Men’s History

2017-2018 Record: 6-18 (7th in OUA West) Playoff Results: DNQ

There aren’t many nights off in the competitive OUA West division. The Gryphons entered the 2017-18 season ready to battle every game to lock up one of the available playoff positions, but they just ran into some bad luck along the way. Head coach Chris O’Rourke put out a well-balanced group, led by a quintet of fifth-year seniors in Taylor Boers, Jonathan Wallace, Andrew Grant, Drew Walford and Daniel Dooley. Those players were complemented by emerging talents like Banky Alade, local product Tommy Yanchus and a versatile class of recruits. Experience wasn’t an issue, though health was. The season started promising enough as Guelph was sharp but ultimately took two narrow road losses at McMaster and Windsor, before heading to Ottawa to face the powerhouse Ravens and Gee- Gees on back-to-back nights. There was relief in the home opener at the GGAC when Walford poured in 22 points to defeat York 87-72. The Gryphons suffered a gut-wrenching loss just before the Christmas break when Queen’s hit a buzzer beater to steal an 88-86 win in Guelph. A depleted team, hit by an assortment of injuries, found it hard to secure wins in the second half of the season. The Gryphons were still battling for a playoff spot when they experienced yet another heartbreaker. Yanchus was heroic at home against Algoma scoring a career-high 30 points, including two late three-pointers that gave his team leads. Unfortunately, the Thunderbirds sunk a last- second three from the corner for an improbable 84-83 win. Guelph would score a season-high point total in a 100-86 win over Waterloo 11 days later before closing out the season at home against Western on Senior Day. While the Gryphons ended the year with a loss, the day was special as O’Rourke and the fans said an emotional goodbye to Boers, Wallace, Walford, Grant and Dooley, a group that set an example of how to work hard and represent the program with class.

Bankole Alade 2L Daniel Dooley 5L Aaron Nugent 2L Rasheed Weekes 1L Taylor Boers 5L Andrew Grant 5L Craig Valeriote 2L Tommy Yanchus 3L Jake Chaput 2L Ben Mireault-Dibanda 1L Drew Walford 5L Emmanuel Chukwu 1L Kieran Naus 2L Jonathan Wallace 5L

Head Coach: Chris O’Rourke Manager: Joshua Wallace Assistants: Shane Boscoe, Nick Pankerichan, Nick Rusich, Konrad Surma Trainers: Ashley Duncan, Vicky Mccray Strength & Conditioning Coach: Josh Ford Video: Sean Lopez

2016-2017 Season Record: 6-13 (4th in OUA Central, 13th in RPI) Playoff Results: DNQ

The Gryphons men’s basketball team narrowly missed out on qualifying for the OUA playoffs in 2016-17, finishing 13th in the RPI rankings (top 12 make the postseason) with a 6-13 record during the regular season. After playing their first two home games of the season at the 60-year-old W.F. Mitchell Centre, the Gryphons officially moved to their new home court (the newly built Athletics Centre) on Friday, January 13, 2017 when they hosted the Laurier Golden Hawks. The Gryphs would go on to post a 3-4 record in seven games on their new home court, with their first win in the new gym coming on January 27 versus Algoma. The Gryphons also sent their old court out in style with a

A trio of Gryphons finished the season with double-digit scoring averages with Ahmed Haroon leading the way with 11.8 PPG. Fourth year guards Daniel Dooley and Taylor Boers were the other two players in double figures, finishing the season averaging 11.1 & 10.0 PPG, respectively. Last season’s leading scorer, Jonathan Wallace, finished the season averaging 9.3 PPG including a 20-point performance in the win over Algoma. Several of the team’s rookies impressed during the season, with Jordan Sobot and Tommy Yanchus each logging significant playing time in their first seasons at U of G.

The Gryphons ranked 11th out of 17 teams in the OUA in scoring (72.4 PPG) while ranking 13th in points allowed (78.9 PPG) during the regular season. The Gryphs also led the OUA in free throws made per game (14.9) while ranking 4th in the conference in steals (8.8 per game).

Bankole Alade 1L Daniel Dooley 4H Aaron Nugent 1L Jonathan Wallace 4H Taylor Boers 4H Kingslee D’Silva 2L Martin Popiel 5L Tommy Yanchus 2L Shawn Carey 1L Andrew Grant 4H Jordan Sobot 1L Jake Chaput 1L Ahmed Haroon 4H Craig Valeriote 1L Colin Corrigan 4H Kieran Naus 1L Drew Walford 4H

Head Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainers: Emily Carr, Rachel King Assistants: Nick Pankerican, Konrad Surma, Nick Rusich, Jack Beatty Analytics: Allan Zhang, Michael O’Rourke Strength & Conditioning: Josh Ford

Team Awards Jack Tanner MIP – Tommy Yanchus Bill Dimson Memorial MVP – Ahmed Haroon

2015-2016

Season Record: 9-10 Playoff Record: N/A

The Gryphons men’s basketball team fell just short of securing a playoff spot during the 2015-2016 season, with their postseason fate coming down to the final game of the year. The Gryphons entered their regular season finale versus then No. 7-ranked Brock needing a win and a Lakehead loss to grab the final playoff spot. While Lakehead did go on to lose that night to Windsor, the Gryphons lost 65-62 to the Badgers in what was the final men’s varsity basketball game ever at the W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre.

Despite not making it to the playoffs, the Gryphons had several memorable moments during the 2015-2016 season. On January 15, 2016 the Gryphons picked up a dramatic 81-80 victory over the Windsor Lancers thanks to a buzzer-beating shot from Taylor Boers. In the team’s next home game (Feb. 17) the Gryphons would take down the No. 1-ranked team in the country by defeating the eventual OUA Champion Ryerson Rams 96-92.

Third year guard Jonathan Wallace led the team in scoring with 14.2 PPG, followed a trio of teammates who also averaged in double figures in scoring in Daniel Dooley (12.7 PPG), Ahmed Haroon (11.9 PPG) and Taylor Boers (10.3 PPG). Ahmed Haroon led the team in rebounds per game (5.6 RPG) while senior Jack Beatty provided consistent play off the bench all season long (9.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG). As a team, the Gryphons ranked 9th in the OUA in scoring with 76.8 PPG.

Jack Beatty 5L Daniel Dooley 3L Ahmed Haroon 3L Jan Schliemann -1L Jean-Leandres Beugre 2L Kingslee D’Silva 1L Nathan Klassen 1L Drew Walford 3L Taylor Boers 3L Michael Friesen 1L Kieran Naus - Jonathan Wallace 3L Colin Corrigan 3L Andrew Grant 3L Martin Popiel 4H Tommy Yanchus 1L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainers: Emily Carr, Josh Smith Assistants: Nick Pankerichan, Nick Rusich, Konrad Surma Strength & Conditioning Coach: Josh Ford Analytics: Allan Zhang

2014-2015 Regular Season Record: 8-11 (3rd in OUA Central) Playoff Record: 0-1 (lost to Lakehead in OUA preliminary round)

2014-2015 marked the first season in which the OUA implemented a new playoff structure for basketball. With the conference now broken up into four divisions, the top three teams in each division automatically qualify for the OUA playoffs. The Gryphons were able to secure a postseason berth after finishing third in the OUA Central Division at 8-11. The Gryphons were then re-seeded 10th out of the 12 playoff teams based on their RPI (ie – how they fared against other playoff teams during the regular season) and travelled to Thunder Bay to face seventh seeded Lakehead in the preliminary round of the OUA playoffs. The Gryphons dropped a 69-48 score line at the “Thunderdome”, putting an end to their season.

