The men’s basketball team at UNBC completed its first step when it comes to filling the holes left behind by graduating guards Tyrell Laing, Vova Pluzhnikov, and Payton Tirrell.
Today (Wednesday) the Timberwolves announced the commitment of Yve Nsanzinshuti for the upcoming Canada West season.
“I feel great. I feel blessed. I am happy to come to UNBC and I can’t wait to be there. If I wasn’t playing basketball, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Since I was a kid, I was going to school because of basketball. It was my motivation. I love basketball.”
Nsanzinshuti has forged a unique path to the green and gold.
In Quebec, an academic system exists where a student can transition from high school to the post-secondary level, while playing university basketball, despite not losing any U-SPORTS eligibility.
Nsanzinshuti suited up for Champlain St. Lambert in the RSEQ (Quebec Student Sports Network in English), before committing to the Timberwolves.
“I saw the city and I saw the campus, and I really liked it. Basketball-wise, I saw the team play with a ball-screen, and I really love playing with a ball screen. As a point guard, I love it. I think Todd (Jordan) and I are going to have a really good relationship.”
With Champlain St. Lambert, Nsanzinshuti averaged 13 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.7 steals per game. His passing numbers were good for fourth in the RSEQ, while his steals were second-most in the conference.
The 20-year-old will arrive in PG in August to prepare for the Canada West season.
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