Heat men's basketball was last on the court at UBC Okanagan on a Friday the 13th versus UNBC. They will once again host the Timberwolves on the 13th for their home opener at UBC Okanagan with tip-off at 8 p.m. The rematch plays at 7 p.m.
Game Times
Canada West conference games
FRIDAY, NOV 13th, 2015:
8 PM | Basketball (M) vs the UNBC Timberwolves
Webcast | Live Stats | Tickets
SATURDAY, NOV 14th, 2015:
7 PM | Basketball (M) vs the UNBC Timberwolves
Webcast | Live Stats | Tickets
To be played at the gymnasium at UBC Okanagan.
| UBCO | TALE OF THE TAPE | UNBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 13th | Points per game | 84 | 4th |
| 25 | 13th | FG made per game | 28.5 | 7th |
| 62 | 12th | FG attempts per game | 61 | 13th |
| 40.3 | 12th | FG Pct | 46.7 | 5th |
| 6.5 | 11th | 3PT made per game | 15 | 1st |
| 19 | 14th | 3PT attempts per game | 33 | 1st |
| 34.2 | 8th | 3PT Pct | 45.5 | 2nd |
| 11.5 | 13th | FT made per game | 12 | 11th |
| 19 | 11th | FT attempt per game | 16 | 14th |
| 60.5 | 13th | FT Pct | 75 | 5th |
| 13.5 | 6th | Off rebounds per game | 7 | 15th |
| 33.5 | 12th | Total rebounds per game | 23.5 | 16th |
| -4 | 9th | Rebound margin per game | -6.5 | 12th |
| 8.5 | 12th | Assists per game | 8.5 | 12th |
| 15 | 8th | Turnovers per game | 12 | 2nd |
| 81.5 | 11th | Points per game allowed | 89.5 | 15th |
| 49.1 | 13th | Opponents' Field goal Pct | 57.9 | 16th |
| 36.7 | 11th | Opponents' 3PT Pct | 48.3 | 16th |
UBC OKANAGAN HEAT (4-4, 0-2 Canada West)CIS National Ranking: //
CanWest Standings: T3 - Explorer
Last week: /0-2 / Fri L at UNBC (79-67) / Sat L at UNBC (84-69)
Streak: Lost 2
2014-15 CW Regular Season Record: 3-17
2014-15 CW Playoff Record: /
2014-15 Overall Record: 4-26
Last CW Title/Total CW Titles: NA
Last CIS Title/Total CIS Titles: NA
KELOWNA, B.C – The UBC Okanagan men’s basketball team couldn’t open their new season in the best possible fashion, losing both their games to hosts Fraser Valley. The Heat will be hosting the UNBC Timberwolves this weekend. The first game will take place on Friday, November 13th with the game scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. The second game will take place on Saturday, November 14th with the game set tot start at 7 p.m.
Key Players : Third year guard Randall Mosca has a 100 percent three-point conversion rate, making 3-3, which puts him in first place in the conference. Mosca has also gotten 21 points so far in his first two games for UBCO. Second year forward Dean Johnston impressed with his 28 points in the two games.
Key Stat – The Heat had a promising rebound rate which stood at 37.5 rebounds per game at the end of the season, putting them 10th in Canada West.
Head to Head : The Timberwolves lead 6-2 against the Heat in Canada West.
UNBC TIMBERWOLVES (/-/, 0-2 Canada West) CIS National Ranking: //
CanWest Standings: T3 - Explorer
Last week: /0-2 / Fri L vs TRU (94-89) / Sat L vs TRU (85-79)
Streak: Lost 2
2014-15 CW Regular Season Record: 12-8
2014-15 CW Playoff Record: 0-2 (swept by UBC)
2014-15 Overall Record: 12-10
Last CW Title/Total CW Titles: none
Last CIS Title/Total CIS Titles: none
UNBC Timberwolves – The Timberwolves haven’t had the best of starts to their conference, losing both their games. The squad will make a trip to play the Heat this weekend and will be in Kelowna at UBC Okanagan.
Current Form – The Timberwolves go into this game with a 0-2 record and stand tied in last place in the division after losing both games at home to Thompson Rivers.
Key Players : Guard Elliot Rowe has an impressive 75.0 as his field goal percentage, putting him fifth in the category, another guard Rhys Elliot has amassed a staggering 59 points in the two games played so far, putting him on top of the charts in Canada West. Elliot also tops the average points per game with 29.5.
preseason preview courtesy of Canadawest.org
Number of new players: 5 / Key Recruits (Name (POS/Hometown/Last Team): Austin Chandler (F/Wenatchee, Wash./Wenatchee Valley College); Anthony Hokanson (G/Vancouver, B.C./Kitsilano Secondary); Haydn Molcak (F/Prince George, B.C.); Saje Gosal (Golden, B.C./Golden Secondary); Neal Randhawa (Golden, B.C./Golden Secondary)
Number of departing players: 4 / Key Losses (Name (POS/number of years with team): / Franco Kouagnia (F, 2 years); Devin McMurtry (F, 2 years); Jeff Chu (G, 2 years – now a Graduate Assistant with UNBC)
Key performer: Rhys Elliott, Shooting Guard - Rhys will be looked upon to be the catalyst for the Timberwolves offence. The Australian Import was one of the most efficient guards in Canada West last season and will be looked upon to take an increased leadership and scoring role for UNBC this season.
Coach Quote: “This season will be about our program looking to take another step forward. Last year we saw a lot of growth from our guys in their understanding about how to compete in Canada West. With the losses of three key seniors from last year, we will be looking for some guys to step up and continue to push the bar upward. We are excited for the challenge of pursuing another playoff appearance. It is our hope that come March we are playing at a level that can challenge the top teams in the conference.” – UNBC head coach Todd Jordan
Key storyline: The men’s basketball Timberwolves will look to continue building on last season, when they earned the school’s first Canada West playoff berth in any sport since joining the conference in 2012 before getting swept by the UBC Thunderbirds.
UNBC’s depth will be tested this season, as the Timberwolves have had to remodel their front court following the graduation of Canada West all-star Franco Kouagnia and veteran Devin McMurtry. In their place, former Wenatchee Valley Knight Austin Chandler will try to fill the void, along with Greek import Vaggelis Loukas.
Following the graduation of Jeff Chu, fifth-year guard Billy Cheng should figure in as a key piece in any UNBC success, as will fellow senior Colin Plumb.
The Timberwolves will field a young squad this season, though players like Anthony Hokanson and Haydn Molcak could push for more minutes as the season progresses.