The Gryphons featured two players who averaged double figures in scoring in second year point guard Daniel Dooley (12.6 PPG) and third year forward Trevor Thompson (11.6 PPG). Although the Gryphons did not have anyone named to the OUA All-Star team, they had several players put up impressive individual statistics: Daniel Dooley and Taylor Boers were the top two free throw shooters in the country at 91.5% and 90.5% respectively. Dooley also finished in the top 10 in the CIS in three-point shooting, knocking down 46.3% of his shots from beyond the arc.

Charles Amponsah 3L Drew Clause-Walford 2L Andrew Grant 2L Martin Popiel 3L Jack Beatty 4H Colin Corrigan 2L Ahmed Haroon 2L Adeel Sahibzada 1L Jean-Leandres Beugre 1L Daniel Dooley 2L Love Joseph 1L Jan Schliemann 1L Taylor Boers 2L Cameron Elliott 1L Adam Kemp 3L Trevor Thompson 3L Michel Clark 5L Michael Friesen - Daniel Passley 1L Jonathan Wallace 2L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Manager of Operations: Mike Borlongan Assistants: Nick Pankerichan, Nick Rusich, Physiotherapist: Sam Austin Konrad Surma Trainer: Samantha Jacklin Strength & Conditioning Coach: Josh Ford Analytics: Allan Zhang

Team Awards Jack Tanner MIP – Jonathan Wallace Bill Dimson Memorial MVP – Adam Kemp

2013-2014 Season Record: 6-16 Playoff Record: 0-1

The men’s basketball team finished their season with a 6-16 regular season record, good for the sixth seed in the OUA West playoffs. In the West quarterfinals, they ended their season and playoff run in a hard fought battle against the third-seeded Laurier Golden Hawks with a 94-83 final score.

Two Gryphons were awarded with OUA accolades. Senior guard Zachary Angus was named an OUA West second team all-star, leading the team in points (12.5 PPG), rebounds (4.6 RPG), assists (3.0 APG) and steals (1.6 SPG). Angus was a leader on a Gryphons team that returned to the playoffs this season after a one-year absence. Rookie Taylor Boers was named as an all-rookie after an outstanding first season averaging nine points per game and a sparkling 53% three-point field goal average on the year making 42-of- 80, putting him in the top three of OUA three-point shooters.

Charles Amponsah 2L Drew Clause-Walford 1L Andrew Grant 1L Dimitri Rakas 1L Zach Angus 3L Colin Corrigan 1L Adam Kemp 2L Erik Sterne 1L Jack Beatty 3L Daniel Dooley 1L Jonathan Munyakazi 1L Trevor Thompson 2L Taylor Boers 1L Konnor Gattie-Finlay 1L Martin Popiel 2L Jonathan Wallace 1L Michel Clark 4H

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistant Operations: Mike Borlongan Assistants: Nick Pankerichan, James Gillingham, Konrad Surma Trainer: Nicole Lake Video Manager: Jason Schmidt OUA Awards OUA West Second Team All-Star - Zach Angus OUA West All-Rookie Team – Taylor Boers

Team Awards Jack Tanner MIP of the Year – Michel Clark Bill Dimson Memorial MVP of the Year – Zach Angus

2012-2013 Season Record: 5-16

The men’s basketball team struggled in their 2012-2013 season to end the year with a 5-16 record to finish seventh in the OUA West and failed to make the playoffs. In their final game of the regular season against Waterloo, the two teams battled for the last playoff spot, however the Gryphons lost a heartbreaking 63-62 game to the Warriors, surrendering the last OUA West playoff spot.

Dan McCarthy (Guelph, Ont.) led the team with 13.8 points per game after his return to the lineup in the Gryphons’ eighth game of the season. His dominant play on and off the court earned him his second CIS Ken Shields Award recognition. He was also the sole Gryphon to earn a spot as an OUA Second Team All-Star.

Charles Amponsah 1L Stefan Cornelissen 1L Dan McCarthy 5 Trevor Thompson 1L Zach Angus 2L Calum Grenier 1L Markus Pelger 1L Thomas Armstrong 2L Ahmed Haroon 1L Martin Popiel 1L Jack Beatty 2L Adam Kemp 1L Perrin Smith 1L Michel Clark 3L Kareem Malcolm 3L Daniel Thompson 2L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainer: Nadia Ramsaroop Assistants: Chris Dooley, James Gillingham, Mike King, Nick Pankerichan Video Manager: Jason Schmidt

OUA Awards OUA West Second Team All-Star: Dan McCarthy

CIS Awards Ken Shields Award: Dan McCarthy

Team Awards Jack Tanner MIP of the Year – Adam Kemp Bill Dimson Memorial MVP of the Year – Dan McCarthy President’s Trophy – Dan McCarthy

2011-2012 Season Record: 8-14 Playoff Record: Lost to Lakehead in OUA ¼ Final

The Gryphon men’s basketball team finished with an 8-14 regular season record, tied with the Western Mustangs for sixth in OUA West standings. The team earned a well-deserved first round playoff 61-58 victory over the CIS No. 10 ranked Laurier Golden Hawks in Waterloo. The Gryphons were eliminated from the playoffs following a 93-70 loss to the Lakehead Thunderwolves in the OUA quarterfinals in Thunder Bay. This season marks the first time the Gryphons have advanced past the first round in the OUA playoffs since the 2007-2008 season.

Fourth year guard Dan McCarthy (Guelph, ON) was named an OUA Second Team All-Star with a 17.6 points per game average, ranking fifth in the OUA with 132 rebounds. In four years with the Gryphon basketball program, McCarthy has entered the top ten all-time Gryphon leading scorers with a total of 1,129 points. Third year guard Kareem Malcolm (Brampton, ON) ranked third as an OUA leader this season with 18.4 points per game.

McCarthy was also named the CIS Ken Shields Award recipient recognizing excellence in basketball, academics and community involvement. He is the second Guelph player to receive the Ken Shields Award. He follows Christian Baldauf, who captured the inaugural trophy in 1994. In the classroom, the Bio-medical Science student has achieved Academic All-Canadian status each of his first three years at Guelph and was named the University’s President’s award winner last year for his outstanding excellence in his academic program.

