The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, derby games and favorites losing the games.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Lancers (7-3) in Waterloo, ON on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by sixth ranked Golden Hawks (3-7) 112-92. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lancers. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 112-92. Golden Hawks made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Lancers turnovers. Guard Maxwell Allin (193) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard William Coulthard (188) contributed with 36 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners. The former international forward Lien Phillip (203-89) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for Lancers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Golden Hawks moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lancers at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Important game to mention about took place in London, ON. Eighth ranked Warriors (1-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Mustangs (1-9) 75-73 in the game for the seventh place. Forward Kyrie Coleman stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Gill Jaspreet chipped in 25 points and 4 steals. Forward Peter Scholtes (196) responded with 19 points. Mustangs' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Warriors left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Western. It was Mustangs' fifth loss in a row. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montreal, QC: Stingers (#3) and Redmen (#2). Redmen was crushed at home by 18 points 65-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Kyle Desmarais nailed 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Nathan Joyal came up with 13 points for Redmen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stingers (4-2) moved-up to second place. Loser Redmen dropped to the third position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. CIS top team - Gaiters (4-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Citadines (1-5) in Lennoxville, QC 69-58. Gaiters have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-1 record. Citadines at the other side keep the fifth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game in Guelph, ON supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Marauders (5-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Gryphons (3-7). Marauders smashed Gryphons 97-67 on Wednesday. Rohan Boney orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marauders have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 5-5 record having just one points less than leader Ryerson, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Gryphons keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
In the last game of round 17 York were smashed by Queen's on the road 92-72.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montreal, QC: Stingers (#3) and Redmen (#2). Redmen was crushed at home by 18 points 65-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game without a history. Stingers led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Stingers outrebounded Redmen 46-28 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international point guard Kyle Desmarais (188-87, college: Cent.Conn.St.) nailed 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Ivorian forward Kafil Eyitayo (201) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Stingers players scored in double figures. Forward Nathan Joyal (198) came up with 13 points and forward Vincent Dufort (195) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Redmen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stingers (4-2) moved-up to second place. Loser Redmen dropped to the third position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: McGill: N.Joyal 13+2reb+3ast, D.Clark 10+6reb, S.Bibeau 10+1reb+1ast, A.Hynes-Guery 8+3reb, C.McCue 7+2ast, V.Dufort 7+5reb+5ast Concordia: K.Desmarais 19+8reb+1ast, K.Eyitayo 17+8reb+1ast, E.Laroche 14+8reb+1ast, J.Blake 12+4reb, T.Garner 10+9reb, A.Chmielewski 9+3reb+3ast
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Golden Gaels (8-3) crushed 6th ranked Lions (4-7) in Kingston, ON 92-72 on Thursday. Golden Gaels maintains fourth place with 8-3 record. Lions lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: York: A.Rados 23+8reb, R.Iheadindu 16+5reb, I.Akeem 15+2reb, M.Ziobrowski 7+3reb, T.Rutty 3+4reb, D.Tyndale 2+1reb+3ast Queen''s: R.Roberts 23+1reb+3ast, G.Faulkner 18+7reb+3ast, S.Singh 15+1reb+3ast, N.Misljencevic 11+6reb, C.Samuels 6+9reb+4ast, R.Golden 5+1reb
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Lancers (7-3) in Waterloo, ON on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by sixth ranked Golden Hawks (3-7) 112-92. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lancers. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 112-92. Golden Hawks made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Lancers turnovers. Guard Maxwell Allin (193) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard William Coulthard (188) contributed with 36 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners. The former international forward Lien Phillip (203-89) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Enrico Diloreto (185-90) added 23 points in the effort for Lancers. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Golden Hawks moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Lancers at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Windsor: E.Diloreto 23+3reb, L.Phillip 20+11reb, M.Petrella 15, J.Collins 11+4reb+4ast, R.Osuntola 9+4reb, E.Matthews 8+6reb Laurier: W.Coulthard 36+2reb+3ast, M.Allin 28+7reb+10ast, P.Donnelly 16+10reb+1ast, A.Walters 12+2reb+3ast, J.Forde 9+5reb, A.Obano 5
