Concordia Thunder Men's Basketball History

 

Beginning in the 1999-00, the Concordia Thunder men’s basketball team has been one of the most success programs in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC). The men’s basketball program found early success – making the playoffs in only the third season in the ACAC that kickstarted 14 consecutive appearances at the ACAC Conference Championships. Overall, the Thunder have made the playoffs 18 times – and only missed three conference championship tournaments. The Thunder men’s basketball program has captured seven medals at the ACAC Conference Championships, produced 37 ACAC All-Conference Athletes and three CCAA All-Canadians: Ethan Sir (2011-12), Milos Prijovic (2012-13), and Ryan McLaren (2018-19). Current head coach Reagan Wood is a four time ACAC Coach of the Year, and has lead the Thunder men’s basketball team to double digit wins in seven of his eight seasons at the helm. Under Coach Wood, the Thunder have consistently been a top team in the league – making their first appearance at the CCAA nationals in 2014, and winning their third regular season division title in 2016-17 after a 20-4 season. 

Head Coaches: Chris Nicol (1999-03), Brian Ross (2003-07), Paul Sir (2007-12), Reagan Wood (2012-Present)

 

 

 

ACAC Conference Championship Results
2018-19 Silver Medal
2017-18 Bronze Medal
2013-14 Silver Medal
2008-09 Silver Medal
2005-06 Bronze Medal
2004-05 Bronze Medal
2002-03 Silver Medal

 

 

 

All-Conference Athletes:

CCAA All-Canadians:

First Team:

Second Team:

  
  • Ronald Bacon, Jr: 2018-19, 2019-20
  • Daryl Balog: 2004-05
  • Jamaal Bucknor: 2007-08, 2008-09, 2013-14
  • Ryan Coleman: 2014-15
  • Hugh Foster: 2001-02
  • Darren Graham: 1999-00, 2000-01
  • Adnan Hajdarevic: 2008-09
  • Brett Jakubec: 2016-17
  • Jason Jones, Jr: 2015-16
  • Paul Kuperus: 2005-06
  • Oliver McGee: 2003-04
  • Ryan McLaren: 2017-18, 2018-19
  • Keith Miller: 2004-05
  • Milos Prijovic: 2012-13
  • Kris Raymond: 2006-07
  • Graeme Reid: 2002-03
  • Ethan Sir: 2010-11, 2011-12
  • Jason Smith: 2009-10
  • Mike Szynkowski: 2005-06
  • David Vandervelde: 2003-04

 
  • Ronald Bacon, Jr: 2017-18
  • Jared Cornish: 2009-10
  • Adnan Hajdarevic: 2007-08, 2009-10
  • Jim Huffman: 2001-02
  • Brett Jakubec: 2017-18
  • Luka Korosec: 2019-20
  • Ryan McLaren: 2016-17
  • Keith Miller: 2003-04
  • Milos Prijovic: 2011-12
  • Kris Raymond: 2005-06
  • Artez Scharer: 2014-15
  • David Shantz: 2013-14
  • Ryan McLaren: 2018-19
  • Milos Prijovic: 2012-13
  • Ethan Sir: 2011-12

 

 

 

Concordia Thunder Men's Basketball Records

 

Single Season:
Total Points Points Per Game Field Goal % Three Point %
1. Ryan McLaren: 560 (2018-19)   1. Ryan McLaren: 23.3 (2018-19)   1. David Vandervelde: .607 (2003-04)   1. Jeremy Barrows: .548 (2010-11)
2. Ryan Coleman: 487 (2014-15)   2. Ryan Coleman: 20.3 (2014-15)   2. Ryan Coleman: .582 (2014-15)   2. Keith Miller: .472 (2003-04)
3. Paul Kuperus: 469 (2005-06)   3. Ethan Sir: 19.9 (2011-12)   3. Jim Huffman: .561 (2001-02)   3. Matt Hamilton: .464 (2002-03)
4. Ryan McLaren: 446 (2017-18)   4. Paul Kuperus: 19.5 (2005-06)   4. Kris Raymond: .549 (2005-06)   4. Paul Kuperus: .449 (2005-06)
5. Artez Scharer: 445 (2014-15)   5. Milos Prijovic: 19.3 (2012-13)   5. Keaton Souster: .547 (2018-19)       Mike Malin: .449 (2016-17)
                     
Free Throw % Assists  Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds
1. Ryan McLaren: .901 (2018-19)    1. Chris Wilson: 157 (2001-02)    1. Ryan Coleman: 102 (2014-15)    1. Ryan Coleman: 182 (2014-15) 
2. Paul Kuperus: .894 (2005-06)   2. Chris Wilson: 148 (2002-03)   2. Kris Raymond: 91 (2006-07)   2. Darren Graham: 169 (1999-00)
3. Ryan McLaren: .878 (2017-18)   3. Chris Wilson: 133 (2000-01)   3. David Shantz: 86 (2013-14)   3. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 167 (2019-20)
4. Brett Jakubec: .871 (2017-18)   4. Daryl Balog: 111 (2004-05)   4. Jim Huffman: 83 (2001-02)   4. Kris Raymond: 165 (2006-07)
5. Daryl Balog: .861 (2003-04)   5. Adnan Hajdarevic: 104 (2005-06)   5. Darren Graham: 78 (1999-00)   5. Michael Szynkowski: 159 (2005-06)
                     