Zach Angus 1L Adam Bering 4H Kareem Malcolm 2L Osman Mohamed 1L Thomas Armstrong 1L Aron Campbell 1L George Mason 2L Drew Morris 1L Jack Beatty 1L Michel Clark 2L Dan McCarthy 4H Daniel Thompson 1L Andrew Beney 2L Michael Edwards 1L Eric McDonald 1L Sheriff Wiredu 4H

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainer: Jessie Dalton Assistants: Chris Dooley, James Gillingham, Nick Pankerichan, Toffer Treiguts

OUA Awards OUA West Second Team All-Star: Dan McCarthy

CIS Awards Ken Shields Award: Dan McCarthy

Team Awards Jack Tanner MIP of the Year – Kareem Malcolm Bill Dimson Memorial MVP of the Year – Dan McCarthy W.F. Mitchell Sportsman of the Year – Dan McCarthy

2010-11 Season Record: 9-14 Playoffs: 0-1

The Gryphon men’s basketball team finished with a 9-14 regular season record, placing sixth in OUA West standings. The team made it into the OUA quarter-finals where they took on the Laurier Golden Hawks, and lost a close 80-72 game, ending their season.

Third year guard Dan McCarthy (Guelph, Ont.) was named an OUA West first-team all-star with a 17.7 points per game average (ranked fourth in the OUA), 6.8 rebounds per game, and shot 46.2 percent from the floor this season. Michael Petrella (Brantford, Ont.) ranked 14th as an OUA leader this season with 15.73 points per game. Jonathan Moscatelli (Toronto, Ont.) placed 18th, for the second year in a row, in the OUA leader standings, with 14.79 points per game.

Zach Angus - Michel Clark 1L George Mason 1L Youri Mutamba 1L John Atkinson 1L Jerald Greenridge 1L Dan McCarthy 3L Michael Petrella 4H Andrew Beney 1L Matthew Howlett 2L Drew Morris 2L Sheriff Wiredu 3L Kevin Cameron 1L Kareem Malcolm 1L Jonathan Moscatelli 4H

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Manager: Alex Templeman Assistants: Chris Dooley, Jay Mott, Nick Pankerichan, Trainer: Lauryn Longo Brad Taylor, Toffer Treiguts

OUA Awards OUA West First Team All-Star: Dan McCarthy

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Dan McCarthy MIP of the Year – Michael Petrella

University of Guelph Awards President’s Trophy: Dan McCarthy

2009-2010 Season Record: 6-16

The Gryphon men’s basketball team finished with a 6-16 regular season record, placing eighth in the OUA West and failed to make the playoffs. Battling injury and inconsistency all season long the team suffered a total of nine losses by a total of only five points or less. Ten out of the team’s 16 players are in first or second year so expect this new talent to bring improved results in the seasons to come.

Fifth year, Gryphon leader, Jay Mott (Burlington, ON) snagged eighth place as an OUA leader with an average of 18.4 points in 21 games and was named an OUA second team all-star. After a five-year career with the Gryphons, Mott totaled 1,006 career points, becoming one of six Gryphon scorers in history to score over 1,000 points. Jonathan Moscatelli (Toronto, ON) placed 18th in the OUA standings with 14.8 points per game, and Dan McCarthy (Guelph, ON) took 20th with 14.6 points per game.

Adrian Achonwa 1L Matthew Howlett 1L Jay Mott 5L Sheriff Wiredu 2L Adam Bering 3L Grace Lokole 1L Evans Otchere 1L John Brutto 1L Dan McCarthy 2L Michael Petrella 3L Aurelio Cunha 1L Drew Morris 1L Cory Shody 2L Colton Hood 1L Jonathan Moscatelli 3L Nick Walters 3L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainer: Meaghan Maynard Assistants: Chris Dooley, Nick Pankerichan, Toffer Treiguts

OUA Awards Jay Mott - OUA West Second Team All-Star

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Jay Mott MIP of the Year – Dan McCarthy

2008-2009 The Men’s Basketball team finished this season with a 10-12 record to place fourth in the OUA West Division. The 2008-09 campaign came to an end in the OUA quarter-finals when the defeated the Gryphons 71-63 at the W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre. Fifth-year guard Nick Pankerichan (Hamilton, ON) was named an OUA Second Team All-Star and finished his career as the second highest all-time scorer in Gryphon history with 1,231 points. He finished the season second on the team in scoring and rebounding (12.9 points & 3.6 rebounds) and led them in assists (54) and steals (37). Also graduating this year is forward Duncan Milne (Calgary, AB) who led the team in rebounds and points this season averaging 13 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Lawrence Adjei-Okyere 1L Dan McCarthy 1L Nick Pankerichan 5L Dimitrios Seymour 2L Charles Agyemang 4H Duncan Milne 5L Michael Petrella 2L Cory Shody 1L Adam Bering 2L Jonathan Moscatelli 2L Duncan Reid 1L Nick Walters 2L Jordan MacNeil 2L Jay Mott 4H Christopher Scott 1L Sheriff Wiredu 1L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainer: Jill Cressman Assistants: Chris Dooley, Brad Taylor Team Awards OUA Awards MVP of the Year – Nick Panerichan OUA 2nd Team All-Star – Nick Pankerichan MIP of the Year – Sheriff Wiredu

2007-2008 The Men’s Basketball team posted a 13-9 season record on the year to finish third in the OUA West. The season came to an end for the Gryphons in St. Catharines with a 78-74 loss to the Brock Badgers in the West semi-finals. En route to the semis, the Gryphons defeated the Laurier Golden Hawks 69- 59 in the first round of the playoffs. Two veterans and two rookies were placed on the OUA West All-Star teams. Star fourth-year guard Nick Pankerichan (Hamilton, Ont.) was selected to the OUA West First All-Star team, while fourth-year forward Duncan Milne (Calgary, Alb.) received a Second Team berth and guards Jonathan Moscatelli (Toronto, Ont.) and Michael Petrella (Brantford, Ont.) were selected to the OUA West All-Rookie team. Pankerichan made his first appearance on the All-Star list as the six-foot-three guard finished the season leading the Gryphons in scoring with 15.6 points per game and 57 assists. Milne made his debut on the Second Team after finishing 9th in the division in rebounding (7.6 rebounds per game) and was a key defensive stopper for the Gryphons with a team-high 26 blocks and 24 steals. The six-foot-nine forward also finished the season as the second highest Gryphon scorer (13.6 points per game).

Charles Agyemang 3 Duncan Milne 4H Omar Omar 1L Dimitrios Seymour 1L Adam Bering 1L Jonathan Moscatelli 1L Nick Pankerichan 4H Nick Walters 1L Ebe Haile 2 Jay Mott 3 Phillip Pesek 1L Sheriff Wiredu - Sebastian Kasiuk 3 Luke Nevar 3 Michael Petrella 1L Jordan MacNeil 1L Zack Nevar 3 Borko Popic 2

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Trainer: Stephanie Thyssen Assistants: Aron Bariagabre, Chris Dooley, Mike King

OUA Awards Team Awards OUA 1st Team All-Star – Nick Pankerichan MVP of the Year – Duncan Milne OUA 2nd Team All-Star - Duncan Milne MIP of the Year - Adam Bering All Rookie Team – Jonathan Moscatelli & Michael Petrella

2006-2007 This year, the Gryphons posted a 12-10 record to finish fourth in the OUA West standings. In the West semi-finals, the Gryphons put up a great fight but fell 69-61 to the division leading Windsor Lancers. Aron Bariagabre earned Second Team All-Star honours after leading the team with 12.9 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game. Fourth-year forward J.R. Bailey continued to lead the Gryphons on the glass averaging 7.6 rebounds per game and was the second leading scorer with 12.6 points per game this season.

Charles Agyemang 2 Jonathan Gurnham 4H Duncan Milne 3 Zack Nevar 2 J.R. Bailey 2 Ebe Haile 1L Jay Mott 2 Nick Pankerichan 3 Aron Bariagabre 2 Sebastian Kasiuk 2 Luke Nevar 2 Borko Popic 1L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Manager: Jonathan Moscatelli Assistants: Pat Dooley, Chris Dooley, Mike King, Toffer Treiguts Trainer: Colin Wallace

OUA Awards OUA 2nd Team All-Star – Aron Bariagabre

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Aron Bariagabre MIP of the Year - Duncan Milne

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Don Cameron Most Improved Male Student Athlete – Duncan Milne

2005-2006 Under the direction of Chris O’Rourke, OUA West Division Coach of the Year, the Gryphs posted a 14-8 record for 3rd place in one of the most competitive divisions in the CIS. In OUA West quarter-final play, the Gryphons failed to capitalize on home court advantage dropping an 81-74 decision to Laurier with a 10-12 mark. J.R. Bailey was named a First Team All-Star. The Gryphons’ top scorer was 10th in league scoring with 14.52 points per game and 4th in OUA rebounding with 8.19 rebounds per game. J.S. Esposito earned Second Team distinction with 10.41 points per game. Freshman guard Jay Mott was selected to the OUA West All-Rookie team. He made an instant impression with 6.64 points per game. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, 1L: indicates 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Charles Agyemang 1L Taylor Brown 4H Phil Mathies 2 Zack Nevar 1L Kwabena Akenteng 1L JS Esposito 4H Duncan Milne 2 Wes Ontonovich 1L JR Bailey 1L Jonathan Gurnham 3 Jay Mott 1L Nick Pankerichan 2 Aron Bariagabre 1L Sebastian Kasiuk 1L Luke Nevar 1L Joel Richardson 1L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke (14-8) Assistants: Pat Dooley, Matt King, Toffer Treiguts Manager: Jonathan Moscatelli Trainer: Heather Stewart

OUA Awards OUA 1st Team All-Stars - J.R. Bailey OUA 2nd Team All-Stars - J.S. Esposito OUA West All-Rookie team - Jay Mott OUA West Division Coach of the Year - Chris O’Rourke

Team Awards MVP of the Year - J.S. Esposito MIP of the Year - Jonathan Gurnham

2004-2005 In 2004-05, the Gryphons posted an 11-11 record to finish 4th in the OUA West. In OUA West quarter final play, the Gryphons failed to capitalize on home court advantage dropping an 81-66 decision to Lakehead with a 10-12 mark. Jeff Rosar, 7th leading scorer in the OUA and 5th leading rebounder with 16.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, was named an OUA Second Team All-Star. Freshman guard Nick Pankerichan was selected to the OUA West All-Rookie Team. He was the 2nd leading scorer and rebounder on the team with 9.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, 1L: indicates 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Taylor Brown 3 Nadan Kapetanovic 4 Duncan Milne 1L Matt Rosar 3 Shane Cooney 1L Chris MacDonald 1L Jonathan Odumeru 2 Andrew Skiperis 2 J.S. Esposito 3 Eric Malcolm 2 Nick Pankerichan 1L Mark Valvasori 2 Jonathan Gurnham 2 Phil Mathies 1L Jeff Rosar 1L

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Pat Dooley, Matt King, Toffer Treiguts Manger: Okiimi Peters Trainer: Dani McCullough

OUA Awards OUA 2nd Team All-Stars - Jeff Rosar OUA West All-Rookie team - Nick Pankerichan

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Jeff Roser MIP of the Year – Duncan Milne

2003-2004 In 2003-04, the Gryphons had 5 sell-out crowds and were one win away from returning to Halifax. In league play, they posted a 16-6 record, two points behind McMaster. By virtue of their 2nd place finish in the West conference, they earned a bye in the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, they suffered a disappointing loss to Brock in the semis. The season marks the end of careers of two players who made a significant impact on the Gryphon program and the CIS: Second Team All-Canadian and OUA West Division First Team All-Star Kyle Julius and Second Team All-Star Radhi Knapp. Julius was 4th leading scorer in the country with 21.23 points per game and Knapp was 7th leading rebounder with 8.45 boards per game. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Taylor Brown 2 John-Michael Irving 2 Eric Malcolm 1G Andrew Skiperis 1G Shane Cooney - Kyle Julius 3 Jonathan Odumeru 1G Mark Valvasori 1G J.S. Esposito 2 Nadan Kapetanovic 4H Jason Popofski 1G Jonathan Gurnham 1G Radhi Knapp 3 Matt Rosar 2

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Pat Dooley, Matt King, Scott Robinson Trainer: Drew Eidt

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Kyle Julius MIP of the Year – Taylor Brown

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Male Athlete of the Year - Kyle Julius

Dr. James MacLachlan Award - Drew Eidt (Trainer of the Year)

2002-2003 The Gryphons earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs with a 15-7 league record and 2nd place finish in the West Division. With an 84-60 semi- final win over Lakehead they advanced to the title game against McMaster. During the regular season, the teams had met twice with Mac winning on both occasions, but this time, the outcome was different: Guelph downed the Marauders 77-67 to capture the West Division title and earn a berth to the CIS Final 8. Several days later, vying for the Wilson Cup and OUA supremacy, Guelph managed to keep Carleton to a low scoring game, but dropped a 64-56 result to the Ravens. In quarterfinal action at the national championships in Halifax, the 7th seeded Gryphons surprised the #2 ranked UBC Thunderbirds with a 90-76 victory. Guelph then upset 3rd seeded Alberta, defending national champions, 60-55. In the championship game before a crowd of 6,000 spectators, the Gryphons fell 3 points shy of capturing the CIS crown with a 57-54 loss to #1 ranked Carleton. OUA First Team All-Star, Mike Ayanbadejo, was named the West Division Player of the Year and a CIS All-Canadian while 5th year veteran, Mark Halfpenny, was awarded OUA Second Team status. At the CIS Final 8 Tournament, Kyle Julius and J.S. Esposito were recognized as Tournament All-Stars. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Michael Ayanbadejo 4H Mark Halfpenny 5 Radhi Knapp 2 Jordan Spence Taylor Brown 1G John-Michael Irving 1G Adam Lobodici 1G John-Scott Esposito 1G Kyle Julius 2 Michael Muir 1G Jeff Foster 2 Nadan Kapetanovic 3 Matt Rosar 1G Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Pat Dooley, Alex Urosevic, Dan Yarmey Manager: Zach Szereszewski Trainer: Rory Klatt

