The Sheridan Bruins are ready to take on Canada’s best teams at the 2008 CN - CCAA Men’s National Basketball Championships at Champlain College Saint Lambert. The Oakville college enters the tournament as the third seed and a favourite to medal.

Sheridan will meet host Champlain College Saint Lambert in first round action on Thursday night at 8:30. The Bruins bolster an intimidating lineup with OCAA West First Team All-star Tad Donaldson in the backcourt, accompanied by twin towers Nigel Johnson-Tyghter (OCAA West Second Team All-star) and Shane Reece (OCAA Championship Tournament MVP).

Sheridan last competed for a National Championship in 2006 on their home court, winning a silver medal.

The event will kick off with the CCAA All Canadian Banquet to be held at College Durocher on Wednesday, March 12th at 18h00. Durham’s Anthony Batchelor and Fleming’s Neil O’Sullivan will be honoured as CCAA All-Canadians. Also to be announced will be the CCAA Player of the Year and the Coaching Excellence Award.
To view the detailed schedule and get the latest news and results with the 2008 CN CCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship, visit St. Lambert’s official website at www.champlaincavaliers.com/nationals.

The 2008 CN - CCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship will feature Canada’s top eight men’s collegiate basketball team:
1. Douglas College Royals, New Westminster, B.C.
2. Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics, Halifax, N.S.
3. Sheridan College Bruins, Oakville, Ont.
4. Collège Montmorency Nomades, Laval Que.
5. MacEwan College Griffins, Edmonton, Alta.
6. Champlain College Saint Lambert, Saint Lambert, Que.
7. UBC Okanagan Lakers, Kelowna, B.C.
8. Lakeland College Rustlers, Vermilion, Atla.

Thursday, March 13th
Douglas College 105 - Lakeland College 62
College Montmorency 80 - MacEwan College 49
Mount Saint Vincent University 66 - UBC Okanagan 57
Sheridan College 80 - Champlain College Saint Lambert 75

Friday, March 14th
1:00 PM --- Match 5
3:00 PM --- Match 6
6:30 PM --- Match 7
8:30 PM --- Match 8

Saturday, March 15th
10:00 AM --- Match 9
12:00 PM --- Match 10
2:30 PM --- Match 11
6:30 PM --- Bronze Medal
8:30 PM --- Gold Medal