Men's Basketball

MCAC announces 2026-27 basketball schedule
MCAC announces 2026-27 basketball schedule

June 19, 2026

The return of Red River College Polytech Rebels basketball is set. The Rebels host the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers on Nov. 6 to begin their first MCAC season since 2019-20.

MVP Gibbons named male athlete of the week
MVP Gibbons named male athlete of the week

February 17, 2026

Tristan Gibbons was unstoppable on Sunday. The six-foot-seven forward dominated in the paint, recording 21 points and 18 rebounds as the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges won their first-ever MCAC men’s basketball title with a 79-64 win over the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers.

Les Rouges capture first-ever men's basketball championship
Les Rouges capture first-ever men's basketball championship

February 15, 2026

It was clear from the opening tip that the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges weren’t content with just making their first MCAC men’s basketball final. They were in it to win it all. Les Rouges led wire-to-wire on Sunday, defeating the undefeated Canadian Mennonite University Blazers 79-64 to claim the league championship at CMU on Sunday.

Fernandez named men's basketball player of the year
Fernandez named men's basketball player of the year

February 12, 2026

Braeden Fernandez has been one of the best players in MCAC men’s basketball for a few years, and now he’s right at the top. The Canadian Mennonite University Blazers guard was voted the league’s player of the year after guiding his team to a perfect 8-0 record.

Francisco named men's basketball coach of the year
Francisco named men's basketball coach of the year

February 12, 2026

Michael Francisco helped the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges make a huge breakthrough this year. For the first time, the men’s basketball team has made the MCAC championship game.

Araya named male athlete of the week
Araya named male athlete of the week

January 12, 2026

Isaiah Araya knew the first weekend of 2026 was a big one for the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers. With a chance to secure home court for the MCAC men’s basketball final, he delivered.

Cameron named male athlete of the week
Cameron named male athlete of the week

November 17, 2025

Daniel Cameron is picking up where he left off. The Canadian Mennonite University Blazers fourth-year forward was a point away from back-to-back double-doubles to start the MCAC men’s basketball season with two wins on the weekend.

MCAC releases 2025-26 basketball schedule
MCAC releases 2025-26 basketball schedule

June 17, 2025

Fans won’t have to wait long for a rematch of both MCAC basketball finals. The regular season kicks off where last season ended, with the Providence University College Pilots visiting the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers on Friday, Nov. 14.

Blazers repeat as men's basketball champions
Blazers repeat as men's basketball champions

March 01, 2025

The Canadian Mennonite University Blazers were simply dominant when it mattered most. They scored early and often and defended tough for 40 minutes to beat the Providence University College Pilots 80-36 in the MCAC men’s basketball final on Friday to defend their title.

Martin named MCAC men's basketball coach of the year
Martin named MCAC men's basketball coach of the year

February 24, 2025

Scott Martin orchestrated a rare perfect regular season. The Canadian Mennonite University Blazers men’s basketball coach led his team to eight straight regular-season wins, earning MCAC coach of the year.

Cameron named MCAC men's basketball player of the year
Cameron named MCAC men's basketball player of the year

February 24, 2025

Year after year, Daniel Cameron keeps delivering. The perennial all-conference forward from Canadian Mennonite University was the only MCAC men’s basketball player to average a double-double, earning his second player of the year award.

MCAC releases 2024-25 basketball schedule
MCAC releases 2024-25 basketball schedule

July 23, 2024

The Providence University College Pilots return to the site of their dramatic championship victory to begin their Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference women’s basketball title defence this year. The Pilots, who snapped the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers’ streak of five championships, visit the St. Boniface Les Rouges on Nov. 29, following three non-conference home games.

Isaiah Cole, Basketball
Isaiah Cole, Basketball

March 06, 2024

Athlete of the week

Blazers dominate MCAC men's basketball final
Blazers dominate MCAC men's basketball final

March 03, 2024

Scott Martin called it Game 7. Isaiah Cole called game. In his final game as a Canadian Mennonite University Blazer, the all-conference guard delivered an MVP performance, putting up 32 points in an 82-62 win over the Providence University College Pilots to capture the MCAC men’s basketball title.

Riley Paul once again MCAC men's basketball player of the year
Riley Paul once again MCAC men's basketball player of the year

February 29, 2024

Riley Paul is back atop the MCAC. This time, he doesn’t have to share his spot. The Providence University College Pilots forward has repeated as men’s basketball player of the year after being named co-player of the year last season.

Martin named MCAC men's basketball coach of the year
Martin named MCAC men's basketball coach of the year

February 28, 2024

Scott Martin sees the bigger picture. The Canadian Mennonite University Blazers men’s basketball coach had a successful season in the win column but those around the program notice more. Martin is the 2023-24 MCAC men’s basketball coach of the year.