OCAA EAST MEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 3
Silver: 3
Bronze: 5

Last OCAA Medal: 2008-09 (Silver)

Cambrian Golden Shield

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: 2-18 (11th East)
2010-11: 5-15 (10th East)
2009-10: 5-15 (8th East)
2008-09: 13-7 (5th East)
2007-08: 8-12 (8th East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: 1992-93 (Silver)

Centennial Colts

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Semifinal (81-78 vs. Algoma)

Key Returning Players
Tristan Stern - OCAA All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Justin Jarrett - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Natiel McKenzie - OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Jameel Williamson
Terence Nelson

Key Departures
Theon Reefer
Liban Hassan
Dale James

Key Recruits
Tisaine Brown
Marlon Grayson
Alex Hagoriles
Roger Tshimpaka

Coach's Quote
"This year we want to build on the success we had last year and go much further in the playoffs.  Every good team's goal is to win the championship."
Jim Barclay, Centennial Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 18-2 (1st East)
2010-11: 7-13 (8th East)
2009-10: 5-15 (9th East)
2008-09: 5-15 (8th East)
2007-08: 15-5 (1st East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: 2004-05 (Silver)

La Cite Coyotes

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Warsame Elmi - OCAA All-Star (2010-11, 2011-12)
Daniel Gracia
Blaise Mwenze

Key Departures
Moctar N'Diaye
Thierry Gasana
Emmanuel Trinquier
Matthieu Motayo

Key Recruits
Sherif Bah
Wais Mohamed
Joshua Kabonga
Vincent Beaulac-Dufresne
Abdoul Aziz Wone
Jean-Marc Antoine
Jonathan Sebitaweno-Proulx
Terrance Dumel-Hobbs

Coach's Quote
"Led by the experience of Warsame Elmi, Daniel Gracia and Blaise Mwenze with a strong compliment of very talented recruits, the Coyotes coaching staff is working hard to help this team gel and play together as a unit to provide tough competition throughout the OCAA East conference."
Tom Hodge, La Cite Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 4-16 (10th East)
2010-11: 3-17 (11th East)
2009-10: 2-18 (11th East)
2008-09: 1-19 (11th East)
2007-08: 1-19 (11th East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Durham Lords

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (90-65 at Mohawk)

Key Returning Players
Christoff Pierre
Ebby Kamara
Randy Osei

Key Departures
Tyler McGarrity - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Kevin Honig
Byron Wabano

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote
"With 10 freshman in the lineup, our team will have a lot of learning to do in order to compete at the next level. Throughout training camp and preseason, the team has demonstrated that they are willing to work hard in order to achieve our goals. I am confident that we have a talented group of players that will come together as a team and compete for the playoffs."
Desmond Rowley, Durham Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 12-8 (5th East)
2010-11: 15-5 (2nd East)
2009-10: 9-11 (6th East)
2008-09: 16-4 (3rd East)
2007-08: 10-10 (6th East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 5
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 1996-97 (Gold)

Fleming Knights

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Kevin Wilson
Spencer Brear
Joey Pelletier
Alex Holland

Key Departures
Max Clarkson

Key Recruits
Johnny Heaton
Trea Lawson
Kevin Skullie
Jamal Eden

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-12 (7th East)
2010-11: 11-9 (5th East)
2009-10: 15-5 (4th East)
2008-09: 15-5 (4th East)
2007-08: 15-5 (2nd East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: 1994-95 (Bronze)

George Brown Huskies

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (74-69 at Algoma)

Key Returning Players
Frankie Gyamfi
Dwayne Harrison
Levon Dabbaghian
Sal Abdoulkader
Akai Netty

Key Departures

Key Recruits
Bruno Silvestrin
Nathaniel Elliott
Fidel Benjamin
Evan Gilmore
Ted Johnson
Dejazmatch James
Jermaine Elem
Aleks Murray

Coach's Quote
"We are looking forward to all the challenges ahead. Speed and tenacity will be the keys for us to have success this upcoming season."
Jonathan Smith, George Brown Head Coach

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

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 3
Silver: 2
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 1989-90 (Silver)

Georgian Grizzlies

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Semifinal (97-64 vs. Fanshawe)

Key Returning Players
Nolan Knill
Ivan Ivic
Tevin Goodridge

Key Departures
Shane Rowe - OCAA Championship All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)

Key Recruits
Marlon Campbell
Justin Mitchell
Stefan Rudic

Coach's Quote
"It's still early, but we like the chemistry we have seen from the guys. Having more returnees this year helps that and our seniors have done a great job of working with our rookies to help them get used to the OCAA game. We want to build on last year's strong finish."
Matt Coulson, Georgian Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 12-8 (3rd East)
2010-11: 9-11 (7th East)
2009-10: 8-12 (7th East)
2008-09: 4-16 (9th East)
2007-08: 5-15 (10th East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Loyalist Lancers

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: 7-13 (9th East)
2010-11: 6-14 (9th East)
2009-10: 4-16 (10th East)
2008-09: 4-16 (10th East)
2007-08: 12-8 (5th East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: 2004-05 (Bronze)

Seneca Sting

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Jamal Boyce
Derek DeJesus

Key Departures
Curtis Bannee

Key Recruits
R.J. Allen
Calmar Morgan
Jordan James

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-12 (8th East)
2010-11: 11-9 (4th East)
2009-10: 17-3 (2nd East)
2008-09: 8-12 (7th East)
2007-08: 9-11 (7th East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 4
Silver: 2
Bronze: 2

Last OCAA Medal: 1992-93 (Silver)

St. Lawrence Vikings

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (87-46 vs. Fanshawe)

Key Returning Players
Terrence Thomas - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Jahmal Edwards - OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Sangee Martin

Key Departures

Key Recruits
Tigh Chapman
Des Adams

Coach's Quote
"We have a young team and hope to be competitive in the tough OCAA East later in the season."
Barry Smith, St. Lawrence Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 12-8 (4th East)
2010-11: 15-5 (3rd East)
2009-10: 17-3 (1st East)
2008-09: 16-4 (2nd East)
2007-08: 14-6 (3rd East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 5
Silver: 3
Bronze: 2

Last OCAA Medal: 2009-10 (Bronze)

Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions