The St. Clair College Basketball programs have enjoyed a good summer of recruiting with some outstanding new talent set to take the floor the Saints this upcoming season. The Saints schedule is also highlighted by a trip to North Vancouver, B.C., Thanksgiving weekend for a pre-season tournament hosted by Capilano University.
 
The women's basketball team will attempt to suit up three sisters in returning players Kelly and Katie Rizea along with older sibling Kendyl. Other returning players include Daniella Abrams, Kayla Langlois, Tracy Fick, Angel Russell, Sabrina Uras, Deanna Dunn and Bienka Jones. Key recruits to the fold include Tori Schutz (St. Thomas of Villanova), Rachel Duic (St. Anne) and Jade Lyons (F.J. Brennan).
 
On the men's side, head coach Matt Devin returns Saints rookie of the year Anthony DeRose along with Alex Temesy and Eli Hesley. Key recruits include McMaster transfer Matt Barker, who played for the CIS champion football team in 2011. Jay Gander (Riverside) will bolster the frontcourt along with Mitch Girard (General Amherst). However, a pair of Leamington, Ont., natives in Dave Younan (Cardinal Carter) and Andy Malott (Leamington) will make impacts right away who are both former Mr. Basketball players from high school.
 
The Saints open up the OCAA West Region regular season with a pair of home games Nov. 3 and 4 against Sault and Algoma.

Source: St. Clair College