Two outstanding athletes to play TRU hoops next season

By Bronwen Scott
May 30 2007

KAMLOOPS - Two outstanding athletes have committed to the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s basketball team for the upcoming 2007-08 season.

Zach Anderson, a 6’2” point guard from Fort Fraser, BC, who also plays hockey, baseball, volleyball and soccer, has received the Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School’s “most athletic” award since grade 7. His hockey team won district playoffs in the 2005-06 season, he plays on the Prince George regional elite basketball team, and he was named tournament MVP in five basketball tournaments this past year. As well as being an all-around athlete, Zach has attained honour roll standing. He will be pursuing an arts degree at TRU.

"Zach is a true point guard,” said TRU WolfPack men’s basketball head coach Nevin Gleddie.

“He has great vision and instincts, and looks to create for others. He strong and tough, which will help him make the transition from Single-A ball to the CIS. I believe that Zach will surprise a lot of people. He has a lot of potential," he added.

Kyle McMurray, a 6’2” guard was a Sardis Secondary grad. In addition to basketball, he plays soccer, golf and volleyball, and won four BC top-ten track and field awards for high jump, hurdles and pentathalon. Kyle will be pursuing an arts degree at TRU.

"Kyle is a very athletic guard who will be able to do a lot of things at both ends of the court for us,” said Gleddie, adding, “With his strength and athleticism I expect he will become one of the better defenders in the league. He can also score off the dribble and the pass and is a good three-point shooter. With the CIS moving to FIBA rules, I believe Kyle will be a great asset to this team."