UNBC @ UFV: Men's Basketball Preview

UNBC Men’s Basketball vs UFV Cascades
Friday, November 18th, 2022 @ UFV @ 8 PM
Saturday, November 19th, 2022 @ UFV @ 7 PM
UNBC Timberwolves (2-2)
10th in CW Standings
80.0 Points Scored Per Game (10th)
83.5 Points Allowed Per Game (11th)
Scoring Leader: Micah Jessie (17.0 Per Game)
Rebounding Leader: Fareed Shittu (11.5 Per Game)
Assists Leader: Darren Hunter (4.0 Per Game)
Steals Leader: Darren Hunter (1.8 Per Game)
Blocks Leader: Fareed Shittu (1.5 Per Game)
Player To Watch: Fareed Shittu, F
11.8 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.5 BPG, 1.0 SPG
Perhaps the most athletic player in Canada West, Fareed Shittu continues to add to his game in year three of his university career. The Edmonton product ranks second in the conference in rebounding, and his rim protection plays a major factor in Todd Jordan’s defense this season. Shittu will need to be good against a physical Cascades team on their home court.
UFV Cascades (2-2)
9th in CW Standings
76.0 Points Scored Per Game (14th)
79.3 Points Allowed Per Game (7th)
Scoring Leader: Dario Lopez, Dhivaan Bhogal (14.3 Per Game)
Rebounding Leader: Dario Lopez (11.0 Per Game)
Assists Leader: Dylan Kinley (5.3 Per Game)
Steals Leader: Dylan Kinley (2.5 Per Game)
Blocks Leader: Dhivaan Bhohal (0.5 Per Game)
Player To Watch: Dario Lopez, F
14.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.3 SPG
A relentless rebounder with the athleticism to finish in traffic, Dario Lopez has stepped into a more prominent role for the Cascades this season. Leading UFV in scoring and rebounding, the second-year product of Spain has the ability to create second-chance opportunities and and-one situations. UNBC will need to limit Lopez’s touches, and be aware of him in rebounding scenarios.
Milestone Watch
Fareed Shittu needs two points to reach 400 for his Canada West career
Spencer Ledoux needs 42 points to reach 400 for his Canada West career
Chris Ross needs three points to reach 300 for his Canada West career
Saymon Loki needs 26 points to reach 100 for his Canada West career
Micah Jessie needs 32 points to reach 100 for his Canada West career
Chris Ross needs nine rebounds to reach 200 for his Canada West career
Fareed Shittu needs five steals to reach 50 for his Canada West career
Fareed Shittu needs six free-throws to reach 100 for his Canada West career
Spencer Ledoux needs 33 minutes played to reach 1000 for his Canada West career
Chris Ross needs 41 minutes played to reach 100 for his Canada West career