A decorated basketball season for Brodie Greig has concluded with the biggest individual prize of all.
The point guard for the Langara Falcons men's basketball team and Richmond native has been named the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association's (CCAA) Athlete of the Year for all sports.
Greig led the Falcons to a historic victory at this year's CCAA National Championships - a thrilling 88-86 final against the Red Deer College Kings. Greig kept the Falcons alive in the game's final moments, sinking seven free throws in a row in the last 30 seconds. The 6-foot-3 McMath graduate averaged a "triple-double" at the tournament, with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists per game.
The win secured the Falcons' first national basketball title in 15 years, and Greig was named MVP of the tournament. His honours this season also included: Three-time PACWEST Athlete of the Week, PACWEST 1st Team All-Star, PACWEST Player of the Year, PACWEST Provincial Championship Gold Medalist, PACWEST Provincial Championship MVP and CCAA All-Canadian.
Greig, 24, was presented with the award in his home gym on Tuesday by Langara President Dr. Lane Trotter.
"I'd like to thank my teammates and coaches," hes aid. "And of course I'd like to thank the CCAA, not only for recognizing my personal achievements, but for recognizing the hard work and success of my team."
The Falcons were seeded as the top team going into nationals after finishing the regular season at 20-1 and winning the PACWEST playoffs.
Burnett graduate Elliott Mason was named a second all-star at nationals. The team also included Jamie Madewan (Palmer) and Matt Madewan (Palmer).
Greig is spending the summer working for his family's business and looking for opportunities to play professionally.
"Brody is a natural leader and an incredibly talented athlete," said men's basketball head coach Paul Eberhardt, who is helping scout opportunities for Greig. "He's been a key contributor to the team's success this year, and we're so proud he's been recognized for his dedication and skill with this award."
Each year one male and one female athlete are chosen from across all CCAA sports to be recognized as Athlete of the Year. The last Langara Falcon to win the award was soccer player David Griffith in the year 2000.
