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the team.’


2017 RESULTSDATE TEAM LOCATION CITY TIME SCORE

* 5-Oct-17 NAIT Ooks TCC Kamloops, BC 6:30 pm W 86-69

* 14-Oct-17 TWU Spartans Langley, BC 7:00 pm W 95-78

* 20-Oct-17 UofR Cougars TCC Kamloops, BC 3:00 pm L 76-84

* 21-Oct-17 University of Providence Argos TCC Kamloops, BC 2:00 pm W 95-88

27-Oct-17 MacEwan Griffins TCC Kamloops, BC 8:00 pm L 73-86

28-Oct-17 MacEwan griffins TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm L 73-86

4-Nov-17 UBCO Heat Kelowna, BC 2:00 pm W 81-75

5-Nov-17 UBCO Heat Kelowna, BC 3:00 pm L 53-57

10-Nov-17 UofS Huskies Saskatoon, SK 8:00 pm L 66-89

11-Nov-17 UofS Huskies Saskatoon, SK 7:00 pm L 61-80

17-Nov-17 UofL Pronghorns TCC Kamloops, BC 8:00 pm L 90-104

18-Nov-17 UofL Pronghorns TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm L 74-82

24-Nov-17 Mount Royal Cougars Calgary, AB 8:00 pm L 71-94

25-Nov-17 Mount Royal Cougars Calgary, AB 6:00 pm W 65-61

1-Dec-17 UNBC Timberwolves TCC Kamloops, BC 8:00 pm W 86-80

2-Dec-17 UNBC Timberwolves TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm W 93-72

* 18-Dec-17 Montana Western Bulldogs Phoenix, AZ 2:00 pm L 84-95

* 19-Dec-17 Southwestern Assemblies of God Lions Phoenix, AZ 6:00 pm W 101-90

5-Jan-18 UVic Vikes Victoria, BC 8:00 pm W 86-82 ((OT))

6-Jan-08 UVic Vikes Victoria, BC 7:00 pm W 81-77

12-Jan-18 UFV Cascades TCC Kamloops, BC 8:00 pm W 77-71

13-Jan-18 UFV Cascades TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm W 99-69