Total Rebounds Steals Blocks    
1. Ryan Coleman: 284 (2014-15)   1. Dallas Wright: 58 (2013-14)   1. Jared Cornish: 31 (2008-09)      
2. Kris Raymond: 256 (2006-07)   2. Artez Scharer: 55 (2014-15)   2. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 27 (2016-17)      
3. Darren Graham: 247 (1999-00)   3. Jason Smith: 53 (2009-10)   3. Euriah Pemberton: 24 (2016-17)      
4. Jim Huffman: 241 (2001-02)   4. Dallas Wright: 51 (2011-12)   4. Mike Malin: 21 (2015-16)      
5. Michael Szynkowski: 219 (2005-06)       Brett Kallio: 51 (2008-09)   5. Jared Cornish: 20 (2009-10)      

 

 

Career Records:
Games Played Total Points Points Per Game Field Goal %
1. Adnan Hajdarevic: 116 (2004-10)   1. Ryan McLaren: 1692 (2014-19)   1. Ryan Coleman: 20.3 (2014-15)   1. Jim Huffman: .563 (2000-03)
2. Ryan McLaren: 113 (2014-19)   2. Adnan Hajdarevic: 1341 (2004-10)   2. Darren Graham: 18.5 (1999-01)   2. David Vandervelde: .539 (2002-04)
3. Trevor Dreger: 109 (2003-10)   3. Ethan Sir: 1158 (2006-12)   3. Hugh Foster: 18.1 (2001-02)   3. Jamaal Bucknor: .525 (2007-14)
4. Ethan Sir: 107 (2006-12)   4. Kris Raymond: 1150 (2004-10)   4. Artez Scharer: 16.8 (2014-16)       Mike Szynkowski: .525 (2004-06)
5. Brett Jakubec: 105 (2013-18)   5. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 1124 (2016-20)   5. Ryan McLaren: 15.0 (2014-19)   5. Two tied at .516  
                     
Three Point % Free Throw % Assists Offensive Rebounds
1. Paul Kuperus: .421 (2002-06)   1. Ryan McLaren: .854 (2014-19)   1. Chris Wilson: 438 (2000-03)   1. Kris Raymond: 279 (2004-10)
2. Mike Malin: .412 (2015-18)   2. Ryan Coleman: .845 (2014-15)   2. Adnan Hajdarevic: 273 (2004-10)   2. Jim Huffman: 206 (2000-03)
3. Reid Fralick: .388 (2009-11)   3. Artez Scharer: .839 (2014-16)   3. Justin Kelly: 229 (2003-07)   3. Milos Prijovic: 177 (2010-13)
    Brett Kallio: .388 (2008-10)   4. Brett Jakubec: .803 (2013-18)   4. Brett Jakubec: 216 (2013-18)   4. Ryan McLaren: 169 (2014-19)
5. Dorn Nand: .381 (2006-09)   5. Paul Kuperus: .792 (2002-06)   5. Dallas Wright: 208 (2009-14)   5. Jamaal Bucknor: 167 (2007-14)
                     
Defensive Rebounds Total Rebounds Steals Blocks
1. Kris Raymond: 475 (2004-10)   1. Kris Raymond: 754 (2004-10)   1. Dallas Wright: 207 (2009-14)   1. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 75 (2016-20)
2. Jamaal Bucknor: 469 (2007-14)   2. Jamaal Bucknor: 636 (2007-14)   2. Nathaniel Wojcicki: 124 (2010-16)   2. Jared Cornish: 51 (2008-10)
3. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 458 (2016-20)   3. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 547 (2016-20)   3. Brett Jakubec: 116 (2013-18)   3. Euriah Pemberton: 49 (2013-17)
4. Milos Prijovic: 347 (2010-13)   4. Milos Prijovic: 524 (2010-13)   4. Jason Smith: 107 (2004-10)   4. Mike Malin: 38 (2015-18)
5. Ryan McLaren: 341 (2014-19)   5. Ryan McLaren: 510 (2014-19)   5. Ryan McLaren: 105 (2014-19)   5. Jamaal Bucknor: 28 (2007-14)
                     
Field Goals Made Three Point Shots Made Free Throws Made    
1. Ryan McLaren: 602 (2014-19)   1. Rob Haack: 167 (2010-15)   1. Ryan McLaren: 380 (2014-19)      
2. Adnan Hajdarevic: 470 (2004-10)   2. Adnan Hajdarevic: 154 (2004-10)   2. Adnan Hajdarevic: 315 (2004-10)      
3. Kris Raymond: 445 (2004-10)   3. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 149 (2016-20)   3. Jamaal Bucknor: 265 (2007-14)      
4. Ronald Bacon, Jr.: 433 (2016-20)   4. Ethan Sir: 138 (2006-12)   4. Kris Raymond: 263 (2004-10)      
5. Ethan Sir: 422 (2006-12)   5. Paul Kuperus: 126 (2002-06)   5. Jason Smith: 249 (2004-10)