KAMLOOPS – Three young hoopsters from Ontario are the latest recruits to commit to the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, announced head coach Nevin Gleddie.
“I am very excited to have these three players join us,” he said. “It is great to have players from another part of the country and should enhance the experience for all our athletes. We are nearing the end of our recruiting and I believe should be very competitive next season.”
Moving west to play varsity ball in the Canada West conference of the Canadian Interuniversity Sports league are Daniel Sawh, Navanga Burke and Kamar Burke.
Sawh, a 2nd-year transfer from Redeemer College in Hamilton, was recruited by several Division II schools in the US but decided that TRU would be his best option.
“Daniel is an extremely competitive and hard worker who will bring some quickness and tough on-the-ball defense to our back court,” said Gleddie. “He is very good on the ball, is strong and uses his lateral quickness to his advantage. He can also score. At 5’8″, what he lacks in height he more than makes up for in tenacity,” added Gleddie.
Navanga Burke, a 6’0″ 3rd-year transfer from Hamilton’s Mohawk College is a strong defensive player, said Gleddie.
“Navanga will also bring some depth and quickness to our perimeter defense. He is a great on-the-ball defender and a great playmaker. He is a guy who does all the intangibles; defensive anticipation, gets on loose balls,” Gleddie explained.
Kamar Burke has been out of high school for two years and was slated to go Division I in the USA, but will be attending TRU for several reasons, including wanting to play with his older brother Navanga and best friend Daniel.
Gleddie is looking forward to adding the 6’6″ 1st-year player from Mississauga to his team.
“Kamar may just be the best recruit we have ever landed talent-wise,” he said. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to coach a player with Kamar’s potential. He can play every position on the floor: he can post, rebound, handle the ball, shoot, and take it to the rim. He will be very exciting addition to our team and should make an immediate impact.”
For more information, please contact:
- Nevin Gleddie at 250-318-4233 or 250-828-5272
Kamar Burke at 416-316-8415
Daniel Sawh at 416-358-6803
Navanga Burke at 416-826-8859