26-Jan-18 TWU Spartans Langley, BC 8:00 pm W 83-75

27-Jan-18 TWU Spartans Langley, BC 7:00 pm L 74-81

2-Feb-18 Brandon Bobcats TCC Kamloops, BC 8:00 pm W 104-81

3-Feb-18 Brandon Bobcats TCC Kamloops, BC 7:00 pm L 57-66

8-Feb-18 Regina Cougars CW Playin Regina, SK 7:00 pm L 68-93

2017-18 CW MEN’S BASKETBALLSTANDINGSG W-L PF PA STREAK POINTS RPI

Alberta X 20 19-1 1707 1333 Won 10 38 .6568

UBC X 20 17-3 1884 1480 Won 6 34 .6128

Calgary X 20 16-4 1746 1454 Won 3 32 .6244

Manitoba X 20 12-8 1611 1494 Won 2 24 .5049

Lethbridge X 20 12-8 1797 1737 Lost 3 24 .5657

Regina X 20 11-9 1654 1667 Won 1 22 .5443

Thompson Rivers X 20 11-9 1557 1540 Lost 1 22 .4664

Winnipeg X 20 10-10 1547 1626 Won 2 20 .5107

Saskatchewan X 20 10-10 1564 1553 Lost 1 20 .4960

UNBC X 20 10-10 1614 1673 Won 2 20 .4763

Victoria X 20 10-10 1625 1615 Lost 3 20 .4954

Brandon X 20 9-11 1678 1694 Won 1 18 .4918

Mount Royal 20 8-12 1589 1609 Lost 2 16 .4839

UFV 20 5-15 1493 1715 Lost 7 10 .3903

MacEwan 20 5-15 1519 1704 Won 1 10 .4216

Trinity Western 20 3-17 1527 1844 Lost 1 6 .3835

UBC Okanagan 20 2-18 1211 1585 Lost 16 4 .3776


2017 STATSSHOOTING

NO. NAME POS GP GS MIN/G FG/G PCT 3PT/G PCT FT/G PCT PPG

03 Mike Rouault G 20 20 30.3 4.1-8.9 45.8 0.1-0.8 17.6 3.4-4.3 77.0 11.7

04 Evan Helgason G 1 - .0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 - 0.0

05 Tyus De Vries G 20 1 23.9 2.2-5.2 41.9 1.3-3.1 41.3 0.8-1.1 73.9 6.5

06 Nolan Willett G 19 10 19.7 1.5-4.4 33.7 0.3-1.1 30.0 1.8-2.3 77.3 5.1

07 Madhu McConnell G 19 7 13.3 0.7-2.3 31.8 0.3-1.2 27.3 0.3-0.4 71.4 2.1

08 Luke Morris F 20 20 32.5 5.5-12.6 44.0 1.7-5.2 33.0 1.6-2.4 66.7 14.4

09 Derek Rhodes G 19 12 31.2 4.6-11.2 41.0 2.2-5.3 41.6 2.3-2.7 86.3 13.7

10 Joe Davis F 20 20 28.9 6.1-11.3 53.7 0.6-1.2 45.8 2.5-3.2 76.9 15.3

11 Elijah Hillis-Gold G 2 - .0 0.0-0.5 0.0 0.0-0.5 0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0

12 Devin Halcrow F 10 - 4.6 1.0-1.4 71.4 0.0-0.1 0.0 0.3-0.5 60.0 2.3

14 Enrico Nuno F - - - 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 - -

15 Jon Steele F 9 - 3.1 0.3-1.0 33.3 0.0-0.2 0.0 0.1-0.2 50.0 0.8

22 Anton Bilous G 16 10 25.1 4.3-8.9 48.6 1.6-4.2 37.3 0.7-0.9 78.6 10.9

24 Dean Lemphers G 7 - 2.7 0.0-0.6 0.0 0.0-0.1 0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0

TM Team Team G - - - 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 - -

TOTALS 20 20 201.3 28.5-63.6 44.8 7.7-21.1 36.3 13.2-17.3 76.3 77.8

OPPONENT 20 20 201.3 28.4-68.8 41.3 8.8-28.2 31.4 11.2-16.9 66.6 77.0

BALL CONTROL

NO. NAME POS GP GS MPG OFF/G DEF/G REB/G PF/G DQ/G AST/G TO/G A/TO STL/G BLK/G

03 Mike Rouault G 20 20 30.3 2.9 5.2 8.1 2.7 0.1 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.3 0.5

04 Evan Helgason G 1 - .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

05 Tyus De Vries G 20 1 23.9 0.4 3.5 3.9 1.5 0.0 1.1 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.1

06 Nolan Willett G 19 10 19.7 0.2 1.4 1.6 2.2 0.0 1.8 1.4 1.3 0.6 0.1

07 Madhu McConnell G 19 7 13.3 0.0 1.5 1.5 1.2 0.0 1.1 0.9 1.2 0.1 0.0

08 Luke Morris F 20 20 32.5 1.4 7.0 8.4 2.5 0.0 1.9 2.6 0.7 1.1 0.7

09 Derek Rhodes G 19 12 31.2 0.3 2.2 2.5 1.3 0.0 1.9 1.6 1.2 0.7 0.1

10 Joe Davis F 20 20 28.9 1.6 4.4 6.0 3.3 0.2 1.9 1.8 1.1 0.3 0.4

11 Elijah Hillis-Gold G 2 - .0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0

12 Devin Halcrow F 10 - 4.6 0.6 0.2 0.8 1.1 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.0

14 Enrico Nuno F - - - - - - - - - - - - -

15 Jon Steele F 9 - 3.1 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.7 0.0 0.2 0.1 2.0 0.1 0.1

22 Anton Bilous G 16 10 25.1 0.3 2.8 3.1 2.3 0.1 2.1 1.8 1.2 0.7 0.2

24 Dean Lemphers G 7 - 2.7 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0

TM Team Team G - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TOTALS 20 20 201.3 8.9 30.2 39.1 17.1 0.0 13.2 13.4 1.0 5.2 2.0

OPPONENT 20 20 201.3 11.7 27.8 39.5 18.1 0.1 14.9 11.4 1.3 7.3 1.7


THE WOLFPACK IN THE COMMUNITY

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