KAMLOOPS – TRU WolfPack point guard Sean Garvey, who finished his team’s inaugural CIS season ranked 5th in assists and 9th in 3-point field goal percentages in conference play in Canada West and was a finalist for BC Sport’s College Athlete of the Year, will not be playing with his team in the 2006-07 season.

“Sean is opting out of next season to get caught up on his studies so he can finish playing the same time he finishes his degree,” said WolfPack men’s basketball head coach Nevin Gleddie.

Gleddie’s not losing Garvey entirely, however.

“Sean will sit out next season helping me out on the bench and basically redshirting and will play his final year of eligibility 2007/08,” explained Gleddie.

“While I am disappointed that Sean will not be returning to the roster next season, I do look forward to his return. I am also excited that Sean will be staying involved with the program by joining coaches Blair and Haugland and I on the bench next season.”

Although Gleddie’s going to miss his star player, he’s comfortable with Garvey’s decision and how it fits into his long-term plans.

“I support Sean and his family in their decision,” said Gleddie. “We all felt that it was important that Sean finish his degree prior to trying to gain a playing contract in Europe. Sean and I agree that it will be easier for him to secure a contract overseas if he has a current stat line.”

For more information, please contact Nevin Gleddie at 250-828-5272 (w) or 250-318-8733 (c) or Sean Garvey at 250-314-1070.