CCAA Men’s Basketball Award Recipients
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Jude Shepherd-Hills of the Briercrest College Clippers has been named the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Shepherd-Hills was instrumental in leading the Clippers to a dominant 19-1 conference record this season. The forward posted impressive numbers, averaging 16.7 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 50.4% from the field.
Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Shepherd-Hills is a strong leader both on and off the court. He also plays a key role in mentoring his teammates, leading small group training sessions, and excelling academically as an honour roll student every year at Briercrest. Shepherd-Hills’ passion for basketball extends beyond Briercrest, as he was a member of the Saskatchewan Rattlers training staff in 2024. Additionally, he served as the 18U Head Coach for Golden Ticket Basketball Club in 2023, demonstrating his dedication to growing the sport at all levels. The CCAA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year recipient receives a customized ring provided by Jostens Canada, the Official Ring Supplier of the CCAA. |
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| 2025 CCAA Men's Basketball All-Canadians |
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| David Finch PACWEST Camosun Chargers Guard/Forward Year 3 Sports Management |
Kameron Bender PACWEST VIU Mariners Guard Year 3 Bachelor of Arts |
Keenan Miller ACAC Keyano College Huskies Guard Year 4 Business Administration - Esport Management |
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| Brock Dewsbery ACAC St. Mary's Lightning Guard Year 5 Bachelor of Arts Psychology |
Jude Shepherd-Hills ACAC Briercrest Clippers Forward Year 5 Psychology |
Malik Grant OCAA Humber Hawks Power Forward Year 4 Rec and Leisure |
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| Mark Stoop OCAA Durham College Lords Forward Year 4 Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices |
Mazin Tiea OCAA St. Clair College Saints Forward Year 4 Protection, Security & Investigation |
Édouard Gauthier RSEQ Dynamiques du collège Jean-de-Brébeuf Arrière Year 2 Social sciences |
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| Isaac Pierre-Louis RSEQ Dynamiques du collège Jean-de-Brébeuf Ailier Year 3 Social sciences |
Guillaume St-Pierre RSEQ Volontaires du Cégep de Sherbrooke Guard Year 2 Social sciences with mathematics |
Bryce Corless Holland Forward Year 5 Sports and Recreation |
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"Jude Shepherd-Hills embodies everything the CCAA looks for in a Player of the Year—excellence on the court, leadership within his team, and a commitment to both athletic and academic success. His ability to impact the game in so many ways, from scoring and rebounding to defending and facilitating, has made him an invaluable piece of Briercrest College’s incredible season." said Jonathan Lambert, CCAA Men's Basketball National Convenor, "Beyond the stat sheet, Jude’s dedication to his teammates, his mentorship off the court, and his contributions to the basketball community set him apart. His legacy as Briercrest’s all-time leading rebounder and a model student-athlete is well-earned, and we are thrilled to recognize him as the 2025 CCAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Year."