Team Awards MVP of the Year - Michael Ayanbadejo/Mark Halfpenny MIP of the Year – Kyle Julius

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet

Male Athlete of the Year - Mike Ayanbadejo

President’s Trophy - Mark Halfpenny (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

2001-2002 With one of the most talented squads in the past five years, the Gryphons ended the regular season on a six game winning streak and finished 16-6 good for 2nd place in the OUA West Division behind the Western Mustangs, #3 in the country. By virtue of their placing, they received an opening round bye to the semi finals. In semi final action, the Gryphs hosted McMaster. The game was a defensive battle for the right to go on, but the Gryphons fell short 74-68 to a scrappy Marauder squad. Mike Ayanbadejo had an incredible season averaging a double double with 21 points per game and a league-leading 10.4 rebounds per game, which warranted runner up for Player of the Year in the West Division, First Team All-Star and Second Team All-Canadian honours. Mark Halfpenny had an outstanding year defensively. The Gryphs lose graduating seniors, Chris Popofski, Curtis Seeley, Toffer Treiguts and Koven Padayachee. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Michael Ayanbadejo 3 Nadan Kapetanovic 2 Curtis Seeley 4H Bennet De Brabandere 3 Radhi Knapp 1G Jordan Spence 1G Jeff Foster 1G Mark Melehes 3 T.J. Sprickerhoff 2 Mark Halfpenny 4H Koven Padayachee 5 Toffer Treiguts 5 Kyle Julius 1G Chris Popofski 2 Jon Vermeer 2

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Shane Bascoe, Pat Dooley, Brian Moore Managers: Dan Anstett, Brian Kosowick Trainers: Rory Klatt, Lee Wicksted

Team Awards MVP of the Year - Michael Ayanbadejo MIP of the Year - Chris Popofski

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet President’s Trophy - Mark Halfpenny (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

Dr. James MacLachlan Award - Lee Wicksted (Trainer of the Year)

2000-2001 Guelph rounded out league play with a 10-4 record for 3rd place in the OUA West Division. In quarterfinal action, the Gryphons met Lakehead for the third year in a row and lifted the Thunderwolves’ curse defeating them 80-56. The Gryphs who had been ranked as high as 9th in the national rankings this season were then eliminated in semi final play by the #2 Western Mustangs 97-73. Fifth year player, Shane Bascoe, was selected as a West Division First Team All Star while freshman, Nadan Kapetanovic, was awarded Rookie of the Year. Kapetanovic was also runner up for CIAU Rookie of the Year. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Shane Bascoe 1G Tom Jovanovic 2 Joe Palango 1G Bennet De Brabandere 2 Nadan Kapetanovic 1G Chris Popofski 1G Paul Beecher 2 Geoff MacNeil 5 Curtis Seeley 3 Aaron Giberson 2 Adam Miller 1G Toffer Treiguts 4H Mark Halfpenny 3 Koven Padayachee 4H Jon Vermeer 1G Jason Wenczler 5 Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Dan Anstett, Mark Grant, Brian Kosowick, Dan Yarmey Trainers: Laurie Halfpenny-Mitchell, Jocelyn Sitland 1G

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Shane Bascoe MIP of the Year – Mark Halfpenny

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Scott Yanchus Memorial Award - Nadan Kapetanovic (Male Rookie of the Year)

1999-2000 Rounding out their season with a 7-7 record, the Men’s Basketball team secured 4th place in the OUA West Division conference. In quarter-final play, Guelph’s hope of advancing any further in post-season play was shattered by Lakehead in a 70-57 loss. Guard, Geoff MacNeil, was chosen as a Second Team OUA West Division All Star while freshman, Aaron Giberson, was named to the All Rookie Team. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years)

Mark Allen 2 Geoff MacNeil 4H Paul Beecher 1G Mark Melehes 2 Aharon Brown 2 Koven Padayachee 3 Bennet DeBrabandere 1G Curtis Seeley 2 Aaron Giberson 1G Stefan Selkirk 1G Mark Halfpenny 2 Toffer Treiguts 3 Tom Jovanovic 1G Jason Wenczler 4H

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Dave West, Stephen Krajcarski, Mark Grant Managers: Dan Anstett, Chris Brown Trainer: Laurie Halfpenny-Mitchell, Kara Reid, Jocelyn Sitland

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Jason Wenczler MIP of the Year - Bennet DeBrabandere

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Cathy Rowe Award - Dan Anstett (Manager of the Year)

1998-1999 The Basketball Gryphons posted an 8-6 record to earn them 4th spot in the OUA West Division. In the West Division quarter final contest, the Gryphons fell short 76-79 to Lakehead. Malik Shehbaz and Mike Ayanbadejo were selected as OUA West Division Second Team All Stars.

Mark Allen 1G Mark Melehes 1G Michael Ayanbadejo 2 Koven Padayachee 2 Aharon Brown 1G Curtis Seeley 1G Jason Crotty 3 Malik Shehbaz 5 Mark Halfpenny 1G T.J. Sprickerhoff 1G Brent Jamieson 3 Toffer Treiguts 2 Michael Koolhaas - Jason Wenczler 3 Geoff MacNeil 3 Charles Yearwood 5

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Wayne Kidd, Dave West / Mark Grant Managers: Dane Pierre / Mike Ravensdale Trainers: Laurie Halfpenny / Mark Hunter Team Awards MVP of the Year - Malik Shehbaz MIP of the Year - Koven Padayachee

1997-1998 The Men’s Basketball Team, under new Head Coach, Chris O’Rourke, kept the program in national prominence as they moved as high as fifth in the national rankings throughout the preseason. A tough league schedule saw them finish at 6-8 in fifth place, but came up with a big win on the road at Lakehead to earn a playoff berth. The Gryphons stepped up their performance in the post season as they defeated Brock 75-57 to move on to the OUA West Semi Finals. In their matchup with first place, McMaster, Guelph built up an 11 point lead in the second half, but just fell short at the end 71-67. Freshman, Mike Ayanbadejo, a Second Team OUA All Star was selected as the OUA West Division Rookie of the Year. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years) Michael Ayanbadejo 1G Koven Padayachee 1G Jason Crotty 2 Malik Shehbaz 4H Jeff Erskine 5 Kris Treiguts 1G Jason Graham 1G Jason Wenczler 2 Brent Jamieson 2 Brendan Wilson 1G Kalvin Karimian 3 Jason Wiltshire 2 Geoff MacNeil 2 Charles Yearwood 4H

Coach: Chris O’Rourke Assistants: Kris VanderVeer / Wayne Kidd / Mark Grant Manager: Dane Pierre Trainer: Matt Burnside

Team Awards MVP of the Year - Michael Ayanbadejo MIP of the Year – Jason Crotty

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Scott Yanchus Memorial Award - Michael Ayanbadejo (Male Rookie of the Year)

