Recruits lured by North athletic facilities, university connection

Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by David White in Sports

TOM YAWNEY
SPORTS REPORTER

While the Humber Hawks men and women’s basketball teams are enjoying successful seasons, their operations staffs are working hard off the court to secure talent for future seasons.
Humber recruits prospective players by hosting tournaments and camps throughout the year.
“I remembered Humber from high school tournaments and then I came to a Nike camp here in July and met coach Darrell (Glenn) and registered,” said senior forward Jadwey Hemmings.
The recruitment of players is a year round process as both high school and club team players assess their options.
“We have a list of players that we are going after but right now they are exploring their US options,” said varsity basketball co-ordinator James Depoe.
“The men’s team is looking for a knockdown shooter and a quick penetrating guard to break down the opponent’s defence,” said Depoe.
Women’s basketball coach, Denise Perrier said the women’s team is looking for size.
“A true post player is what we are looking and recruiting for,” said Perrier.
“We’ve had a couple players come through for a tour, one is a shooting guard and the other is a forward with good size,” Perrier said.
Having a university option on campus is one major advantage that Humber has in recruiting players.
Varsity shooting guard Alyssa Ferreira chose Humber because she could attend university.
“I’m attending the University of Guelph Humber and no other college can offer that.”
Ferreira grew up in Sudbury and came to Humber after attending a high school tournament hosted by Humber in her senior year.
“Humber offers more than other colleges because we have a brand new facility and state of the art equipment,” Ferreira said.
Even though the basketball operations staff is preparing for the future, the players are focussed on the present, especially graduating seniors like Jadwey Hemmings.
“My goal is to win nationals and get that ring, and then it’s time to get to the real world and see what it has to offer.”