CIS top team - Gaiters (4-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Citadines (1-5) in Lennoxville, QC 69-58. Gaiters have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-1 record. Citadines at the other side keep the fifth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: UQAM: V.Lanctot-Fortier 16+8reb, G.Saint-Amand 13+2reb, R.Kwaku Addai 9+2reb+3ast, P.Tamba 7+5reb+1ast, N.Audet 5+2reb, A.Pivovar 3+1reb Bishop''s: O.Blackwood 16+9reb+1ast, J.Leonard-Smith 14+2reb, T.Hunter 12+3reb+2ast, M.Andrews 12+2reb+2ast, J.Bermillo 7+3reb+2ast, S.Ring 5+6reb+3ast
The game in Guelph, ON supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Marauders (5-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Gryphons (3-7). Marauders smashed Gryphons 97-67 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Marauders. Gryphons was better in fourth quarter 23-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Marauders forced 20 Gryphons turnovers. Guard Rohan Boney (193) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Aaron Redpath (193) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Five Marauders players scored in double figures. Guard Zachary Angus (185) answered with 17 points and 4 assists and forward Adam Kemp (201) added 7 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Gryphons. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Marauders have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 5-5 record having just one points less than leader Ryerson, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Gryphons keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Guelph: Z.Angus 17+4reb+4ast, D.McCarthy 11+1reb+1ast, D.Thompson 10+1reb+2ast, J.Beatty 8+2reb, A.Kemp 7+7reb, T.Thompson 7+5reb+1ast McMaster: A.Redpath 21+2reb+2ast, R.Boney 18+6reb+2ast, J.Rocca 13+7reb+1ast, S.Laws 12+2ast, T.Black 10+6reb+2ast, A.Presutti 6
Important game to mention about took place in London, ON. Eighth ranked Warriors (1-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Mustangs (1-9) 75-73 in the game for the seventh place. Mustangs were ahead by 7 points at the halftime before a 41-32 second half run of Warriors. They made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Mustangs turnovers. Mustangs were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Kyrie Coleman stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Gill Jaspreet chipped in 25 points and 4 steals. Forward Peter Scholtes (196) responded with 19 points and guard Elliott Dooley scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. Mustangs' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Warriors left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Western. It was Mustangs' fifth loss in a row. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Western: P.Scholtes 19+3reb+2ast, E.Dooley 14+6reb+2ast, Q.Henderson 10+4reb, R.Higgins 10+6reb+4ast, C.Drouin 7+2reb+2ast, G.Morrow 6+7reb+2ast Waterloo: G.Jaspreet 25+3reb+2ast, K.Coleman 22+8reb, W.Bridge 12+6reb+2ast, W.Davis 7+4reb+3ast, B.Smith 4+5reb+2ast, D.Buchanan 3+1reb
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Campbell names Toronto Varsity Blues men's basketball head coach - May 6, 2013
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TORONTO - The University of Torontos Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education today announced that John Campbell will assume the role of head coach of the Varsity Blues mens basketball program, effective May 13, 2013.
After a nation-wide search, it was clear to us that John is the right coach for the job, said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport [read more]
TORONTO - The University of Torontos Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education today announced that John Campbell will assume the role of head coach of the Varsity Blues mens basketball program, effective May 13, 2013.
After a nation-wide search, it was clear to us that John is the right coach for the job, said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport. His knowledge of the game and his coaching experience, not only across the CIS but on the international stage, will help us revitalize our program as we move into a new chapter of mens basketball at U of T.
Campbell joins the Blues after 11 seasons as the Dalhousie Tigers bench boss. During that time, he guided the Tigers to two AUS championship titles (2008-09, 2010-11) and earned Atlantic University Sport (AUS) coach of the year honours in 2010-11.
Internationally, Campbell helped Canada to a silver medal as the assistant coach at the FISU Games in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, he was an assistant with the British Basketball under-20 team that placed sixth at the 2012 European championships.
Prior to Dalhousie, Campbell was the head coach of the Laurentian Lady Vees womens basketball team, where he captured two Ontario University Athletics (OUA) titles, a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) bronze medal and was named the OUA East coach of the year three times (1999, 2001, 2002). He also worked as an assistant coach with both the University of Victoria (1996) and Laurentian University (1994) mens basketball teams.
Im excited for the opportunity to come to U of T, said Campbell. The investment that the athletic department is making in mens basketball is very exciting. I believe with the combination of the new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and the support of the institution, theres a possibility of great success. Im very excited to meet the players and to continue the recruitment of top student-athletes.
Campbell is a graduate of the physical education program at Laurentian University, where he was a two-time provincial all-star during a successful playing career. Courtesy of: http://english.cis-sic.ca
James Hillis resigns as Regina Cougars men's basketball head coach - May 6, 2013
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REGINA - University of Regina men's basketball head coach James Hillis (pictured) announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon effective immediately.