1996-1997 The Men’s Basketball team advanced to the CIAU Championships for the 5th time in the past 8 seasons and took the Consolation Championship in Halifax. The team tied for 1st place in the OUAA West Division with an 11-3 record and advanced to the division final before dropping the title game to McMaster. In Halifax, Guelph played some of its best basketball of the season losing at the buzzer to eventual champion Victoria but rebounded with victories over Toronto and Bishop’s. Kris Vander Veer was a 1st Team OUAA All-Star and a finalist for the TSN/Ken Shields Award for ability, academic performance and community service. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years) Kenneth Anaebonam 1G Stephen Krajcarski 5 Jason Crotty 1G Geoff MacNeil 1G Paul Eldridge 4H Aaron Rideout 3 Jeff Erskine 4H Darren Thomas 2 Neil Gowe 1G Kris Vander Veer 5 Brent Jamieson 1G Jason Wenczler 1G Collin Jones 3 Charles Yearwood 3 Kalvin Karimian 2

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Chris O’Rourke, Andy Van Dyke, Tarry Upshaw Manager: Dane Pierre Trainer: Matt Burnside / Matt Foran

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Kris Vanderveer MIP of the Year – Kris Vanderveer

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet President’s Trophy - Kris Vander Veer (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

1995-1996 The Basketball Gryphons posted a 10-4 record to earn them 3rd spot in the OUAA West Division. However, the Gryphs then dropped the quarter final contest to Waterloo 69-57. Paul Eldridge was an OUAA First Team All Star while Alex Brainis and Wayne Charles were selected to the Second Team. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years) Alex Brainis 2 Cam Nekkers Wayne Charles 1G Erik Otto 3 Paul Eldridge 3 Aaron Rideout 2 Jeff Erskine 3 Kris Vander Veer 4H Co11in Jones 2 Clark Wincott 1G Kalvin Karimian 1G Charles Yearwood 2 Steve Krajcarski 4H

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Chris O'Rourke, Dean Pandurov, Andy Van Dyke, Tarry Upshaw Manager: Matt Burnside Trainers: Lisa MacNeil, Carla Molloy

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Paul Eldridge MIP of the Year – Aaron Rideout

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet President’s Trophy - Paul Eldridge (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

1994-1995 The Basketball Gryphons surprised most of the experts and took top honours in the OUAA West Division posting a 12-2 record. They won the Wild West Shootout Tournament at Copps Coliseum and the West Division title as they defeated McMaster 76-62 in the championship game after advancing with a 76-55 semi final win over Waterloo. Despite losing the OUAA Final to Toronto by a score of 72-58 they advanced to the CIAU National Championships in Halifax as West Division champions. Despite an outbreak of flu that affected most of the team the Gryphons put in a strong performance despite losing in the 1st round to eventual champions Alberta. They defeated #1 ranked Brandon before losing to #2 Victoria in the consolation final. With only one player graduating the team should be strong in years to come. Rob Henry, was selected as an OUAA First Team All Star while Paul Eldridge was a member of the Second Team. Coach, Tim Darling, was voted OUAA West Division Coach of the Year while Collin Jones was selected as Rookie of the Year in the OUAA West. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Alex Brainis 1G Jeff Erskine 2 Collin Jones 1G Cam Nekkers 1G Aaron Rideout 1G Shaun Wilson 2 Paul Eldridge 2 Rob Henry 2 Steve Krajcarski 3 Erik Otto 2 Kris Vander Veer 3 Charles Yearwood 1G

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Rob Froese, Dean Pandurov, Chris O'Rourke, Walter Schlichthorn Managers: Mark Grant, David Lang, John Beechy Trainers: Lisa MacNeil, Carla Molloy

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Rob Henry MIP of the Year – Kris Vanderveer

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Scott Yanchus Memorial Award - Collin Jones (Male Rookie of the Year)

1993-1994 A young and inexperienced Gryphon team struggled early but put it all together in the later stages of the season. They defeated Windsor to secure a playoff berth and then upset number one ranked, McMaster, to finish the regular season with a 7-7 record. They shone in the playoffs, however, as they upset Waterloo 79-71 and demolished Western 93-76 at Copps Coliseum to advance to the championship game against eventual titlist, McMaster. The Marauders prevailed 88-73 but it did not diminish a great performance from fifth year guard, Chris O'Rourke, who was named a First Team West Division All Star. With virtually everyone else returning, the future looks extremely promising for the Gryphons. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Christian Baldauf 3 James Kritz 1G Paul Eldridge 1G Randy Mahoney 3 Jeff Erskine 1G Rudy Nelson 1G Rob Henry 1G Chris O'Rourke 5 Chris Kopichanski 1G Erik Otto 1G Steve Krajcarski 2 Kris Vanderveer 2 Shaun Wilson 1G

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Rob Froese , Walter Schlichthorn, Tarry Upshaw Managers: Russ Cullinane, Mark Grant Ball Boy: Michael Breaton

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Chris O'Rourke MIP of the Year – Kris Vanderveer

1992-1993 The Men's Basketball Team won more games (30) than any other Gryphor Basketball Team, despite only returning one starter from last year's tean* that advanced to the National Championship Tournament. While the team did not make it back to Halifax they posted a 10-4 regular season record and a second place finish in the tough West Division before bowing out to Brock in the semi finals at Copps Coliseum. Tim Mau was again selected as a First Team All Canadian and along with Rich Wesolowski were OUAA All Stars. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Chris Baldauf 2 Randy Mahoney 2 Mark Tonizzo 2 Andre Baptiste 1G Tim Mau 5 Kris Vanderveer 1G Brent Barnhart 5 Chris O'Rourke 4H Rich Wesolowski 2 Floyd Cobran 2 Rory Steele 2 Stephen Krajcarski 1G Doros Theodosiou 1G

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Ray Darling, Rob Froese, Walter Schlichthorn, Tarry Upshaw Managers: Russ Cullinane, Lisa Jackson, Melissa Leiskau Trainer: James Sweeney

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Tim Mau MIP of the Year – Chris Baldauf

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet W.F. Mitchell Sportsman Award - Tim Mau (Graduating student with talent in his sport, leadership qualities and involvement in Athletics at Guelph)

Male Athlete of the Year - Tim Mau

President’s Trophy - Tim Mau (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

1991-1992 The Men's Basketball team made an unprecedented third consecutive trip to the national championships in Halifax. The Gryphons finished tied for 1st place in the West Division with an 11-3 record but lost the division final 79-76 in overtime to Brock after recording playoff wins over Laurier and McMaster. After dropping a 2 point decision in the opening game of the CIAU Championships Guelph handily defeated Concordia and Brandon to earn the bronze medal. Tim Mau was selected as an OUAA First Team All Star and a First Team All Canadian. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Chris Baldauf 1G Humphrey Hill 1G Rory Steele 3 Brent Barnhart 4H Mark Holland 2 Shawn Taras 5 Floyd Cobran 1G Randy Mahoney 1G Mark Tonizzo 1G Eric Hammond 4H Tim Mau 4H Rich Wesolowski 1G Themis Hantzaridis 1G Chris O'Rourke 3

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Dave McNeil, Greg Hook, Ray Kybartas Manager: Melissa Leiskau Ball Boy: Michael Breaton

