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UNBC WBB ink Coquitlam forward to roster

The UNBC Timberwolves women’s basketball recruiting class will include a forward from Coquitlam.

Head Coach Sergey Shchepotkin announced today (Wednesday) Avin Jahangiri has committed to the program.

Jahangiri, who is set to graduate from Dr. Charles Best Secondary School is averaging 10 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks for the Blue Devils.

In December, she captured MVP honours from the Deb Phalen tournament and has received numerous Player of the Game awards during her final season of high-school ball.

“I chose to commit to UNBC because I think this team is one I can fit into. The program can help me grow as a basketball player and a person,” remarked Jahangiri who also plays basketball at the club level for Dan Nayebzadeh and Jessica Castillo at Excel Basketball.”

“Academically I like that the classes at UNBC are small and the programs are strong and can really help me with my career.”

Jahangiri has applied to UNBC’s Biomedical Studies program with the goal of becoming a Physiotherapist.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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