OCAA WEST MEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 2007-08 (Silver)

Canadore Panthers

2011-12 Post-Season: N/A

Key Recruits
John Gore
Christian Casimier
Santo Dak

Coach's Quote
"The Canadore College Panthers are returning to OCAA competition in the fall of 2012 and being a new team comprised of all 'rookies', we are not expected to pose a problem to anyone in the tough West Division. We hope to change their opinion once they play us. Our goals are set and our expectations are higher. It will be fun as well as an experience that all of the players and everyone involved with this new team will remember and speak about for many years."
Leo Bechard, Canadore Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: Did Not Participate
2010-11: Did Not Participate
2009-10: Did Not Participate
2008-09: Did Not Participate
2007-08: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 2
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 1992-93 (Bronze)

Fanshawe Falcons

2011-12 Post-Season: OCAA Bronze Medalist

Key Returning Players
Boyd Vassell - OCAA Championship All-Star (2011-12)
Troy Barnes
Darcy Young    
Mike Dubreuil
Bryan MacDonald

Key Departures
Jordan Dixon - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Andy Campbell

Key Recruits
Kyle McConnell
John Brutto
Chevaun Miller-Bennett
Ryan Pflanzner

Coach's Quote
"Our coaching staff is optimistic about our team. We have a good mix of veterans and young guys and the whole group has shown a fairly steep learning curve. If our guys can make playing at a high level of intensity a habit, we'll have a good year."
Tony Marcotullio, Fanshawe Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 12-6 (5th West)
2010-11: 12-6 (3rd West)
2009-10: 14-4 (2nd West)
2008-09: 14-4 (2nd West)
2007-08: 12-6 (3rd West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 6
Silver: 3
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Bronze)

Humber Hawks

2011-12 Post-Season: OCAA Silver Medalist

Key Returning Players
Brett Neuman
Brandon Sam-Hinton
Ancil Martin

Key Departures
Akeem Sween - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Daviau Rodney

Key Recruits
Matthew Marshal
Cam Robertson

Coach's Quote
"There have been a number of personnel changes this year, probably the most in our recent history, but we have moved forward as this is the tallest team across the board we have had. We may not have a 20-point man, but if early results are any indication, we are very unselfish and are comfortable with a number of players putting up points in any game."
Shawn Collins, Humber Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 15-3 (1st West)
2010-11: 17-1 (1st West)
2009-10: 17-1 (1st West)
2008-09: 16-2 (1st West)
2007-08: 16-2 (1st West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 13
Silver: 9
Bronze: 5

Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Silver)

Lambton Lions

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Mike Lucier - OCAA All-Rookie (2011-12)
Travis Tiggelaar

Key Departures
None

Key Recruits
Shawn Hill
Marcus Hamilton
Andy Timmermans
Chris Hart
Justin Zonneville
Russ Fox
Chinedu Nwadiugwu
Robert Hardick
Michael Girling

Coach's Quote
"This season is basically the beginning of a new program at Lambton. We have five returning players from last season who are all solid leaders. We have a lot of smart basketball players coming in this year which will hopefully make us more competitive."
James Grant, Lambton Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 4-14 (7th West)
2010-11: 5-13 (8th West)
2009-10: 6-12 (8th West)
2008-09: 9-9 (7th West)
2007-08: 5-13 (8th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 1991-92 (Silver)

Mohawk Mountaineers

2011-12 Post-Season: OCAA/CCAA Gold Medalist

Key Returning Players
Manny Campbell - OCAA Championship MVP (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Andrew Cicuttini - CCAA Championship MVP (2011-12)
Taylor Dowhaniuk
Alex Reis

Key Departures
Aminu Bello - OCAA Student-Athlete of the Year (2011-12); CCAA Athlete of the Year Across All Sports (2011-12)
Tanner Lane

Key Recruits
Xzennis Brereton

Coach's Quote
"We are hoping to utilize the experience of the strong returning group of players to continue to improve and put ourselves in a position at the end of the year to try and repeat as OCAA and CCAA champions. We are blessed to have for my money, the best point guard in the country in Manny Campbell. We are also very fortunate to have two quality big men in Andrew Cicuttini and Taylor Dowhaniuk and a wonderful glue guy in Alex Reis. Jeff Hunt is currently rounding out our starting line-up and he was a big factor for us off the bench last year. I believe we are deeper this year with the addition of people like Xzennis Brereton and the return of Ahmed Hamid and Jermaine Barr who took last year off after playing with us the two seasons ago. Overall we are proud of our accomplishments last year but it has made us all hungry to want to experience it again."
Brian Jonker, Mohawk Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-5 (4th West)
2010-11: 11-7 (5th West)
2009-10: 11-7 (5th West)
2008-09: 5-13 (8th West)
2007-08: 11-7 (5th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 5
Silver: 5
Bronze: 6

Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Gold)

Niagara Knights

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Quarterfinal (79-66 at Georgian)

Key Returning Players
Jimmy Bilenga
Alex Campbell - OCAA Rookie of the Year (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Ashton Stephenson

Key Departures
Rashad Morley - OCAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011-12)

Key Recruits
Derrick Stobbs
Anto Raic
Lawrence McNeil

Coach's Quote
"We are very yong and working hard to improve every day."
Steve Atkin, Niagara Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 11-7 (6th West)
2010-11: 11-7 (4th West)
2009-10: 9-9 (6th West)
2008-09: 14-4 (3rd West)
2007-08: 10-8 (6th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 2008-09 (Bronze)

Redeemer Royals

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Paul Hart
Benn Ibrahim

Key Departures
Dhimitri Luarasi
Calvin Turnbull
Kevin Maynard

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote
"The coaching staff is very excited about the potential of the Redeemer men's basketball team. If this team can gel and learn to play together as a unit we think we can compete in the very tough OCAA West conference."
Jamie Girolametto, Redeemer Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 3-15 (8th West)
2010-11: 0-18 (10th West)
2009-10: 2-16 (9th West)
2008-09: 2-16 (9th West)
2007-08: 2-16 (9th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

St. Clair Saints

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 3-15 (9th West)
2010-11: 7-11 (7th West)
2009-10: 6-12 (7th West)
2008-09: 9-9 (6th West)
2007-08: 6-12 (7th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 3
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 2005-06 (Bronze)

Sault Cougars

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 2-16 (10th West)
2010-11: 3-15 (9th West)
2009-10: 0-18 (10th West)
2008-09: 0-18 (10th West)
2007-08: 1-17 (10th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 2
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 1994-95 (Silver)

Sheridan Bruins

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Quarter-Final (72-67 vs. Centennial)

Key Returning Players
Anthony Loungs
Andrew Stephenson
Michael Selkridge

Key Departures
Khalid Abdel-Gabar - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Denny McDonald - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)

Key Recruits
Jahmal McQueen

Coach's Quote
"A lot of roster turnover means it may take us a while to find our legs, but come February and March, I think we could be a serious threat."
Jim Flack, Sheridan Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 14-4 (2nd West)
2010-11: 13-5 (2nd West)
2009-10: 13-5 (3rd West)
2008-09: 12-6 (4th West)
2007-08: 16-2 (2nd West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 9
Silver: 8
Bronze: 2

Last OCAA Medal: 2010-11 (Silver)

Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions