Basketball

BCCAA Basketball All-Stars Announced

(L-R) Jobair Satari, Mark Dabrowski, and Drew Slaght
photo Jerald Walliser

The BCCAA announced the All-Star selections for the 2009-10 season and three Royals athletes were among those recognized for their outstanding seasons. Jobair Satari and Drew Slaght were named to the second All-Star team while freshman Mark Dabrowski made the All-Rookie Team.

Jobair Satari is a second year forward with the Royals but has seniors worth of experience. He is the only hold over from the 2007-08 edition of the CCAA National champion Royals squad. Satari currently leads the league in rebounding (10.61 rbs)and 8th in points (15.61 pts). His leadership and influence on the young Royals has been instrumental in this seasons accomplishments

Drew Slaght is a third year guard with the Royals and has been a consistent contributor to the Royals offense. Drew ranks 9th in scoring (14.94 pts)in the 6th in assists (3.06 asst)in the BCCAA League.

Freshman Mark Dabrowski has turned some heads this season and has been rewarded with an All-Rookie Team selection. A big bodied post player, Mark averages 7.19pts and 4.31rbs per game.

Up next for the Royals are the Provincial Championships and a first round match-up against Capilano University Blues. The tournament is hosted by Vancouver Island University. Watch a live broadcast of the game

Royals return to the Post Season

Royals huddle
photo Jerald Walliser

With a split weekend vs. the Langara College Falcons, the Royals secured a 5th seed to return to the post season where they will face The Capilano University Blues. The young Royals have had a strong second half of the season going 7-4 after a rough 1-6 start.

The Royals split the season series with the Blues, each having won on the other teams home court. The team has had great leadership both on and off the court from 2nd year forward, Jobair Satari and 3rd year guard, Drew Slaght. Both players are in the top 7 in league scoring, and Jobair was the leading rebounder in the conference, despite playing on the wing. It has been a complete team effort by the Royals this year, with every player contributing to the teams success. If the team continues to build on their momentum, they could be a very dangerous team come playoffs!

Follow all the playoff action from VIU streamed live, March 4-6

Down to the Wire

Kevin Jackel
photo Jerald Walliser

With 3 teams tied for the last 3 playoff spots and only 2 points separating the teams on the "bubble", the Royals will need a top notch performance to secure their playoff standing. This weekend the Royals will face cross town rivals, the Langara College Falcons. The game does have a twist, however, as it will be hosted at Kwantlen Polytechnic Univeristy due to the 2010 Olympics. Game times are at 1:30pm both days (Friday 19 and Saturday 20) with the women's games to follow at 3:30pm. Come out and support your Royals!

Royals continue to Roll

Stuart McIntosh
photo Jerald Walliser

The Douglas College Men’s Basketball team continue their hot streak with their weekend sweep of the CBC Bearcats. The Royals won 105-65 Friday night and then completed the much needed sweep Saturday night with a tough 87-75 victory. The Royals are now 6-6 for the year as and currently sit 5th in the conference, one game behind the Capilano University Blues. This was the 5th straight win for the Royals as the team is beginning to gel as a group. Led by the leadership of Drew Slaught and Jobair Satari, the young squad is slowly coming together.

With 5 first year players as well as six new faces to the program, the young team is learning how to compete every weekend in arguably the toughest conference in the Country. With so many new players and the departure of two key starters a week before conference play, it has taken time for this team to gel. But the effort provided by the team both on and off the court this year is something that they can be very proud of.

The road does not get any easier for the Royals as they have to travel to UNBC and play the #2 ranked team in the Country this weekend.

Teamwork and Discipline prevail over the Blues

Aurel David
photo Sean Velasco

The Douglas College Men’s Basketball team gutted out an impressive come from behind victory over the #4 ranked Capilano University Blues this weekend. After falling behind by 16 at the end of the 1st quarter, the young Royal’s team came together to fight and claw their way to a 64-58 win in a very tough road atmosphere. The “FAB 4” freshman led their comeback, topped off with a 24-9 4th quarter which made all the difference in a much needed win for the team. Aurel David sparked a run in the 2nd quarter which allowed the team to only be down 10 heading into the break. Strong play on both ends of the floor by freshman Malcolm Mensah and Mark Dabrowski, added a physical and active presence that was missing during the 1st half of the year. Freshman Guard Hamid Aziz also hit a big 3 with 2 minutes left in a tie game and the Royals never looked back.

Jobair Satari once again showed why he is one of the best players in the Province with a HUGE night. His 15pts were only surpassed by his 17 rebs and 5 assists. His leadership of the freshman and the entire team is something that does not show on the scoresheet, but is more valuable than any hoop all season. The royals are off to Abbotsford to face a tough CBC squad, and are once again in the thick of things for the playoff run.

Old Spaghetti Factory Player of the Week

Jobair Satari
photo Sean Velasco

Jobair had a solid weekend for the Royals and is a great leader both on and off the court. Jobair is returning to action this year after a year off, and has not missed a beat. He is the team leader in rebounding and has been averaging 16ppg as well.

His work ethic and passion for the game, has been a bright spot thus far this season, and he will be a huge part of the Royals success this season.