Basketball
The long road back
By Josh Young The Dalhousie University Tiger’s men’s basketball team had their best season in the program’s history last year by winning the program’s first medal at the national championships. But there was one player unable to get on the court for the entire season: Cedric Sanogo. Sanogo was injured all of last year while…
Read MoreTigers basketballer represents Germany at FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League
The Dalhousie University Tigers received some unique representation on the world basketball stage over the summer. Kentzler, from the women’s basketball team, suited up for Germany in the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League in July and August. The Gottingen, Germany native’s team played in the Europe 1 conference this summer, which was played across six different stops –– separate locations where a portion of the season’s games are played ––over two months.
Read MoreCourting the big leagues
The Maritime Women’s Basketball Association (MWBA) is set to tip off in April 2022. With national team and professional players expected to join MWBA teams, it could soon become one of Canada’s top women’s basketball leagues. The league has drawn interest from Atlantic University Sport (AUS) and Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) players too. Potentially eligible players include members of the Dalhousie University Tigers women’s basketball team.
Read MoreBuilding team culture
After 11 years as head coach of the women’s basketball program at Dalhousie University, Anna Stammberger will retire this spring. She will be succeeded on an interim basis by current assistant coach Anton Berry on April 1, 2021.
Read MoreFinishing what she started
Anna Stammberger (née Pendergast) has coached her final regular season basketball game for the Dalhousie University Tigers women’s basketball team. The 2014-2015 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year announced she would retire following the 2020-2021 season.
Read MoreFrom Tigers to Stingers and back
Ochu played against strong competition in U Sports, but the CEBL was another level to experience. He wasn’t able to get much time on the court, but he was able to learn what it takes to play on the professional level.
Read MoreFrom shutdown to action
Aug. 17. This date marked the beginning of phase three in Dalhousie University’s reopening plan for its athletic facilities. The Dalplex’s pool, basketball court and volleyball court reopened. This is in addition to facilities like the fitness hall, which reopened on Aug. 4.
Read MoreThrough thick and thin
All players are set to return except graduates Sascha Kappos, Jordan Wilson, Brent Martindale and Matt McVeigh. One of the returning players is Keevan Veinot, who will be one of the leaders of this year’s Tigers squad.
Read MoreTigers bring home national medal
The Dalhousie University Tigers men’s basketball team made history this season as they won a U Sports silver medal to cap off the 2019-20 season.
Read MoreTigers repeat as AUS champions
The Dalhousie University Tigers men’s basketball team near-perfect season continued as they won their fifth AUS Championship in six years on March 1.
Read MoreDalhousie basketball alumni honoured nationally
Dalhousie University Tigers alumni Kathy Spurr and Anna Stammberger have been named to the U Sports top 100 women’s basketball players of the last century.
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