MEN'S BASKETBALL

Mariner Men's Basketball

2009-2010

HEAD COACH: Tony Bryce (4)

Assistant Coach: Henry Bui (1)
Assistant Coach: Carson Williams (1)

#3

CLAYTON
BILLETT
Guard, Freshman

Bachelor of Arts
Nanaimo, BC
Dover Bay

Coaches Comments:
 Clayton is very fundamentally sound and extremely strong for a freshman.  He has had some injuries the past couple years, but as his health keeps getting better so does his game.       

Accomplishments:

This player is proudly sponsored by:
ROCKRIDGE MASSAGE THERAPY

#4

JAKE
HAYTON
Guard, Freshman

Bachelor of Arts
Ladysmith, BC
Ladysmith Secondary

Coaches Comments:
Quietly competitive and hard nosed kid.  I think he is intelligent and tough enough to help us this year as a freshman.  He can knock in the open shot but also has no fear attacking the rim.

Accomplishments:

This player is proudly sponsored by :
STADIUM SPORTS PUB
TONY MCRORY

#5
JOEL
BRON
Forward, Senior

Surrey, BC
Fraser Valley Christian

Coaches Comments:
A 5th year guy that has become a leader for us in just his second season at VIU.  We are expecting him to do just that.  An all around threat that plays hard and stays composed. 

Accomplishments:
2009 BCCAA Silver Medal

This player is proudly sponsored by:
CORE ESSENTIALS

Red Shirt
JACOB
GEARY
Forward, Freshman
Ladysmith, BC
Ladysmith Secondary

Coaches Comments:
Very long and lively, can knock it in and get to the rim.  Starting to fill out and with some hard work in the weightroom he will develop into a college athlete and player.
   

This player is proudly sponsored by: STADIUM SPORTS PUB

#7
EVAN
VERDAL
Guard, Freshman
Victoria, BC
Belmont Secondary

Coaches Comments:
Ev is very creative and can make some things happen in transition.  As he gets physically stronger I expect his level of play to continue to get better at this level.  Very competitive and passionate about the game.                               

This player is proudly sponsored by: MCKINNON GERMANN

#8

MIKE
WOHLERS
Guard, Junior

Bachelor of Arts
Gresham

Coaches Comments:
Mike will add a much needed veteran presence to our perimeter.  He is a solid guy on and off the court and a great find for VIU basketball.  He is quite lively and athletic, and can score in a variety of ways.            

Accomplishments:

This player is proudly sponsored by :
MADMAN MCKAY

#9
JACOB
THOM

Guard, Junior

Bachelor of Arts
Prince Rupert, BC
Prince Rupert Secondary

Accomplishments:
2009 BCCAA Silver Medal
2007 "AA" High School Provincials 1st team All-Star
MVP North West Zone Championships

Coaches Comments:
Our floor general.  Jacob is now entering his 3rd year and I expect it to be a great one.  Has worked on some aspects of his game this summer that should help to improve on an all star season last year.                  

This player is proudly sponsored by:
COASTAL COMMUNITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC

#10
ANDREW
KABAN

Forward, Senior

Bachelor of Social Sciences
Nanaimo , BC
Dover Bay Secondary

Coaches Comments:

Hardest working young man I have every been involved with and that has made him the player he is today.  He is a guy we look to for scoring and he can bring it in a variety of ways.

Accomplishments:
2009 BCCAA Silver Medal
2009 BCCAA Provincial Tournament All-Star

This player is proudly sponsored by:
JOHN BRON

#11

JOEL
SCHAT
Guard, Freshman

Bachelor of Arts
White Rock, BC
WRCA

Coaches Comments:
 Intelligent player and my kind of guy as he competes and does not mind the ‘dirty work’.  Can really shoot the ball and we will push to develop the other aspects of his game. Expecting a solid rookie season.  

Accomplishments:

This player is proudly sponsored by:
JONATHON MARA

#12
FRASER
THOMPSON
Forward, Sophomore

Bachelor of Social Sciences
Australia
Brighton Secondary

Coaches Comments:
From a raw athlete to a solid player last year.  I expect Fraser to continue to build on that and have a great second season at VIU.  He is a beast on the glass, but looking for him to score more this year. 

Accomplishments:
2009 BCCAA Silver Medal
2009 BCCAA Provincial Tournament All-Star

This player is proudly sponsored by:
KING FAMILY

#13

RYLAN
HIGGINSON
Guard, Freshman

Bachelor of Arts
Victoria, BC
Belmont Secondary

Coaches Comments:
Rylan is quite gifted as an athlete and I expect his game to grow into that athleticism.  He will need to continue to work hard in the weightroom if he wants to be a great player in this league, and he knows that so it is just a matter of time.

Accomplishments:

This player is proudly sponsored by
SHARE FINANCIAL Inc
DR.J.G BRASS Inc
P&G SHOSTAK
REMAX DAVE PROCTER REALITY
SUTTON LAW Corp
ASCENT PHYSIOTHERAPY

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MIKE
SEREDICK
Post, Freshman

Bachelor of Arts
Port Alberni, BC
ADSS Secondary

Coaches Comments:

Accomplishments:
Back to basketball after a few years off.  Working hard to get it back.  Going to be a great team guy to have around and will push himself and the other bigs each day in practice

This player is proudly sponsored by: MCKINNON GERMANN

#15
JASON
MCKINNON
Forward, Junior

Duncan, BC
Cowichan Secondary

Coaches Comments:
Brings a different look for us.  Hard working guy that brings some length to the defensive end. Had some injury problems last season and is determined to bounce back with a solid campaign.

This player is proudly sponsored by
W.J.MURPHY CONTRACTING Ltd

#21

PATRICK
MCCARTHY
Forward, Junior

Bachelor of Arts
Nanaimo , BC
Dover Bay Secondary

Coaches Comments:
On the court, off the court, in the class…just as solid as it gets.  In his 3rd season we have asked him to step up and be another leader for our youth. Expecting another solid year out of the big man, but would not be surprised to see a jump in production.  

Accomplishments:
2008 BCCAA All-Rookie Team
Mariner Freshman of the Year
MVP at BC High School AAA Championships

This player is proudly sponsored by:
ROGER A. BECK
OCEANSIDE WINE WORKS