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Tim Mau MIP of the Year - Chris O'Rourke

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet President’s Trophy - Tim Mau (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

Don Cameron Memorial Award - Chris O'Rourke (Most Improved Male Athlete over first 3 years)

Scott Yanchus Memorial Award - Rich Wesolowski (Male Rookie of the Year)

Cathy Rowe Award - Melissa Leiskau (Manager/Trainer of the Year)

1990-1991 The Men's Basketball team had another stellar year on the basketball court finishing in first place in the West Division for the first time in ten years and earning a second straight berth in the CIAU National Championships. Tim Mau was selected as a second team All Canadian and a first team OUAA All Star while Eric Hammond and Darren Thomas also made the OUAA All Star teams. The Gryphons having advanced to the CIAU finals with wins over Brandon and Acadia lost in the championship game to Western. Tim Mau was selected to the All-Tournament Team. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Scott Bales 1G Kevin Larose 2 Shawn Taras 4H Brent Barnhart 3 Tim Mau 3 Darren Thomas 1G Stephen Cuevas 2 Brian Moore 3 Garnett Williams lG Ray Darling 5 Chris O'Rourke 2 Eric Hammond 3 David Sherwood 1G

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Dave McNeil, Gary Balogh, Dean Pandurov, Ray Kybartas Managers: Melissa Leiskau, Scott Eckles Trainer: Jennifer Le Blanc

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Ray Darling MIP of the Year – Shawn Taras

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet W.F. Mitchell Sportsman Award - Ray Darling (Graduating student with talent in his sport, leadership qualities and involvement in Athletics at Guelph)

President’s Trophy - Tim Mau (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

Don Cameron Memorial Award - Brent Barnhart (Most Improved Male Athlete over first 3 years)

Cathy Rowe Award - Jennifer Le Blanc (Manager /Trainer of the Year)

1989-1990 The Men's Basketball team capped a very impressive season by winning their first ever OUAA West Division Championship and the Wilson Cup for the overall OUAA Title. After finishing the regular season 11-3 Guelph defeated Western 63-55 in the championship game and Concordia 90-89 in overtime in the OUAA Final. Tim Mau was selected as both the MVP of the West Division and the MVP of the OUAA Championship game as well as being selected a first team OUAA All Star and All Canadian. Eric Hammond was named a first team OUAA All Star and second team All Canadian. The Gryphons made it all the way to the CIAU final with wins over Toronto and Victoria before dropping the championship game to Concordia. Tim Mau was named to the All-Tournament team. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Linas Azubalis 1G Stephen Cuevas 1G Sean Kelly 4H Brent Barnhart 2 Ray Darling 4H Kevin LaRose 1G Ben Birstonas 2 Eric Hammond 2 Rene Luypaert 2 Chris O'Rourke 1G Shawn Taras 3 Tim Mau 2 Greg Scott 2 Kurt Vanclief 1G Brian Moore 2 Tim Sprung 3 Fred Wood 1G

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Gary Balogh, Dave McNeil Managers : John Beechy, Melissa Leiskau Trainer: Kathy McKay

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Eric Hammond MIP of the Year – Chris O’Rourke

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Male Athlete of the Year - Tim Mau

President’s Trophy - Tim Mau (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)

Cathy Rowe Award - John Beechy (Manager/Trainer of the Year)

1988-1989 The men's basketball team was the most improved team in the entire CIAU during the 1988-89 season. After posting a 1-11 record the previous season, the team went 12-2 during the regular season and dropped a narrow 73-68 decision to defending champion, Western, in the West Division Final. Highlights included a thirteen game winning streak during league and playoff action and a final number nine ranking in the country. Tim Mau was selected as an Honourable Mention All Canadian and the CIAU Freshman of the Year and led the league in rebounding at 10.6 per game and was fourth in the division in scoring at 20.1 ppg. Both Mau and Eric Hammond were selected to the OUAA First All Star Team, marking the first time in league history that two first year players were selected. Hammond also averaged 10.2 rpg and was second in the league in rebounding. With virtually the entire team eligible to return next year cannot come too soon. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Scott Aldworth 1G Sean Kelly 3 Brian Moore 1G Brent Barnhart 1G Darrin Laurin 2 Tim Sprung 2 Ray Darling 3 John Leacock 1G Pat Sullivan 2 David De Forge 2 Rene Luypaert 1G Shawn Taras 2 Eric Hammond 1G Tim Mau 1G Sieg Will 5

Coach: Tim Darling Assistants: Doug Aitchison, Gary Balogh, Ben Birstonas, Ray Kybartas, Walter Schlichthorn Managers: John Beechey, Melissa Lasko Trainer: Kevin Coward

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Tim Mau MIP of the Year – Bian Moore

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Don Cameron Memorial Award - Ray Darling (Most Improved Male Athlete over first 3 years)

Scott Yanchus Memorial Award - Tim Mau (Male Rookie of the Year)

1987-1988 The team had a rebuilding season which did not get off to a promising start as centre, Serge Bolzon, was lost for the year with a shoulder injury. Despite the 1-11 record, things look very bright for next year as several new recruits and a number of players who gained valuable experience should make up the nucleus of a contending team. Tim Sprung had a great year as he averaged 21.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game which was third and second in the conference respectively. (No.: indicates letters earned in that sport, G: indicates Gold G - 1st letter earned, H: indicates Honour Award - 4 or more letters earned over 4 years).

Ben Birstonas 1 Mark Holland 1 Pat Sullivan 1G Sergio Bolzon 2 Preston Jickling 1 Shawn Taras 1G Raymond Darling 2 Sean Kelly 2 Terry Upshaw 1G Dave DePorge 1 Darrin Laurin 1 Michael Henahan 1 Tim Sprung 1G

Coach: Tim Darling Assistant: Gary Balogh Manager: Ian Gower Trainer: Colin Sim

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Tim Sprung MIP of the Year – Darrin Laurin

1986-1987 The men's basketball team started a resurgence in 1986-87 as they improved from an 0-12 record in 1986 to a very respectable 6 and 6 mark. After dropping their first four league games, the Gryphons went on a five game winning streak and grabbed a berth in the Top Ten rankings at the number nine position. Jeff Root was selected as a first team OUAA All-Star and placed second in league scoring while Serge Bolson was named to the second All-Star team. New coach Tim Darling hopes that this is the beginning of a strong programme in Gryphon Basketball. (* Denotes letter winner, ** Denotes first time letter winner).

