REDEEMER MEN'S BASKETBALL TAKES SHAPE

ANCASTER, Ont. - The turn around continues for Redeemer's basketball program as the men's team announces their recruiting class for the 2012-2013 season. New head coach Jamie Girolametto has secured an impressive incoming group of men's basketball players as the team continues to strengthen heading into the summer months.

Among the top players that have committed to attending Redeemer University College in the fall are:

CALVIN TURNBULL - 6-foot-3, 210 lbs. forward from Nelson H.S. Calvin played the past two seasons for the McMaster Mauraders while studying Economics. He played 10 years in the Burlington Panthers club system. Although undersized for a forward, Calvin is extremely strong and has outstanding footwork. He has the ability to guard all five positions and is a tremendous rebounder. Calvin is entering into the Bachelor of Education program.
 
COLLIN HAALBOOM - 5-foot-9, 185 lbs. guard from Highland S.S. Collin was an outstanding two-sport athlete (football and basketball) coming out of high school, but knee injuries in his senior years limited his exposure and was therefore not recruited. While working on a Honours Degree in Communication Studies, Collin covered the McMaster Maurader games as a radio broadcaster. In 2010, Collin made the Maurader team as a walk-on. Collin is entering the Bachelor of Education program.
 
Coach Girolametto notes: "Calvin and Collin were the first two players I approached once I learned of the head coaching position job. They will be vital in re-creating a culture of defence and toughness at Redeemer. I thoroughly enjoyed coaching them in the past (both at Mac, Collin in Grade 9 at St. Mary's as well), and look forward to watching them have the opportunity to excel at Redeemer."

KEVIN MAYNARD - 6-foot-5, 190 lbs. forward from Westmount H.S. Highly recruited in grade 11, a serious concussion sidelined Kevin for the Grade 12 season. Slowly rounding back into form during his rep season with Blessed Sacrament, Kevin averaged a double-double while leading his team to a D2 silver medal. A three-time team MVP at Westmount, this Health Science major has chosen Redeemer for his journey to become a neurologist.
 
RYAN MAYNARD - 6-foot-8, 230 lbs. forward from Bishop Tonnos C.S.S. After an absence from basketball, Ryan made the team as a walk-on for the McMaster Marauders in the 2011-2012 season. He played in all preseason games, and won the prestigious Liam Stevens Award for perseverance. Ryan graduated from McMaster University with a B.A. in Geography and will now be entering the Bachelor of Education program at Redeemer.
 
Coach Girolametto notes: "We are extremely excited to work with Ryan and Kevin over the next two years. The years of training with Coach Amos Connolly at McMaster will prove to be very valuable. It will be very nice to have both brothers Ryan and Kevin playing for the Royals and for the Maynard's to see their sons play together on the same team."
 
JOSH DE SCHIFFERT - 6-foot-6, 230 lbs. forward from London District Christian S.S. Josh has tremendous potential for his playing career at Redeemer. He will add depth to the team. Josh led his team through WOSSAA and into the quarterfinals at OFSAA, losing 62-58 to the eventual champions.
 
IAN FARQUHARSON - 6-foot-3, 185 lbs. guard/forward from Bluevale H.S. Ian will be attending Redeemer for a one-year Pre-Engineering program. He will help round out the team for the 2012-2013 varsity season and will be relied on to add depth for the Royals.

The men's team will continue to take shape for the upcoming 2012-2013 competitive season as new recruits continue to be added.

Source: Redeemer University College