VIU to host Canada's top college basketball teams with CCAA National Championship
The best men’s college basketball teams in the country will gather in Nanaimo next week, as VIU plays host to the CCAA National Championship.
The home team will be tipping off on Wednesday, fresh off a victory in the provincial PACWEST final earlier this month. The tournament is the swansong for longtime Mariners’ coach Matt Kuzminski, and 5th year player Kai Leighton, both of whom spoke with Midcoast Morning. The program also heard from VIU Sports and Information Coordinator Matt Carter.
Guests:
Matt Kuzminski — Coach, VIU Mariners Men’s Basketball.
Kai Leighton — Player, VIU Mariners Men’s Basketball.
Matt Carter — Sports and Information Coordinator, Court-side Announcer, VIU.
Program Team:
Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.
Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.
Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.
Podcast Photo:
VIU Mariner’s Basketball (Provided).
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