Sergio Bolzon ** John Liotta Greg Scott Joe Clark ** Ed Melna ** Mike Shoemaker Ray Darling ** Darryl Milne ** Al Tinholt * Todd Goetz Bill Oliphant ** Sieg Will * Mark Jensen Kevin Pyne * Ian Winter * Sean Kelly ** Jeff Root *

Coach: Tim Darling - Assistant: Doug Aitchison, Bob Urosevic Trainer: Scott Lusk, Karen MacDonald

Team Awards Captains - MVP of the Year – Sergio Boloz MIP of the Year – Bill Oliphant

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Scott Yanchus Memorial Award - Ray Darling (Male Rookie of the Year)

1985-1986 While the win-loss record was not what the team had hoped for, there were some individual highlights to the 1985-86 season. Captain Jeff Root broke Tom Heslip's single game scoring record with a 43 point performance against the University of Windsor. Root, was also named a first team All-Star and won the CIAU scoring championship averaging 26.2 points per game. The Gryphon Invitational Tournament in November was televised nationally by the Sports Network and with many players returning in 1986-87 it looks considerably brighter. (* Denotes letter winner, ** Denotes first time letter winner).

Steve Barr ** Rob Harold ** Al Tinholt * Joe Clark ** Jeff Root * Sieg Will * David DeForge ** Greg Scott ** Don Williams * Mike Ducharme ** Donovan Thomas ** Ian Winter*

David Arseneault (Coach) Bob Sharpe (Assistant Coach) Todd Campbell (Manager) Marilyn Moore (Trainer)

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Jeff Root MIP of the Year – David DeForge

1984-1985 The men's basketball team turned their fortunes around from the previous season by finishing league play with a 6-6 record which tied them for 3rd place. David Joseph was selected as a first team OUAA All-Star and was the league's second leading scorer. The highlight of the season came January 30th when the Gryphons upset the number-one ranked Waterloo Warriors 81-76 in the Athletics Centre. There was a large number of first year players on the team and the prospects look even brighter for the 1985-86 season. (* Denotes letter winner, ** Denotes first time letter winner).

John Faragher * Kevin Pyne ** Seig Will ** Brent Hanson Jeff Root ** Don Williams ** David Joseph ** Drew Scott * Ian Winter ** John Lohr * Anthony Stewart * Keith Pyne ** Al Tinholt **

David Arseneault (Coach) Bob Sharpe (Assistant Coach) Guy Goldston (Assistant Coach) Bob Cianci (Manager) Julie Hughes (Trainer) Pam Brown (Trainer)

Team Awards MVP of the Year – David Joseph MIP of the Year – Al Tinholt

1983-1984 With an unprecedented number of injuries to key personnel, the Gryphons struggled in a season which resulted in only one win during regular season play. Anthony Stewart, however, established himself as one of the top freshmen players in the country and the 1984-85 season looks promising. The team recorded some impressive wins over Carl ton, Toronto, Regina and Laurier and the spirit displayed was admirable, considering the number of misfortunes that befell them. Both Stewart and Drew Scott were among the top ten scorers in league play and the team's defensive record ranked third overall.

George Baader ** Anthony Stewart ** Paul Flack * Drew Scott * John Faragher ** John Lohr ** Brad Bowering * Dan Sukara * Ian McGregor **

David Arseneault (Coach) Joe Raso (Asst. Coach) Peter Seymour (Manager) Dee Hall (Trainer)

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Paul Flack/Anthony Stewart MIP of the Year – John Faragher

1982-1983 The men's team started the season well, winning their own tournament and defeating Calgary and Acadia on the way to the nations #5 ranking. A severe second half cold streak saw the team finish seventh in the OUAA West -Derrick Lewis captured an all-star berth and Mike Sesto became the teams all-time leading scorer. (* Denotes letter winner, ** Denotes first time letter winner).

Ken Caponni * Ron Henry * Drew Scott ** Paul Flack ** Greg Hook * Michael Sesto * Steve Frangos ** Derrick Lewis * Dan Sukara * George Harpur ** John Lohr ** Brad Bowering **

Michael Wacasey (Manager) Marion Greenberg (Trainer) Dave Arseneault (Coach) Ross Wilson (Asst. Coach)

Team Awards MVP of the Year - Mike Sesto/Derrick Lewis MIP of the Year - Greg Hook

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Don Cameron Memorial Award - Greg Hook (Most Improved Male Athlete over first 3 years)

1981-1982 The men's team played a very tough exhibition schedule in preparation for the OUAA West regular season where they went 7 - 5 for a third place finish. At the championship tournament at Brock, the Gryphons ran into a red hot Windsor team and had to settle for the Consolation Championship with a win over Waterloo. Individual highlights saw three Gryphons earn All-Star recognition. (* Denotes letter winner, ** Denotes first time letter winner).

Ken Capponi ** Dan Ryan Ron Henry * Mark Scott * Greg Hook * Michael Sesto * Tom Heslip * Dan Sukara * Adrian Kirby ** David Thompson Derrick Lewis * Michael Wacasey * Keith Mosher

Coach - Gib Chapman Asst. Coach - Ron Barber, Barry Phillips Trainer - Marion Greenberg Faculty Advisor - Jim Stevens, Dan Yarmey

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Tom Heslip MIP of the Year – Ron Henry

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet W.F. Mitchell Sportsman Award - Tom Heslip (Graduating student with talent in his sport, leadership qualities and involvement in Athletics at Guelph)

Don Cameron Memorial Award - Mark Scott (Most Improved Male Athlete over first 3 years)

1980-1981 The Men's Basketball Gryphons once again went to the buzzer this season before being eliminated from post-season play. This year, it was the Windsor Lancers who scored the final bucket to send the Gryphons out, and this year, it was the OUAA West Championship game. The Gryphons turned in a 10-2 record to take first place in the division, and at the end of the season saw Tom Heslip, Rick Dundas, and Mike Sesto named all-conference and Head Coach Gib Chapman named Coach-of-the-Year for the second straight season. Heslip went on to be named All-Canadian at the final banquet in Waterloo. (* Denotes letter winner, ** Denotes first time letter winner).

Rick Dundas * Mike Hudson Mike Sesto * Rory Gooderham * David Kok Peter Smith * Ron Henry ** Derrick Lewis ** Dan Sukara ** Tom Heslip * Keith Mantesso Mike Wacasey ** Greg Hook ** Mark Scott * Steve Yednoroz

Coach - Gib Chapman Manager - John Aird

Team Awards MVP of the Year – Tom Heslip MIP of the Year – Mark Scott

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Male Athlete of the Year - Tom Heslip

1979-1980 The Men's Team put together a good season at 8-4 and placed third in the OUAA West. At the 'shoot out' at Waterloo, the Gryphons lost to Waterloo in the semi-final on a shot at the buzzer. In the Consolation Final, the Gryphons lost to Western. A highlight of the season was the naming of Gib Chapman as Coach-of-the-Year in the division. (x Denotes letter winner, xx Denotes first time letter winner).

Rick Dundas xx Mike Hryb xx Mike Sesto xx Rory Gooderham x Lloyd Kennedy x Peter Smith xx Ron Hall xx Keith Mantesso x Steve Yednoroz x Tom Heslip xx Mark Scott xx

Coach - G.W. Chapman Asst. Coach - Hank Vandenberg Manager - Wally Carter

Team Awards Bill Dimson Memorial Trophy: MVP of the Year – Rick Dundas

University of Guelph – Athletics Award Banquet Don Cameron Memorial Award - Rick Dundas (Most Improved Male Athlete over first 3 years)