In a thrilling culmination to the RSEQ basketball season, Vanier College emerged victorious, securing the championship title with a resounding 83-62 win over Dawson College in the final showdown.
The championship game, held amidst electrifying energy, showcased Vanier's dominance on the court, led by star players Raphael Dumont (6'3''-G) and Yanis Malanda (6'4''-SG), who delivered standout performances, propelling their team to a decisive victory over Dawson.
However, the excitement didn't end there, as earlier in the day, Jean-de-Brebeuf College narrowly clinched the bronze medal in a fiercely contested battle against Montmorency College, with a final score of 92-87. The game witnessed an intense back-and-forth between the two teams, ultimately culminating in Jean-de-Brebeuf's triumphant finish.
Reflecting on the season's outstanding performances, Christian Payawal (6'1''-G) of Dawson College was awarded the prestigious Player of the Year title, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to his team's success throughout the season.
The First Team honors were also announced, celebrating the league's top performers. Joining Christian Payawal in this esteemed lineup were Edouard Benoit (F) of Jean-de-Brebeuf, Raphael Dumont and Yanis Malanda of Vanier College, and Omar Migues-Hibeljic of Jean-de-Brebeuf, all of whom showcased remarkable skill and talent on the court.
The RSEQ semifinals and quarterfinals showcased the league's intense competition, with memorable matchups including Dawson's victory over Montmorency and Vanier's triumph over Jean-de-Brebeuf in the semifinals, as well as Vanier's commanding win over Outaouais and Jean-de-Brebeuf's impressive performance against John Abbott in the quarterfinals.
As the dust settles on another exhilarating RSEQ basketball season, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for these talented teams and players, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in their basketball journey.

RSEQ Final: Vanier - Dawson 83-62
RSEQ Bronze Medal: Jean-de-Brebeuf - Montmorency 92-87

RSEQ Semifinals:
Dawson - Montmorency 90-78
Vanier - Jean-de-Brebeuf 94-74

RSEQ Quarterfinals:
Vanier - Outaouais 79-57
Jean-de-Brebeuf - John Abbott 82-56
Montmorency - Ch.-St-Lambert 79-72

Player of the Year: Christian Payawal (6'1''-G) of Dawson
Defensive Player of the Year: Christian Payawal (6'1''-G) of Dawson
Rookie of the Year: Ludovic Tournier of Vanier
Student-Athlete of the Year: Angel Pierre-Francois of Edouard-Montp.
Coach of the Year: Wayne Yearwood of Dawson

All-RSEQ First Team 2024

Payawal

Benoit

Dumont

Malanda

Migues-Hibeljic

First Team
Christian Payawal (6'1''-G) of Dawson
Edouard Benoit (6'7''-F) of Jean-de-Breb.
Raphael Dumont (6'3''-G) of Vanier
Yanis Malanda (6'4''-SG) of Vanier
Omar Migues-Hibeljic of Jean-de-Breb.

All-RSEQ Second Team 2024

Graham-Roache

Sean

Thomas

Reinert-Woodfine

Boubez

Second Team
Isaiah Graham-Roache (6'5''-SG) of Dawson
Duff Sean (6'2''-G) of Montmorency
Tayshaun Thomas of Ch.-St-Lambert
Alexandre Reinert-Woodfine (6'1''-G) of Montmorency
Antoine Boubez (6'2''-G) of Jean-de-Breb.

RSEQ All-Rookie Team 2024

Tournier

Mercier

Laforest

St-Pierre

Bessette

All-Rookie Team
Ludovic Tournier of Vanier
Owen Mercier of John Abbott
Alexis Laforest of Outaouais
Guillaume St-Pierre of Sherbrooke
Jean-Nicolas Bessette of Ch.-St-Lambert