Hillis recently completed his 19th season as the school's head coach and finishes his time at the U of R with 175 conference wins and 28 postseason victories [read more]
Source: Braden Konschuh, Regina Sports Info / Photo credit www.sportsshooter.ca REGINA - University of Regina men's basketball head coach James Hillis (pictured) announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon effective immediately.
Hillis recently completed his 19th season as the school's head coach and finishes his time at the U of R with 175 conference wins and 28 postseason victories. The team participated in three Canada West Final Fours during Hillis' tenure, with the program's best season coming in 2005-06 when the Cougars put together a 16-4 conference record.
It was a very difficult decision, but after much deliberation I decided that after serving as a head coach for over 20 years and 19 years at the University of Regina, it was time to step down, Hillis said. Over the past 19 years, I have enjoyed tremendously the opportunity to coach various cohorts of fine young men who have worn the Cougar basketball uniform. I have had the great pleasure over the years to meet wonderful people and make many friendships at the University, in the community, and around the country. I would like to thank the University of Regina for the experience and wish the men's basketball team and the entire athletic department future and continued success.
The process to replace Hillis as head coach will begin immediately. Courtesy of: http://english.cis-sic.ca
Skyhawks Hire Kevin Keathley as Head Coach - May 6, 2013
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Ottawas newest professional basketball team, the Ottawa SkyHawks sign Kevin Keathley to a one year contract. SkyHawks owner, Gus Takkale announced today the hiring of Keathley as the clubs first Head Coach. Coach Keathley, 35, has spent over a decade coaching at the college and professional levels, setting pro basketball scoring records and winning two championships. Keathley comes with constant success over the course of his 10 year coaching career, never having posted a losing season [read more]
Ottawas newest professional basketball team, the Ottawa SkyHawks sign Kevin Keathley to a one year contract. SkyHawks owner, Gus Takkale announced today the hiring of Keathley as the clubs first Head Coach. Coach Keathley, 35, has spent over a decade coaching at the college and professional levels, setting pro basketball scoring records and winning two championships. Keathley comes with constant success over the course of his 10 year coaching career, never having posted a losing season.
Keathley will add great value to Ottawas expansion franchise by acquiring top level athletes and putting together a championship team. Over his career, he had discovered and developed great talent and placed over 40 players to the NBA, Euroleague and other international clubs. In 2011-2012, he was also selected by the NBA D-League to serve as a Coach in their Pre-Draft camps.
I'm honored to be named the Head Coach of the SkyHawks; Ottawa's first professional basketball franchise. I'm very thankful and humbled by the opportunity. The great City of Ottawa has a storied tradition in athletics, from the great Senators teams of the NHL over the last 100 years to the basketball programs at the University level. We will work just as hard to hold ourselves to the same standard of excellence on the basketball court that those teams have set over the years.
Coach K already has two pro basketball championship rings. He led the Louisville Eagles to the championships in 2003 and more recently, the ABA National Championship with the South East Texas Mavericks in 2010. He was named one of the top 10 Young Coaches in America by Pro Basketball News in 2006 and 2009.
Its his fast-paced offensive philosophy that makes his team fun to watch. It can only be compared to Loyola Marymount's Run-N-Gun style under Paul Westhead of the early 1990's. During his recent stint as Head Coach of the East Kentucky Miners of the CBA, his team set several pro basketball and CBA scoring records. One of his most notable records was setting the all-time single game scoring record for FIBA sanctioned teams in America -194 points in one game!
Gus Takkale says: I am excited to have Coach K alongside us as we prepare for Ottawas first championship run. As promised, we are going to show Ottawa a high-flying, up tempo, fast-paced basketball team; and Coach K has a track record of not only championships, but of also setting numerous records of high scoring at a pro level. His success speaks for itself. He has never had a losing season in his 10 year coaching career, he has built championship teams, and he is a published author on coaching. When he is not on the court, you will find him dedicating his time in the community and working with children. The Ottawa SkyHawks are honoured to have him.
Technical Director, Merrick Palmer, added "We interviewed several excellent and well-respected coaching candidates, and after careful consideration, agreed that Kevin would be best fit to lead this team at this time." Palmer goes on to say not only due to his high basketball IQ but also because he believes the community comes first. A character trait that is part of the SkyHawks mission and a great fit for the city of Ottawa.
The SkyHawks first preseason game will be end of October 2013. More information can be found on the teams website: www.OttawaSkyhawks.com Courtesy of: http://nblcanada.pointstreaksites.com
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